Agartala

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Maheshkhola area this morning, resulting in the seizure of 1.06 lakh Yaba tablets, two motorcycles, and four mobile phones. According to reports, West PS received confidential information around 12 PM from a secret informant regarding illegal activities involving a suspect named Mohammad Babul Mia, a resident of Maheshkhola. Acting swiftly on this intelligence, a police team was formed, and a targeted operation was carried out. During the raid, authorities apprehended two individuals-- Shiban Hossain from Bishalgarh and Sanjay Mia from Chandni Mura. However, the prime…

BJP national president J P Nadda will address a party rally in Tripura to mark the BJP-led government’s second anniversary on March 9, a senior party leader said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee said the BJP is all set to celebrate the second anniversary of its second term in power with a grand public meeting at Swami Vivekananda ground here on March 9. "The BJP national president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda, and Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, will address the rally along with other leaders," he said.

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has emphasized that the implementation of the One Nation, One Election initiative will play a crucial role in strengthening democracy, increasing voter participation, and reducing economic burdens. Speaking at a discussion at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, Dr. Saha highlighted the positive impact of the initiative, stating that frequent elections disrupt governance, education, and development. He pointed out that businessmen were once seen as adversaries of society under the previous Left Front regime, but under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, their role is now respected. Dr. Saha stressed that frequent elections disrupt schools, increase costs,…

A group of surrendered militants in Tripura lifted their highway blockade on Tuesday after over five hours, following government assurances to address their demands. The Tripura United Indigenous Returnees People's Council (TUIRPC) had initiated a 24-hour blockade on the Assam-Agartala National Highway at Hathai Kator in West Tripura district from 8 AM, protesting against the non-implementation of promises made during their surrender. The agitation disrupted vehicular movement, prompting intervention by authorities. Following discussions with District Magistrate Vishal Kumar, the blockade was lifted around 1:30 PM. District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled for March…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to inaugurate the redevelopment of the Tripura Sundari Temple in Tripura’s Gomati district in March, according to Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. The beautification work, initiated under the PRASAD scheme after the BJP government came to power in 2018, is nearing completion, with only finishing touches remaining. Chowdhury mentioned that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha recently extended an invitation to PM Modi and HM Shah during a meeting in Delhi. The redevelopment project, funded by ₹38 crores from the Central Government and ₹7 crores from the State Government,…

A joint team of GRP and RPF has seized 1,500 bottles of banned cough syrup worth Rs 30 lakh from Agartala railway station and arrested nine persons in this connection, an official said on Wednesday. Based on specific inputs, a joint team of GRP and RPF launched a search operation in a parcel van at Agartala railway station on Monday night and seized 1,500 bottles of Escoff (banned cough syrup) valued at Rs 30 lakh, the officer said. "In the course of the investigation into the seizure of banned cough syrup from the parcel van, we carried out a joint…