President, Vice President greets ISRO on successful landing of Chandrayaan -3

After watching live telecast of moon landing of Vikram Lander, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu conveyed her congratulatory message to ISRO and everyone associated with Chandrayaan-3 mission. In her message, the President has said, “there are days when history is made. Today, with the successful moon landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, our scientists have not only …

Voting for BJP means ensuring development and good governance: Dr Saha

Agartala, August 22: In the lead-up to the upcoming by-election in the Boxanagar Assembly Constituency, the opposition political party has suffered a significant setback, as five influential leaders joined BJP in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday. Chief Minister Dr. Saha visited Boxanagar to participate in various programs, including the …

Five prominent leaders join BJP in presence of CM at Boxanagar

Agartala, August 22: In the lead-up to the upcoming by-election in the Boxanagar Assembly Constituency, the opposition political party has suffered a significant setback, as five influential leaders joined BJP in the presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday. Chief Minister Dr. Saha visited Boxanagar to participate in various programs, including the …

Tripura: CPIM’s Jitendra Chaudhury Alleged MCC Violations In By-Elections by BJP

Jitendra Chaudhury, of the CPIM state committee's secretary has called for prompt action against Tofazzal Hussain, the BJP candidate in the Boxanagar Assembly Constituency of Tripura's Sepahijala district, in response to accusations of breaching the Model Code of Conduct. The alleged violation is that Hussain openly urged government employees to vote for him in the …

Entire CPIM tenure was black day: CM

Agartala: August 22. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday criticized certain Congress leaders, terming them as 'dramatists,' and said that they have entered politics solely for their personal gain. Addressing state level workshop on IT and Social Media at Sahid Bhagar Singh Yuva Awas in Agartala, Dr. Saha said that ahead of the …

Trial run on Akhaura-Agartala rail line soon

Tripura is going to be connected with Bangladesh by rail. As a result communication with Kolkata will be easier. The much desired Akhaura-Agartala dual-gauge railway is going to be launched. Notably, all preparations have been made for the experimental railway movement. The project officials said that the work of Akhaura-Agartala railway project has already been …

Dr Saha Emphasizes Vital Role of IT and Social Media in promoting PM’s welfare work

Agartala: August 22. Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday criticized certain Congress leaders, terming them as 'dramatists,' and said that they have entered politics solely for their personal gain. Addressing state level workshop on IT and Social Media at Sahid Bhagar Singh Yuva Awas in Agartala, Dr. Saha said that ahead of the …

Tripura Police Officer Accused Of Torturing Wife: Removed From Post; FIR Filed

In a troubling development, an Additional Superintendent of Tripura Police named Uttam Banik is facing severe allegations of domestic abuse and extortion lodged by his wife, Suparna Das. This distressing incident unfolded in the Sepahijala district, raising concerns within the law enforcement community. On Monday, Suparna Das courageously filed an official complaint against her husband …

Tribal Welfare Minister attends distribution programme of Moveable food carts to ST beneficiaries; Says Govt wants employment for all

"The Tribal Welfare Department is implementing various schemes to make the unemployed tribal youth self-reliant. The government has given priority to the welfare and overall development of the people of the tribal sections of the state." Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma said this at the distribution ceremony of wheelbarrows under the Special Central Assistance to …

Birajit holds conference of Fishermen Congress in Agartala Press Club; says Tripura Congress not in a good condition

During a one-day workshop conducted by the Pradesh Congress Fishermen's Committee on Tuesday, MLA and former Pradesh Congress president Birajit Sinha said that the Pradesh Congress is not doing well. During the previous assembly elections, the absence of Congress candidates in 47 constituencies has resulted in disappointing electoral prospects for the party's candidates. During the …

More than 17 lakh saplings have been planted under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign

Under the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign, more than 17 lakh saplings have been planted so far. Apart from this, more than 25 thousand Amrit Vatikas have been made. This information was given by Smt. Meeta R. Lochan, Secretary, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India in Bhopal. She …

14th Joint Group of Customs Meeting Between India and Bangladesh

The 14th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bangladesh was held on 21st and 22nd August, 2023 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, India and Member (Customs: Audit, Modernization and International Trade), National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh. The India-Bangladesh Joint Group of Customs meetings …

MoU signed between Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and UNDP

On 22nd  August, 2023, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and UNDP, in the presence of  Minister of State for Ministry of DoNER and Ministry of Cooperation,  Shri B.L.Verma and UN Assistant Secretary-General & Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), Ms Ulrika Modéer,   entered into …

Chandrayaan-3 landing at 6.04pm today: India eyes moon again

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, Chandrayaan-3 mission is attracting wider international collaborations for India. The Minister was speaking  after a high-level Mauritius delegation led by  Minister for Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (MITCI), Mr. Darsanand Deepak Balgobin called on …

PM condoles loss of lives due to bridge mishap in Mizoram; Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to bridge mishap in Mizoram. The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.  The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X; …

First ABDM Microsite under the 100 Microsites Project by National Health Authority launched in Aizawl, Mizoram

The National Health Authority (NHA) had announced 100 Microsites project for accelerated adoption of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country. Mizoram becomes the first state in India to operationalize an ABDM Microsite in its capital city Aizawl. Under this, all healthcare facilities including the private clinics, small hospitals and labs in the region …

Priyanka likely to visit Manipur, Tripura soon

Senior Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman from Tripura said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a prominent figure within the Congress party, is expected to visit the troubled regions of Manipur and Tripura. He confirmed, "I have already communicated with our leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. She has plans to visit both Manipur and Tripura in the near …

Heroin worth ₹ 10 crore seized in Tripura, 3 arrested

In a remarkable demonstration of professional competence and integrity, SP (north) Bhanupada Chakraborty successfully apprehended a significant quantity of illegal heroin at the Churaibari naka point on Monday morning. According to police sources, the SDPO had received confidential information regarding a TATA Sumo vehicle transporting contraband heroin valued at Rs 10 crores through the Churaibari …

CPIM didn’t approach us for campaigning: Sudip Roy Barman

Earlier on August 16, Tripura Congress Committee President Asish Kumar Saha stated that the party would refrain from nominating candidates to support the opposition and prevent weakening of the anti-BJP effort. Following this declaration, former minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman on August 20 stated that the CPIM had not approached their party to …