Tripura

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…

30 Aug

Pradyot Debbarma pledges Rs 50,000 to flood victims’ families

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In response to the devastating floods that struck Tripura from August 19 to August 24, former Tipra Motha chairman Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has pledged financial aid of Rs 50,000 to the families of those who lost their lives. The floods, which began on August 19, resulted in the tragic deaths of around 31 individuals due to landslides and drowning, with over 100,000 people displaced and seeking refuge in relief camps. In a voice message, Pradyot announced that the aid would be provided from his personal funds, separate from any government or Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) resources.…

29 Aug

GRP and BSF arrest eight in cross-border smuggling crackdown

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Tripura Police, the Government Railway Police (GRP), and the Border Security Force (BSF) have apprehended eight individuals involved in illegal cross-border activities. The operation led to the arrest of five Indian touts and three Bangladeshi nationals for their roles in facilitating unauthorized border crossings. According to Officer-in-Charge of the GRP, Tapas Das, the arrests were made late last night in the Narayanpur area near MBB Airport. The three Indian touts—Suklal Sarkar, Pradip Sarkar, and Biswajit Acharya—were apprehended after being on the run for some time. Das confirmed that these individuals were implicated in a human trafficking case, assisting Bangladeshi nationals…

29 Aug

Tripura to distribute Rs 4,000 aid to flood-affected workers

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To support those affected by the recent devastating floods, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has declared a one-time financial aid of Rs 4,000 for construction workers who have been unable to earn due to the natural disaster. The announcement, made via Facebook, outlines that this aid is intended to alleviate the financial burden endured by workers whose livelihoods have been disrupted since the floods began on August 19. The severe flooding has impacted Tripura for approximately eight days, creating substantial economic hardships. Dr. Saha emphasized the plight of the construction workers, acknowledging their struggle amid the widespread devastation.…

28 Aug

Assam Rifles operation leads to big drug haul and arrest in Agartala

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The Assam Rifles seized 120,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs 19.2 crore in Salbagan, Agartala, on August 27. The operation also led to the detention of an individual and the seizure of a Bolero vehicle. According to Assam Rifles, the successful operation was launched based on credible intelligence. The seized drugs, along with the detained individual and the vehicle, have been handed over to the Tripura Police for further investigation and legal action. The operation highlights Assam Rifles' ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and illegal smuggling, even amidst their critical involvement in flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Tripura.…

27 Aug

Floodwaters in Bangladesh overflow, sopping Up villages in Tripura

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The floodwaters from Bangladesh have entered India and inundated several villages in northeastern state of Tripura, officials said. The flood started when heavy rainfall caused rivers in Bangladesh to spill over, drowning many villages such as Burichong, Shahidul, Panchra, Hyderabad, Shankuchail, Rajapur, Nabiabad, Bhapiradla and Panchpilar. These villages were badly affected as the floodwater gushed through the region. Floodwaters made their way near the Indian border as things continued to worsen. They crossed the border and went via border gates 184 to 188 in the Buxnagar area to enter Tripura. Numerous villages are currently under water in Tripura's impacted regions…