A dam construction project by Bangladesh near the Indian border in Bilonia raises concerns of severe flooding for nearby Indian villages, violating international border agreements. Bangladesh Dam Threatens Indian Villages with Flooding Residents of four panchayats in the Bharat Chandra Nagar block of Bilonia are expressing serious concerns about potential flooding due to a dam being constructed by Bangladesh. The dam, located on the northern bank of the Muhuri River near Bilonia town, threatens to submerge several villages, including Netaji Subhash Chandra Nagar and Ishan Chandra Nagar. Over 500 families, comprising thousands of people, fear losing their homes and livelihoods.…

Tripura plans to introduce seaplanes to boost aquatic tourism, enabling direct access to destinations like Narikel Kunja and Chabimura, according to Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. Tripura Explores Seaplane Tourism Tripura’s government is exploring the introduction of seaplane services to boost tourism, particularly in the state’s aquatic destinations, according to Transport and Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. The minister recently held a high-level video conference with a private airline company to assess the feasibility of operating seaplanes in Tripura’s aquatic tourist areas. Minister Chowdhury stated that seaplanes would offer international tourists a faster and more convenient way to reach destinations such as…

Police in Churaibari have seized a large quantity of ganja, valued at approximately one crore rupees, and arrested a truck driver involved in an innovative smuggling attempt using a modified muri-making machine. Ganja Hidden in Muri Machine Seized Police in Churaibari have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant amount of ganja using a novel method. They seized the drugs and arrested the truck driver. This incident demonstrates, once again, the smugglers’ continuous efforts to find new ways to operate, and the police’s success in countering them. The incident occurred on Friday around 10 PM at the Churaibari Naka point.…

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Minority Department held an important meeting at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan, with Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha and MLA Sudip Roy Barman in attendance. The Tripura Pradesh Congress Minority Department held an important meeting on Saturday at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan. Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha presided over the meeting. MLA Sudip Roy Barman and other prominent leaders from the Minority Department were also present. The meeting likely focused on the activities of the Minority Department and party strategies.

Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy attended an offer distribution ceremony for the post of Inspector, Small Saving Group Insurance & Institutional Finance, held in Agartala. Finance Minister Distributes Job Offers Shri Pranajit Singha Roy, the Finance Minister of Tripura, attended as the Chief Guest at an offer distribution ceremony held today, April 19, 2025, at 11 AM. The ceremony took place in the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Institutional Finance, P.N. Complex, Gurkhabosti, Agartala. The event celebrated the distribution of job offers for the position of Inspector, Small Saving Group Insurance & Institutional Finance. The Finance Minister’s presence…

A mock test for NEET aspirants took place at the NIEDO Centre in Teliamura, Tripura, organized by Assam Rifles to support students in the North East for competitive exams. NEET Aspirants Get Ready with Mock Test A mock test for students preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted at the NIEDO Centre, located within the Teliamura Garrison of Assam Rifles, on April 19, 2025. This initiative aims to support young people in the North East region. NIEDO and Assam Rifles Support Students The National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation (NIEDO), in collaboration with Assam Rifles, provides…

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, and BJP General Secretary BL Santosh in Delhi to discuss state development and health initiatives. Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha held a series of meetings with key central government figures and a top BJP leader in Delhi on Friday. Dr. Saha met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss “key development initiatives” of the Tripura state government. He also sought the Union Home Minister’s “valuable guidance and support from the Centre for further progress,” as he shared on his…

Santirbazar Municipal Council has launched a special initiative to address traffic congestion and improve cleanliness in the town, especially ahead of the monsoon season. Santirbazar Municipal Council has undertaken a special initiative to address the ongoing issues of traffic congestion and ensure cleanliness in Santirbazar town, with a focus on preparing for the upcoming monsoon season. To implement this initiative, Santirbazar Municipal Council Vice-Chairman Satyabrata Saha, along with the Council’s CEO and the Santirbazar Sub-Divisional Magistrate, conducted a special drive on Friday morning. During this drive, authorities issued warnings to businesses obstructing roads with their merchandise, instructing them to remove…

Two Bangladeshi women were apprehended by police at the Agartala railway station. Police identified them as Nadiya Akhtar Mim and Rupali Akhtar. Two Bangladeshi women were arrested by police at the Agartala railway station yesterday. Agartala Railway Station Officer-in-Charge Tapas Das provided details about the arrest to the media. The women were identified as: Nadiya Akhtar Mim, 19, from Barisal, Bangladesh. Rupali Akhtar, 38, from Manikganj, Bangladesh. The circumstances surrounding their arrest and their reasons for being at the Agartala railway station are currently under investigation. Authorities are likely looking into potential illegal immigration or other related offenses.…

A workshop promoting the rights of the poor, under the ‘Awakening Waqf Amendment Public Awareness Campaign’, was held at Agartala’s Rabindra Bhavan. Key figures, including the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, attended. A workshop centered on the slogan “The poor will get their rights” and aimed at protecting the rights of impoverished individuals took place at Rabindra Bhavan in Agartala. The event was part of the broader ‘Awakening Waqf Amendment Public Awareness Campaign’. Several prominent figures attended the workshop, including Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, BJP State President Rajib Bhattacharya, and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb, among other dignitaries.…

Villagers in the Gandatwisa block the main road to Ambassa, protesting six months of unpaid NREGA wages and ration distribution problems. They allege administrative inaction and severe hardship. Villagers from a local ADC village blocked the Gandatwisa-Ambassa main road during the weekly market hours in Gandatwisa subdivision today. The protest stemmed from their anger over not receiving wages for 20 days of work under the NREGA scheme for the past six months. They claim that repeated appeals to the administration have yielded no results. The villagers stated that the subdivision administration had assured them that the outstanding wages would be…

Job applicants in Agartala are demanding a waitlist for the police constable recruitment process. They gathered to appeal to the Chief Minister and submitted a memorandum to the police chief. Job applicants gathered in Agartala to urgently request that a waitlist be created for the police constable recruitment process. They made their appeal directly to the Chief Minister. The applicants submitted a memorandum to the police chief, outlining their demand for a waitlist. A waitlist, they argue, would provide a fair opportunity for qualified candidates who narrowly missed the initial selection. This is a common practice in many government recruitment…