Eleven Bangladeshi nationals, including four children, were detained by Tripura Police and Border Security Forces (BSF) on Friday morning as they attempted to cross the international border through the Srinagar area under Sabroom Sub-division of Tripura’s South District. According to Tripura Police sources, the 11 individuals were first detained by villagers from an abandoned house belonging to Dhananjay Debnath of Karlia Tila in Krishnanagar Gram Panchayat under Poangbari RD Block of Sabroom Sub-division. The villagers then handed them over to the Tripura Police and BSF. The source revealed that the group of Bangladeshi nationals had come from Gujarat with the…

Tripura Gramin Bank, a rural bank in Tripura, has reported impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2024-25. The bank recorded a 13.6% increase in total business, reaching Rs 14,085.14 crore, up from Rs 12,398.55 crore in the previous year. During a press conference, Chairman Satyendra Singh highlighted the bank’s strong performance in key areas. The deposit base grew by 14.38% year-on-year to Rs 10,066.00 crore, while net profit soared by 275.75% to Rs 104.91 crore. Operating profit also saw a healthy increase of 24.80% to Rs 191.11 crore. Tripura Gramin Bank’s investment activities proved to be lucrative, with a…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha convened a high-level border security meeting at his residence today, bringing together security chiefs and intelligence officials to discuss measures to strengthen surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border. The confidential meeting, which lasted over an hour, included senior leadership from the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, and various intelligence agencies. During the meeting, Chief Minister Saha emphasized the importance of increased vigilance to combat cross-border crimes and maintain law and order in border areas. Sources indicate that authorities are planning to implement enhanced surveillance measures and coordinated operations in high-risk zones in the near future.…

Tripura Highway Cracks: NHIDCL Seeks Expert Help to address pavement distress on NH-208 after heavy rains. A newly constructed 12 km stretch of National Highway 208 (NH-208) in Tripura has developed significant cracks and pavement distress following heavy rainfall in August 2024. The affected section lies between Kamalpur and Khowai, part of a 25.6 km stretch completed in April 2023. Tripura Highway Cracks: NHIDCL Seeks Expert Help has called upon experts from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to investigate the damage. The CRRI team is expected to arrive within two weeks to assess the situation. According to officials, preliminary…

Tripura National Lok Adalat to resolve 21,410 cases statewide on May 10 with faster legal aid and peaceful settlements. Tripura National Lok Adalat, scheduled to be held across Tripura on May 10, is set to address a staggering 21,410 cases across 40 benches in the state. This event, which marks the second National Lok Adalat of the year, will not only take place in the Tripura High Court but also in all district and sub-division court premises throughout the state. Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, the Member-Secretary of Tripura Lok Adalat, revealed that the cases to be settled encompass a wide range…

Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha directs urgent measures to ensure clean drinking water, emphasizing pipeline upgrades and new treatment facilities. Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha has issued a clarion call for immediate action to address the state’s drinking water challenges. In a recent meeting with the Tripura Jal Board, he emphasized the urgency of upgrading pipelines and establishing new water treatment facilities to ensure safe drinking water for all residents. Key Directives from the CM These measures are part of the state government’s broader initiative to enhance public health infrastructure and guarantee equitable access to clean drinking water across Tripura.…

Tripura Mock Drill 2025 in Agartala tested disaster response with NDRF, BSF, and volunteers simulating bombing and air raids scenarios. On May 7, 2025, Tripura mock Drill 2025 a comprehensive civil defense mock drill in Agartala, aiming to bolster disaster response preparedness. Held at the Umakanta English Medium School Ground in West District, the exercise simulated air raid and air crash scenarios to test the coordination among various disaster response agencies and volunteers The drill was part of a nationwide initiative to enhance disaster preparedness, involving 244 locations across India. In Tripura, all eight districts participated, with civil defense volunteers…

Tripura is leading the way in education reform with the groundbreaking Saharsh Utsav, a pioneering initiative focused on emotional learning. The event, held at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala, brought together over 1,400 participants including students, teachers, education officials, and policymakers. In collaboration with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and Labhya Foundation, Tripura showcased its efforts in implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Saharsh curriculum. This initiative marks the first statewide SEL program in East and North East India. Chief Minister Manik Saha, who inaugurated the event, highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence in…

Chief Ministers from the Northeast region of India have come together to praise and support ‘Operation Sindoor’, the cross-border strike conducted by the Indian armed forces on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. This operation was in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to express his admiration for the operation, writing “जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 #OperationSindoor”. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma emphasized the importance of fighting against terrorism, stating, “India remembers and India fights back. There is no room…

Northeast Chief Ministers Extend Strong Support for ‘Operation Sindoor’, Praise Army for Swift Retaliation Northeast chief ministers have come together to applaud ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian armed forces’ recent cross-border strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. The operation was in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to express his support, writing “जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 #OperationSindoor”. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma also voiced his solidarity, stating, “India remembers and India fights back. There is…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is encouraging people to explore the beautiful tourist spots in the state, emphasizing that insurgency is no longer a threat. During his visit to Chabimura in Gomati district, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for tourism facilities worth Rs 67 crore. He highlighted the diverse range of tourism opportunities in Tripura, from spiritual and ecotourism to historical structures. Saha noted the significant increase in tourist footfall in recent years, attributing it to the prevailing peace in the state. He pointed out that Tripura, once plagued by insurgency and violence, has now become a safe…

The Indian National Congress has made significant organizational changes in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Odisha by appointing new state leaders to key departments in a bid to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of upcoming electoral challenges. In Tripura, Sanjoy Das has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Fishermen Congress Department, while Malin Sadhan Jamatia has been named the Chairperson of the Ex-Servicemen Department. These appointments are aimed at boosting the party’s presence and support among various communities in the state. Meanwhile, in Meghalaya, the AICC has reshuffled the leadership of its Social Media Department with Lang Kapur War as…