Tripura

16 Jan

Manik Saha to seek Centre’s intervention over flooding risks

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha assured the state assembly on Wednesday that he would raise concerns with the Centre regarding the construction of a massive embankment by the Bangladesh government near the Kailashahar subdivision in Unakoti district. The issue was highlighted by Congress legislator Birajit Sinha, who warned of potential flooding risks if Tripura’s existing 40-year-old embankment at Rangaoti is not urgently strengthened. “If our embankment is not fortified, the people of Kailashahar will face severe hardships during floods,” Sinha said. Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das, representing Unakoti district, emphasized the need for action, citing gaps in fencing along the India-Bangladesh…

15 Jan

NIA arrests 25 individuals in Tripura for alleged human trafficking

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested 25 individuals across Tripura for their alleged involvement in human trafficking cases during 2022 and 2023, according to data from the Tripura Legislative Assembly. The report, based on records from the Tripura Police Department, revealed that 11 arrests were made in 2022, followed by 14 in 2023. The arrests spanned multiple districts, with 12 individuals apprehended in Sepahijala, 8 in the West District, 4 in Unakoti, and 1 in the South District. Authorities highlighted the growing challenge of human trafficking in the region, emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance and inter-agency coordination to combat…

15 Jan

More than 10,000 solar-powered pumps will be installed by the Tripura Renewable Energy Body

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Over 10,000 solar-powered pump sets have been established by the Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) to guarantee irrigation in rural agriculture under the PM Kusum initiative. According to a statement made by an official on January 15, TREDA has already installed 3,616 solar power pumps, benefiting 3,616 marginal farmers by putting 7,232 acres of agriculture under guaranteed irrigation. While efforts have been made to install 2,264 solar-powered pump sets as soon as possible, work has been underway to build 5,051 pump sets. According to him, the TREDA will offer subsidies under the PM Kusum plan to any farmer who…

14 Jan

Tripura High Court orders TSACS to submit updated HIV/AIDS data

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Tripura High Court has instructed the Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSAC) to submit updated statistics on the incidence of HIV/AIDS in the state, including among the youth, by next week. The move is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the ongoing control measures and to assess if there has been any improvement in curbing the rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Biswajit Palit, was hearing a suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL). The court noted progress in the case, though it was informed that a report could not be…

13 Jan

Tripura ADM Pradeep K faces dowry harassment charges from wife

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Pradeep K, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer serving as the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Belonia Sub-division in Tripura's South District, has been accused by his wife, M.J. Difi, of dowry harassment, abuse, and physical assault. Difi, an MBBS graduate, alleged that Pradeep K and his family demanded dowry shortly after their marriage in March 2022. She claimed her father provided financial support, including purchasing land, but the demands continued. In a press conference, she recounted an October 2023 incident in Tamil Nadu where her belongings were thrown out, and a recent confrontation on January 8, 2025, in Belonia,…

11 Jan

Bamboo and rubber are encouraged to be used by MSMEs and startups in Tripura

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The state's Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in Tripura have been instructed to concentrate on producing goods required for the defense industry utilizing rubber and bamboo. At a one-day awareness event held in Agartala by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce (BCC), a Kolkata-based organization, speakers claimed that the northeastern state produces an abundance of the raw materials, rubber and bamboo. Expert in aerospace and defense Balpreet Singh emphasized Tripura's potential that MSME and startup companies may utilize. According to him, rubber may also be utilized to make tires, tubes, gloves, uniforms, and other items used…

11 Jan

Biplab Kumar Deb confirms resumption of Agartala-Shillong, Agartala-Aizawl flights

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Flight services between Agartala and Shillong, as well as Agartala and Aizawl, are set to resume soon, Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb announced on January 10. The move aims to enhance regional connectivity and address passenger concerns at Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport. Deb, who serves as Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee for the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency, highlighted the ongoing efforts to resolve airport-related issues during a biannual review meeting. “We focus on identifying problems and finding solutions. Issues that can be addressed immediately are resolved on the spot, while…

10 Jan

16 hectares of ganja plantation destroyed in Tripura’s Sonamura

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Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Police and Tripura Forest Service, have destroyed large areas of ganja plantation spread over 16.2 hectares in the general area in Boxanagar Forest Range under Sonamura sub-division here.The operation led to the eradication of 16,500 cannabis plants, valued at approximately Rs 70 lakh, said Assam Rifles in a press release issued on Thursday. The initiative was part of a broader mission to eliminate illicit activities and promote a drug-free environment in the region. The joint operation received significant support from the local administration and reaffirmed the importance of collective action in addressing such…

10 Jan

ED launches massive raids across Tripura for drug kingpins and financial misconduct

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According to intelligence sources, since early Friday morning around 6 am, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted large searches throughout Tripura in unison, targeting people and organizations accused of financial malfeasance and ties to drug trafficking networks. Numerous sites, including Agartala and the surrounding districts, are the targets of the well-organized and planned raids, particularly the homes and workplaces of the drug kingpins, primarily those involved in the trafficking of ganja and yaba. Sources claim that they are the principal players who operate the rackets from behind and have so far escaped punishment—not the couriers. This is the first time…

10 Jan

Zahur Ali’s body recovered in Khowai district, handed over to Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The body of a Bangladeshi national, Zahur Ali (55), was handed over to Bangladeshi authorities on January 9 after being recovered in Tripura’s Khowai district. Ali, a resident of Paschim Dulna village in Habiganj district, was identified through photographs circulated on social media. The body was discovered on January 6 near the Gournagar Panchayat office and transported to the district hospital morgue for investigation. Local police, along with the BSF, coordinated with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Chunarughat police to facilitate the repatriation. After a post-mortem and necessary administrative procedures, the body was handed over at the Khowai Puran Bazar…