Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in Tripura for next three days; Orange Alert for four districts
Jul 08, 2026The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tripura over the next three days and issued an Orange Warning for four districts, urging residents to remain alert as multiple weather systems are expected to trigger widespread rain across the state.
Tripura to sign Rs 726 crore tea sector investment deals at business conclave
Jul 07, 2026Tripura Tea Development Corporation will sign four MoUs with private investors at the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026. The Rs 726 crore package is expected to expand tea operations, create jobs and support tourism.
Tripura speeds up Jolaibari medical college plan after review meeting
Jul 07, 2026Cooperation and Minorities Affairs Minister Sukla Charan Noatia chaired a high-level meeting in Agartala to review progress on the proposed Jolaibari medical college. The project is expected to bolster Tripura's healthcare infrastructure and expand medical education access.
Tripura reviews monsoon power preparedness, prioritises uninterrupted electricity supply
Jul 07, 2026Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath reviewed Tripura's monsoon readiness with TSECL and district officials. The meeting prioritised faster outage response, complaint resolution and uninterrupted supply to essential services.
Jammu and Kashmir truck driver gets 12-year jail term in Tripura drug trafficking case
Jul 07, 2026A Tripura court sentenced a Jammu and Kashmir truck driver to 12 years after convicting him in a ganja trafficking case. The ruling followed a trial over the 2022 seizure of 260 kg of dry ganja from his truck.
Tripura orders daily rendition of Vande Mataram in schools before national anthem
Jul 07, 2026The Government of Tripura's Education (School) Department has issued a notification directing all schools across the state to begin the academic day with the full version of the National Song, Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, Jan-Gana-Mana.
VB GRAMG to bring radical changes in villages in next 5 years: Tripura Minister
Jul 06, 2026Tripura Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman on Monday, July 6 said that an attempt has been made to bring about radical changes in villages over the next five years under the VB GRAMG scheme.
Tripura District Council promotes sports through Thansa Cup to curb drug abuse among youth: CEM
Jul 06, 2026The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth engagement through sports as a strategic effort to combat the growing drug menace and keep young people away from substance abuse.
Tripura IT Directorate reviews preparations for Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026
Jul 06, 2026The Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, on Monday, July 6, reviewed preparations for the upcoming Destination Tripura: Business Conclave 2026, scheduled to be held on July 9 and 10 at the International Fair Ground in Hapania, Agartala.
Tripura to convert abandoned Dharmanagar jail into marketplace for women-led self-help groups
Jul 06, 2026An abandoned jail in Dharmanagar is being turned into Juri Haat for women-led self-help groups. The project aims to create a single market space for local products and livelihoods.
Tripura offers industry-friendly climate, investors keen on State: CM Manik Saha
Jul 05, 2026Manik Saha said Tripura has become an attractive destination for investors ahead of the State's business conclave. The government expects fresh proposals to support jobs, GSDP growth and broader economic development.
Tripura Police seize illegal foreign cigarettes worth Rs 6 lakh in North Tripura
Jul 05, 2026Tripura Police seized 39,200 illegal foreign cigarette sticks from a vehicle at Laljuri Check Post. The haul, valued at about Rs 6 lakh, has triggered an investigation into the source and destination of the consignment.
Tripura CM urges government doctors to give up private practice
Jul 04, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday, July 4, urged faculty members and medical officers of the Agartala Government Medical College and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital to accept the government's decision prohibiting private practice, saying the move is aimed at transforming the state's premier healthcare institution into a centre of excellence.
Tripura Human Rights Commission seeks report over allegations of mid-day meal irregularities at government school
Jul 04, 2026The Tripura Human Rights Commission has sought a report on allegations of unhygienic mid-day meals and financial misconduct at Mahatma Gandhi Higher Secondary School. The inquiry request comes before any formal cognisance, with the education department asked to respond within three weeks.
Tripura CM flags off Northeast's first MEMU train service between Agartala and Karimganj
Jul 04, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha flagged off the Northeast's first MEMU train between Agartala and Karimganj on Saturday. The service adds capacity, safety features and fresh momentum to Tripura's wider rail expansion plans.
MoHFW Joint Secretary reviews health services in three Tripura districts
Jul 03, 2026The visit focused on assessing healthcare delivery, the progress of ongoing health projects and the implementation of various national health initiatives in Unakoti, South Tripura and Sepahijala districts.
IAS officer among those named in Rs 14.55 crore Tripura tender fraud FIR
Jul 03, 2026An FIR in Agartala names an IAS officer and three others in an alleged Rs 14.55 crore tender fraud. The complaint says a Nagpur firm was misled with fabricated documents and now seeks a police probe.
Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury targets governments over jobs, backs Kokborok demands
Jul 03, 2026Tripura Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on July 3 accused both the state and central governments of ignoring the concerns of unemployed youth and citizens seeking democratic accountability.
Assam education advisor Debabrata Das appointed Tripura University Vice-Chancellor
Jul 03, 2026The Centre has appointed Dr Debabrata Das as the new Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University in Agartala. The order says he will serve for five years or until he turns 70, under the university's governing provisions.
Centre increases financial assistance for Tripura under 16th Finance Commission: Minister Kishor Barman
Jul 03, 2026Tripura Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman said the Centre has proposed higher financial assistance, a performance grant and a 50:50 tied-untied fund ratio under the 16th Finance Commission. He said the recommendations would strengthen the state's three-tier panchayat system and improve rural governance.
Tripura CM to inaugurate Agartala Civil Hospital soon to ease burden on referral hospitals
Jul 03, 2026Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha is set to inaugurate Agartala Civil Hospital soon after officials said the infrastructure is ready. The facility is meant to serve AMC residents and ease pressure on GBP and IGM hospitals.
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