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Three drug peddlers nabbed at Agartala railway station with over 3 kg ganja

Three drug peddlers nabbed at Agartala railway station with over 3 kg ganja

Jul 08, 2025

In a late-night joint operation on July 7, personnel from the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested three alleged drug peddlers from the Agartala Railway Station and seized over 3.2 kilograms of dry ganja.

Tripura achieves third kidney transplant at AGMC, expands advanced healthcare access

Tripura achieves third kidney transplant at AGMC, expands advanced healthcare access

Jul 08, 2025

Agartala Government Medical College successfully performed its third kidney transplant under a state-run program offering the procedure entirely free of cost.

Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland shine in NITI Aayog’s NE SDG Index 2023-24; gaps persist

Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland shine in NITI Aayog’s NE SDG Index 2023-24; gaps persist

Jul 08, 2025

Districts from Mizoram, Tripura, and Nagaland have emerged as top performers in the second edition of NITI Aayog’s North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index 2023-24, even as intra-state disparities and data challenges remain.

Tipra Motha MLA on Town Hall renaming: "Won't tolerate attempts to erase heritage of royal family"

Tipra Motha MLA on Town Hall renaming: "Won't tolerate attempts to erase heritage of royal family"

Jul 08, 2025

Tipra Motha MLA opposes renaming of Agartala Town Hall after Syama Prasad Mookerjee, urging withdrawal of the announcement. Opposition parties back preserving the royal heritage and suggest new structures to honour Mookerjee.

NITI Aayog releases NER Distrct SDG Index, 5 states register strong gains in health and zero hunger

NITI Aayog releases NER Distrct SDG Index, 5 states register strong gains in health and zero hunger

Jul 07, 2025

Five North Eastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura have all made notable advancements in SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), with increased scores in 93 districts, making these the most improved goals across the region.

Tripura Finance Minister urges special grants for TTAADC, border policing at NE meet

Tripura Finance Minister urges special grants for TTAADC, border policing at NE meet

Jul 07, 2025

Tripura Finance Minister urges Centre for special grants to TTAADC to boost border security and development. The appeal was made during the Northeast Finance Ministers' meeting to address regional challenges

Bangladesh's Teknaf port link to open seamless Indo-Bangla trade corridor from Tripura: Sarbananda Sonowal

Bangladesh's Teknaf port link to open seamless Indo-Bangla trade corridor from Tripura: Sarbananda Sonowal

Jul 07, 2025

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday said that the Sittwe Port in Myanmar and the Kaladan Project will immensely benefit Tripura by significantly reducing transportation time and logistics costs.

Tripura sees 6 per cent below-normal rainfall in June: IMD

Tripura sees 6 per cent below-normal rainfall in June: IMD

Jul 07, 2025

Tripura experienced a normal monsoon in June this year, recording a total rainfall of 401.0 mm, which is just 6 per cent below the normal average of 425.9 mm, according to a press statement from Meteorological Centre, Agartala.

Tripura Congress warns of mass protest over law and order concerns

Tripura Congress warns of mass protest over law and order concerns

Jul 07, 2025

Tripura Congress warns of mass protest due to poor law and order. The party demands urgent government intervention to restore peace in the state

Tipra Motha MLA demands crackdown on illegal immigration, warns of intensified protests

Tipra Motha MLA demands crackdown on illegal immigration, warns of intensified protests

Jul 07, 2025

Tipra Motha MLA urges urgent crackdown on illegal immigration to protect indigenous people. Protests may intensify if government delays action

Tripura police seize cough syrup worth Rs 1 crore in major drug bust

Tripura police seize cough syrup worth Rs 1 crore in major drug bust

Jul 07, 2025

Tripura police have seized cough syrup worth Rs 1 crore in a major crackdown on illegal drug distribution. Authorities continue to investigate the sources and urge public vigilance

Tripura: CPI(M), Congress oppose renaming of Agartala Town Hall after SP Mookerjee

Tripura: CPI(M), Congress oppose renaming of Agartala Town Hall after SP Mookerjee

Jul 07, 2025

Tripura CM announces renaming of Agartala's Town Hall after Syama Prasad Mookerjee. CPI(M) and Congress oppose the decision, suggesting alternatives. Opposition stresses need for new infrastructure over renaming.

Tripura CM silent on Tipra Motha MLA’s threat to exit coalition over Tiprasa Accord delay

Tripura CM silent on Tipra Motha MLA’s threat to exit coalition over Tiprasa Accord delay

Jul 07, 2025

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) threatens to withdraw from BJP-led government in Tripura. TMP cites unfulfilled promises on the Tiprasa Accord as the cause. Chief Minister Saha remains in contact with TMP leadership to address concerns.

Tripura: Pradyot Manikya appeals for unity among political parties against illegal immigration

Tripura: Pradyot Manikya appeals for unity among political parties against illegal immigration

Jul 06, 2025

Royal scion and founder of Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Sunday appealed to all political parties to unite in the fight against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh to protect the next generation of Tripura and North East India.

Tripura: Seven including six from Bihar held with cannabis in Khowai

Tripura: Seven including six from Bihar held with cannabis in Khowai

Jul 06, 2025

Tripura Police late Saturday night arrested seven individuals, including six residents of Bihar, and seized cannabis worth several lakh rupees from Kalyanpur in Khowai district.

Tripura CM announces awards, renaming of Agartala Town Hall in honour of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Tripura CM announces awards, renaming of Agartala Town Hall in honour of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Jul 06, 2025

Marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday announced the institution of two new awards in the late leader’s honour. He also declared that the historic Agartala Town Hall will be renamed after Dr. Mukherjee and a marble statue will be installed in his memory.

Tipra Motha losing ground amid internal rift: Tripura Congress chief

Tipra Motha losing ground amid internal rift: Tripura Congress chief

Jul 06, 2025

Internal conflicts are causing the Tipra Motha Party to lose ground in Tripura. Congress aims to leverage this division to enhance its political presence in the state

Tripura CM leads public outreach in Agartala, highlights 11 years of BJP rule

Tripura CM leads public outreach in Agartala, highlights 11 years of BJP rule

Jul 06, 2025

Tripura Chief Minister highlighted BJP's 11 years of development in Agartala outreach. He assured ongoing efforts for state growth and citizen welfare

Tripura court sentences man to 20 years in jail for molesting 6-year-old girl in 2022

Tripura court sentences man to 20 years in jail for molesting 6-year-old girl in 2022

Jul 06, 2025

Tripura court sentences man to 20 years for molesting six-year-old girl. The verdict aims to deliver justice and prevent similar crimes

Tiprasa accord implementation process underway: CM Saha in talks with Pradyot

Tiprasa accord implementation process underway: CM Saha in talks with Pradyot

Jul 06, 2025

Tripura CM assures progress on Tiprasa Accord. Constant communication with Tipra Motha Party founder. Internal matters of Tipra Motha Party remain separate.

Tipra Motha leader begins 2,500-km march to Delhi as infiltration looms large in Tripura

Tipra Motha leader begins 2,500-km march to Delhi as infiltration looms large in Tripura

Jul 06, 2025

Tipra Motha leader David Murasing has launched a 2,500-km foot march to Delhi, seeking urgent Centre intervention over infiltration in Tripura.