Farmers in the Newbari area under Majlishpur Assembly constituency are facing serious irrigation problems, impacting agricultural activities in the region. To address the issue, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday held a meeting with farmers, concerned officials, and public representatives. During the interaction, the Minister directed the authorities to take immediate and effective measures to resolve the irrigation problem at the earliest. He assured the farming community that the government is committed to safeguarding their interests and expressed hope that the issue would be resolved soon, bringing much-needed relief to farmers in the area.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday met and congratulated the newly elected President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin, at the party headquarters in New Delhi.Taking to his official social media platform, Dr Saha shared details of the meeting and extended his best wishes to the newly appointed party chief. He praised Nitin Nabin’s visionary leadership, stating that it brings pride and renewed hope to the party cadre. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that under Nabin’s leadership, the BJP and its ideological foundation would scale greater heights in the coming days.The interaction reflected the party’s collective resolve…

East Agartala Police Station have solved two separate theft cases and arrested multiple accused persons, successfully recovering stolen household items and gold ornaments.According to police, on Monday at around 2 PM, Moumita Debbarma was having lunch in the dining room of her residence at Palace Compound when a thief entered the house and stole several valuable items, including a table fan. After a complaint was lodged, police analyzed CCTV footage and identified the accused. Kulai resident Suraj Debbarma was detained, and the stolen items were later recovered from the Katakhal area. The accused was produced before the court and has…

Lefunga Police carried out a major anti-cannabis operation, destroying nearly 9,000 mature cannabis plants from two separate locations under the jurisdiction of Lefunga Police Station.The operation was led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Sahadev Das, following specific intelligence inputs. The first raid was conducted late Sunday night in the Abhicharan area, followed by another operation on Monday afternoon in the Dighalia area. In both locations, the illegal cannabis plantations were found on government (khas) land and were completely uprooted and destroyed.A large contingent of Lefunga Police personnel, along with Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and central armed forces, participated in the coordinated operation…

Tension erupted during the celebration of the 48th Kokborok Day on Monday as tribal students staged a protest demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language. The protesters blocked a rally procession, bringing the programme to a temporary halt and causing disruption at the venue.According to reports, the students raised slogans and displayed placards highlighting their long-standing demand. Police personnel rushed to the spot and held discussions with the demonstrators, urging them to withdraw the protest and allow the event to continue peacefully. However, the protesters remained firm on their demand and refused to disperse.Following repeated attempts…

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday laid the foundation stone for the extension project of Tripura Bhavan at Bir Tikendrajit Marg in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen the state’s infrastructure in the national capital.As part of the project, six new rooms and two hall rooms will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹2.95 crore. The expansion is expected to improve accommodation and related facilities for people from Tripura visiting Delhi for medical treatment, education, cultural activities, and business purposes.The Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to developing modern and efficient infrastructure under the vision…

Tripura West MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday participated in the study visit and meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change at the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) in Kochi.The committee reviewed ongoing research and discussed key issues related to climate change, environmental protection, and marine biodiversity conservation. Officials of CMLRE briefed the members on various scientific initiatives and research activities undertaken by the institute.The visit was part of the committee’s mandate to assess the implementation of national policies and recommend measures to strengthen India’s…

Two youths from Bihar were arrested at Agartala Railway Station in a joint operation conducted by the Railway Police and the Intelligence Department for carrying illegal arms and banned cough syrup.The accused, identified as Kartik Yadav and Amod, arrived in Tripura on the Rani Kamlabati Express. Acting on a tip-off, intelligence officials carried out a raid at the station and detained them.During the search, police recovered one pistol, two rounds of ammunition, and around 100 bottles of banned cough syrup from their possession.DIG Rati Ranjan Debnath confirmed that the accused have been taken into police custody and a case has…

Agartala celebrated Mayor Dipak Majumder’s birthday in a unique and meaningful way on Sunday, focusing on community service rather than parties or fanfare. The events were organized by Ward No. 14 Corporator Snigdha Das Deb, who spearheaded a series of initiatives to benefit local residents.Doctors visited the homes of senior citizens aged 70 and above, providing free medical check-ups and distributing essential medicines. A cleanliness drive was also carried out in the ward, promoting hygiene and civic responsibility. In the afternoon, a “Sit and Draw” competition drew enthusiastic participation from children and youth in three age categories.Speaking to reporters, Councillor…

The Golden Jubilee celebration of Sri Sri Ram Thakur Seva Mandir, located at Banamalipur in Agartala, was successfully concluded after an eight-day-long series of religious, social, and cultural events. The celebrations began on January 9 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of devotees from different parts of Tripura.The Seva Mandir was established in 1977 following the guidance and blessings of the fourth Mohant Maharaj of Sri Sri Ram Thakur, revered Srimat Bhavatosh Bandyopadhyay, with the collective efforts, dedication, and devotion of spiritual followers and devotees.The auspicious inauguration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations was performed by the seventh Mohant Maharaj of…

Tripura Pradesh BJP Vice-President Subal Bhowmik on Saturday strongly criticized the CPIM and Congress for opposing key welfare legislations, alleging that their consistent resistance to pro-poor initiatives reflects an anti-development mindset.Addressing a press conference at the Tripura Pradesh BJP rural district office in Khayerpur, Agartala, Bhowmik said that the CPIM had earlier opposed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) when it was introduced. He claimed that around 64 CPIM Members of Parliament had voted against the scheme at that time. Drawing a parallel with the present situation, he stated that the CPIM and Congress are now protesting…

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha on Saturday inaugurated the newly built campus of Madhu Chowdhury Para Higher Secondary School in Mohanpur, marking another major step toward strengthening the state’s education infrastructure.Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and reflects the government’s commitment to building a “New Tripura” through inclusive development. He stressed that modern infrastructure plays a crucial role in preparing students for a future shaped by science, technology, and innovation.In addition to the Mohanpur school, Dr Saha also inaugurated new buildings at Gopalnagar,…