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Five including three Bangladeshi nationals, touts held in Tripura

Five including three Bangladeshi nationals, touts held in Tripura

Feb 01, 2026

Acting on a tip-off, Tripura Police in Kailashahar of Unakoti district on Sunday, February 1 morning arrested five individuals, including three Bangladeshi nationals and two Indian touts, for illegally entering India and allegedly attempting to travel to Chennai.

Opposition in Tripura calls Union Budget ‘anti-people’, alleges economic decline

Opposition in Tripura calls Union Budget ‘anti-people’, alleges economic decline

Feb 01, 2026

The Opposition political parties in Tripura, including the CPI(M) and the Congress, have expressed strong displeasure over the Union Budget for 2026–27 that was tabled in Parliament today, February 1. 

Tripura CM hails Union Budget 2026 as visionary roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Tripura CM hails Union Budget 2026 as visionary roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Feb 01, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister welcomes Union Budget 2026 as a step towards inclusive growth and sustainable development. He emphasises infrastructure, agriculture, and technology as key drivers for progress.

Union Budget 2026: Assam, five other northeastern states to get Buddhist circuit scheme

Union Budget 2026: Assam, five other northeastern states to get Buddhist circuit scheme

Feb 01, 2026

Union Budget 2026 includes Assam and five northeastern states in the Buddhist circuit scheme to promote tourism and cultural preservation. The scheme will develop infrastructure at Buddhist sites, boosting local economies and attracting tourists

Tripura government links education and sports push to inclusive development

Tripura government links education and sports push to inclusive development

Feb 01, 2026

Tripura government integrates education and sports to promote inclusive growth. This strategy aims to improve infrastructure and nurture talent across all communities

Tripura CPI(M)’s tribal wing calls BJP ‘biggest enemy’ ahead of TTAADC polls

Tripura CPI(M)’s tribal wing calls BJP ‘biggest enemy’ ahead of TTAADC polls

Jan 31, 2026

The Tripura Rajya Gana Mukti Parisad (GMP), the tribal wing of the CPI(M) in Tripura, on January 31, termed the BJP its “biggest enemy”, even as it acknowledged political and ideological differences with the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), ahead of the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Tripura joins India’s AI outreach drive ahead of India-AI Impact Summit

Tripura joins India’s AI outreach drive ahead of India-AI Impact Summit

Jan 31, 2026

In a move underscoring India’s expanding push towards artificial intelligence–driven governance, the Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, on Friday, January 30, organised a regional-level AI awareness workshop in Agartala as part of the build-up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.

BJP–TMP tie-up limited to Assembly elections, no alliance for TTAADC polls: Tripura CM

BJP–TMP tie-up limited to Assembly elections, no alliance for TTAADC polls: Tripura CM

Jan 30, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 30 clarified that the BJP’s alliance with the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) was limited to the Assembly elections and does not extend to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) polls.

No alliance call yet for TTAADC polls, BJP targets all 28 seats: Tripura CM Manik Saha

No alliance call yet for TTAADC polls, BJP targets all 28 seats: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Jan 30, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on January 30 said the BJP’s primary objective in the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections is to win all 28 seats, asserting that only a national party can ensure real and sustained development in the council areas and for the Janajati communities. He clarified that no decision has yet been taken on contesting the district council polls in alliance.

Four killed, two injured in head-on collision in Tripura’s Unakoti

Four killed, two injured in head-on collision in Tripura’s Unakoti

Jan 30, 2026

At least four people were killed and two others seriously injured in a road accident involving a battery-operated auto-rickshaw and a 12-wheeler truck in the Sidangchhara area of Kumarghat subdivision in Tripura’s Unakoti district on January 30.

Tripura to source EVMs from Madhya Pradesh for TTAADC polls

Tripura to source EVMs from Madhya Pradesh for TTAADC polls

Jan 30, 2026

The inter-state arrangement comes as election authorities step up logistical and security preparations ahead of the April TTAADC polls.

Tripura aims to become Northeast’s data storage hub: CM Manik Saha

Tripura aims to become Northeast’s data storage hub: CM Manik Saha

Jan 29, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 29 said the state is poised to emerge as a major data storage hub in the Northeast, driven by expanding academic infrastructure and growing economic activity.

CPI(M) alleges Tripura BJP leaders amassing wealth, claims central agencies look the other way

CPI(M) alleges Tripura BJP leaders amassing wealth, claims central agencies look the other way

Jan 29, 2026

Senior CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury on January 29 accused central agencies like the CBI and ED of ignoring alleged wealth accumulation by Tripura BJP ministers, MLAs, and party leaders, even as these agencies remain active in other states.

Assam Rifles uproot Rs 41.5 crore cannabis plantations in twin strikes in Tripura

Assam Rifles uproot Rs 41.5 crore cannabis plantations in twin strikes in Tripura

Jan 29, 2026

In a major anti-narcotics crackdown, Assam Rifles has destroyed illegal cannabis plantations worth Rs 41.5 crore in two coordinated operations in Tripura, underscoring its commitment to curbing the region’s drug menace.

Rise above politics, stay united to face Bangladesh: Pradyot Manikya Debbarma in Agartala

Rise above politics, stay united to face Bangladesh: Pradyot Manikya Debbarma in Agartala

Jan 29, 2026

Tripura royal scion and founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on January 29 called for unity beyond politics to safeguard national security, saying the country must present a united front to give a befitting reply to Bangladesh.

Agartala municipal to act on SC order: Over 1,200 stray dogs likely to be shifted to shelter homes

Agartala municipal to act on SC order: Over 1,200 stray dogs likely to be shifted to shelter homes

Jan 29, 2026

Agartala Municipal Corporation plans to relocate more than 1,200 stray dogs to new shelter homes, aligning with Supreme Court directives. The initiative aims to balance public safety concerns with animal welfare, including vaccination and awareness programmes. Authorities emphasise humane treatment and coordinated efforts with relevant bodies.

Tripura CM Launches Tech-Driven Adaptive Learning Labs in 210 Government Schools

Tripura CM Launches Tech-Driven Adaptive Learning Labs in 210 Government Schools

Jan 29, 2026

Tripura launches adaptive learning labs in 210 government schools to enhance personalised learning. The initiative aims to modernise education and improve student engagement with digital tools and teacher training

Tripura grounds Rs 5,000 crore investment in a year, emerges as preferred investment destination in Northeast

Tripura grounds Rs 5,000 crore investment in a year, emerges as preferred investment destination in Northeast

Jan 28, 2026

Tripura, which has emerged as a “preferred investment destination” in the Northeast, has successfully grounded investments worth Rs 5,000 crore across multiple sectors over the past one year, a senior official said on January 28.

Tripura launches paddy procurement drive, MSP to rise every year under BJP government: Minister

Tripura launches paddy procurement drive, MSP to rise every year under BJP government: Minister

Jan 28, 2026

Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on January 28 said paddy procurement from farmers will continue across the state and the Minimum Support Price will be increased annually as long as the BJP-led government remains in power.

Northeast at the centre of India’s growth push: President Murmu

Northeast at the centre of India’s growth push: President Murmu

Jan 28, 2026

President Murmu stresses the importance of Northeast in India's development plans. She urges joint efforts to improve infrastructure and investment for balanced growth

BJP’s double-engine government committed towards tribal development: Tripura CM Manik Saha

BJP’s double-engine government committed towards tribal development: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Jan 28, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 28 said the BJP-led double-engine government is firmly committed to the all-round development of the state’s tribal society, which, he said, had been deprived of its rightful benefits for decades.