The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan has made history in Tripura by reaching 195,263 farmers, with 66,899 of them being women farmers, surpassing the initial target of 1.72 lakh farmers. This campaign, which ran from May 29 to June 12, has been a major success in the state. Speaking at a press conference, Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath highlighted the significance of this achievement. He mentioned that Tripura has reached the second-highest number of farmers among the North Eastern states, after Assam, through this campaign. This accomplishment is unprecedented in the state’s history. Minister Nath emphasized the…

The Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof Dr Manik Saha,  inaugurates a new Cancer Care facility at ILS Hospital in Agartala today, on the 13th of June, 2025. This state-of-the-art facility is a major development in the healthcare sector of Tripura, aiming to provide advanced and comprehensive care to cancer patients in the region. The inauguration ceremony was attended by top government officials, healthcare professionals, and representatives from various organisations. The Chief Minister delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the new facility in improving cancer care services in the state. The new Cancer Care facility at ILS Hospital is equipped…

For days, the transformer in the jungle near Chebari Bazar has been deteriorating, with no action taken by the electricity department. The transformer is completely covered in moss in the jungle, while the electricity department remains oblivious to the issue. Despite repeated complaints, the residents of Chebari Bazar are not receiving any kind of response. In addition, there is a growing distrust among the general public regarding the safety of the electricity infrastructure. The entire issue was brought to light by a local resident who captured the deteriorating transformer on camera at 11 am.

A car driver went on a rampage in Agartala, the capital city, while under the influence of alcohol. The car, which was heading towards the City Centre from Rabindra Bhaban, was stopped by a group of young men who tried to hit the driver as he drove recklessly. The police intervened and took the driver to the West Police Station. The car is also under police custody for safekeeping. This incident highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of Alcohol and the importance of taking appropriate measures to prevent such reckless behaviour on the roads.

The Tripura government is dedicated to the development of all parts of the state and the enhancement of citizen-friendly infrastructure, according to Chief Minister Manik Saha. During the inauguration of several development projects, including the Baijalbari Police Station, the new building of the 50-seat ST Boys’ Hostel, and various projects at Baijalbari H.S. School Ground in Khowai District, CM Saha emphasized the government’s commitment to infrastructure development and improving the financial situation of rural residents. “Tripura is a state of diverse cultures, and in recent years, peace has been established. The state is progressing smoothly, and with unity, we can…

For the past three months, 24 sanitation workers of the Melaghar Municipality have not been paid their salaries. In protest, they sat in front of the main gate of the municipality office holding empty plates in their hands! Using the skill of begging with plates in hand, the sanitation workers sat in protest in front of the municipality office. It has been learned that the sanitation workers under the Melaghar Municipality have been deprived of their rightful wages for the past 5 months. Those sanitation workers who work under the municipality for cleanliness support their families, but the Melaghar Municipality…

Residents of Ambasa halt road construction work in protest against the use of substandard materials Ambasa: Local residents in the peaceful area of Ambasa have erupted in extreme dissatisfaction over the ongoing road construction work in the area. Allegations have surfaced that in one part of the road, stones are being used while in another part, substandard bricks are being laid. This discrimination and the use of inferior materials in construction have led to the locals taking to the streets early this morning. Local residents have stated, “This road has been in a poor condition for many years. Even though…

In Bangladesh, there has been a recent incident where a group of aggressive Bangladeshi individuals attacked the Kachari Bari, a historical monument of the world-famous poet Rabindranath Tagore. The poet had spent many days of his life here. Novels like “Chinnopotro” and many other Poems were written here by the poet during his stay. In response to this hooliganism by a certain illiterate Religious fanatic group, the Tripura State unit of the Indian National Congress party will protest and send letters to the Bangladesh Government condemning and arresting the miscreants. Member of Parliament and State Council President Rajeev Bhattacharjee informed…

The body of a young man, Sharif Mia, was recovered in Gandachara, Indranagar! Six individuals have been arrested for this murder case by the police of the NCC station. Among them, two are women and the remaining four are men. Superintendent of Police Dr. Kiran Kumar of West Tripura Police provided detailed information to the media. The crime took place on June 8 in Agartala, and the body was recovered three days later.Speaking to the media, West Tripura District Superintendent of Police Kiran Kumar said the incident stemmed from a love triangle.  He said that the victim, 24-year-old Sariful Islam—an…

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Tripura has accused the TIPRA Motha party of betraying tribal people by aligning with the BJP, despite the BJP’s enactment of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) that TIPRA Motha had previously opposed. In a strongly-worded statement released on Tuesday, the CPI(M) criticized TIPRA Motha for what it described as an attempt to mislead tribal communities. The CPI(M) alleged that TIPRA Motha’s stance against illegal immigration is hypocritical given their political partnership with the BJP, the party responsible for implementing the CAA. The CPI(M) questioned how TIPRA Motha, a party claiming to champion…

Pradyot Kishore, the leader of the ‘Tipra Motha’ party, has issued a warning to the state government regarding the ‘Tiprasa Accord’ issue. In a post on Facebook, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in implementing the accord, which was signed with the Union Home Ministry. Kishore stated that his party’s precondition for joining the BJP-led government was a written commitment to swiftly and smoothly implement the accord. He emphasized that if this commitment is not being upheld, then his party has no right to remain in power. Kishore also informed ministers and MLAs of his party about…

The Tripura Government has taken a significant step towards regulating and streamlining land diversion for non-agricultural and other purposes by notifying the “Tripura Land Revenue and Land Reforms (Diversion of Land) Rules, 2025”. The rules, which came into force on June 2, 2025, aim to provide a clear framework for seeking permission for land diversion and outline the procedures for the same. Under the new rules, key terms such as agricultural land, diversion of land, and water bodies have been defined, and the process for seeking permission includes submission of ownership records, identity proof, and a minimum application fee of…