In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), successfully seized a total of 2,40,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs 24 crore in Tripura over the course of two days. *February 26 Operation* On February 26, acting on specific intelligence, a joint team…
Three CPI-M leaders, who were booked and convicted in a case of assaulting a judge in South Tripura district during a nationwide strike in September 2015, have surrendered before a court and were sent to jail, a defense lawyer said on Sunday. Following the instructions of the Supreme Court, the three CPI-M leaders—Tapas Datta, Trilokesh…
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday emphasized the immense contributions of doctors to society as they dedicate their lives to serving humanity. CM Saha attended the 20th Annual Conference of the Tripura Retired Doctors’ Association (TRDA) held at the TB Association Hall in Agartala, where he addressed delegates and honored senior doctors of the…
A Bangladeshi citizen was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a group of smugglers from both sides of the international boundary attacked the border guards, the force said on Saturday. ### Incident Details The BSF reported that one of its personnel was also injured in the attack by…
Agartala, March 1 – Northeast India’s first production centre of the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is set to be established in Tripura. Chief Minister Manik Saha announced this on Saturday after laying the foundation stone of the proposed centre at Purba Laxmibill in Sepahijala District. ### Enhancing Accessibility and Service Delivery The…
The 84th meeting of the Brahmaputra Board took place today in Agartala, Tripura, where participants conducted a comprehensive review of the Board’s ongoing and future activities. *Key Attendees and Discussions* The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ranbir Singh, IAS, Chairman of the Brahmaputra Board, and attended by key members from both the central and state…
Chief Minister Manik Saha presided over the meeting of the Tripura State AIDS Control Society Council held at the Secretariat on Friday. During the meeting, the Chief Minister engaged in detailed discussions on how to effectively combat and prevent HIV/AIDS. Emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts, he focused on strategizing measures to address the challenges…
The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended 15 Bangladeshis, including seven children, along with three Indian touts in two separate operations in Tripura, officials said on Friday. *Operations and Arrests* Acting on a tip-off, the BSF laid a trap in the border areas and managed to nab the Bangladeshis hailing from Moulvibazar, Sunamganj, Netrakona, and Barisal…
*Guwahati:* Mining major Vedanta Group, chaired by Anil Agarwal, has announced a substantial investment of ₹50,000 crore in the oil and gas sectors of Assam and Tripura over the next 3-4 years. Speaking at the inaugural event of the Advantage Assam investment summit in Guwahati, Agarwal revealed that group firm Cairn Oil & Gas has…
Around 100 surrendered militants from various extremist outfits blocked National Highway-8 on Tuesday, demanding the fulfillment of their long-standing demands, including the withdrawal of all court cases against them and the proper implementation of a tripartite agreement signed with them. The blockade, which occurred at Sadhupara in the foothills of the Hataikotor (erstwhile Baramura Mountain)…
