In a significant push to attract investments across critical sectors in Tripura, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha held a high-level meeting on Saturday with the Reliance Jio team to discuss future collaborations and industrial opportunities in the state. Taking to Facebook, Dr. Saha shared insights from the meeting, stating that this interaction builds on his previous discussions with Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, during meetings in Mumbai and Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati. “I had requested Mr. Ambani to support the vision for a ‘Viksit Tripura’ — a developed and self-reliant state. Acting on that…

In a disturbing incident of political violence, senior CPIM leaders Ratan Das and Subhashis Ganguly, along with 8 to 9 party workers, were reportedly attacked by miscreants in the Joypur area of Tripura. According to local sources, the CPIM leaders, who are residents of the Ramnagar area, were present in Joypur when a group of unidentified attackers allegedly launched an assault on them. The victims sustained injuries during the attack and were promptly rescued by fellow party workers. The injured leaders and workers were immediately taken to GB Hospital in Agartala for medical treatment. Hospital sources confirmed that some of…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended its gratitude to the Tripura government for the budget presented yesterday in the Tripura Legislative Assembly by Chief Minister and Finance Minister. In a press statement, BJP’s chief spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty praised the newly presented budget, describing it as development-oriented and highly impactful for public life. “This budget is not only people-centric but also strategically focused on the long-term growth of Tripura. We believe it will significantly benefit the common people and strengthen the overall development agenda of the state,” Chakraborty stated. The BJP leadership appreciated the emphasis on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and…

Based on confidential information, Agartala East Police have arrested three drug dealers, including an alleged “kingpin” from Assam, along with a significant quantity of Yaba tablets, from Hotel Woodland Park at Math Chowmuhani in Agartala. The other two individuals arrested are reportedly residents of Tripura, as confirmed by West Tripura Police Superintendent Dr. Kiran Kumar K. The police operation resulted in the seizure of a substantial consignment of Yaba tablets. According to police sources, the raid was conducted at Hotel Woodland Park following a tip-off. The hotel is believed to have been used as a safe haven for drug trafficking…

Agartala, Tripura (March 21, 2025):Tripura’s Finance Minister, Pranajit Singha Roy, addressed a press conference in the State Legislative Assembly today, unveiling key details and highlights of the much-anticipated Tripura Budget for the financial year 2025–26. The briefing was held following the official budget presentation in the Assembly, where the minister outlined the government’s fiscal priorities, social sector allocations, and development goals for the year ahead. Focus Areas of the 2025–26 Budget While speaking to the media, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy emphasized that the 2025–26 state budget is focused on inclusive growth, infrastructure expansion, social welfare, and youth empowerment. Key…

Agartala, Tripura (March 20, 2025):In a welcome move for state government employees, Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha has officially announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) during his address in the Tripura Legislative Assembly. The revised DA will come into effect from April 1, 2025, offering much-needed financial relief to thousands of employees amid rising inflation. The announcement was met with cheers and appreciation from government employees and unions, as DA revisions directly impact the cost-of-living compensation offered to public sector workers. DA Hike: Key Details While delivering the announcement in the Assembly, CM Manik Saha said:…

Hezamara, Tripura (March 21, 2025):In renewed agitation for the Roman script recognition of the Kokborok language, members of the Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) staged a road blockade in the Hezamara Khowai Choumuhani area under Sidhai Police Station on Wednesday. Protesters burned tyres on the road and chanted slogans demanding the Tripura state government recognize the Roman script as the official script for Kokborok, the indigenous language spoken by a large section of the tribal population in the state. Agitation Causes Major Traffic Disruption The protest caused a massive traffic snarl along the Agartala-Khowai National Highway, one of the key lifelines…

The CPIM West Tripura District Committee organized a protest march in Agartala, starting from Bhanu Ghosh Smriti Bhavan at Mela Ground, demanding action against corruption in various state government departments and calling for the punishment of those responsible. The march concluded with a public meeting at Shakuntala Road. The protest march voiced strong opposition to the growing corruption within government departments. CPIM leaders demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in these corrupt practices. They alleged widespread corruption in various development projects, with the collusion of government officials, which is adversely affecting the lives of ordinary citizens.…

The Tripura Sports Council and the Tripura Kho Kho Association have jointly announced a crucial selection trial to be held at the Umakanta Academy Kho Kho Ground in Agartala on March 20th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This trial aims to select the Tripura teams for the upcoming NE-Zone Junior Boys’ & Girls’ National Kho Kho Championship, scheduled from March 24th to 26th, 2025, in Tinsukia, Assam, and the 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship 2024-2025. All Kho Kho players from various subdivisions, districts, and across Tripura are cordially invited to participate in this selection trial. Minuti Pal, Secretary of the…

Agartala, Tripura (March 20, 2025):In a significant move aimed at improving medical services for ESI-registered patients in Tripura, the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Society has officially announced new empanelment opportunities for medical shops in Agartala. This decision comes after multiple patient complaints regarding harassment and negligence by two existing empanelled pharmacies in the Battala area. According to an official advertisement released by the office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BB Reang, IAS, the ESI Society is now inviting applications from eligible chemist shops to supply medicines to ESI beneficiaries in Agartala. Why the Decision Was Taken? The action follows serious…

Agartala, Tripura (March 19, 2025):The Directorate of Medical Education, Tripura, has officially declared the provisional allotment result for the NEET PG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who participated in this final round of counselling can now check their results on the official website. The special stray vacancy round was conducted to fill vacant postgraduate medical seats that remained unclaimed after previous counselling rounds. This round provides one last opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in medical colleges across Tripura. How to Check the Tripura NEET PG 2024 Provisional Allotment Result Candidates…

Amtali, Tripura (March 18, 2025):In a horrific and deeply disturbing crime, a 75% disabled woman was allegedly gang-raped by her own husband along with his friends in Amtali, Tripura. The brutal assault has sparked outrage, with law enforcement authorities swiftly registering a criminal case at the Amtali Police Station. According to initial reports, the survivor—who suffers from a severe physical disability—was subjected to sexual violence by multiple perpetrators, including her own husband. The case has been officially filed under relevant sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) dealing with rape, sexual assault, and criminal conspiracy. Police Investigation and Official Statement…