Tripura News

Agartala to launch major tree-planting drive along streets, riverfront

Agartala is set to get a greener makeover as the city undertakes a large-scale tree-planting initiative. Chief Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL), Sailesh Yadav, announced that efforts are underway to plant trees across the city and along major roads.

Tripura government to launch initiatives to strengthen tribal welfare: CM Saha

The state government will establish Adi Seva Kendras across Tripura to provide a single-window system for addressing the issues of tribal residents. One day each week will be dedicated to resolving complaints under a “Seva Hour,” and a “Seva Day” will be observed monthly.

“If we learn about Bengal's history, they should learn about Tripura's too”: Pradyot Debbarma

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party and descendant of Tripura's royal family, has demanded parity in historical education, arguing that Tripura's children deserve to learn about their own heritage with the same emphasis given to other states' histories.

Tripura CM stresses engineers’ role in state’s development, targets 2047 vision

Tripura Chief Minister underscores engineers' importance in state growth and infrastructure. He calls for innovation and commitment to realise Tripura’s 2047 vision

Tripura youth caught with Yaba worth Rs 3.1 crore hidden in vehicle in Khowai

Tripura police arrested a youth with Rs 3.1 crore worth of Yaba tablets in Khowai. Investigation is underway to trace the drug network and prevent trafficking

Tripura medical college sets world record with 150 MBBS admissions in first year

Tripura Santiniketan Medical College has secured a place in the World Book of Records – London for enrolling the highest number of students in its very first academic session.

Tripura Assembly’s eighth session to begin September 19, four bills on agenda

The two-day-long eighth session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly will commence on September 19 and conclude on September 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Monday.

Tipra Motha, Amra Bangali leaders served notices over communal remarks in Tripura

Two political leaders in Tripura have been served notices to appear before police after being accused of making communal remarks, officials said on Monday, September 15.

Man arrested with cannabis worth Rs 15 lakh in Tripura border village

Tripura Police in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) seized cannabis worth ₹15.30 lakh from Sepahijala district and arrested one person.

PM Modi to unveil redeveloped Tripureswari temple on September 22: Tripura CM

Tripura will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22, when he is scheduled to unveil the redeveloped Tripureswari temple, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on September 14.

NSUI threatens stir over Tripura govt’s standardised school uniforms

The NSUI Tripura unit on Saturday threatened to launch a statewide agitation against the state government’s decision to introduce standardised school uniforms for students of government-run schools, including Vidyajyoti and PM-SHRI, from the next academic session.

Cashier from Assam held for Rs 16 crore fraud in Tripura Civic Body account

A cashier at UCO Bank’s Agartala branch has been arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 16 crore from the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) account using forged cheques, police said on Saturday.

Tripura CM hails PM Modi’s concern for Northeast, confirms state visit on September 22

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on September 13 lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent engagement with the Northeast, noting that no Prime Minister before him has shown such concern for the region.

International Potato Center pledges support to boost Tripura’s potato industry

The Director General of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP), Simon Heck, visited Tripura on Friday to explore avenues of collaboration in the state’s growing potato sector.

Tripura police arrest man with Rs 25 lakh worth yaba tablets in North District

Tripura targets potato self-reliance by 2030 with record yields and global partnership

Tripura has set an ambitious goal of becoming fully self-reliant in potato and potato seed production by 2030, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on September 12.

Tripura to get Central Tribal University, minister Bikas Debbarma calls it 'historic milestone'

Tripura will soon have a central tribal university to boost education among tribal communities. The initiative is hailed as a historic step towards regional development by Minister Bikas Debbarma

Tripura introduces common uniform policy for government schools

Tripura government introduces a common uniform for all government schools to promote equality and reduce parents' expenses. The policy will be effective from the upcoming academic year

Tripura to roll out e-markets in 21 agri hubs to boost farmers’ income

Tripura government plans e-markets in 21 agricultural hubs to boost farmers' income and market access. The initiative aims to reduce middlemen and modernise agriculture with technology support

Pradyot’s ‘owner’ remark a frustration tactic before polls: Tripura Congress MLA

Tripura Congress MLA and former BJP Minister Sudip Roy Barman on September 11 hit out at Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, claiming that his recent remark of being the “owner” of parts of Tripura was born out of frustration and an attempt to divert attention ahead of the upcoming District Council and Village Committee elections.

Congress bandh over airport demand shuts down Kailashahar in Tripura’s Unakoti

Normal life in Kailashahar, the district headquarters of Tripura's Unakoti, came to a halt on September 11 after the Congress called a 12-hour bandh to press for an 11-point charter of demands.