Tripura Mock Drill 2025 in Agartala tested disaster response with NDRF, BSF, and volunteers simulating bombing and air raids scenarios. On May 7, 2025, Tripura mock Drill 2025 a comprehensive civil defense mock drill in Agartala, aiming to bolster disaster response preparedness. Held at the Umakanta English Medium School Ground in West District, the exercise simulated air raid and air crash scenarios to test the coordination among various disaster response agencies and volunteers The drill was part of a nationwide initiative to enhance disaster preparedness, involving 244 locations across India. In Tripura, all eight districts participated, with civil defense volunteers…

Tripura is leading the way in education reform with the groundbreaking Saharsh Utsav, a pioneering initiative focused on emotional learning. The event, held at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala, brought together over 1,400 participants including students, teachers, education officials, and policymakers. In collaboration with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and Labhya Foundation, Tripura showcased its efforts in implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through the Saharsh curriculum. This initiative marks the first statewide SEL program in East and North East India. Chief Minister Manik Saha, who inaugurated the event, highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence in…

Chief Ministers from the Northeast region of India have come together to praise and support ‘Operation Sindoor’, the cross-border strike conducted by the Indian armed forces on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. This operation was in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to express his admiration for the operation, writing “जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 #OperationSindoor”. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma emphasized the importance of fighting against terrorism, stating, “India remembers and India fights back. There is no room…

Northeast Chief Ministers Extend Strong Support for ‘Operation Sindoor’, Praise Army for Swift Retaliation Northeast chief ministers have come together to applaud ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian armed forces’ recent cross-border strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. The operation was in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to express his support, writing “जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 #OperationSindoor”. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma also voiced his solidarity, stating, “India remembers and India fights back. There is…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is encouraging people to explore the beautiful tourist spots in the state, emphasizing that insurgency is no longer a threat. During his visit to Chabimura in Gomati district, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for tourism facilities worth Rs 67 crore. He highlighted the diverse range of tourism opportunities in Tripura, from spiritual and ecotourism to historical structures. Saha noted the significant increase in tourist footfall in recent years, attributing it to the prevailing peace in the state. He pointed out that Tripura, once plagued by insurgency and violence, has now become a safe…

The Indian National Congress has made significant organizational changes in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Odisha by appointing new state leaders to key departments in a bid to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure ahead of upcoming electoral challenges. In Tripura, Sanjoy Das has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Fishermen Congress Department, while Malin Sadhan Jamatia has been named the Chairperson of the Ex-Servicemen Department. These appointments are aimed at boosting the party’s presence and support among various communities in the state. Meanwhile, in Meghalaya, the AICC has reshuffled the leadership of its Social Media Department with Lang Kapur War as…

A tragic incident occurred in the Radha Gobindapur village of Unakoti district in Tripura on Tuesday afternoon when a lightning strike claimed the life of a 29-year-old man and left two others critically injured at a rubber plantation. Gautam Roy, the deceased victim, was killed instantly when lightning struck a hut where workers had sought shelter from heavy rainfall in the Kanchanbari area. The two injured workers, Nepal Gop and Tapan Shil, both 42 years old, are currently undergoing treatment at Unakoti District Hospital. Upon arrival at Kanchanbari Primary Health Centre, medical staff pronounced Roy dead. Dr. Mantoshi Chakma assessed…

The Tripura government has taken a significant step towards supporting flood-hit farmers in the state by transferring Rs 79.88 crore in direct benefit assistance to over two lakh farmers affected by recent floods. The floods, which occurred from August 19-22, 2024, wreaked havoc on agricultural land and crops, leaving many farmers in a dire situation. This financial aid, provided under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), has reached 2,13,543 farmers across 45 agricultural subdivisions. The remaining three subdivisions—Ampi, Karbook, and Amarpur in Gomati district—will soon receive the funds, according to officials. During a distribution event, Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath…

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha made a significant announcement today regarding the development of healthcare infrastructure in the state. He revealed that the government has identified a piece of land in Agartala for the establishment of Tripura’s first 100-bed Ophthalmology Institute. In addition to this, Dr. Saha stated that efforts are underway to enhance the facilities at district hospitals by opening trauma care centers in all districts. He emphasized the government’s commitment to overall health sector development, highlighting the unprecedented progress made in the last 35 years. The successful completion of a kidney transplantation was mentioned as a…

The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) has approved a budget of Rs 476 crore for the upcoming financial year of 2025-26, aiming to bring significant improvements to urban infrastructure and basic civic services in the capital city of Tripura. Mayor and local MLA Dipak Majumder presented the budget on April 23, with a deficit of Rs 72.02 lakh, which has now been cleared after detailed discussions among AMC corporators and senior officials. The budget focuses on addressing long-standing civic issues such as drainage, road conditions, street lighting, pond rejuvenation, and public amenities like open gyms. Mayor Majumder emphasized that the budget…

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has launched a new Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) service between Agartala in Tripura and Sanehwal in Punjab, aimed at boosting logistics and trade in the region. This dedicated route is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate the transportation of goods like rubber and pineapples from the Northeast to larger markets more efficiently. Operated by AVG Logistics Ltd. under a Rs 68.95 crore contract, the PCET service is designed to be cost-effective and timely. The train will run twice a month and complete 144 round trips over the next six years, with plans to increase…

Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharya launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties, particularly Congress and CPIM, during a press conference on Tuesday, May 6. Bhattacharya criticized Congress for organizing a ‘Save Constitution Abhiyan’ in the state, questioning their credibility on the matter. “The Congress, which ruled the country for a significant period, never paid homage to the father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. They did not even display his photo inside the Parliament. How can a party that neglected Dr. B.R. Ambedkar now talk about saving the Constitution?” Bhattacharya questioned. He went on to accuse Congress of…