Tripura

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

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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…

09 Jan

Union Home Ministry approves Tripura state official emblem

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Wednesday that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the state’s official emblem, marking a historic moment for the northeastern state. Sharing the news on X, Saha wrote, “Tripura gets its official state emblem. A significant milestone for the state, symbolising its unique identity. This emblem will be a proud representation of Tripura’s history, culture, and people.” In a letter addressed to the state’s Information and Cultural Affairs Department Secretary Pradeep Kumar Chakravarty, the MHA confirmed that the emblem proposal was examined under Rule 4(2) of the State Emblem of India…

08 Jan

THRC issues notice to ILS Hospital over negligence allegations

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The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has issued a notice to ILS Hospital in Agartala, seeking a response to allegations of negligence made by former Minister Gopal Chandra Das regarding the treatment of his wife, Swaraswati Deb (Das). The THRC took suo-motu cognizance of the matter after a news report surfaced in local dailies detailing the incident. According to the report, Swaraswati Deb (Das) had undergone surgery for kidney ailments at ILS Hospital on September 14, 2023, under the care of Nephrologist Dr. Samaresh Paul and Surgeon Dr. Kanak Narayan Bhattacharjee. She was discharged after undergoing dialysis. However, in December…

07 Jan

Tripura Power Minister urges residents to become electricity producers with solar panels

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Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has called on residents to transform into electricity producers by installing solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to reduce electricity bills to zero while promoting sustainable energy solutions. Speaking at a special camp organized by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in Agartala, Nath lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a solar-powered future. "Traditional resources like coal and gas are depleting. The Prime Minister's innovative plan offers families the chance to generate electricity with government subsidies and earn by selling surplus power to the grid,"…

06 Jan

In Tripura, electric trains are probably going to start operating by February

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According to officials on Monday, a major electrification project in the northeastern state is expected to be completed by February of this year, meaning that trains powered by electricity would likely start operating in Tripura. There are currently diesel-powered train engines in the state. Tripura will be connected to the national railway grid by the Rs 46-crore electrification project, which was started in 2022. By February, the state's railways' electric transmission line would be able to receive power from the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (TSECL), according to officials. In the northeastern state, the North Eastern Railways (NFR) has already…

06 Jan

Picnic bus catches fire in Tripura, 11 injured after generator explosion

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A picnic bus in Tripura's West District caught fire after a generator exploded inside the vehicle, leaving 11 individuals injured. The incident occurred on Sunday evening near Jagatpur Chowmuhani as a group was returning from a day of festivities.According to Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Chiranjeeb Chakraborty, three CNG buses had been hired to transport a picnic party to Baas Gram, a popular tourist destination. Tragedy struck on their way back to Champaknagar when one of the buses was engulfed in flames following a generator blast. "All passengers in the affected bus were safely evacuated. However, 11 individuals suffered injuries…

04 Jan

Kanchanpur on high alert after extremist activity reports

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Security has been intensified in North Tripura’s Kanchanpur following reports of extremist group movements near the international border with Bangladesh, officials said on Friday. Kanchanpur shares a 48-km border with Bangladesh’s Rangamati and Khagrachari districts, with a 300-meter stretch unfenced. Superintendent of Police, North District, Avinash Kumar Rai, stated, “There are reports of extremist activity along the border, but no concrete evidence of their presence has been confirmed.” The Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) have increased patrolling in vulnerable areas as a precautionary measure. “The border remains secure, and special operations are underway,” Rai assured, adding…

03 Jan

CM Manik Saha focuses on education infrastructure and quality wnhancement in Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has reiterated his government’s commitment to enhancing the state’s education system, focusing on infrastructure improvement and quality enhancement to benefit thousands of students. Speaking at the Platinum Jubilee celebration of Ramesh English Medium Higher Secondary School in Udaipur, CM Saha highlighted the strides taken to modernize education in Tripura. "The government has prioritized the overall development of education infrastructure," said Saha, who also serves as the state’s Education Minister. He underscored ongoing policy reviews and efforts to address teacher shortages as key initiatives. The Chief Minister lauded the historic institution’s contributions since its founding in…