Tripura

06 Mar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to visit Tripura on March 7–8, security tightened across Agartala

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Extensive security and administrative preparations are being made in Tripura ahead of the two-day visit of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to the state on March 7 and 8. Officials said multiple official programmes have been scheduled during his stay, and authorities are working to ensure that all arrangements are in place. West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar informed that district administration and security agencies are coordinating closely to manage the Vice President’s visit smoothly. A detailed review of security and logistical arrangements has already been carried out. According to the schedule, the Vice President will begin his engagements…

05 Mar

Tripura CM Confident of BJP Victory in ADC Elections

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Launching the BJP's campaign for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) polls, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed confidence in the party's anticipated victory, attributing it to the public's faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a large rally, Saha emphasized the BJP's commitment to the overall development of the tribal community as a primary objective of his administration. He highlighted the rally's theme, "Janajati Empowerment and Tripura Empowerment," underscoring the call for support directed towards Modi for authentic development, asserting that only the BJP can fulfill this promise for the tribal populace. The election process for the…

02 Mar

Health assessment camp for Persons with Disabilities held at Tlabung and Tuichawng under Project LEAP

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A health assessment camp for persons with disabilities was organised at Tlabung Sub-Divisional Hospital and Tuichawng under Tlabung RD Block as part of Project LEAP, an initiative led by the Deputy Commissioner of Lunglei district. Project LEAP, which stands for Lunglei’s Empowerment for Access and Equity for All Persons, aims to improve access to services and support for persons with disabilities in the district. The camp was conducted by a medical team headed by Senior Specialist (Orthopedician) Dr Joseph Lalrindika Chawngthu. The team included an audiologist, a clinical psychologist, an ophthalmic assistant, members of the NCD medical team, officials from…

01 Mar

Scientific Thinking Essential for Social Progress: Tripura Minister

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Tripura Science and Technology Minister Animesh Debbarma emphasized that science and technology should be viewed as a social responsibility rather than solely academic disciplines during a National Science Day event in Agartala. He asserted that societal progress depends on scientific thinking and highlighted those daily modern conveniences stem from scientific advancements. Debbarma called on Tripura's students to take a more active role in scientific learning and to innovate instead of relying on external technologies. He advocated for the development of local technological solutions to promote sustainable development within the state. Additionally, he acknowledged the theme "Women in Science," stressing the…

27 Feb

Tripura to Unveil AI Policy Soon: CM

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state will come up with an artificial intelligence strategy, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country.He stated that the policy will be formulated with the help of with the support of Atal Innovation Mission and NITI Aayog, and it will boost governance and technology-driven public service delivery. Saha said Tripura will adopt AI-based solutions for city administration in Agartala to solve traffic congestion, parking issues, uninterrupted electricity supply, provision of clean and drinkable drinking water, flood control, and solid and liquid waste management, among other civic challenges.He stated that in order to support research,…

26 Feb

Tripura Student Assault Case: Manik Saha Takes Up Matter with Haryana CM, Assures Support to Victim

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced his discussion with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding the alleged brutal assault of a Tripura biotechnology student at a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Saini assured Saha that he would investigate the case thoroughly to ensure justice for the victim. Saha also pledged support to the victim's mother and directed the Chief Resident Commissioner at Tripura Bhawan in Delhi to assist the family. Additionally, Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy visited the hospital to check on the victim's condition and provide support. The Tripura government is coordinating with the Union Health Minister's office…

25 Feb

Land Clearances and Heavy Rains Stall Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited’s 253-km Gas Pipeline Rollout in Tripura

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The Indradhanush Gas Grid project in Tripura is likely to miss its pipeline-laying target for March, with officials pointing to land-related issues, difficult terrain and prolonged rainfall as the main reasons for the delay. Under the project, a 253-kilometre gas pipeline was scheduled to be laid across the state by the end of this month. Once completed, the pipeline is expected to supply CNG and LPG to different parts of Tripura and strengthen connectivity with the larger northeastern gas network. However, progress has been slower than planned. An official involved in the project said that so far around 170 kilometres…

25 Feb

Elderly woman injured in suspected robbery dies during treatment

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A 75-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital on Tuesday, a day after she was brutally assaulted by suspected robbers at her residence near Banikya Chowmuhani, Agartala. The deceased, Raj Laxmi Bardhan, was living with her son Uttam Bardhan. Police said the incident came to light on Monday afternoon when her son returned home around 4 pm after closing his shop. He found his mother lying near the entrance with her hands and legs tied and head injuries, a police officer said. She was immediately taken to the hospital, where she died on Tuesday morning while…

24 Feb

Major Milestone as 85% Households Get Tap Water in Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha informed that eighty-five percent of household tap water connections have already been completed in the state under Jal Jeevan Mission. “Development works are underway not only in Agartala but across twenty urban areas of the state,” the Chief Minister said after laying the foundation stone for the rejuvenation and beautification of a pond at Hrishi Colony, Pratapgarh under Agartala Municipal Corporation’s Ward Number 43 on Monday. The project has been taken up jointly by the Tripura Jal Board and the Agartala Municipal Corporation under the AMRUT project at a cost of Rs 3.24 crore. Addressing…

23 Feb

Border Security Force Arrests Bangladeshi terror group PCJSS (Santu) armed cadre Apollo Chakma

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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel today arrested Apollo Chakma, an armed cadre of the Parbotto Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) headed by Chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council Santu Larma. Apollo Chakma, son of Bijay Chakma from Panchari, Khagrachari district was arrested while crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border through Gate No.2 Amrit Para BSF camp under Dhalai district of Tripura. The BSF recovered a walkie talkie set and handed him over to the Rashyabari Police Station. The Tripura Police has arrested him under various charges including cow smuggling, illegal entry into India. The PCJSS headed by Santu Group…