Tripura Police have made a significant drug bust near the Assam border, intercepting a truck carrying a massive haul of Yaba tablets valued at Rs 4 crore. The seizure took place at the Churaibari Check Post in North Tripura District, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region. Acting on a tip-off, police officers stopped the vehicle as it entered Tripura and uncovered 80,000 Yaba tablets hidden in eight packets. The quick action of the authorities led to the arrest of one individual, identified as Sanjay Sahani, a 24-year-old resident of Tripura, in connection with the smuggling attempt.…

Shri Bikash Debbarma, the Hon’ble Minister for Tribal Welfare, has officially launched the “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” program on June 15, 2025, at 11 AM at Pragna Bhavan, Hall No.1, Gurkhabosti in Agartala. The program aims to promote community involvement and participation in various tribal welfare initiatives. Joining the Minister at the inauguration ceremony will be Smt. Kriti Devi Debbarma, the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Sukla Charan Noatia, the Hon’ble Minister for TRP & PTG, and Shri Pramod Reang, the Hon’ble MLA, who will also be in attendance as Guests of Honour. The “Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan” program is…

On Sunday, a blood donation camp was organized at the office of the CITU State Department in Tripura Auto Rickshaw Union initiative. The event was attended by former Chief Minister of the state, Manik Sarkar, along with leaders of the organization. The blood donation camp aimed to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and to help those in need. Participants from different backgrounds and professions came together to support this noble cause. Manik Sarkar praised the efforts of the Tripura Auto Rickshaw Union for organizing such a meaningful event and encouraged others to participate in similar initiatives in…

Agartala, Tripura – In a bold move addressing growing concerns over illegal cross-border infiltration, Tipra Motha Party MLA Animesh Debbarma has formally petitioned Governor Indra Sena Reddy, urging the deployment of a Special Task Force (STF) to monitor and curb the entry of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Pakistan into Tripura. The letter, co-signed by Tipra Motha MLAs, Executive Members (EMs), and Members of District Councils (MDCs), was submitted with a request for it to be forwarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urgent action. Expresses Gratitude, Calls for Stronger Implementation In his statement, Debbarma thanked the Government of…

Tripura has taken a leading role in the Central Government’s newest initiative for tribal development by launching the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, a 15-day nationwide campaign starting June 15 and running through June 30, 2025. The campaign is a core component of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the legacy of tribal freedom fighter and icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda—reverently known as Dharti Aaba. The mission of this campaign is clear: achieve 100% saturation of welfare schemes for eligible tribal citizens by November 15, 2025, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. These efforts are being executed in mission mode through strong intergovernmental…

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In response to the barbaric attack on the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Shahjadpur under the interim administration of Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh, a protest rally will be held starting from 11:45 am today, led by the Fire Brigade Chouharmuni. The rally will culminate in a border strike to condemn the heinous act. The attack on such a cultural heritage site has sparked outrage among the people, and they are coming together to demand justice and protection for historical landmarks. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

15-day long nationwide awareness campaign on tribal development will be inaugurated tomorrow at the Agartala Pragna Bhavan during a press conference with officials from the Department of Tribal Welfare, said Shubhashis Das, the Director of the Department. Agartala: In commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on October 2, 2024, the Honorable Prime Minister of India launched the “Development of Tribal Village Campaign” (DAJGUA) in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. This initiative aims to uplift the underdeveloped regions inhabited by tribal communities. The campaign covers 63,843 villages in 2,911 blocks across 549 districts in India, benefiting over 50 million tribal citizens. The campaign is…

The discovery of two new earthworm species in Tripura has captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. The new species, named Kanchuria tripuraensis and Kanchuria priyasankari, were recently identified by a team of researchers led by Dr. Animesh Dey from Tripura University. The discovery of these new earthworm species is the result of a collaborative effort between scientists from Tripura and Kerala. The specimens were initially collected between 2004 and 2010 by Dr. Sabyasachi Nath and Dr. Animesh Dey during their doctoral research, under the guidance of Prof. Priyasankar Chaudhuri. The collections were made from rubber and pineapple…

The Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), recently carried out a successful operation against narcotics smuggling in Tripura, seizing a significant amount of cannabis worth Rs 30 lakh. The operation, which took place in the general area of Taranagar, Agartala, on 12 June, resulted in the confiscation of approximately 195 kg of marijuana. The seized contraband is believed to have a value of around Rs 30 lakhs in the local market. This bold move by the Assam Rifles highlights their strong commitment to combatting the illegal drug trade in the region and protecting young people…

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha recently chaired a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening border security and tackling illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The meeting, which was held under the supervision of Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, brought together key officials including Director General of Police Anurag, Home Secretary Abhishek Singh, and the Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF). During the meeting, officials discussed the ongoing security measures along the border and reviewed the progress made in preventing illegal infiltration, particularly from Rohingya refugees in neighbouring Bangladesh. Sources from the Chief Minister’s Office reported that intelligence and BSF…

In a significant crackdown on illegal activities along the India-Bangladesh border, the Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian drug peddler while seizing contraband worth Rs 65 lakh. The operations, carried out in various locations in Tripura, resulted in the arrest of individuals involved in drug trafficking and illegal entry into Indian territory. At the Border Outpost (BOP) Boxanagar in Sepahijala district, BSF troops intercepted an Indian national in possession of 48 kilograms of ganja on June 12. The seizure of such a large quantity of cannabis highlights the ongoing issue of drug trafficking in…