Tripura News

Tripura HC orders regular salary for government employees from day one, says five-year fixed salary against Constitution

The Tripura High Court on Thursday, January 8, ruled against the state government’s 2001 and 2007 decision to keep newly appointed government employees on a fixed salary for the first five years. 

Viksit Bharat- G RAM G Act 2025 aims to boost rural development, transparency: Tripura Minister

The Central Government has amended MGNREGA and introduced a new legislation titled the “VB GRAM G Act 2025”, aimed at strengthening overall rural development across the country and bringing greater transparency.

Tripura records lowest crime rate in 20 years, crime drops 8.3 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024: DGP

Tripura Director General of Police, Anurag Dhankar , on Thursday, January 8 said that compared to 2024, the overall crime rate in 2025 was 8.3 per cent lower, while registering the lowest crime rate in the past 20 years.

Assault on BJP workers show Tipra Motha failing to control workers, losing ground, will not tolerate: CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha today, January 8 said that the attack on BJP workers is a sign that Tipra Motha has lost its ground and support and has failed to control its party workers.

Tripura: Codeine haul worth Rs 1.26 crore seized at Churaibari, two arrested

Assam rifles destroy Rs 36 crore ganja crop in Tripura, seize drugs and counterfeit goods across northeast

Assam Rifles destroyed a ganja crop worth Rs 36 crore in Tripura and seized drugs and counterfeit goods. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and enhance safety in Northeast India

Tripura tops national business reforms ranking, investors eye Rs 15,000 crore

Tripura has emerged as a leader in business reforms across India, due to strategic initiatives spearheaded under the guidance of Chief Minister Manik Saha, said an official from Tripura government.

Assam Rifles, DRI seize gold and cash worth over Rs 21 crore in Tripura

Assam Rifles and DRI conducted a major operation in Tripura, seizing gold and cash worth over Rs 21 crore. Investigations are ongoing to track down the smugglers involved

Tripura’s Chabimura set for world-class eco-tourism makeover within 10 months

Chabimura in Tripura will soon see a world-class eco-tourism upgrade focusing on sustainability and heritage preservation. This initiative aims to boost local jobs and attract more tourists, aiding the state's economy

Social body seeks police action after vandalism, flags unruly tourist behaviour in Tripura's Jampui Hills

Tripura records lowest temperature deviation in India; IMD issues yellow alert for dense fog

Tripura has been witnessing unusually cold daytime conditions over the past five days, with temperatures remaining significantly below normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

VHP protests in Tripura against alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, demands trade halt at Raghna Border

The VHP, along with members of the Sanatani community of North Tripura, on January 6, held a protest and rally at the Raghna Border along the India–Bangladesh frontier, demanding an immediate halt to bilateral trade and a boycott of Bangladeshi products in protest against alleged atrocities on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

BJP set to win in all the 28 seats of District Council: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on January 6, expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win all 28 seats in the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, claiming that the party has been steadily strengthening its support base among the tribal population.

Locals outraged as vandalism strikes Tripura scenic Jampui Hills

Tension has erupted in the Monpui area of Jampui Hills located in the North District of Tripura after miscreants vandalized property, cut down trees in local gardens, and damaged the signboard of the Mizo Convention. 

Tripura records 11 dense fog days in December 2025, rainfall deficit touches 100 per cent

Tripura experienced predominantly dry weather conditions in December 2025, marked by frequent dense fog and an acute shortfall in rainfall, according to a report released by the Meteorological Centre, Agartala.

Tripura youth Congress leader arrested after months on the run, says police

Tripura Police on January 5 arrested Youth Congress leader Shahjahan Islam in connection with a 2025 incident in Shantipara that had triggered widespread tension across the city, Superintendent of Police (SDPO) Sadar Deba Prasad Roy said.

Government implements various programs to ensure education, holistic development: Tripura Governor

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday, January 5 said that from the birth of a child to their growth into adulthood, the government implements numerous programs to ensure quality education and holistic development.

Complaint filed against LoP for fabricated statements against Tripura Minister

A complaint has been filed against Tripura Leader of the Opposition, Jitendra Chaudhury with the West District and Sessions Judge Court for allegedly making derogatory and false statements about SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das.

Tripura schools to remain closed from January 6 to 10 due to severe cold

In view of the prevailing extreme cold weather conditions, the Tripura government has announced the closure of all schools across the state from January 6 to January 10.

Tripura set to emerge as major tourist destination in next two years: Tourism Minister

Tripura is poised to emerge as one of the finest tourist destinations in the country within the next two years, with a steady rise in foreign tourist footfall, state Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said on January 5.

19 lakh ganja plants worth Rs 100 crore destroyed in Tripura

A massive anti-drug operation in Tripura’s Sepahijala district led to the destruction of around 19 lakh premature ganja plants, estimated to be worth nearly Rs 100 crore, police said on Sunday, January 4.