Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday handed over financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of seven individuals who tragically lost their lives due to drowning in recent incidents across various parts of the West District.
West Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday joined World Environment Day celebrations at Vivek Nagar Ramakrishna Mission, Agartala. He highlighted India's age-old connection with nature and the environment.
Lok Sabha MP from West Tripura and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday visited flood-hit areas and took stock of affected families staying in relief camps of Agartala and distributed food and essential supplies.
Amidst rising water levels caused by continuous rainfall in Agartala, Assam Rifles launched swift rescue operations on June 1 in the general areas of Chandrapur and Resham Bagan under Sadar Subdivision, West Tripura.
"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 C
In a major boost to railway connectivity in the Northeast, the central government has approved a new train service between Agartala and Guwahati (Narangi). The move comes after consistent efforts by West Tripura MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.
A civil defence mock drill was conducted in Agartala by the West Tripura district administration to test multi-agency coordination and public awareness in the event of an earthquake or air raid scenario.
On January 5, the accused husband, along with his friends, allegedly consumed alcohol at his residence in West Tripura and, under the influence, assaulted and gang-raped the differently-abled woman.
In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Department, seized gold in bars and unfinished ornaments from the general area of Badarghat, West Tripura district on Saturday.
In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, along with the Customs Department, seized 2286.9 kg of marijuana from the Vijayanagar area in West Tripura district on Saturday.
West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar on Saturday lauded the Union Budget 2025, highlighting its balanced, development-oriented approach that addresses the needs of all sections of society.
Assam Rifles successfully intercepted a narcotics shipment in the General Area of Salbagan, West Tripura and seized 60,000 Yaba tablets, valued at approximately Rs 12 crore in the international market.