CBSE to establish six new regional, sub-regional offices to enhance governance
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the establishment of six new Regional Offices, Centres of Excellence (CoEs), and Sub-Regional Offices to streamline its operations and improve governance of affiliated schools across the country. According to a notification issued by CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta, the decision was taken following the approval of the Finance Committee in December 2024, which was later ratified by the Governing Body and cleared by the Ministry of Education. The new offices are being set up in Gurugram, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi, Agartala, Itanagar and Gangtok. These will become fully functional between August and September 2025. Gurugram (Haryana) will cover 12 southern districts of Haryana, including Faridabad, Gurugram, Palwal and Sonipat, and is expected to function from 1 September 2025. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) will oversee 30 districts, including Ayodhya, Etawah, Kanpur, Rae Bareli and Unnao, and will also become functional from 1 September 2025. Raipur (Chhattisgarh) will have jurisdiction across Chhattisgarh and became functional on 22 August 2025. Ranchi (Jharkhand) will cover Jharkhand and also became functional on 22 August 2025. Among the Sub-Regional Offices, Agartala (Tripura) will begin functioning from 15 September 2025. Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) became functional on 22 August 2025, along with Gangtok (Sikkim), which also started operations on the same date. The notification stated that all schools affiliated with CBSE will now fall under the jurisdictions of these newly established offices. This move will help strengthen administrative reach, ensure better coordination with schools, and enhance educational support services across these regions, the CBSE said.
Tribal Groups Call 48-Hour Bandh in Margherita Over Tirap Tribal Belt Row
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 21: A bandh of 48 hours in Margherita, Tinsukia district, has been declared by a tribal organisation coalition starting 5 a.m. on August 23. The protest is being launched prior to the visit of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 24 and is meant to protest the decision of []
Tripura Minister unveils bust of M.S. Swaminathan in Agartala
The late geneticist played a vital role in transforming the country from a food-deficient nation to one of self-sufficiency, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said
Tripura MLA Seeks Withdrawal of ST Benefits for Tribal Women Marrying Non-Tribals
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 19: Rebel-turned Tipra Motha Party legislator Ranjit Debbarma on Monday charged that non-tribal men are intentionally marrying tribal women in Tripura to avail benefits allocated for Scheduled Tribes (STs). He called upon the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to withdraw ST benefits for tribal women who marry outside their community. []
Tripura: Man arrested with a lifeless newborn in carry bag at Agartala Govt Medical College
A middle-aged man was arrested last night at Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) with a lifeless newborn in a plastic carry bag when he was walking out of the hospital campus.
ECI serves notice to INPT, asking it why the party shall not be delisted
AGARTALA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has served a show cause notice to Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT) asking it to make a written representation as to why the party shall not be delisted, a government release said. Former rebel-turned-politician Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl had floated the INPT way back in 2002 to unite the tribal political forces, but it (INPT) merged with Tipra Motha Party (TMP) in 2021. As per records of the Commission, the INPT party did not set up any candidates at the general elections to the House of the People and to the State Legislative Assembly of Tripura held in 2018 and 2023 respectively, as well as any bye-elections for the last two general elections. It is self-evident that the said party has ceased to function as a political party, said the show cause notice circulated by the Information & Cultural Affairs (ICA) department on Wednesday. The ECI proposes to withdraw the recognition of the party from the list of registered political parties. Before the Commission decides to proceed to withdraw the recognition of the party, it is proposed to give the party an opportunity of making representation/showing cause if any as to why the proposed action should not be taken, it said. Therefore, the INPT is called upon to make a written representation to the ECI in this regard, if it so desires. The representation, if any, should be duly accompanied by an affidavit from the president or the general secretary of the party with supporting documents on which the party proposes to rely upon and should reach latest by 21.08.2025, it said. The date of hearing for the party has been scheduled on August 28 at 3 pm in the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Tripura, Agartala, it said. If no reply is received from the party by the aforesaid date, it will be presumed that the party has nothing to say in the matter and appropriate action will be taken without any further communication to the party, the notice added.
Dwindling Gas Reserves Push Tripura Towards Solar Energy, Says Power Minister
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 12: Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath warned that declining natural gas reserves are resulting in a steep decline in power production from the states gas-based power plants, making solar power the most viable option for the future. Addressing a programme in Durgachowmuhani, Dhalai district, on Monday, Nath stated that four []
Efforts underway to complete World Bank-aided multi-sectoral Tripura project by 2029: Official
AGARTALA, Aug 10: The authorities of the Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), a World Bank-aided multi-sectoral programme, are making all efforts to complete it by 2029, a senior official said on Sunday. Special emphasis is on completion of construction of over 416-km all-season roads, one of the major components of the []
Tripura Assembly Speaker under 72-hour observation post brain surgery
Mr. Sen (72) suffered head injuries in the lavatory of the Agartala Railway Station on Friday evening before his scheduled journey to Dharmanagar in north Tripura, his home constituency
81 AAI-run airports suffer Rs 10,853 crore loss in 10 years; 22 now non-operational
NEW DELHI: Eighty-one airports operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have suffered a cumulative loss of Rs 10,852.9 crore in past 10 financial years. Today, 22 of these airports have become non-operational. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol presented the data in the Rajya Sabha on August 4 while replying to a query posed by Congress MP Jebi Mather Hisam. The MP wanted to know details of Indian airports operating at a loss and if there were any plans to shut those with negligible flight operations. She also wanted to know if any financial aid was being offered to underperforming airports. Data released for the years from 2015-2016 to 2024-2025 reveals the 81 airports across the country have cumulatively suffered a Rs 10,852.9-crore loss. Delhis Safdarjung airport has suffered the most, incurring a loss of Rs 673.91 crore. Agartala airport with a Rs 605.23-crore loss stands second, while Hyderabad, with Rs 564.97 crore, Dehradun with Rs 488.01 crore, and Vijayawada with Rs 483.69 crore in losses figure among the top five loss-making airport nationwide. Asked for a reason, a senior Aviation Ministry official said Safdarjung airport, though the main airport in the national capital, is now a thing of the past, as it is not actually operational for commercial flights presently. It serves to ferry VVIPS to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, he said. Among other major loss-making airports are Bhopal (Rs 480.43 crore), Aurangabad (Rs 447.83 crore), Tirupati (Rs 363.71 crore), Khajuraho (Rs 355.53 crore), Imphal (Rs 355.19 crore). Airports closed for operations The airports which have become non-operational are Donakonda, Daparizo, Jogbani, Muzaffarpur, Raxaul, Deesa, Chakulia, Dhalbhumgarh, Khandwa, Panna, Shella, Aizawl, Thanjavur, Vellore, Nadirgul, Warangal, Kailashahar, Kamalpur, Khowai, Asansol, Balurghat and Malda. Mohol also said the Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) was launched on October 21, 2016, to boost regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country. The scheme provides Viability Gap Funding to airlines to bridge the gap between operational costs and expected revenues. The budget allocated for the RCS-UDAN for the financial year 2025-2026 is Rs 300 crore, the minister said. This provided financial incentives and concessions to the airlines from the Central and state governments, Union territories and airport operators to lower operational costs and thus promote their operations, he added. A total of 92 unserved and underserved airports, including 15 heliports and two water aerodromes have been operationalised under the scheme, he pointed out.
Tripura records normal rainfall in July; Sepahijala gets highest, Unakoti the lowest
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, Aug 7:Tripura witnessed a normal monsoon pattern in July 2025, marked by 26 rainy days, according to the latest report from the Meteorological Department in Agartala. The report outlined that monsoon activity in the state varied throughout the monthvigorous on two days, active on four, normal on thirteen, and weak on twelve []
Tripura Human Rights body takes suo motu of assault on doctors, seeks probe reports
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,Aug 7:The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the assault on two on-duty doctors at GB Pant Hospital and has sought detailed inquiry reports from both the Director of Health Services and the Superintendent of Police, West Tripura. In an official order issued by THRC Chairperson Justice Arindam []
Tripura HC orders probe into lower courts grant of bail to 6 murder accused
AGARTALA, Aug 7: The Tripura High Court has asked the Registrar Judicial to probe the grant of bail to six murder accused by the Additional District and Sessions Court, Belonia, despite rejection of their application by the high court, a senior lawyer said on Thursday. Justice Biswajit Palit of the high court also issued a []
Child marriage remains concern in Tripura, Sepahijala tops with 103 cases in 3 months
AGARTALA, Aug 5: Tripuras Sepahijala district has reported the highest number of child marriages in the state, with 103 cases recorded between April and June this year, an official said on Tuesday. Amid rising concern over the issue, the district administration has also successfully foiled 101 attempted child marriages during the same period under its []
BJP ally Tipra Motha criticises Delhi Police for terming Bengali Bangladeshi language
AGARTALA, Aug 4: Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of the BJP, criticised the Delhi Police on Monday for terming Bengali Bangladeshi language. In a recent letter written to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhavan, the guest house of the West Bengal government in the national capital, the Delhi Police sought a translator for the translation []
Doctor Assaulted at Tripuras GBP Hospital, Sparks Safety Concerns
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, AUGUST 4: In a shocking incident that has set alarm bells ringing over the safety of healthcare workers, a physician at Tripuras top state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital was brutally attacked by two patient attendants at dawn on Sunday. The victim, Dr Litan Das, suffered severe injuries and is undergoing treatment []
Govt doctor injured in attack in Tripuras premier hospital
AGARTALA, Aug 3: A doctor of the state-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) hospital, a premier healthcare facility in Tripura, was injured when two relatives of a patient attacked doctors there on Sunday, an official said. The incident happened in the early hours of the day. The injured doctor, identified as Dr Litan Das, was admitted []
Tripura CM inaugurates cricket ground in Dhalai
AGARTALA, Aug 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated a newly built cricket ground at Kamalapur in Dhalai district. The CM said the state government wants a cricket ground in each sub-division to provide better facility to budding players. Saha said the previous regime made a mistake in building cricket stadium at Kamalpur. []
Two doctors assaulted at hospital in Tripuras Agartala; police inaction alleged
On-duty medical staff targeted by patients attendants; protest over repeated attacks and lack of accountability
Tripuras BJP govt more than doubles honorarium of tribal heads
AGARTALA, Aug 1: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a hike in the monthly honorarium of Pradhan Samajpatis or tribal heads from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. The state has 19 recognised tribes, which are headed by 20 Pradhan Samajpatis. The Jamatia tribe has two Pradhan Samajpatis. In a significant decision aimed at empowering grassroots []
Bangladesh envoy arrives in Tripura on three-day visit
Bangladesh High Commissioner visits Tripura, meets officials, inspects infrastructure projects, including Agartala-Akhaura rail link and Maitri Setu
NCW takes suo motu cognizance of minors rape
HT Correspondent AGARTALA,July 31:The National Commission for Women (NCW) had taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl on the night of July 28 in Tuikarma under Tripuras Khowai district. The Commission has written to the Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura, directing the submission of an Action Taken Report (ATR) []
Tripura sets 25,200 ha target for hybrid rice in 202526: Agriculture Minister
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 31:To increase the production and productivity of rice, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has given special importance to hybrid rice cultivation and set a target of 25,200 hectares of hybrid rice cultivation for the 202526 Kharif season. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed this on Thursday. On []
Tripura CPIM slams BJP for Institutionalised Corruption
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 30:In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Tripura Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar today alleged that corruption has become institutionalised under the BJP-led government in Tripura, accusing it of running a reign of loot across the state. Speaking at a public meeting organised []
2.87 lakh ganja plants destroyedin Tripuras Sepahijala district
AGARTALA, July 30: In all, 2.87 lakh ganja plants were destroyed in Tripuras Sepahijala district on Wednesday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and BSF carried out a special operation at Bathadola and Bijoy Nagar in the district and destroyed the ganja plants. A total of 2.87 ganja ganja plants []
ECI Assures Tipra Motha Party of Nationwide Special Electoral Roll Revision, Including Tripura
HT DIGITAL AGARTALA, JULY 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has promised the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will be taken throughout the country, including Tripura. This was announced by TMP leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma after a meeting with the entire Election Commission in []
ECI assures Tipra Motha to implement Special Electoral Roll Revision in Tripura
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, July 23:A high-level delegation of the Tipra Motha Party, led by its chairman and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, on Wednesday met officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi, urging the Commission to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tripura to address []
Tripura govt to begin paddy procurement from Jul 26
AGARTALA, July 23: In a bid to support farmers and ensure fair prices, the Tripura government will launch a statewide paddy procurement drive starting July 26, officials said on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat on Monday, which was attended by Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath and []
Tripura: BJPs tribal wing to start campaign for local councils polls
AGARTALA, July 23: The Janajati Morcha, the BJPs tribal wing in Tripura, will commence its campaign next month for the elections to the autonomous district council, a party functionary said on Wednesday. The tribal wing of the saffron party will hold a mega rally here on August 9 to mark the International Day of the []
Tripura University to introduce biometric attendance for staffers
AGARTALA, July 22: The Tripura University is set to introduce biometric attendance for a section of officers, teaching staff, except a few professors, and contractual employees in a phased manner to ensure discipline at the institute, officials said on Tuesday. Earlier, biometric attendance was implemented only for Group B and C staff of the central []
Opposition parties CPI (M) and the Congress are contesting the BJP government's decision to rename the four-decade-old Town Hall in Agartala after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The opposition suggests constructing new buildings to be named after Mookerjee instead of renaming the historically significant Town Hall, inaugurated in 1985.
ILS Hospitals, Agartala, is a pioneering healthcare institution established in July 2008 with the support of the Government of Tripura. As a leading medical facility in the Northeast region, ILS Hospitals is dedicated to offering a wide range of healthcare services that meet international standards, committed to providing accessible and quality medical care to the community.
Authorities work to contain jaundice outbreak at a locality in Agartala
52 persons in the Master Para locality of Agartala have been diagnosed as having jaundice; the Chief Medical Officer has directed govt. departments to contain the outbreak
BJP Protests At Tripura Congress MLA Residence Over Urinate Remarks
A group of BJP activists stormed the premises of the MLA hostel in Radhanagar area in Agartala on Wednesday over the Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman's controversial remarks against Tribal community.
Contraband worth Rs 5.15 crore seized in Tripura, Mizoram; one arrested
Agartala/Aizawl, June 17: Assam Rifles have seized contraband worth over Rs 5.15 crore in Tripura and Mizoram and arrested a drug peddler during the past 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. An Assam Rifles spokesman said that the para-military troops, acting on secret information, launched an operation and seized 170 cartons of banned foreign cigarettes [] The post Contraband worth Rs 5.15 crore seized in Tripura, Mizoram; one arrested appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP supporters shouted Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Rabindranath lives in our heart as a large contingent of security personnel stopped them at least 300 meters away from the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala
The Bharatiya Janata Party's Sadar Urban Committee organized a protest rally in Agartala, condemning violence against minorities in Bangladesh and the reported attack on Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home. Senior BJP leaders addressed the crowd, criticizing the alleged atrocities and the silence of political opponents.
Man's Body Found In Ice-Cream Freezer: Timeline Of Tripura Murder Case
Sariful Islam, 24, a resident of Agartala's Indranagar who works as an electrician in Tripura capital's Smart City project, was in a relationship with a 20-year-old college student from Chandrapur neighbourhood.
Next Stop Aizawl, Kohima: Railways Shifts Focus To Northeast After Linking Srinagar & Rameswaram
The last time a north-eastern capital received railway connectivity was in 2016, when trains reached Tripuras Agartala through Broad Gauge
'Love Triangle Murder' In Tripura, Body Of Missing Man Found In Ice-Cream Freezer
The mystery behind the disappearance of a youth from Agartala's Indranagar area was solved on Wednesday, with his body being discovered from inside a trolley bag hidden in an ice-cream freezer.
13 Suspected Bangladeshi Infiltrators Detained In Tripura
In a development that has stirred fresh concerns over cross-border infiltration and internal security in Tripura, thirteen individuals -including two women-were detained from a residence on the outskirts of Agartala by the Amtali police.
One dies as heavy rain lashes Agartala, other parts of Tripura; 'red' alert issued for downpours
Tripura grapples with severe flooding after record rainfall, particularly in Agartala, where 200 mm of rain fell in three hours. A man died after falling into a manhole amidst the inundation. Over 10,600 people have been evacuated to relief camps across the state as authorities issue a red alert and deploy rescue teams to manage the crisis.
AGARTALA: Around 1,300 families have taken shelter in government-run relief camps across West Tripura district following incessant rainfall over the past two days that has triggered severe flooding in several parts of the region. Incessant rainfall over the past two days has led to severe flooding across various parts of West Tripura district. As a result, nearly 1,300 families have been shifted to government shelter homes for safety. The state government is closely monitoring the flood-affected areas, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said in a Facebook post on Sunday. The Chief Minister added that the district administration has deployed teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), civil volunteers, and other agencies to assist in rescue and relief operations. Several localities in Agartala have also experienced heavy waterlogging, prompting authorities to activate water pumps to drain out the accumulated water. Officials are urging residents in flood-hit areas to follow government advisories and relocate to designated safe zones, the CM said. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Tripura between June 1 and June 5, 2025. The forecast also warns of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets, particularly in Dhalai and West Tripura districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) are also likely in some areas. The IMD has advised residents to take precautions, including avoiding areas prone to waterlogging and landslides, refraining from unnecessary travel, and adhering to traffic and weather advisories. According to officials, arrangements for food, shelter, medical care, and drinking water have been made at nearly 25 to 30 government shelters across the state. Food, drinking water, medical assistance, and all necessary amenities are being provided at the shelters, they said. Tripura CM Manik Saha also visited flood-affected areas in Agartala and relief camps to review the ongoing relief efforts. According to eyewitnesses, teams comprising SDRF, NDRF, and Aapda Mitra volunteers are working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools across the district to accommodate those displaced by the floods, the Chief Minister said. He added that Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Manipal is coordinating closely with the district authorities to expedite relief measures. We're doing everything possible to ensure everyone's safety and to provide the necessary aid, he said during a visit to the affected areas. In addition, the India Meteorological Centre in Agartala has warned of potential impacts such as poor visibility due to intense rainfall, traffic congestion, flash floods, waterlogging, and the possibility of landslides or mudslides. People have been advised to stay away from vulnerable areas and take all necessary precautions. Elsewhere in the Northeast, heavy rainfall on Friday led to severe waterlogging in Guwahati, affecting areas such as Rukminigaon, Beltola Survey, Hatigaon, Geetanagar, Anil Nagar, Lakhimi Nagar, Jatia, Maligaon, and Panjabari.
Flash flood and water-logging hits Agartala badly, city life cripples, 28 relief camps open
Normal life was affected badly due to flash floods in the capital city following continuous monsoon downpour for the last two days. Although the water level increased in all major rivers, except Agartala, no flood situation has arisen as of now.
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable. Heavy rain floods Imphal, rivers rise across Manipur Heavy rain lashing Manipur for the past two days has disrupted normal life in several parts of the state, particularly in the capital city Imphal, where waterlogging was reported from multiple areas on Friday. Officials said traffic movement was affected in Kakwa, Thangmeiband, and Sagolband areas in Imphal West district due to severe water accumulation. The water levels of key rivers, including the Imphal and Serou rivers, have also risen significantly, prompting concern across the valley. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier forecast heavy rainfall across various parts of the state, especially in the southern districts of Chandel, Churachandpur, Pherzawl, and portions of Kakching and Thoubal. According to the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Imphal, the border town of Moreh recorded the states highest rainfall on Thursday with 102 mm, followed by Kamjong (96 mm), Chandel (76 mm), and Ukhrul (60.8 mm). In response to the situation, the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district issued a public notice citing a forecast from the National Weather Forecasting Centre warning of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds through Friday. The notice urged residents to remain alert and avoid all non-essential travel and outdoor activities, especially near flood-prone zones, rivers, and steep slopes, until conditions improve. Meanwhile, Chandel District Police issued an advisory cautioning people against fishing or venturing near the Chakpi riverbanks, where water levels have surged due to continuous downpours. Authorities across the state remain on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected to continue through June 3.
Rain hits normal life across Tripura; IMD issues red alert in three districts
AGARTHALA: Heavy rain threw normal life out of gear across several parts of Tripura on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more intense showers over the next 24 hours. The state capital, Agartala, recorded 25 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, according to officials. The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by squally winds reaching speeds of 5060 km/h across the state due to a deep depression over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. In response, a red alert was issued for Sepahijala, West Tripura, and Khowai districts on Thursday. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirmed that while all eight districts recorded rainfall, no major damage to property or loss of life has been reported. Despite intermittent downpours, there is no report of flooding. However, normal life is partially affected with people preferring to remain indoors, the official said. District administrations have been put on alert and are prepared to respond to any emergency arising from potential flooding. Meanwhile, flight operations at Agartala Airport were impacted on Thursday, with two Kolkata-bound flights cancelled due to poor weather. However, services resumed normally on Friday, according to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions remain unstable.
Northeast Railway Connectivity Gets Boost As New Agartala-Guwahati Train Service Is Approved
The new train will start from Agartala and stop at Narangi (NNGE) station on the outskirts of Guwahati. However, the schedule for this train has not yet been released
Tripura holds key meet to enforce import restrictions on Bangladeshi goods
Following central government's port restrictions on certain Bangladeshi goods, a meeting convened in Agartala, led by Tripura's Industries and Commerce Department. Officials discussed implementing curbs on items like readymade garments and processed foods, while essential commodities remain unaffected.
Tripura: 3-year-old girl missing from govt-run home, mother accuses them of selling her daughter
Tripura government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the report of the missing of a 3 -yrs old girl from a government-run home in Narsingarh, near Agartala under the states Social Welfare department.
432 Nurses To Be Hired By Tripura Government, Process Begins, Says Chief Minister
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said this at an event organised on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala on Monday.
Govt railway police recover eight pistols from train at Agartala station
In Agartala railway station, GRP and RPF discovered eight pistols and sixteen empty magazines. The items were in unclaimed bags on a train from Firozpur, Punjab. Authorities are investigating to identify the owner. The recovered pistols are similar to point 9mm models. Joint patrolling has started in sensitive areas along the India-Bangladesh border with the BSF.
Cabinet approves Shillong-Silchar highway project at an estimated cost of 22,864 crore
An official statement said upon completion, the Shillong-Silchar Corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl and Agartala
Assam to act against Aadhaar holders out of NRC
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Sunday announced crackdown on Aadhaar card holders who did not apply to get their names included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Talking to the press while campaigning for the panchayat elections on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, We will launch a major drive within next two to four days against those who obtained Aadhaar cards and are living in Assam but did not apply for the NRC. He said the state government has already stopped issuing Aadhaar cards to those who did not apply for the NRC. However, before we took this step, many had obtained Aadhaar cards in Assam without applying for the NRC, he added. The chief minister also said that the state government had prepared an action plan to detect and drive out the illegal immigrants who entered Assam over the past few years. In September last year, Sarma stated that four Assam districts had more Aadhaar card holders than the projected population. The four districts are Barpeta and Dhubri in lower Assam, and Morigaon and Nagaon in central Assam. Among these, Dhubri shares a border with Bangladesh. We found that 103.74% people were issued Aadhaar cards in Barpeta, 103.48% in Dhubri, 101.74% in Morigaon and 100.68% in Nagaon. Surely, suspected immigrants have managed to procure Aadhaar cards, Sarma had said. Later in December, the state government decided that all applications for Aadhaar will be rejected unless the applicant or the family had not applied for the NRC. The NRC of 1951 was updated in Assam in deference to the 1985 Assam Accord and with the cut-off date of March 24, 1971. Over 19.06 lakh of the 3.3 crore applicants were left out of the NRCs complete draft published in August 2019. Meanwhile, three more persons were arrested in Assam for alleged anti-India remarks over the Pahalgam terror attack, taking the total number of such arrests to 16. The arrested trio were identified as Dadhichi Dimple alias Dimple Bora, Tahib Ali and Bimal Mahato. 4 Bangladesh nationals arrested in Agartala Security forces have arrested four Bangladeshi nationals from Agartala railway station for illegally entering India, officials said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the BSF has stepped up patrolling along the India-Bangladesh border amid high alert following the Pahalgam terror attack.
