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  The Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP) and the state's crime branch have achieved significant progress in their joint campaign against human trafficking networks operating in the region. In a series of coordinated operations, law enforcement agencies have apprehended key figures involved in facilitating illegal cross-border movement of people. In the first major breakthrough, authorities arrested Niloy Ahmed, described as a prominent human trafficking broker from Bangladesh who had established operations in Bangalore. Ahmed is believed to have operated a sophisticated network that facilitated the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into Tripura over an extended period. Investigation reveals that Ahmed charged substantial amounts from vulnerable individuals seeking illegal entry into India. Following extensive investigative efforts spanning several months, Ahmed was successfully taken into custody and has been remanded to police custody for five days. Investigators are...

A significant sports talent search event took place on Tuesday at Kamalghat Higher Secondary School ground in Mohanpur subdivision. The competition, which marked a new initiative for talent identification and development, was formally inaugurated by Minister Ratan Lal Nath. The event featured carefully selected schoolboy athletes from the Mohanpur Municipal Council area and four block areas within the Mohanpur subdivision. This talent hunt was organised through a collaborative effort between the Youth Welfare and Sports Department, the Tripura School Sports Board, and the Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti. Several notable figures graced the occasion, including Mohanpur Municipal Council Chairman Anita Debnath, Bamutia Panchayat Samiti Chairman Deepak Kumar Sinha, Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti Chairman Rakesh Deb, and Youth Welfare and Sports Department Joint Director Paimong Mog. Their presence underscored the importance given to youth sports development at the local governance level. During his a...

A significant deputation was presented to the agricultural department officials of Dukli Block, articulating nine crucial demands centered on farmers' interests. This initiative was jointly organized by the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) and the Tripura Khetmajur Union's Dukli subdivision committee. Prior to submitting the deputation, a brief discussion meeting took place in front of the agricultural department office in Dukli Block. The meeting was co-chaired by Chandan Dutta and Makhan Sheel, with prominent participation from Narayan Dev (state executive committee member of AIKS), Rajkumar Chowdhury (secretary of AIKS Dukli subdivision committee), Pankaj Ghosh (secretary of Tripura Khetmajur Union's Dukli subdivision committee), Swapna Dutta (state secretary of All India Democratic Women's Association), and Kamal Mia, a farmer movement leader. The leaders emphasized that farmers across Dukli agricultural subdivision and throughout the state had suffered extensive crop d...

  Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced that the state government aims to achieve 80% irrigation coverage of cultivable land in the next few years. Speaking at the 2nd All India State Water Ministers Conference 2025 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, Dr. Saha highlighted the state’s efforts to improve agricultural productivity and mitigate flood situations. Tripura, with 70% forest cover and 25% cultivable land, currently has 47% irrigation coverage. The state is prioritizing rainwater storage structures and minor irrigation dams due to limited surface water storage capacity. Work has begun on 14 of 98 identified minor irrigation projects, covering 30,000 hectares. The state also utilizes only 9.48% of its abundant groundwater resources, with deep tube wells being installed for irrigation and drinking water. Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, groundwater resources have increased from 1.063 billion cubic meters in 2023 to 1.18 billion cubic meters in 2024. Over 45,000 water...

  The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) for West Tripura district convened on Tuesday at the State Guest House under MP Biplab Kumar Deb's chairmanship. The assembly brought together prominent officials including West Tripura District Assistant Sabhadhipati Biswajit Shil, Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder, and MLA Mina Rani Sarkar, alongside other key administrative personnel. The meeting's primary agenda focused on evaluating implementation progress of various central and state government initiatives. Discussions centered around strengthening monitoring systems for development projects to maximize public benefit. MP Deb emphasized that administrative coordination remains essential for successful execution of developmental schemes. Committee members conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing infrastructure developments, rural advancement programs, and social welfare initiatives across the district. Officials received directives to accelerate projec...

  Agartala, Feb 18: Tripura is gearing up to host its inaugural Tripura Literature Festival, a grand celebration of literature, arts, and intellectual exchange. The festival will commence on February 21st, coinciding with International Mother Language Day, at the Rabindra Centenary Building in Agartala. Organized by Udan in collaboration with various institutions, the event will run until February 23rd. Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha will inaugurate the festival, with Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma also gracing the occasion. The three-day event will feature an impressive lineup of poets, writers, artists, scientists, and intellectuals from across India and abroad. Notable participants include Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree, Magsaysay Award recipient Dr. Ravi Kannan, India’s first astronaut scientist Rakesh Sharma, and renowned poet Joy Goswami. Other distinguished guests include filmmaker Anjan Dutt, artist Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta, and musician Raju Baul. The ...