Tripura - The Purbottar

04 Jul

Major Drug Bust: 39,345 Bottles of Suspected Cough Syrup Worth ₹2.5 Crore Seized at Agartala Railway Station

Preeti SinghTripura

In a major anti-drug operation, the Tripura Police's Special Branch, in collaboration with the Government Railway Police (GRP), intercepted a large consignment of suspected banned cough syrup valued at over ₹2.5 crore from the parcel van of the Deoghar Express at Agartala Railway Station on the night of July 2. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police teams conducted a detailed search of the parcel coach and recovered 39,345 bottles of suspected Eskuf and Fairdyl cough syrup. The bottles had been concealed inside 81 sealed metal drums in an apparent attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement agencies. The joint operation…

29 Jun

Tripura Rights Panel Seeks DGP Report on Woman’s ‘Grievous Assault’ Over Illicit Relationship Charge

Preeti SinghTripura

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has ordered a detailed inquiry into the alleged assault of a woman in West Tripura district, taking suo motu cognisance of the incident based on a report published in a local daily. The Commission, headed by Justice Arindam Lodh, directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura, to investigate the allegations and submit a comprehensive report before the Commission. According to the newspaper report examined by the THRC, the incident took place at Tata Kalibari under Takarjala Police Station. It alleged that despite more than 72 hours having passed since the incident, no FIR…

26 Jun

Old Jail to Marketplace: Tripura Clears ‘Juri Haat’ for Women SHGs in North District

Preeti SinghTripura

The Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has sanctioned an Integrated Marketing Centre, named 'Juri Haat', at the old jail premises in Juri, marking a significant step towards promoting rural entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment in North Tripura district. The project, which will be implemented by the North Tripura District Mission Management Unit (DMMU), aims to transform the former jail complex into a modern marketplace that will serve as a hub for local artisans, entrepreneurs and community activities. Designed to provide sustainable market access, Juri Haat will offer a dedicated platform for members of Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to display and…

17 Jun

‘Can’t Destroy Sanatan ‘Can’t Destroy Sanatan Dharma’: Tripura Minister Alleges Hindu Temples Targeted in Bangladesh

Preeti SinghTripura

Tripura Scheduled Caste Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Wednesday alleged that Hindu communities and religious institutions in Bangladesh continue to face attacks, claiming that attempts by fundamentalist groups to eliminate Sanatan Dharma from the neighbouring country would not succeed. Addressing a gathering, Das alleged that Bangladesh has witnessed increasing influence of Islamist groups and claimed that Hindu temples, idols and places of worship have been targeted on several occasions. He further alleged that incidents of forced religious conversion continue to occur in Bangladesh and accused extremist groups of attempting to create a country without a Hindu population. “The main aim…

03 Jun

12 Years of Modi Govt: Tripura BJP Outlines Mega Celebrations from June 5

nanika EditorTripura

The Tripura State Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to launch a massive, statewide campaign from June 5 to June 21, marking the historic completion of 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led central government. The decision was finalized during a high-level organizational meeting held at the State Party Office, which focused on reviewing current party activities and mapping out grassroots strategies. Speaking on the initiative, Tripura Industrial Development Corporation (TIDC) Chairman Nabadal Banik hailed the 12-year tenure as an era defined by "Service, Good Governance, Trust, and Public Welfare." Banik emphasized that the upcoming programs will…

27 May

Scindia Rolls Out ₹236 Crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ to Turn Tripura’s GI-Tagged Fruit into Global Brand

Preeti SinghTripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha on Friday jointly launched “Mission Queen Pineapple”, a ₹236 crore convergence-driven programme to boost cultivation, processing, and global marketing of Tripura’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple. The three-year mission will run from Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028 and aims to build a complete value chain around the state’s unique fruit. Anchored by MDoNER, the initiative brings together schemes and support from the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Commerce, MSME, APEDA, DPIIT, ICAR, CSIR, TRIFED, NERAMAC, and the Tripura government.…

22 May

World Bank-Funded TRESP Emerges as a Flagship Growth Engine for Tripura’s ADC Areas

nanika EditorTripura

The Tripura government is aggressively pushing to transform the rural economy and empower tribal communities through the Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP). Speaking at a state-level workshop and kit distribution programme at Pragna Bhavan on Thursday, Animal Resource Development, Fisheries, and SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das unveiled the department’s new logo and re-emphasized the government's commitment to making rural women self-reliant. Launched two years ago with funding assistance from the World Bank under an 80:20 pattern, TRESP has fast become a flagship development initiative, particularly within the Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas. The project strategically targets…

21 Feb

International Mother Language Day Observed at Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Tripura

International Mother Language Day was observed today at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Guwahati and Agartala through various programmes marking the significance of February 21. In Guwahati, the observance began at 10 am with the laying of wreaths at the Shaheed Minar. Assistant High Commissioner Zikrul Hasan Fahad paid floral tributes to the martyrs. This was followed by the singing of Ekushey February songs in chorus. In the afternoon, a discussion on International Mother Language Day and an Iftar gathering will be organised. The programme will included the reading of messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh,…

23 Dec

Tension in Tripura’s Baramura Hills as Surrendered NLFT Faction Blocks Assam–Agartala Highway

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tension flared in Tripura’s Baramura Hills late on Sunday night after members of a surrendered faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) blocked the Assam–Agartala National Highway, alleging that the government had failed to fulfil long-pending demands promised under their surrender agreement. According to the group, several assurances made by the government at the time of their surrender remain unimplemented despite repeated representations to the administration. Left with no alternative, they said, they resorted to blocking the national highway to draw attention to their grievances. The blockade caused severe inconvenience to the public, with the movement of both…

30 Aug

The National Energy Efficiency Rankings showcase Tripura and Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam, Tripura

The index assesses the energy efficiency performance of all 36 states and Union Territories for the fiscal year 2023–2024. It was created by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Assam and Tripura, which consume between 1 and 5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MToE) and less than 1 MToE, respectively, were notable for their strong adoption of sustainable energy measures. Officials credited continuous policy execution and focused activity in important sectors for their good rankings. Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Power and Director General of…