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Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya on Tuesday raised the demand in the Rajya Sabha for establishing a modern technology-driven residential skill development and employment centre in Tripura to empower the state's tribal youth.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today interacted directly with people from across the state during the 71st edition of the Mukhyamantri Samipeshu programme, reaffirming the government's commitment to addressing public grievances with compassion and prompt action.

Tripura Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday reviewed the progress of key development initiatives in Unakoti district, placing special emphasis on tourism, infrastructure expansion and employment generation.

A quiet energy revolution is taking shape across Tripura, where an increasing number of households are transforming their rooftops into clean energy generation units under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), officials said on Tuesday.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state must become an active participant in India’s financial growth story by building institutional capacity, promoting financial literacy, and encouraging entrepreneurs and public institutions to tap capital markets to create a financially self-reliant and prosperous Tripura.

The Superintendent of Police, West Tripura Namit Pathak who was assigned to investigate the death of Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar, has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough, coordinated and expeditious investigation into the death of former Tripura Director General of Police

Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting with owners of empanelled rice mills to assess the state's preparedness for the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2026–27.

In a proud moment for Tripura's cultural and artistic community, noted Indian classical musician Dr. Jayanta Sarkar has secured an Indian patent for his newly developed string instrument, the 'Tripureswari Veena'. The patent, granted by the Government of India, marks a significant achievement in the fields of music, innovation and traditional craftsmanship.

The opposition CPI (M) on Monday intensified pressure on the Tripura government over the death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, demanding a judicial probe to ensure a fair, impartial and credible investigation.

Officials of the Tripura and Mizoram governments will soon meet in Agartala to discuss the long-pending inter-state border dispute along the 109-km boundary shared by the two Northeastern states, officials said here on Monday.

Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury has warned of strict action against public transport operators found harassing passengers at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala.

The deceased has been identified as Tutan Saha, aged around 40. According to reports, Tutan returned home from the market on Sunday night like any other day and went to sleep in his room. However, when the door of his room remained closed till 8 am on Monday, family members grew suspicious.

The probe into the "mysterious" death of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag gathered pace as the state police authority expanded the inquiry team from three to ten members to expedite the high-profile investigation, officials said on Monday. 

Tripura Police, in a statement, said that acting on specific intelligence, a joint team conducted an operation today (27/07/2026) and intercepted a blue Renault Duster bearing Registration No. AS-03-AD-4875.

Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Adhokshajananda Devtirthaji Maharaj, Peethadheeshwar of the Purvamnaya Govardhan Math in Puri, visited the under-construction complex on Monday to review the progress of the work.

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have commemorated the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas across Tripura with a series of patriotic, educational and community outreach programmes, paying homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War and inspiring the younger generation with the spirit of patriotism and national service. 

The Chief Minister made the remarks after participating in the 136th episode of Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, organised at Booth number 51 under the 13 Pratapgarh Mandal in Agartala.

Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and former Tripura Minister Sudip Roy Barman on Sunday reiterated the party's demand for a judicial inquiry, monitored by a sitting judge of the Tripura High Court, to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the "mysterious" death of a serving Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag. 

An undertrial prisoner lodged at the Bishalgarh Central Correctional Facility died in unclear circumstances, prompting his family members to demand a detailed investigation into the incident.

Addressing a commemorative programme for those allegedly killed by CPI(M) workers in 2004, Debroy criticized former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, alleging that several incidents of violence and unrest took place during the Left Front government’s long rule.

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Sunday paid homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the Kargil War by laying a wreath at the Albert Ekka War Memorial in Lichu Bagan, Agartala, on the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy on Sunday announced that a girls' orphanage will be established at Chhentail village under the Chandipur Assembly constituency, stressing the need to provide care, education and a secure future for orphaned girls.

In a major anti-narcotics operation, Tripura Police seized 211 kilograms of dry ganja concealed underground in a dense forest under Thalibari ADC Village within the jurisdiction of Jatrapur Police Station in Sepahijala district. During the operation, a cannabis nursery was also destroyed.

A gruesome triple death in Tripura’s South district has triggered a high‑level police investigation after an elderly couple was found murdered and their son discovered hanging inside their residence at West Muhuripur in South Tripura district on Friday.

Tripura on Friday took a major step towards strengthening animal healthcare services with the launch of 50 Mini Mobile Veterinary Units (MMVUs), aimed at providing prompt veterinary treatment and other essential services to livestock farmers, particularly in remote and inaccessible areas of the state.