Agartala: Bangladesh has proposed screening its globally acclaimed films in Tripura as part of a broader strategy to strengthen interpersonal connections and cultural ties between the two countries.The proposal was raised during a meeting on the sidelines of the Destination – Tripura Business Conclave 2026 on Friday between Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah and…
Agartala: Tripura govt has directed all educational institutions, including madrasas, to begin each school day with the entire ‘Vande Mataram’, followed by the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, to strengthen national pride and unity.The move follows Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines issued Jan 28 which emphasise respectful and proper conduct during the national song. The…
Agartala: Tripura has become the second-largest producer of milk in the northeast , reflecting the impact of sustained investments in dairy development, veterinary care and livestock services, said the state’s minister for Animal Resource Development (ARD) and Fisheries, Sudhangshu Das.Das said the ARD department utilised 97.3% of its budget in 2025-26 and has received a…
Agartala: The Tripura govt has prohibited doctors at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) & Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital from engaging in private medical practice, aiming to strengthen public healthcare services in the state.Cabinet spokesperson Sushanta Chowdhury said doctors at the leading govt facilities will no longer be allowed to run private clinics or provide…
Agartala: The Tripura govt has welcomed the Indian Railways’ recent decision to enhance passenger safety and enforce fines for various offences on trains and railway premises under the Jan Vishwas Act.State transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury said these steps are designed to boost passenger safety, improve comfort and uphold order across the railway system. The revised…
Agartala: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Friday urged the Centre to remove the ceiling on externally aided borrowings for NE states, stressing the importance of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in accelerating development.Speaking at a session on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects in the North Eastern States” in Shillong alongside Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Saha…
Agartala: The Tripura govt gears up to host the Global Pineapple Festival from June 27 to 29 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, CM Manik Saha said on Wednesday.Saha said the event aims to promote internationally acclaimed pineapple variety of Tripura and boost market access for farmers and food processors, thereby to…
Agartala: Tripura govt has introduced an online monitoring system to enhance school inspections and evaluate student performance to improve oversight of educational institutions and learning outcomes across the state.The platform was officially launched by school education secretary Milind Dharamrao Ramteke during a workshop organised by NIPUN Tripura Cell and the Pre-Primary Cell under the directorate…
Agartala: The Tripura govt has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Ramakrishna Mission to facilitate the creation of the Ramakrishna Mission School of Languages & Centre for Human Excellence, aimed at skill development, value-driven education, and youth empowerment.The initiative is being taken up by the Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT), the state govt’s policy…
Agartala: Union minister of DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia, chief minister Dr Manik Saha, and agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister of Tripura Ratan Lal Nath jointly launched Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura, with an allocated budget of Rs 236 crore in New Delhi on Wednesday.Nath said Tripura’s exceptional agro-climatic conditions established it as one of India’s primary pineapple-producing…
