In a significant move towards peace-building and inclusive development, the Central government has allocated Rs 250 crore for the upliftment of tribal communities in Tripura. This funding comes as part of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed with two formerly banned insurgent outfits — the National Liberation Front of Twipra (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The announcement of this decision was made by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who stated that the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new component under the existing Special Development Package for Tripura to implement the…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has allocated a significant amount of over Rs 87 crore for a range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving civic amenities, road connectivity, and public health throughout the state. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), projects totaling Rs 32.33 crore have been approved for the construction of RCC cover drains and roads in various wards of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). Additionally, maintenance works for 27 Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) roads in 12 sub-divisions have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs 55.16 crore. These maintenance works will cover…

Residents of the southern zone of Ward 48 in Agargaon are expressing their dissatisfaction with the lack of attention from the municipal authorities. The area is plagued by the stench emanating from overflowing garbage bins, making it difficult for residents and passersby to navigate the streets. The area is also facing issues with illegal parking, further exacerbating the problem. Councilor Sabita Kar, who represents Ward 48, has been accused of neglecting the area and failing to address the concerns of the residents. Local residents are calling for immediate action to address these issues and improve the living conditions in the…

In a significant drug bust led by Udoyapur district police official Nirmal Das, a large quantity of narcotics was seized from the home of Prasenjit Debnath in Ward 4 of Chandrapur Panchayat. According to sources, Prasenjit Debnath, a resident of Chandrapur village, has been selling these drugs for a long time. The Udoyapur Radha Kishorpur police were able to recover a substantial amount of narcotics from his own home. This operation marks a major success for the Udoyapur district police in their ongoing efforts to crack down on drug trafficking in the area. Nirmal Das and his team have been…

Police in the Amatali area near the Neelgiri hills in Khayerpur bypass have arrested an auto driver with 90,000 Yaba tablets. The estimated market value of the seized drugs is around 1 crore 35 lakh taka. The arrest was made after a tip-off, and the driver is currently in police custody. According to Superintendent of Police for West Tripura, Namit Pathak, the auto driver was caught during a routine check. The police are now investigating the source of the drugs and any potential links to larger drug trafficking networks. The driver will be charged under the Narcotics Control Act. This…

Law and order situation in Unakoti district raises questions again, says MLA Birjit Sinha! Once again, the law and order situation in Unakoti district has come under scrutiny with MLA Birjit Sinha of the 53rd constituency of Kailashahar raising questions. Speaking to journalists this morning, he strongly asserted that the security arrangements in the district have completely collapsed and the administration’s incompetent attitude is causing fear among the common people. MLA Birjit Sinha stated, “A few days ago, I had said that there is no law and order in Unakoti district. In response to my claim, the district police superintendent…

The Tripura Government has taken swift action in response to the tragic incident that led to the death of truck driver Mihir Lal Debnath in Khowai District. The government has suspended a Sub-Divisional Magistrate and formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the driver’s death. Debnath, a resident of Kanchanpur in North Tripura district, lost his life after being trapped inside his truck cabin for several hours following a road accident in the Chakmaghat area on the night of August 4. The truck, loaded with cement, crashed into a tree, causing severe damage to the cabin and…

Prohibitory orders have been put in place in Bishramganj and surrounding areas in Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a series of disturbing incidents unfolded involving the alleged molestation of a tribal girl and subsequent mob violence that left multiple people injured, police confirmed on Wednesday. The incident reportedly began on Tuesday evening when a tribal girl, who is currently training to become an air hostess in Guwahati, was traveling from Agartala to Bishramganj by bus. The girl was allegedly molested by a fellow passenger near Bishalgarh, prompting her to disembark from the bus and inform her parents. Following this, a group…

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has intervened in the proposed inauguration of the redeveloped Maharaja Bir Bikram College Lake in Agartala under the Smart City Mission. The Commission has issued a recommendation to halt the inauguration due to ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the project. The Forum for Protection of Environment and Waterbodies filed a petition in connection with Case No. 98/2025, raising objections against the announcement made by Agartala Smart City Limited to inaugurate the lake project on August 15, 2025, despite the matter being sub judice. In response to the petition, the Chairperson of THRC, Justice Arindam Lodh,…

Three suspects have been arrested by Tripura Police following a violent theft attempt that left an elderly couple severely injured in Melaghar. Sadly, the man, Ranjan Das, was found dead at the scene, while his wife Namita Das is currently receiving medical treatment. According to police sources, a group of thieves broke into the couple’s home late at night, tied up Ranjan Das, and fatally attacked him. The gang also brutally injured Namita Das during the incident, which occurred in the Shri Durga Sangha area under Grantali Gram Panchayat. Upon receiving reports of the incident, officers from Sonamura Police Station…

An investigation has been launched by Tripura Police following reports of an indigenous woman being allegedly molested inside a bus in Bishramganj, Tripura’s Sepahijala district. The incident led to a group of demonstrators vandalizing the bus and other vehicles in protest. In response to the incident, bus drivers have decided to halt their services indefinitely along the Agartala-Sonamura route, demanding a fair and transparent investigation into the matter. According to Tripura Police sources, the tribal woman was traveling from Agartala to Master Para in Bishramganj when the assault occurred inside the bus. The woman was able to contact her relatives…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha’s efforts to address the deteriorating condition of the National Highway stretch between Kamalpur in Dhalai district and Khowai district have finally borne fruit, as the Centre has taken action in response to his persistent intervention. According to an official from the Tripura Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the 12-kilometre road, which is an important alternative route in the state, caught the attention of the Centre after Chief Minister Saha formally wrote to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on May 10, highlighting the urgent need for repair. In response to the letter, the…