Tripura

Tripura is the first state in the nation to use cooktops to create an energy-efficient cooking system. Tripura is the first state to begin implementing this cooking system, despite it being introduced nationally last year, according to Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath's remarks on Sunday. As part of the effort, Nath gave cooktops to the representatives of 100 primary schools and Anganwadi centers. He declared that cooktops will be gradually distributed to all 10,223 Anganwadi centers throughout the state, starting with 2,000. 2000 induction cooktops were distributed to Anganwadi centers as part of the National Efficient Cooking Programme, which was…

The escalating costs of foodstuffs, especially vegetables, potatoes, and onions, have become a significant issue for the state of Tripura's middle-class and impoverished over the last six months. Since the terrible flood in August and the intense, unusual rains, the issue has gotten worse. No vegetable on the market costs less than Rs 100.00 per kilogram. Prices for vegetables continue to rise even when winter arrives. However, consumers are increasingly being hurt by the rising costs of potatoes and onions, which are necessities in middle-class and lower-class homes. Even a week ago, onions would have cost between Rs 50 and…

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…

Three Bangladeshi nationals were detained in two days while attempting to enter Indian territory by negotiating the boundary fence, the BSF said. One tout apparently involved in the infiltration was also apprehended in the Kalamchaura region of Gurangola village. The BSF and police conducted a coordinated operation following the revelations made by captured Bangladeshi nationals. According to the BSF, two Bangladeshi nationals from Dhaka were apprehended near the Rahimpur border outpost in the Kalamchaura police station area of Sipahijala district on Wednesday. Another was held on Thursday near the Mohanpur in the Sidhai police station area of West Tripura District. The…

On Monday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended a celebration known as Meyer Gomon. The carnival organized in Agartala to commemorate the end of the Durga Puja celebration. CM Saha emphasized that the carnival has been held in the state for the past three years and explained the personal significance of the new location. The CM stated that the venue has been changed this time because the prior venue was very packed. There is also a history behind this new venue place. The last day of Vijayadashami was celebrated with great zeal in Agartala. Durga Puja is Tripura's largest celebration,…