Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated 28th foundation day of Bhavans Tripura Vidyamandir here at Agartala Narshingarh school campus and said that the government has taken multifaceted steps for overall development of the education sector in the state.
Even though the four-month long (June to September) Southwest monsoon yet to withdraw from the northeastern region, three of the eight states of the region -- Assam, Manipur and Mizoram -- witnessed deficient monsoon rainfall due to lack of rain-bearing clouds and monsoon troughs from the Bay of Bengal.
In a surprising turn of events in Tripura's political landscape, former Minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman called upon former TIPRA Motha Chairman to amalgamate his party with the Congress and assume the role of president.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alamgir Hossain, a 48-year-old man, lost his life in an unfortunate incident where he was mistakenly identified as a cattle smuggler and fatally shot by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday pitched for a peaceful Durga puja festival ahead and said that the government will host its ‘Mayer Gomon’ – Durga Puja Carnival on October 26 next to end the festival. Tripura government hosted the first ever Durga Puja Carnival in the year 2019.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday attended the 12th biennial state conference of the 'Society of Pathologists, Microbiologists & Biochemists' at IMA House here at Agartala and said that there is a need for more awareness on the improved health care services of the state.
Tripura along with the rest of the nation remembered the evergreen Indian music composer and singer Kumar Sachin Dev Burman on his 117th birth anniversary on Sunday.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seva and commitment towards public welfare, the voters from opposition parties continue to join BJP in Tripura.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday emphasized on the importance of transparency in public service and said that a clean environment is crucial for good health, and it is the foundation for a strong and prosperous India.
With the introduction of Agartala-Mumbai rail service, the connectivity in the Northeastern states of Tripura will be further boosted, said transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Saturday.
Normal life was badly affected in Tripura's tribal-inhabited areas on Saturday due to the 12-hour shutdown, called by the opposition Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which has been demanding a 'Greater Tipraland' or a separate state for the tribals.
The designated no-entry zones, encompassing Point No. 1 Badharghat, Point No. 2 TV Tower Crossing and Point No. 3 Siddhi Ashram Crossing will remain restricted to vehicular movement from October 1, 11 pm to 5 am of 2nd October and subsequently from 11 pm of 2nd October to 5 am of 3rd October.
Mayor Dipak Majumder emphasized that the operation targets illegal road occupiers causing disruptions, assuring that those with valid vendor licenses will be allocated designated areas. He called for cooperation from city residents and warned of potential shop license revocations.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a new direction in ensuring health security to the Economic Weaker Section across the country.
The state government has appointed Anurag Dhankar, IPS as Additional Director General Of Police (Law and Order) who returned from central deputation while Saurabh Tripathi, IPS, who was holding the post earlier, was transferred to ADGP Police Headquarters.
The state power minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday chaired a meeting with the officials of the department, TSECL and other stakeholders to review status of pre-puja maintenance work and said that all necessary steps have been taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming festive season.
A two-day exhibition organized by the Central Bureau of Communication Field Office in Agartala was inaugurated today at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Vidya Mandir in Aralia, West Tripura.
Focusing on the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha attended a booth sashaktikaran abhiyan today, a vital step in preparing for the forthcoming electoral battle.
In a significant operation, the Tripura Police uncovered a stash of illicit substances, seizing a total of 650 bottles of Phensidyl and Eskuf banned cough syrups and arrested two persons from a residence in Bejimara under Sonamura Sub-division of Tripura’s Sepahijala district.
In a tragic incident, a 35-year-old woman, after poisoning her two children, also consumed poison at her house at Gopalnagar village in Tripura’s Khowai district on Thursday, police said.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated Lavarthi Parivar Maha Sammelan here at Agartala Rabindra Bhavan and said that his government is working diligently to enhance the socio-economic status of the people of Tripura.
The ruling comes after an incident on June 27, 2020, where Kanai Debnath allegedly assaulted Debbrata Sharma, a minor over a dispute regarding access to drinking water.
Jharna Debbarma officially assumed the chair of the seventh Chairperson of the Tripura commission for Women succeeding Barnali Goswami. The ceremonial handover took place on Wednesday amid warm welcomes from the dedicated staff of the commission.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Chowdhury reiterated the state government's dedication to creating a conducive environment for tourism. He underscored the pivotal role tourism plays in driving Tripura towards self-sufficiency.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday launched e-Cabinet system to promote the Digital India initiative of the Centre and said that initiatives have been taken to develop digital infrastructure in the state of Tripura.
