Tripura

05 Nov

7 people were arrested by Tripura BSF on behalf of illegal immigration

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Security forces in Tripura detained five individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals, for illegally crossing the border into India through Jalkumba village in the Sabroom area. The arrests were made after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detected the group entering Indian territory. Sabroom Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Nityananda Sarkar confirmed, “Five persons—three Indians and two Bangladesh nationals—were arrested for illegally crossing the international border. An FIR has been lodged at Sabroom police station.” According to Sarkar, the three Indian citizens had previously traveled to Bangladesh to visit a close relative but became stranded due to unrest in the country. With conditions…

04 Nov

Tripura CM joyfully took part in the celebration of Bhai Dooj

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha celebrated Bhai Dooj with women BJP party workers at his residence on Sunday, marking his second consecutive year of joining the festivities alongside party members. In a statement to reporters, Saha expressed that while he has always celebrated Bhai Dooj at home, participating in the celebrations with BJP workers has added a new dimension to the experience since he joined the party. Bhai Dooj, a festival honoring the bond between brothers and sisters, is celebrated across India under various names. In Bengal, it is known as Bhai Phonta, while in Maharashtra, it is referred to…

31 Oct

Cyber crime police station coming to Tripura soon

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura will soon establish a dedicated cyber crime police station to tackle the rising challenges of cybercrime, DGP Amitabh Ranjan announced on Wednesday. Addressing the press, Ranjan emphasized that with insurgency in Tripura effectively curbed following the mass surrender of NLFT and ATTF militants, the focus has shifted to addressing urban crime and enhancing community policing. “The Chief Minister wants state police efforts geared toward community policing, law and order, and curbing urban extremism,” he noted. In a strategic shift, the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), previously deployed for counterinsurgency, will receive specialized training to meet new threats. "We plan to…

30 Oct

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foundation plans Ayurvedic College in Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced today that the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Foundation has expressed interest in establishing an Ayurvedic college in the state. Speaking at the State Level Ayurvedic Day event at Pragna Bhavan Hall in Agartala, Dr. Saha also revealed that the state government recently allocated Rs 1.50 crore for the procurement of Ayurvedic medicines to be distributed free of cost to the public. Highlighting the historical importance of Ayurveda, Dr. Saha noted, "Ayurveda was once intertwined with nature, attracting scholars worldwide to institutions like Nalanda and Takshashila." He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ministry of…

28 Oct

Three arrested in Tripura for circulating fake currency

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura police confiscated counterfeit Indian currency amounting to Rs 10,000 in Irani village, Unakoti district, leading to the arrest of three individuals on Monday. Arunoday Das, Officer-in-Charge of Irani Police Station, reported that the police acted on credible intelligence regarding the circulation of fake currency in the area. “Upon receiving specific information, we deployed undercover officers who intercepted an auto-rickshaw. During the operation, we detained three suspects and seized Rs 10,000 in counterfeit notes,” Das stated. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohid Mia, Aktar Ali, and Sayan Ali. Following their apprehension, a case has been registered against them,…

26 Oct

Tripura BJP aims to strengthen grassroots presence in upcoming meeting

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya announced an organizational meeting set for October 26, focusing on fortifying the party’s grassroots presence across the state. Bhattacharya, also a Rajya Sabha MP, revealed that the BJP’s membership drive—initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2—has so far added over 10 lakh members, aiming for a target of 12 lakh in Tripura. “Currently, around 7.43 lakh members have joined online and 2 lakh offline. We’re on track to achieve our goal,” Bhattacharya stated, expressing confidence in the campaign’s progress. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Manik Saha, State Prabhari Dr. Rajdeep Roy, and…

25 Oct

Opposition leader questions Pradyot’s leadership effectiveness

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Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has accused Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party, of "rambling" as he loses support in the political landscape. Chaudhury's remarks came on October 24, a day after Pradyot suggested that the opposition leader could have faced electoral defeat had Tipra Motha fielded a candidate against him in the last Assembly elections. Chaudhury, who also serves as the CPIM state committee secretary and an MLA, responded to Pradyot's comments by questioning the effectiveness of his leadership over the past six years. He stated that despite ongoing discussions surrounding Greater Tipraland,…

25 Oct

Suspicious movement noted near BD border, police arrest a human traffickers’ gang

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Three Bangladeshi females and two Indians were arrested in Tripura's Sepahijala area on Thursday for alleged human trafficking. On Wednesday, three Bangladeshi girls were apprehended at Bhabhanipur and Kalikrishnanagar by the Jatrapura police station. Police noted that the remaining two Indians were apprehended in Kalikrishnanagar on Thursday. The police had spotted a suspicious movement by a lady. Swapna Akhtar, a Dhaka resident, was captured by authorities on Wednesday near the Indo-Bangla border. OC Subrata Debnath told Swapna first claimed to be an Indian citizen and provided a bogus Aadhaar card, which resulted in her detention for unlawfully entering India. Just…

23 Oct

Heavy amount of drugs rescued in Tripura, a man arrested

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Tripura police arrest a person for smuggling 16,000 yaba tablets and six kilograms of marijuana in Fultoli Naya Para district of the state. According to officials, on Tuesday morning, based on a tip, police in Amtali raided Debjit Bhoumik's home in Fultoli Naya Para. During the operation, investigators seized 16,000 yaba tablets and 6 kg of marijuana while arresting Bhoumik. Police Superintendent Kiran Kumar, Amtali SDPO, and Officer-in-Charge Sitikanta Bardhan informed breif of the case to the media. Dr. Kumar claimed that the entire market value of the seized medications was roughly 4.2 million taka. SP Kiran Kumar stated that…

23 Oct

Tripura’s Dhalai honored as best district in water conservation

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura's Dhalai district has been honoured with the prestigious National Water Award as the Best District in the Northeast region. The district received this recognition for its remarkable efforts in water conservation, including constructing recharge structures, geo-tagging water bodies, and planting over 41 lakh bamboo trees to support sustainable water management. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed pride in the district's achievement, stating, "I wholeheartedly congratulate the people of Dhalai district, the administration, and all those involved for this remarkable accomplishment." The award was accepted by Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, the former Dhalai District Magistrate, who is now serving as the…