Agartala

01 Apr

Tipra Motha’s Pradyot prioritizes Tiprasa, not politics

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has reiterated that his party’s alliance with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura will not deter him from advocating for the rights of the indigenous people. Addressing a large gathering at Nepaltilla village under Karamcherra Assembly Constituency in Dhalai District, Pradyot made it clear that the Tiprasa community’s interests remain his top priority. “We have aligned with BJP, but that does not mean we will remain silent. Tipra Motha is still on the ground, raising its voice for the indigenous people. We continue to highlight issues inside the Assembly…

31 Mar

Agartala launches major drainage project to tackle flooding

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched a large-scale scientific drainage construction project across the city to combat persistent urban flooding, particularly during the monsoon season. The initiative, being implemented under Agartala Smart City Limited, aims to provide a long-term solution to waterlogging issues affecting various parts of the city. AMC Commissioner Dr. Shailesh Kumar Yadav stated that the new drainage systems are being built using Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) and are designed to integrate footpaths on top, ensuring both efficient drainage and improved pedestrian infrastructure. "As part of this initiative, work is currently in progress over a total length…

26 Mar

Tripura Court sends six Bangladeshis to jail for illegal entry

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

The Additional Sessions Judge Court of Tripura’s Gomati district has sentenced six Bangladeshi nationals to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for illegally entering India. The court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 each, with an additional two months of imprisonment in case of non-payment. The convicted individuals have been identified as Soumiya Khatun, Taslim Biswas, Salina Begum, Riman Begum, Abdul Rahim Sheikh, and Aslam Bhuiya. In addition to the main sentence, the court also sentenced them to three months of RI under Section 3 of the IPP Act, along with a fine of ₹10,000 each. Failure to pay will…

07 Mar

Tripura Police bust massive drug racket, two arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

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…

06 Mar

Nadda to address rally in Tripura on March 9 to mark BJP govt’s 2nd anniversary

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

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.

27 Feb

One Nation, One Election will strengthen democracy, says Tripura CM

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

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,…

26 Feb

Tripura militants lift highway blockade after government assurances

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

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…

17 Feb

PM Modi, Amit Shah to unveil ₹45 crore redeveloped Tripura Sundari Temple

Sonakshi SarkarAgartala

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,…

05 Feb

1,500 bottles of banned cough syrup worth Rs 30 lakh seized from Agartala

editorAgartala

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…