The eradication of such a large number of cannabis plants is a significant blow to the illegal drug trade in Tripura. The estimated value of Rs 50 crore highlights the scale of the operation and the potential profits that criminals stand to make from such activities. Illegal drug cultivation not only poses a threat to public health and safety but also fuels other criminal activities. The involvement of multiple agencies in this operation demonstrates the government’s commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking and ensuring the well-being of its citizens. The success of this operation is a testament to the…

During a programme in Takarjala under the West District, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha made bold statements about the UPA era being marred by corruption and scams. He asserted that the BJP is on track to form the next government in West Bengal in order to put an end to what he described as “jungle raaj.” At the event, 135 voters from 42 families joined the BJP, a move that Dr. Saha applauded as the right decision at the right time. He expressed his belief that this would further strengthen the party, highlighting the BJP’s growing presence across India…

President Droupadi Murmu recently awarded North Tripura District for their outstanding performance in water conservation efforts. The district secured the top spot in the North East & Hilly Zone under the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign. District Magistrate Chandni Chandran received the award from President Murmu during a ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. North Tripura District’s achievement was highlighted by the construction of over 11,000 water conservation structures between February and May 2025. This large-scale initiative earned the district a prize of Rs 2 crore. Officials commended the district for taking a significant…

Tripura Unorganized Labor Congress demands three-fold payment on Tuesday in front of the Congress Bhavan, maintaining a public presence alongside the National Health Mission’s Mission Director to hand over a memorandum. They claim that the employees working under the state health department receive work for only 5 months a year, making it impossible for them to provide for their families and lead a normal life. In addition, the state’s daily wage laborers are increasingly being harassed, where the promise of increasing their daily wages and providing them with a minimum of 200 days of work per year is not being…

On Tuesday, a conference was held at the Tribal Welfare Department in Toppshi for the second time in 2025 to review the budget allocated for the year. The state-level review meeting was chaired by the Minister of Tribal Welfare, Agriculture Development, and Fisheries Department, Sudhanshu Das. Also present at the conference were the Secretary of the department, Deepa D. Nayar, and other officials. Discussions took place regarding how the budget allocated for the fiscal year 2025/26 has been utilized. In addition, there was an extensive discussion on the provision of scholarships for tribal students in Toppshi. The conference aimed to…

Today marks the beginning of the grand celebration of the Katyayani Puja at Durga Bari. Katyayani is the sixth form of Goddess Durga among the nine forms of Navadurga. She is worshipped for three days during this festival. Unlike other days of the Navaratri festival, Katyayani Puja is not observed on the third day, but on the first, second, and fourth days. The Katyayani Puja begins on the last day of the Kartik month, starting from Adhibas and Pahela Agrahayan. The entire atmosphere at Durga Bari is filled with excitement and devotion as devotees come together to celebrate this auspicious…

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister of the state, Dr. Manik Saha, inaugurated 45 decentralized iron removal plants under the Amrit 2.0 scheme in the AMC area in front of the Rabindra Centenary Building in Agartala. The event was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Deepak Majumdar, Deputy Mayor Monika Das Datta, Chairman of the Central Zone Ratnadatt, Secretary of the Urban Development Department Abhishek Sharma, and CEO of Jal Board Mission Mihir Kanti Gope, among others. These iron removal plants are part of the Amrit 2.0 scheme aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Agartala.…

A two-day workshop on natural farming and PGS certification was held in Agartala. Organized by the Regional Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (RCONF) in Imphal, in collaboration with the State Agricultural Research Station (SARS) in Agartala, the workshop took place on November 18th and 19th, 2025 at the SARS conference hall. The workshop focused on providing training on natural farming and PGS certification. The inaugural event saw the presence of chief guest Shri Apurba Ray, IAS, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Tripura. Dr. Uttam Saha, Joint Director of Agricultural Research at SARS, Agartala, and Dr. V.…

The state of Tripura has seen a significant decrease in illegal infiltration along its international border with Bangladesh since June 2025. According to a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police (Police Control), this decline can be attributed to intensified surveillance efforts and successful operations targeting border brokers and their accomplices. Tripura shares an 856 km-long international border with Bangladesh, making it a vulnerable area for illegal activities. Over the past three years, security forces have taken action by arresting 366 border brokers and their associates under relevant legal provisions. Additionally, cases have been filed against individuals involved in producing…

The state government of Tripura is fast-tracking the expansion of National Highway 8 (NH-8) under the leadership of Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. The minister has emphasized the importance of completing the project on time to improve connectivity and drive overall development in the state. Chowdhury recently chaired a review meeting at the State Secretariat to discuss the progress of the Assam–Agartala National Highway expansion project. The focus of the project is to upgrade the existing four-lane stretch from the Ranir Bazar Fire Station to the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Madhab Bari in the West District. During the meeting, which…

Tripura has set an ambitious target to empower 1.35 lakh women as ‘Lakhpati Didis’ during the current financial year, according to officials from the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM). This decision to revise the target was made during a state-level steering committee meeting chaired by Rural Development Department Secretary Abhishek Singh on November 15 at the civil secretariat. Tarit Kanti Chakma, CEO of TRLM, announced that the previous target of creating 1.08 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ had already been achieved, leading to the decision to increase the goal. He assured that necessary initiatives would be taken to reach the revised target,…

The All India Pump Operator’s Association held a organizational meeting at the Rabindra Centenary Hall in Agartala. The meeting was attended by BJP MP and state president Rajib Bhattacharjee, Tripura Pump Operator’s Association president Birendra Das, editor Elias Husain, advisor Kamal Dev, and others. During the meeting, various issues related to pump operators in the state were discussed, including safety measures, working conditions, and government policies. The members expressed their concerns about the lack of proper equipment and training for pump operators, which puts their safety at risk. The association also discussed the need for better coordination between pump operators…