A three-day training and workshop titled “Generative AI for Impact: Smart Tools for Smarter Governance” was organized by the Department of Economics and Statistics (DES) of the Tripura government at the Smart Training Hall in the Agartala IT building from July 14 to July 16, 2025. The inauguration of this training workshop was done by Shri N.K. Santoshi, Director General (Central Statistics), Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), Government of India, and Shri Abhishek Chandra, IAS, Special Secretary, Planning (Statistics) Department, Government of Tripura. Also present were Shri Anil Digambar Patil, Deputy Director, NSO (FOD), MOSPI, Agartala, Government of…

A wave of protests has swept through Agartala city and other areas, demanding the arrest of CPIM leader and former Member of Parliament Shankar Prasad Datta following his alleged derogatory remarks against Lord Hanuman during a party program. The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) organized a rally in Agartala city today, with over 1000 people joining in to demand the arrest of CPIM leader Datta. The rally was led by BJYM State President and MLA Sushanta Deb, along with BJP Vice President Papia Datta. MLA Deb expressed strong condemnation of Datta’s remarks, stating that the entire state is protesting against…

The Mediation for the Nation campaign in Tripura is off to a strong start, with the Tripura State Legal Services Authority (TSLSA) referring a total of 996 cases to nine Mediation Centres across the state as of July 9. The nationwide initiative, launched by the National Legal Services Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee in collaboration with the Supreme Court of India, aims to provide a speedy and cost-effective resolution to civil disputes. The campaign is being actively implemented in Tripura from July 1 to September 30, 2025. At a press conference held at the TSLSA Conference Hall on Tuesday, Jhuma…

The Tripura Cabinet has made a significant decision to strengthen the state’s education and healthcare infrastructure by approving multiple recruitment proposals across departments. The cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, saw the approval of the recruitment of 1658 individuals in various sectors. Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, who is also the Cabinet spokesperson, announced that the state government has approved the recruitment of six Dental Medical Officers under the Health and Family Welfare Department. These appointments will be made through the Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC). In a move to boost the education sector, the Cabinet has also…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has taken a stand for the Janajati community, demanding reforms and slamming the previous left government for engaging in what he called “vote bank politics.” In a recent address at the District Level Mega Campaign on Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan, CM Saha highlighted the challenges faced by the Bru people in the state and emphasized the need for their development. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Saha raised concerns about the Bru community and stressed that the overall development of the country cannot be achieved without uplifting the Janajati community.…

Former Congress leader accuses current BJP party leader Ratan Das of drug trafficking, claims MLA Ramprasad Pal is also involved. In a shocking turn of events, former Congress leader has accused current BJP party leader Ratan Das of being involved in drug trafficking. The allegations were made by MLA Ramprasad Pal, who claimed that not only Ratan Das but he himself was also involved in the illegal drug trade. Pal alleged that Das had been using his political connections to facilitate the smuggling and distribution of drugs in the region. He also claimed that he had evidence to support his…

Minister Ratan Lal Nath Addresses Journalists at Press Conference State Secretariat Discusses Electricity Bills, Smart Meters, and More Minister Ratan Lal Nath recently held a press conference at the State Secretariat to shed light on various issues, including electricity bills and smart meters. During the conference, he talked about the increase in electricity consumption during the previous government’s tenure compared to the current BJP government. Minister Nath provided information and insights on how the state has seen a significant growth in electricity consumption over the years. He discussed the implementation of smart meters and how they can help in better…

Incidents of drug smuggling in various parts of the country are coming to light regularly. Similarly, last night, five citizens, including four women, were arrested with drugs, including marijuana, from the area surrounding the Trishabari Railway Station under the jurisdiction of the Teliamura Police Station in Tripura. The arrest of these five individuals, among whom four were women, is particularly alarming. Following the incident, the Teliamura Police claimed that when the police were conducting vehicle checks in the Trishabari area, the movements and conversations of the five individuals seemed suspicious, leading to a search. After the search, 32 kilograms of…

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha recently inaugurated an administrative camp at the Gobind Community Hall in Belbari Block as part of the ongoing ‘Dharati Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’. This initiative, held in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda, aims to promote inclusive governance and empower tribal communities. The fortnight-long campaign, which took place from June 15 to 30, focuses on increasing grassroots participation, enhancing the delivery of public services, and promoting welfare schemes for tribal populations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance has been pivotal in the implementation of this initiative, aligning with his…

Electricity bills are constantly on the rise in the state, and now another issue has arisen with the installation of smart meters. These meters are causing electricity bills to increase day by day, leading to further frustration among consumers. The state’s opposition party, Trinamool Congress, expressed strong opposition to this on Monday by staging a protest in front of the residence of the state’s Electricity Minister, Ratna Lal Nath. The Trinamool Congress activists gathered in front of the minister’s house in Agartala and demanded immediate action to address the rising electricity bills and the issues with the installation of smart…

The body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Delhi University student, was recovered from the Yamuna River last evening. Sneha, originally from Tripura, had moved to Delhi with big dreams and was an ambitious overachiever. She was pursuing two courses simultaneously – a four-year undergraduate degree in Mathematics at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College and a course in data science and programming with IIT Madras. Additionally, she was working as an intern with an Australian firm. Described as an “overachiever” by her family, Sneha was known for her love of Mathematics, computers, and the anime Monster. Despite her young age, she…

On Sunday afternoon, the police in Champaknagar under Jiraniya Thana recovered the body of an 11-year-old girl from the Barmura Khamthing area. The Officer-in-Charge of Champaknagar Police Station, Sanjay Debbarma, led the operation to retrieve the body. Two minors have been detained for questioning in connection with the investigation into this incident. The Jiraniya Thana police, led by OC Raju Dutta, revealed this information to the media on Sunday night. However, local sources have reported that the 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered before her body was dumped in the Barmura Khamthing area. So far, no complaints have been…