Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the success of the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative during the National Workshop on Integrated Farming Clusters (IFC) for North Eastern States at Hotel Polo Tower, Agartala. The initiative aimed to empower women through self-help groups and integrated farming models, with nearly 95 per cent of the targeted women in the state achieving the milestone. Saha revealed that out of the 1.14 lakh women targeted under the initiative, 1,08,281 have become Lakhpati Didis. He emphasized the importance of agriculture as the backbone of the economy and rural households, highlighting the role of the IFC approach under…

Tripura is setting an example in child welfare initiatives in the Northeast region of India, with comprehensive protection systems now in place across all eight districts of the state. Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the progress in child protection during the One-Day North Eastern Regional Convention on Child Rights at Prajna Bhavan. The state currently operates 44 child care institutions that provide shelter and support to nearly 950 children. Additionally, Tripura has specialised juvenile justice infrastructure in every district. Chief Minister Saha announced that from 2022 to 2025, 28 children in Tripura have been placed in loving homes through legal…

Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive economic infrastructure at all levels to achieve self-sufficiency in the state. Speaking at a seminar on the Tripura State Sixth Finance Commission, Roy highlighted the key role that the Commission plays in driving the state’s development forward. Roy praised the work done by the Fifth Finance Commission under the present government and expressed confidence that the Sixth Finance Commission will continue to prioritize welfare-oriented initiatives. He emphasized that the government’s ultimate aim is to bolster Tripura’s financial strength by promoting overall development in areas such as education,…

Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) Achieves 100% Electrification of State’s Railway Network The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has reached a major milestone by successfully completing 100% electrification of the state’s 271 km railway network. This achievement was announced by Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on August 27 during the inauguration of the 132 KV transmission lines and feeder bays for railway traction electrification at the Agartala Railway Station Complex. Minister Nath highlighted the state’s railway journey, noting that the first train reached Dharmanagar in 1964. It wasn’t until 2008 that the service extended to Agartala and eventually…

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Agartala Sub-Zonal Office, has made a significant breakthrough in a money laundering case involving Utpal Kumar Chowdhury, seizing cash worth Rs 7 lakh and freezing bank accounts containing around Rs 60 lakh during search operations carried out on August 26 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The searches were conducted at multiple locations in Tripura, Delhi, Haryana, and West Bengal as part of an ongoing investigation against Utpal Kumar Chowdhury. The ED revealed that they initiated the investigation based on multiple FIRs filed by the West Bengal Police against Chowdhury. According to…

Tripura Police made a significant discovery during a late-night raid on August 26 in Amtali, near Agartala, uncovering a cache of firearms hidden beneath the floor of a residence. The raid, led by officers from Amtali Police Station and SDPO Amtali Parmita Pandey, was carried out at the home of Dipankar Sen, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with multiple arms-related cases. According to West District Superintendent of Police Namit Pathak, the search was prompted by intelligence indicating that Sen’s residence contained illegal weapons. During the raid, officers unearthed four pistols and seven magazines concealed beneath the floorboards…

Tripura Government Takes Steps to Enhance Healthcare Facilities at AGMC and GBP Hospital Tripura has recently implemented a series of initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govinda Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital. The state government’s commitment to enhancing medical facilities for its citizens was reaffirmed during a meeting of the governing body of the Rogi Kalyan Samity (RKS) held at the Council Hall of AGMC on August 25. During the meeting, several important decisions were approved to benefit patients seeking medical care at the hospitals. New counters will be opened to provide free…

Tripura has taken significant steps towards improving healthcare facilities at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govinda Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital, showcasing its dedication to enhancing medical services for its residents. During a recent meeting of the governing body of the Rogi Kalyan Samity (RKS) at the AGMC Council Hall on August 25, a number of crucial decisions were made to benefit patients. One of the key decisions was the introduction of new counters to provide free diagnostic services to eligible patients under various categories such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana, Priority Group, Antyodaya,…

The Union government has recently announced the release of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Mizoram and Tripura for the financial year 2025–26. This move is aimed at providing financial assistance to support the development and welfare activities of local governing bodies in these states. In Mizoram, a total of Rs 14.2761 crore has been allocated to 827 eligible village councils as part of the 2023–24 grants. Meanwhile, Tripura has received Rs 29.75 crore for 606 eligible Gram Panchayats, 35 Block Panchayats, 8 Zilla Parishads, along with all 587 Village Committees and 40…

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath laid the foundation stone on August 25 for the reconductoring of High-Temperature Low Sag (HTLS) conductors of nine 132 kV transmission lines at Bodhjung Nagar near Agartala. This initiative is a significant step towards modernizing the state’s power sector and ensuring a more reliable power supply. The project, which is estimated to cost ₹126.33 crore, is being implemented by Tripura Power Transmission Limited (TPTL) with financial assistance from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) through its Special Infrastructure Development Project. During the event, Minister Nath emphasized the importance of uninterrupted power…

The Supreme Court of India took a significant step on Monday, August 25, by issuing a notice in response to a plea that called for immediate action from the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Tripura State Election Commission. The plea sought directions for the long-overdue Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Act of 1994. The plea was filed by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the scion of the Tripura royal family and founder of the political party Tipra Motha. He had approached the Supreme Court a few months ago, highlighting the delay in…

The Animal Resources Development Department of Tripura has been recognized for its innovative approach to boosting milk production in the state. The department has been awarded the prestigious ‘Centre for Innovation in Public Service’ Award for its introduction of Artificial Insemination (AI) using Sexed Semen Technology. Neeraj Kumar Chanchal, the Director of the department, proudly shared, “We are honored to receive the ‘Centre for Innovation in Public Service’ Award for our pioneering work in AI through Sexed Semen Technology. The award was presented to me by Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.” Tripura’s cattle population primarily consists…