Tripura

11 Nov

Derailment of a freight train on the Northeast: petrol rationing

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Tripura's food and civil supplies minister, Sushanta Chowdhury, has announced a temporary petrol restriction due to a freight engine derailment on the North East Frontier Railway's Lumding-Badarpur section. In a social media livestream, the Minister stated, "The Food and Civil Supplies Department will begin rationing petroleum products from 10 November 2024 to manage the current shortage." Two-wheelers would only be allowed to use gas up to Rs 200, three-wheelers up to Rs 400, and four-wheelers up to Rs 1,000, according to the rationing guidelines. These limitations do not apply to emergency services, and local sub-divisional magistrates have the authority to…

11 Nov

Congress criticizes rising airfares, demands affordable travel

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Tripura Congress leaders condemned rising airfares and reduced flight services on November 10, calling for immediate government intervention to ease financial strain on travelers. The party’s focus was on the Agartala-Kolkata route, where fares have surged from Rs 3,500-6,500 to a staggering Rs 13,000-15,000 for the short 327-kilometre journey. Accusing the BJP-led government of neglecting passenger welfare, the Pradesh Congress Committee’s statement read, “PM Modi’s promise to make Tripura a ‘HIRA’ state remains unfulfilled, as air travel has become unaffordable for middle-class families.” Flight connectivity has dwindled, with Indigo discontinuing two flights in October, while Air India suspended two in…

09 Nov

Flooding devastates Tripura’s fisheries, Rs 1,350 crore in losses reported

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Tripura’s fisheries sector has suffered extensive damage, with losses estimated at Rs 1,350 crore due to recent flooding, according to Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. The minister, speaking at a state-level review meeting on Friday, reported that a comprehensive loss assessment has been submitted to the Central government, which has assured support following a review. The review meeting, the second of its kind this year, focused on evaluating the fisheries department's progress at district and sub-divisional levels, identifying challenges, and finding ways to bolster fish production in the state. “Flooding in August severely impacted fish farmers, and we are actively working…

08 Nov

Assam Rifles inspires NCC cadets at Agartala training camp

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In a bid to inspire young minds toward a future in the Indian Armed Forces, the Assam Rifles conducted a comprehensive lecture for NCC cadets as part of the Combined Annual Training Camp at Agartala’s Netaji Subhash Regional Coaching Centre (NSRCC). The session aimed to guide cadets through the steps to join the armed forces, providing detailed information on eligibility, selection processes, and career paths in the Indian Army, Air Force, and Assam Rifles. According to an official statement, the lecture emphasized the military’s vital role in safeguarding national security and underscored values of dedication and patriotism. A total of…

08 Nov

Kanpur truckers jailed for 12 years in Tripura cough syrup smuggling

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A truck driver and his assistant from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Tripura court for smuggling banned cough syrup. Additional District and Sessions Judge Debasish Kar in Sepahijala district handed down the verdict on Thursday, also imposing a fine of ₹1 lakh each on the defendants. The sentencing follows a police operation conducted on June 4 of the previous year. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the truck, registered in Uttar Pradesh, at the Bishalgarh bypass in Sepahijala. The vehicle, en route from Agartala, was found to contain a large stockpile of…

06 Nov

Tripura gets ₹78 crore from centre for TTAADC development

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Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced on November 6 that a substantial grant of Rs 78 crore from the 15th Finance Commission will bolster development initiatives within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). This funding, released by the Central government, aims to accelerate infrastructure and welfare projects across tribal regions in the state. Speaking to India Today NE, Singha Roy highlighted that the state government has also allocated an additional Rs 30 crore to the TTAADC outside the state budget to support ongoing development work. “We have multiple demands, especially for the TTAADC, to ensure projects are…

05 Nov

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

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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

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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

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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…