Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha emphasized the importance of integrating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into disaster management efforts to reduce loss of life and property during a speech at the Secretariat today. During the launch of various initiatives under the Revenue Department, Dr. Saha highlighted the necessity of public awareness, technological adoption in rescue operations, and comprehensive skill development for workers and volunteers involved in disaster response. Among the programs unveiled by the Chief Minister was the State Disaster Management Plan for the financial year 2024–25. Additionally, he inaugurated several initiatives, including the Technology Demonstration Unit, Civil Defence Training…

Renowned Tollywood actor Jisshu Sengupta was all smiles as he took part in a celebrity cricket match in Agartala on August 4, with the aim of promoting the sport among the youth of Tripura. Addressing reporters, Sengupta shared his excitement about the event, saying, “Yesterday, we saw a huge crowd, and while today’s turnout is slightly less, the energy remains high. This is an exhibition match, and we are thoroughly enjoying it. Our goal is to encourage more young people to take an interest in cricket.” The Bengal Tigers, a team comprising popular Bengali film actors including Bonny Sengupta, Sourav…

Founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, made a bold statement on Monday, declaring that he would not hesitate to approach the Supreme Court if necessary to ensure the Village Council Election is held. His motivation stems from his concern for the suffering of people in the villages due to the delay in conducting the elections. Pradyot emphasized that there is no explicit rule stating that alliance partners must agree on each other’s matters, indicating that the well-being of the people should take precedence over political alliances. He highlighted the fact that despite directions from the High…

The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Tripura made a significant drug bust at the Agartala Railway Station on August 3 late night, leading to the arrest of three individuals for possession of a large quantity of cannabis. During a routine inspection at the station, GRP officials noticed three individuals behaving suspiciously. Upon investigation, the police found 9 kilograms of ganja in their possession. The value of the seized cannabis is estimated to be around Rs 1.5 lakh on the black market. The arrested individuals have been identified as Prahlad Kumar (36) and Ravita Devi (38) from Bhagalpur, Bihar, and Janmojoy…

A doctor at Tripura’s premier state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital was injured in a violent assault by two attendants of a patient in the early hours of Sunday, sparking widespread concern over the safety of healthcare professionals. Dr. Litan Das, the victim of the attack, sustained multiple injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the same hospital. Fortunately, officials have confirmed that he is now out of danger. The incident took place at around 3:45 am when Tapan Sarkar and Bapan Sarkar brought their father, Bimal Sarkar, to the emergency department. The patient had reportedly consumed alcohol mixed with…

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, M. Riaz Hamidullah, has completed his three-day visit to Tripura, India and has departed for New Delhi. During his visit, Hamidullah focused on strengthening the traditional ties between the people of Bangladesh and Tripura, as well as exploring economic potential between the two countries. Hamidullah held meetings with Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu to discuss ways to deepen the friendship between Bangladesh and Northeast India. On Sunday, he met with Governor Nallu and expressed his honor in discussing matters related to enhancing the relationship between the two…

Tripura Police have made a significant arrest in the fight against drug trafficking in the region, with local musician Paritosh Sarkar being apprehended following the recovery of a large quantity of ganja from his residence in the Konaban area of Sepahijala district. The seizure of over 173 kilograms of dried ganja, valued at over Rs 10 lakh in the illegal market, marks a substantial victory for law enforcement in Tripura. The arrest, which took place on Sunday, was the result of a tip-off received by Officer-in-Charge Debajit Chatterjee of the Madhupur police station. Acting swiftly on the information, police teams…

A blood donation camp organized by the Arunodaya Sangh has been held in a town for the past 23 years, keeping the slogan “Blood donation is the gift of life” at the forefront. The club has been actively organizing this event to promote the importance of blood donation in saving lives. Today, the event was attended by Mandal President Arindam Choudhury, Transport Department Minister Sushant Choudhury, local corporates, club members, and other dignitaries. The blood donation camp saw a large turnout of donors, with people from all walks of life coming forward to contribute to this noble cause. Donors were…

The General Meeting of the All Tripura Chemists and Druggists Association was held at a private hotel, attended by MLA Abhishek Deb Roy and national-level leaders from outside the state. The meeting discussed various issues related to the pharmaceutical industry and the challenges faced by chemists and druggists in Tripura. MLA Abhishek Deb Roy emphasized the need for better regulations and support for the industry, while national-level leaders provided insights on the latest developments in the sector. The meeting concluded with a resolution to work towards improving the overall functioning of chemists and druggists in Tripura and to address any…

Suspected criminals allegedly set fire to an auto-rickshaw, burning it in the Jitendra Munda basti area of North Ramchandra Ghat, Mithna Chora Munda, Khoyai district. According to reports, Jitendra Munda had parked his auto-rickshaw in the veranda of his house and was sleeping last night. Around midnight, he suddenly noticed intense flames coming from inside the house. Upon rushing out, he saw someone setting his auto-rickshaw on fire. Immediately, he informed the fire department and also reported the incident to the police station. As the fire brigade did not arrive, the local residents, along with themselves, managed to control the…

Youth Morcha leader of Kamalasagar, along with another person, beaten by BSF jawans! The people of the Kamalasagar border area feel like puppets in the hands of the Border Security Force (BSF). For the past six months, they have been subjected to torture, not allowed to leave their homes, and students have been behaving indecently with students, not allowing them to come to school or college on time. And this time, Kamalasagar Mia Padra Cha Garden night guard and youth Morcha leader of the ruling party were beaten and sent to the hospital by Aditya Singh, a controversial sector of…

The 15th National Organ Donation Day was celebrated on Sunday afternoon in front of the Rabindra Centenary Building in Agartala. The event was attended by doctors from the GB Hospital in Agartala, as well as a rally that started in front of the Rabindra Centenary Building and went through the city of Agartala. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage more people to pledge to donate their organs after death. Organ donation can save lives and improve the quality of life for those in need of transplants. During the event, speakers highlighted the…