Tripura is fully prepared and operating in line with the directives issued by the Central government to enhance border vigilance, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on May 10. The chief minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, chaired a high-level meeting at his official residence on Thursday evening, focusing on strengthening surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border. The meeting, held behind closed doors and lasting over an hour, was attended by senior officials from the Border Security Force, Assam Rifles, BSF, Tripura Police, and other paramilitary forces, as well as representatives from intelligence agencies. CM Saha emphasized the importance of seamless…

Air Marshal Surat Singh meets Assam CM to address regional security concerns amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions and defense preparedness. Air Marshal Surat Singh, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Eastern Air Command, recently held discussions with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on matters of importance. This meeting comes at a critical time, as tensions between India and Pakistan have been on the rise following recent military conflicts. In a statement released by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), it was confirmed that Air Marshal Surat Singh paid a courtesy visit to Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan on…

Tripura Agriculture Minister urges Central Agricultural University setup; discusses vital farmer-centric reforms with Union Minister to boost agriculture. Tripura Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath recently met with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to advocate for the establishment of a Central Agricultural University in Tripura. The minister emphasized the importance of agriculture in the state, particularly the cultivation of paddy as a major food grain crop. During the meeting, Minister Nath also raised concerns about the challenges faced by farmers in Tripura, including the shortage of farm laborers and the impact of natural disasters such as floods. He highlighted the…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of the Tipra Motha Party and royal scion of Tripura, has issued a strong warning to Bangladesh and slammed Pakistan as a ‘terrorist nation’. His comments come in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. In a statement posted on Facebook, Pradyot expressed his support for the actions taken by the Indian Armed Forces in response to Pakistan. He commended the Government of India and opposition parties for standing united against the threats posed by Pakistan. Pradyot criticized Pakistan for harboring terrorists and for its history of supporting violent actions against India.…

A significant security operation unfolded on Thursday, May 8 at Agartala Railway Station as the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) teamed up to recover a cache of weapons from unclaimed bags found inside a train’s general coach. The discovery was made when two RPF personnel, stationed at the railway station, spotted two suspicious bags inside a general compartment of train No. 14620 from Firozpur. Acting swiftly, they alerted the RPF control room and the GRP, who immediately responded to the scene. Upon inspection of the bags, a total of eight factory-made pistols and 16 empty…

The Central Agricultural University in Tripura is gearing up for its fifth convocation ceremony on May 11, with the prestigious event set to be graced by Dr. V. Narayan, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space, Government of India. In a press conference held on campus, Professor A.B. Patil, Dean of the Fishery College, announced the arrival of Dr. V. Narayan as the Chief Guest for the convocation. The ceremony will also see the presence of Professor (Dr.) Pradeep Kumar Joshi, Chancellor of CAU (Imphal), and Dr. Anupam Mishra, Vice Chancellor of…

Eleven Bangladeshi nationals, including four children, were detained by Tripura Police and Border Security Forces (BSF) on Friday morning as they attempted to cross the international border through the Srinagar area under Sabroom Sub-division of Tripura’s South District. According to Tripura Police sources, the 11 individuals were first detained by villagers from an abandoned house belonging to Dhananjay Debnath of Karlia Tila in Krishnanagar Gram Panchayat under Poangbari RD Block of Sabroom Sub-division. The villagers then handed them over to the Tripura Police and BSF. The source revealed that the group of Bangladeshi nationals had come from Gujarat with the…

Tripura Gramin Bank, a rural bank in Tripura, has reported impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2024-25. The bank recorded a 13.6% increase in total business, reaching Rs 14,085.14 crore, up from Rs 12,398.55 crore in the previous year. During a press conference, Chairman Satyendra Singh highlighted the bank’s strong performance in key areas. The deposit base grew by 14.38% year-on-year to Rs 10,066.00 crore, while net profit soared by 275.75% to Rs 104.91 crore. Operating profit also saw a healthy increase of 24.80% to Rs 191.11 crore. Tripura Gramin Bank’s investment activities proved to be lucrative, with a…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha convened a high-level border security meeting at his residence today, bringing together security chiefs and intelligence officials to discuss measures to strengthen surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border. The confidential meeting, which lasted over an hour, included senior leadership from the Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles, and various intelligence agencies. During the meeting, Chief Minister Saha emphasized the importance of increased vigilance to combat cross-border crimes and maintain law and order in border areas. Sources indicate that authorities are planning to implement enhanced surveillance measures and coordinated operations in high-risk zones in the near future.…

Tripura Highway Cracks: NHIDCL Seeks Expert Help to address pavement distress on NH-208 after heavy rains. A newly constructed 12 km stretch of National Highway 208 (NH-208) in Tripura has developed significant cracks and pavement distress following heavy rainfall in August 2024. The affected section lies between Kamalpur and Khowai, part of a 25.6 km stretch completed in April 2023. Tripura Highway Cracks: NHIDCL Seeks Expert Help has called upon experts from the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to investigate the damage. The CRRI team is expected to arrive within two weeks to assess the situation. According to officials, preliminary…

Tripura National Lok Adalat to resolve 21,410 cases statewide on May 10 with faster legal aid and peaceful settlements. Tripura National Lok Adalat, scheduled to be held across Tripura on May 10, is set to address a staggering 21,410 cases across 40 benches in the state. This event, which marks the second National Lok Adalat of the year, will not only take place in the Tripura High Court but also in all district and sub-division court premises throughout the state. Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, the Member-Secretary of Tripura Lok Adalat, revealed that the cases to be settled encompass a wide range…

Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha directs urgent measures to ensure clean drinking water, emphasizing pipeline upgrades and new treatment facilities. Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha has issued a clarion call for immediate action to address the state’s drinking water challenges. In a recent meeting with the Tripura Jal Board, he emphasized the urgency of upgrading pipelines and establishing new water treatment facilities to ensure safe drinking water for all residents. Key Directives from the CM These measures are part of the state government’s broader initiative to enhance public health infrastructure and guarantee equitable access to clean drinking water across Tripura.…