BJP–TMP tie-up limited to Assembly elections, no alliance for TTAADC polls: Tripura CM
Jan 30, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 30, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 30, 2026At 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
Jan 30, 2026The 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
Jan 29, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 29, 2026Senior 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
Jan 29, 2026In 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
Jan 29, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 29, 2026Agartala 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
Jan 29, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 28, 2026Tripura, 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
Jan 28, 2026Tripura 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
Jan 28, 2026President 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
Jan 28, 2026Tripura 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.
Tripura: 50-bedded critical care block approved for Dhalai district hospital
Jan 28, 2026Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has sanctioned the project at an estimated cost of Rs 23.75 crore.
Will never allow Roman script for Kokborok: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Jan 27, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 27 firmly rejected the demand to introduce the Roman script for the Kokborok language, stating that the state government would not allow any move that could undermine indigenous culture and traditions.
BJP will sweep TTAADC polls, lotus to bloom across council: Tripura CM
Jan 27, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on January 27, expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will register a sweeping victory in the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, asserting that the party’s lotus symbol would “bloom across the Council”.
Govt working for all-round development in Tripura, says Governor
Jan 26, 2026Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy on January 26, said the state government has been working towards all-round development to accelerate peace and prosperity in the northeastern state.
Assam Rifles seize drugs worth over Rs 38 crore in Tripura and Mizoram operations
Jan 26, 2026Assam Rifles, working with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, has carried out a series of coordinated anti-narcotics operations across Tripura and Mizoram, leading to the seizure of drugs valued at more than Rs 38 crore and the arrest of multiple suspects.
Union minister lays Matabari tourism circuit foundation, announces Rs 750 crore for Tripura
Jan 25, 2026Development projects worth Rs 750 crore were announced for Tripura on the final day of a three-day visit by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, with the foundation stone laid for the Rs 450 crore Matabari Tourism Circuit at Narkel Kunja near Dumbur Lake in Gomati district.
Tripura CM tells ally to face voters with ‘report card’, warns against road blockades
Jan 25, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on January 25 asked the BJP’s ally, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), to focus on its performance and take a “report card” to the electorate instead of, as he put it, fuelling communal sentiments ahead of elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
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