The first-ever physical education training camp for instructors is being organized at the Agartala Shaheed Bhagat Singh Hostel by the Tripura Athletics Association. The camp, which is being conducted under the guidance of Level One Coach, aims to provide training to physical education teachers. Present at the event were Sports Councilor Secretary Sukanta Ghosh, Youth Sports Department official Satyabrata Nath, and others. This initiative is a step towards improving the quality of physical education in schools and promoting sports in the region. The training camp is expected to enhance the skills and knowledge of the instructors, ultimately benefiting the students…

The birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam was celebrated on Monday with an event held at the Nazrul Kala Kendra in Agartala. The event was attended by Minister Tinku Rai and others. Kazi Nazrul Islam, known as the Rebel Poet of Bengal, was a prominent Bengali poet, writer, musician, and revolutionary who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. He was born on May 25, 1899 in Churulia, Bengal Presidency, British India. During the event, various cultural programs were organized to pay tribute to the legendary poet and his contributions to Bengali literature and music. Minister Tinku Rai…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party, has issued a directive to his party’s MLAs, Members of District Councils, and workers to identify and report illegal immigrants residing in Tripura. This move comes as he believes that illegal immigrants pose a threat to the future of the state. In a post on Facebook, Pradyot referenced statements made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Supreme Court of India, emphasizing that illegal immigrants have no rights to stay in the country. He highlighted that he has been advocating for this issue for the past decade and…

Tripura’s government has taken a significant step towards enhancing student safety by mandating the installation of CCTV cameras in all private schools across the state. The directive, revealed in an affidavit presented to the Tripura High Court on May 8, 2025, during a hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning school safety, aims to ensure the well-being of students within educational institutions. According to the affidavit, schools are required to place CCTV cameras at entry and exit points, as well as in other key areas of their campuses. While most of the 484 private schools in Tripura have complied…

The people of Tripura have reason to rejoice as a new train service between Agartala and Guwahati (Narangi) has been approved by the Centre. This development comes as a significant boost to the state’s railway connectivity and is a result of the persistent efforts of West Tripura Member of Parliament, Biplab Kumar Deb. Taking to social media to share the news, Deb expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for giving the green light to this much-needed service. The MP’s advocacy for enhanced railway services in Tripura, including the addition of new express…

The Tripura Police force is intensifying its efforts to maintain law and order in the state, with a special focus on combating drug-related crimes, according to the newly-appointed Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag. During a recent visit to Unakoti district, DGP Anurag chaired a review meeting with district-level police officials to discuss the progress made in achieving a drug-free Tripura. The meeting was attended by key officials including Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of various police stations, and senior officials from other security departments. DIG (Northern Range) Rati Ranjan Debnath and Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai were also…

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has set an ambitious goal for the state to increase its per capita income from $2,300 to $23,000 by the year 2047. He made this announcement during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting in New Delhi, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister J.P. Nadda, and other prominent government officials. Dr. Saha outlined Tripura’s strategic roadmap for development, aiming to create a future-ready and resilient state. He mentioned that the government has engaged in a consultative process with various stakeholders to…

Tripura Sets Ambitious Goal of 12% Annual Growth by 2047 Tripura is gearing up to become a “future-ready” state with a strategic roadmap in place that targets a robust growth rate of 12% annually by 2047, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced. Speaking at the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting in Delhi, Saha outlined the key enablers identified in the roadmap to boost per capita income and support sustainable growth over the next two decades. Over the past year, an extensive planning exercise was conducted, which included consultations with stakeholders such as the Ministry of DONER, academic institutions, industry leaders,…

Honourable Governor Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended the “Sundays on Cycle” event at Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala. The event, organised by the Sports Authority of India, takes place at 6:30 AM on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The “Sundays on Cycle” event aims to promote fitness and cycling as a means of transportation in the city. It also serves as a platform for people to come together and enjoy a fun and healthy activity. Governor Shri Indra Sena Reddy Nallu’s presence at the event is sure to boost participation and bring attention to the importance of physical activity in maintaining…

Agartala, the capital of Tripura, recently played host to a spectacular display of patriotism and solidarity with a grand Tiranga Yatra that saw the participation of nearly 2,000 bikers. The event was organized to honor the valiant efforts of the Indian Armed Forces following the success of Operation Sindoor. Led by Ramnagar MLA Dipak Majumder, Tourism Minister Sushanta Choudhury, and Sports Minister Tinku Roy, the bikers rode through the city’s important areas, waving the national flag and interacting with the crowd. The rally, which also saw enthusiastic participation from citizens, youth groups, and dignitaries, was a powerful symbol of national…

Tripura has emerged as a major investment destination, attracting a whopping Rs 15,646 crore in investments at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 held in New Delhi. Chief Minister Manik Saha made the announcement, hailing the achievement as a significant step towards the state’s rapid growth and transformation. During the summit, CM Saha highlighted Tripura’s immense potential, particularly in sectors like technology, 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that the state’s Investors Pavilion was abuzz with activity, garnering interest from industry leaders and business stakeholders. A total of 33 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed at the summit, leading…

Tripura district council to see key investments as Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma meets with Ambani and Neotia Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of Tipra Motha and member of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), recently met with key business leaders Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, and Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Cement. During the meeting, a number of investment proposals were discussed, many of which are expected to benefit the tribal areas of Tripura. Speaking at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Pradyot emphasized the importance of developing Northeast India as…