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10 Feb

250 waterfalls restores in Tripura as part of a significant conservation effort

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The Tripura government has announced ambitious plans to restore some 250 natural waterfalls throughout the state due to concerns about groundwater depletion and water conservation. These initiatives were unveiled by Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath during a State-Level Nodal Agency meeting. The program, which is part of a broader water management strategy, has eight districts and 19 conservation measures in progress. The restoration effort will involve the Departments of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Forests, among other government entities. Officials are already mapping the locations of both active and dried-up waterfalls around the state. "Our department is working to revive all…

08 Feb

ONGC Tripura Asset aims to produce 4 MMSCMD of gas to fulfill increasing demand

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Tripura Asset hopes to enhance natural gas production to a record 4 million metric standard cubic meters per day within the following year. This attempt is being made to accommodate the region's growing demand for natural gas, an official release said. Three significant power-generating firms in Tripura, notably the OTPC plant located in the Gomati district, rely on the 3.5 MMSCMD of natural gas produced by ONGC. In addition to operating 95 gas-producing wells, the ONGC Tripura Asset typically explores 17 to 18 wells annually for new reserves. According to Sharan, the northeast's success…

30 Jan

The 16th Finance Commission meets with authorities and representatives in important meetings

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Beginning at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 30, the 16th Finance Commission, which had arrived in Tripura on Wednesday, January 29 for a three-day visit, began its formal engagements with a series of meetings. Under the direction of its chairman, the commission's members spoke with key government officials, including Dr. Manik Saha, the chief minister of Tripura, and several cabinet ministers. According to the official schedule, the Finance Commission team will meet with the state cabinet ministers at the Secretariat on January 30 at 9:25 AM. The State Guest House will host a news conference at 12 PM. The team…

14 Jan

Arshiya Das, a Tripura chess prodigy, receives the National Youth Icon Award

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The High-tech Group of Institutions presented Arshiya Das, a chess prodigy from Tripura, with the renowned National Youth Icon Award, adding yet another honor to her outstanding list of accomplishments. In honor of National Youth Day and Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary, the award ceremony was held on Sunday at the Constitution Club of New Delhi. Since Arshiya was in Goa for a chess competition, she was unable to accept the prize awarded to the office bearers of the Indian Chess Association in person. Every year, the National Youth Icon Awards are given out to honor outstanding accomplishments by young people…

28 Dec

Tripura’s Khowai administration launches sports campaign to fight drug abuse among youth

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The Khowai district administration in Tripura launched a sports campaign to highlight the importance of educating young people about drug usage and other social ills, according to an official. As part of the "Khowai says YES to life" campaign, players in a variety of sports, including football, volleyball, and cricket, would be tested for serious infectious and lifestyle diseases, she added. In order to raise awareness, pertinent audio and visual messages will also be aired in between games, the official stated. The first game took place on the grounds of the Dakshin Maharani Village Committee in the Mungiakami Block of…

20 Dec

The government of Tripura begins acquiring 21,315 metric tons of paddy from 51 locations

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The Tripura government began acquiring 21,315 metric tons of paddy at 51 places at the minimum support price. Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratanlal Nath presided over the major ceremony, which took place at the Madhab Bari food warehouse in Jirania under the West District. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Nath stated that the federal government and state governments are trying to improve the lives of farmers, who supply the food. The Minister emphasized that the state government began buying paddy from farmers in 2018–19 at a price of ₹17.50…

11 Sep

Manik Saha pledges strict measures against media violence

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has vowed strict action against those involved in attacks on journalists, as well as against the forced collection of donations for Puja celebrations. Speaking on Tuesday, Dr. Saha assured that the state government would not tolerate any form of violence against the media, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding press freedom. Addressing concerns, the CM acknowledged that the culture of attacking journalists had developed over the past 35 years and called for immediate change. "Journalists work tirelessly on the ground. We are committed to ensuring their safety, and I have personally instructed the swift…

22 Jul

Tripura district magistrate issues notices to 39 employees over late attendance

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The Sepahijala District Administration in Tripura has issued show cause notices to 39 government employees for not adhering to official timings. Sepahijala District Magistrate Sidharth Shiv Jaiswal, IAS, emphasized the importance of punctuality and proper job performance to ensure that the public receives timely benefits and services. In a press briefing, Jaiswal stated, "The government has set specific timings for employees, and it is crucial that these are followed to ensure dedicated public service. Our objective is to remind government officials and employees of their responsibility to maintain these timings." The employees served with show cause notices include those from…

11 Jul

Tripura’s three-tier panchayat polls to take place on August 8, State Election Commissioner decides

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The State Election Commissioner of Tripura, Saradindu Chowdhury, announced that the election for the three-tier Panchayat system in Tripura will take place on August 8 across 2,650 polling stations. Addressing a press conference, Chowdhury detailed the electoral arrangements and security measures ahead of the polls. Chowdhury stated that the current tenure of the three-tier Panchayat will conclude on August 4, with preparations already underway for the upcoming elections. He outlined the electoral structure, revealing a total of 6,370 seats distributed across 3,517 constituencies. This includes 606 Gram Panchayats, 35 Panchayat Samities with 423 constituencies, and 8 Zila Parishads encompassing 116…

09 Jul

Pradyot Manikya raises alarm over royalty disparities in Tribal governance

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Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, former Chairman of Tipra Motha, has raised significant concerns regarding the distribution of royalties in Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas in Meghalaya. In a recent statement, Debbarma questioned why the Bodhjungnagar industrial estate in Tripura, situated within the jurisdiction of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, does not contribute royalties to the council. He highlighted disparities by contrasting this with Meghalaya, where industries like Lafarge and Star Cements reportedly contribute 60 percent of their royalties to local ADCs. "It’s come to our knowledge that Lafarge, Star Cements, and many other industries in 6th schedule areas…