In a major push to modernize its energy infrastructure, Tripura is set to upgrade its power transmission and distribution network under a ₹1,800.28 crore project, jointly funded by the Government of India and the World Bank. The initiative, part of the NER Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP), aims to enhance reliability, reduce system losses, and…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has expressed serious concern over the alarmingly low pass percentage in the recently held Teacher Eligibility Tests (TET-I and TET-II), calling it a wake-up call for the state’s education system. According to official results, only 458 out of 8,240 candidates (5.56%) cleared TET-I, while 1,589 of 32,286 candidates (4.92%)…
In a decisive move to tackle urban congestion, the Tripura government has announced a ban on outstation auto-rickshaws from operating within Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) limits. Simultaneously, all local autos will now be required to adopt a distinct pink color scheme for easy identification and regulation. 🚦 New Traffic Norms to Streamline Urban Mobility Transport…
A political storm has erupted in Tripura after Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury made a controversial remark suggesting that “taller people are dumber,” which was widely interpreted as a jibe at former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. 🗣️ Minister Ratan Lal Nath Demands Public Apology Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’…
In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, Tripura Police have seized 80,000 Yaba tablets worth over ₹4 crore at the Churaibari Check Post near the Assam-Tripura border. The operation, conducted on June 15, led to the arrest of 24-year-old Sanjay Sahani, a resident of Churaibari, who was driving the vehicle carrying the contraband. Key…
The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has announced a statewide public outreach campaign beginning June 22, 2025, aimed at highlighting the alleged failures of the BJP government at both the state and national levels. The initiative is part of a nationwide movement launched by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Key Focus Areas of the…
In a major crackdown on cross-border crime, the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura has successfully foiled multiple smuggling attempts along the India-Bangladesh international border, seizing contraband worth over ₹20 lakh and arresting five suspects. Key Operations and Seizures BSF’s Swift Action Prevents Cross-Border Crime Officials confirmed that the smugglers attempted to throw the mobile…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Tripura, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall from June 16 to 18, as two active cyclonic circulations develop over the region. Cyclonic Systems Trigger Weather Alert Meteorologists have identified: These systems are expected to draw significant moisture into Tripura, increasing the likelihood of intense…
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha convened a high-level administrative meeting to review border security measures and address concerns over illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. The meeting, held on June 13, 2025, focused on enhancing surveillance, intelligence coordination, and swift action against unauthorized crossings. Key Discussions & Security Measures Government’s Commitment to Border Security CM Saha…
The grieving parents of Shariful Miah, a 26-year-old electrician brutally murdered in Tripura’s Dhalai district, have demanded strict punishment for those responsible for their son’s tragic death. The case, which has shocked the state, involves a love triangle gone wrong, leading to a cold-blooded killing and an attempt to hide the body in an ice-cream…
