Category: tripura

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) on Friday constituted a three‑member team to probe the “mysterious” death of former Director General of Police Anurag, whose body was found at the state police headquarters here on July 20, officials said.

Reaffirming the state government's commitment to ensuring transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly civic services, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury chaired a review meeting at the conference hall of the Ranirbazar Municipal Council on Friday to assess the progress of various development initiatives in the municipal area.

In a significant move to address the recurring problem of urban flooding during the monsoon, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has finalized locations for the installation of three additional water pumping stations across the city.

In a major boost to animal healthcare services in Tripura, Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das on Friday launched 50 Mini Mobile Veterinary Units at a programme held at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala.

MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday welcomed the Central Government's renewed focus on the conservation and development of Unakoti, describing it as a significant step towards preserving one of India's most treasured archaeological landmarks.

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the vision of a developed Tripura can be realised through the creation of modern cities and villages, coupled with the expansion of digital governance to ensure faster, transparent and citizen‑friendly delivery of government services across the state.

Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister and senior BJP leader Sushanta Chowdhury on Thursday accused opposition parties including Congress of deliberately trying to create unrest across the country over the NEET question paper leak issue and attempting to tarnish the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the national and international level.

A wave of anger swept through the legal fraternity in Unakoti district following the death of advocate Biswajit Debbarma. Alleging serious negligence in medical treatment, lawyers staged a protest on Thursday and gheraoed the office of the district’s in-charge Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Sandipan Bhattacharjee for around two hours. They later submitted a memorandum seeking strict action.

Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting on developmental works in Dhalai district in his capacity as the Guardian Minister of the district.

Former Chief Minister and presently Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb on Thursday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and discussed a range of key issues concerning the state's road infrastructure, including the deteriorating condition of national highways, delays in ongoing highway projects and the proposed ropeway initiatives.

In a bid to fast-track development in the Chandipur Assembly constituency, Tripura's Social Welfare & Social Education Minister Tinku Roy on Thursday undertook an extensive field inspection of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects, directing officials to eliminate delays and ensure timely execution of public welfare initiatives.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday welcomed the Central Government's decision to establish fast-track courts for the speedy disposal of cases related to examination paper leaks, describing it as a landmark initiative that reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the future of the country's youth.

The School Education department is organising special camps for biometric update of Students reading in Govt and Private Schools. To ensure successful Aadhaar camps, the School Education Department has deployed nearly 50 specially trained teachers and staff in these camps. Biometric updates for students up to 18 years of age are carried out completely free of cost.

Tripura has become the first state in the country to introduce the empanelment of private B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. institutions under the Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma announced on Tuesday.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the Chaturdash Devta Temple (Temple of the 14 Gods) has emerged as one of the state’s most important religious tourism destinations and asserted that the government is committed to preserving its rich heritage while accelerating development.

Tripura Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha has been admitted to a private hospital in Agartala after suffering from viral fever, cough, and dehydration.

The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a massive protest rally in Agartala, with state party president Abhishek Debroy accusing the Congress and its senior leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create instability and obstruct the country’s development.

The surrendered faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, urging immediate implementation of the Tripartite Peace Accord signed on September 4, 2024.

Maintaining centuries-old traditions, elaborate rituals and colourful ceremonies, the historic ‘Kharchi Puja’ commenced on Wednesday at 'Puran Habeli' -- the former capital of the erstwhile princely state of Tripura, now known as Khayerpur, about 8 kms north of Agartala. 

The Special NDPS Court at the Court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sabroom, has sentenced two youths to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh each after convicting them in a narcotics case involving the seizure of heroin and Yaba tablets.

A high-level committee comprising senior police officers will be constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, Acting DGP G.S. Rao announced on Tuesday amid growing public demand for a transparent probe.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the state has lost an honest, efficient and dedicated police officer with the untimely demise of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose commitment to public safety and maintenance of law and order would always be remembered. 

The last rites of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters here, will be performed on Wednesday at Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, officials said. 

Despite years of promises and the announcement of development projects worth crores of rupees, the nearly three-kilometre road connecting Baligaon and Putiyachhara, near Kamalpur town, remains in a deplorable condition, leaving hundreds of residents to struggle with daily hardships.

Hundreds of local residents staged a blockade on the Assam–Agartala National Highway at the Nabin Chhara area of Pecharthal on Monday, demanding the immediate repair of a severely damaged stretch of the road.