Tripura LoP seeks judicial probe into DGP Anurag Dhankar's death, questions circumstances behind alleged suicide
Jul 21, 2026Tripura Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chowdhury has demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, questioning the circumstances that may have led the state's top police officer to allegedly take the extreme step.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar's body flown to Delhi, last rites to be held in UP village today
Jul 21, 2026The mortal remains of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, who was found hanging in the washroom of his office at the state police headquarters on Monday, were flown to Delhi by an air ambulance on Tuesday. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday at his native village in Baraut, Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh.
Tripura DGP death: Preliminary post-mortem confirms hanging; case registered, probe to follow due process, says CM
Jul 21, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on July 21 said the preliminary post-mortem examination has confirmed that Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar died due to hanging, adding that a police case has been registered and the investigation will proceed in accordance with the law.
Probe underway into Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar's death; special panel to be constituted
Jul 21, 2026Tripura Police have launched an investigation into the death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, with the post-mortem report still awaited, DGP-in-Charge G.S. Rao said on Tuesday, July 21.
Tripura's Chandamita Roy wins Best National Costume at Miss Teen Diva 2026 with tribal-inspired ensemble
Jul 20, 2026Tripura earned national recognition at the Miss Teen Diva 2026 pageant as Chandamita Roy won the Best National Costume award with a striking ensemble celebrating the state's indigenous heritage and India's tribal traditions.
'Judicial Inquiry Must': Tripura opposition demands probe into DGP Anurag Dhankhar's death
Jul 20, 2026The death of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, who was found dead inside his office at the state police headquarters on Monday, has triggered political reactions, with the opposition demanding a judicial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Tripura declares one-day state mourning as Cabinet pays tribute to DGP Anurag Dhyankar
Jul 20, 2026The Tripura Cabinet on July 20 expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhyankar and announced a one-day state mourning in his honour.
Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman seeks High Court-monitored probe into DGP’s death
Jul 20, 2026Sudip Roy Barman has sought a High Court-monitored probe into Tripura DGP’s death. He said the circumstances and claims of prior mental anxiety require a transparent inquiry.
Tripura makes biometric attendance mandatory for govt-funded skill trainees from August 1
Jul 20, 2026The Tripura government has made Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance mandatory for all trainees attending government-sponsored skill development courses from August 1, with a minimum 70 per cent attendance now required to qualify for the final assessment.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar brought to hospital with no vital signs, declared dead after 48-minute resuscitation effort
Jul 20, 2026Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was brought to the Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital in Agartala with no detectable vital signs and was declared dead at 12:48 pm after doctors carried out resuscitation efforts for 48 minutes, a senior doctor said on Monday, July 20.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead at police headquarters; suspected suicide
Jul 20, 2026Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, an IPS officer, was found dead inside his office at the Police Headquarters (PHQ) in Agartala on Monday, July 20, in a suspected case of suicide.
Assam Rifles, customs seize contraband worth Rs 2.24 lakh in Tripura; two held
Jul 19, 2026Assam Rifles and Customs seized 1,000 bottles of Eskuf Syrup in Tripura and detained two people. The operation followed specific intelligence and underscored joint efforts against border smuggling.
Tripura High Court modifies sentences of nine Bangladeshi convicts, orders repatriation
Jul 19, 2026The Tripura High Court has ordered the repatriation of nine Bangladeshi convicts after reducing their sentences to time already served. The ruling takes a humanitarian view, citing their first-time offences and the hardship prolonged detention would cause their families.
Tripura CM felicitates meritorious students from Town Bardowali constituency
Jul 19, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha felicitated meritorious students from Town Bardowali in Agartala. He said academic success must go hand in hand with values and responsible citizenship.
Tripura police arrest main accused in Agartala murder case
Jul 19, 2026Tripura police have arrested the main accused in the murder of Govinda Das in Agartala. The case was upgraded after Das died in hospital, with the probe still under way.
Tripura forest minister calls for focus on sapling survival, highlights steps to curb human-elephant conflict
Jul 18, 2026Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma said afforestation must be judged by sapling survival, not planting numbers. He also outlined watch towers, a helpline and trenches to reduce human-elephant conflict.
Tripura CPI(M) to hold statewide rallies backing CJP's Parliament March
Jul 18, 2026Tripura CPI(M) will hold statewide rallies on July 20 to support the CJP's Parliament March. The announcement came as Jitendra Chaudhury criticised Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation and appealed for wider opposition support.
Tripura committed to building modern, technology-driven police force: Manik Saha
Jul 18, 2026Manik Saha addressed the passing-out parade as 470 personnel joined Tripura Police. He said the induction reflected the state's push for transparent, technology-driven and people-centric policing.
Tripura CM reviews smart city projects, directs officials to make Agartala roads motorable before Durga Puja
Jul 18, 2026Manik Saha reviewed Agartala's Smart City works and asked officials to keep major roads motorable before Durga Puja. He said rain has narrowed the construction window, while drainage upgrades and other fixes remain a priority.
Tripura Governor calls for collective fight to make state drug-free
Jul 18, 2026Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu urged a collective campaign to make the state drug-free at a workshop in Agartala. He said the fight needs public participation as addiction harms youth, families and public order.
Tripura court sentences man to eight years in prison in drug trafficking case
Jul 18, 2026A special court in Tripura sentenced Suman Das to eight years in prison after convicting him in a narcotics case. The verdict followed the 2025 seizure of suspected Yaba tablets and heroin at Battala Market in Agartala.
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