Tripura

18 Sep

Tripura’s border area faces increased surveillance efforts

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Border Security Forces (BSF) in Tripura have detained 65 Bangladeshi nationals this month, including three from Sepahijala district on Monday. Tripura shares an 856 km international border with Bangladesh, with Sepahijala covering a significant portion of the border. According to a BSF press release, the latest incident occurred on September 16 when BSF troops from BOP Harihardola in Sepahijala apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross the border into India. The detainees, identified as family members from Cumilla district, Bangladesh, were caught while trying to breach the border fence. The BSF has intensified its surveillance along the border to…

16 Sep

Prof. Dr. Manik Saha praises engineers at Engineers’ Day 2024

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha stated the vital role of engineers in the state's advancement during the Engineers’ Day 2024 celebrations on Sunday. Addressing the gathering at the Institute of Engineers (India) Tripura Centre and Pragna Bhavan, Dr. Saha urged engineers to leverage their expertise to propel Tripura into the national spotlight. “Engineers are pivotal in positioning Tripura as a leading state in the country,” Dr. Saha stated, highlighting their critical role in recent infrastructure improvements. He noted that recent visits by renowned cricketers had left them awestruck by Tripura’s beauty, attributing this positive perception to infrastructure developments…

13 Sep

Real-time anganwadi monitoring app now live in Tripura

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The Tripura government has launched a mobile app aimed at improving oversight and efficiency in monitoring Anganwadi centres across the state. Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy unveiled the 'Anganwadi Center Inspection and Monitoring App', designed to streamline the supervision of around 10,000 centres serving 400,000 children. The app features real-time monitoring, allowing officials to conduct inspections only within a 50-metre radius, automated reporting after each visit, and photo uploads to provide visual evidence of centre conditions. It also tracks the frequency of inspections by staff. "This app will generate detailed reports after every inspection and store the…

12 Sep

Rajib Bhattacharjee and Mission Ranjan Das take oath in Rajya Sabha

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Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar administered the oath to two newly elected members of the upper house of Parliament on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The ceremony, held in Parliament House in New Delhi, welcomed Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee and former Assam MLA Mission Ranjan Das. Union Health Minister and BJP President J. P. Nadda was also present at the brief oath-taking ceremony. The seats filled by Bhattacharjee and Das had recently become vacant. In Assam, the vacancies arose after Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa were elected to the Lok Sabha. Bhattacharjee, elected to the Rajya Sabha…

11 Sep

CM Manik Saha calls for immediate action against journalists’ attackers

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has vowed strict action against those involved in attacks on journalists, as well as against the forced collection of donations for Puja celebrations. Speaking on Tuesday, Dr. Saha assured that the state government would not tolerate any form of violence against the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding press freedom. Addressing concerns, the CM acknowledged that the culture of attacking journalists had developed over the past 35 years and called for immediate change. "Journalists work tirelessly on the ground. We are committed to ensuring their safety, and I have personally instructed the swift…

10 Sep

Agartala residents angered by ongoing water shortage

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Frustrated residents of Vivekananda Abasan, Agartala, staged a protest on VIP Road on Monday, blocking traffic to demand an end to their five-year-long drinking water crisis. The demonstrators expressed anger over the lack of action despite multiple complaints to the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and local BJP Corporator Lata Nath. The locals, affected by water shortages, have been forced to rely on hand pumps, carrying water up several floors daily. “Despite raising this issue with authorities, no permanent solution has been provided,” one resident stated. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions until officials, including the AMC Deputy Commissioner, intervened and…

07 Sep

Chief Minister Manik Saha announces major flood relief for Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced a Rs 564 crore special relief package for flood-hit regions across the state. The package aims to aid in immediate relief and recovery following the extensive damage caused by recent floods, which affected roads, bridges, agriculture, and infrastructure. During the Tripura Legislative Assembly session, CM Saha said, "The flood has caused damages estimated at Rs 14,247 crore, impacting national highways, power lines, farmlands, and homes." He added that district officials have assessed the damage, and the state will submit a request for additional relief funds to the Union Home Ministry. The relief package…

06 Sep

Tripura’s Labour Minister Tinku Roy announces new job openings

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Tripura's Labour Minister, Tinku Roy, announced that the state government has successfully recruited 20,000 individuals in various departments over the past three years. These positions include regular scale, contractual, and fixed pay categories. During a discussion on unemployment initiated by Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman, the minister highlighted ongoing efforts to address joblessness in the state. He revealed that plans are already in motion to fill an additional 20,000 posts across government departments. The number of registered unemployed individuals in Tripura has reportedly dropped from 7,41,305 in 2018 to 3,09,882 as of March 31, 2024. "It is not true that…

04 Sep

Tripura Congress abstains from Rajya Sabha election amid allegations against BJP

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Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman announced on Tuesday that the party has chosen to abstain from voting in the Rajya Sabha election, citing what it describes as the BJP's "tremendous atrocities" and undemocratic conduct. The Rajya Sabha election, held today, saw BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharya secure a victory. However, the Congress, led by Roy Barman, a former BJP minister, took a stand by not participating in the voting process. Speaking to the media, Roy Barman alleged that the BJP had engaged in widespread misconduct during the recent Panchayat elections. He accused the ruling party of preventing voters from…

03 Sep

Tripura Chief Minister takes stand against idol attacks

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha issued a stern warning on Monday to individuals attempting to disrupt peace in the state by attacking idols and temples of Hindu goddesses. Addressing the media after attending a blood donation camp, Dr. Saha highlighted the activities of certain vested interests working against the state's progress. "Such incidents are unacceptable. Whenever these situations have come to my attention, I have taken immediate action. The Tripura Police have responded promptly, and we are gathering information from various sources. We are actively working to tackle these situations, and in the coming days, we will do…