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  Agartala hosts historic drone exercise: Indian Army and Assam Rifles strengthen eastern front

  India | August 23, 2025 21:24 IST

  The drill showcased drones as the star feature, boosting India’s defense by strengthening surveillance and flexibility in Tripura’s difficult terrain. Apart from securing borders, drones can serve in disaster relief, proving their value in both warfare and humanitarian crises.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Tripura’s Agartala, tremors felt across state

  Tripura | April 11, 2025 18:00 IST

  According to updates from the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was at 24.05 latitude and 91.37 longitude in neighbouring Bangladesh. The quake struck around 4.23 pm.

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  Civil Aviation Minister to approach MHA for opening customs check-post at Tripura’s Agartala airport

  Tripura | March 06, 2025 21:43 IST

  Before an airport can be declared an international airport, the Union Home Ministry must approve the establishment of a customs check-post for immigration services.

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  Three Bangladeshi nationals arrested at Tripura’s Agartala for illegal entry into India

  Tripura | December 23, 2024 7:06 IST

  The police said that the three men who were arrested belonged to Noakhali and Habiganj and were likely going to Kolkata from the Agartala Railway station when they were apprehended.

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  Tripura to host much-awaited 72nd North Eastern Council Plenary in Agartala starting Dec 20

  Tripura | December 20, 2024 7:30 IST

  The main session of the 72nd North Eastern Council Plenary will be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and will also witness the presence of Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sukanta Majumdar.

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  Tripura hotels, restaurants deny services to Bangladeshi citizens amid rising atrocities on Hindus

  Tripura | December 08, 2024 14:30 IST

  In an official statement, signed by ATHROA Secretary Bhashkar Chakraborty, the association condemned recent incidents involving extremist actions against minority groups in Bangladesh.

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  Visa, consular services at Bangladesh High Commission in Agartala suspended

  Tripura | December 03, 2024 19:01 IST

  The announcement followed a day after a group of protesters breached the Bangladesh mission’s premises in response to the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in the neighboring country.

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  Seven protesters arrested, 4 cops suspended after Bangladesh mission breach in Tripura

  Tripura | December 03, 2024 15:52 IST

  Bangladesh mission breach in Tripura: Police said seven persons have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the incident and probe has already been started to understand how it all happened.

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  Good news for northeast: Vande Bharat Express to connect Silchar and Agartala soon

  Assam | November 15, 2024 12:18 IST

  Vande Bharat Express trains are set to launch soon, connecting Silchar and Agartala, boosting travel, connectivity, and economic growth in Northeast India.

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  Railway to operate 26 special trains from Northeast during Diwali, Chhath, Durga Puja | Check Detail

  India | September 30, 2024 10:16 IST

  The Northeast Frontier Railway (NEF) has doubled the festival special trains this year. 13 pair of trains will soon benefit passengers across the northeast, who are looking to return home for Diwali, Chhath and Durga Puja.

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  PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for Tripura flood victims, CM Manik Saha expresses gratitude

  Tripura | August 31, 2024 9:16 IST

  Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing ex-gratia relief from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of recent floods in the state.

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  Tripura floods update: NDRF rescues 125 stranded individuals, death count rises to 24

  Tripura | August 24, 2024 12:09 IST

  Given the worsening flood crisis in Tripura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced to release of Rs 40 crore in advance to augment the relief efforts in flood-hit Tripura.

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  GRP arrests Bangladeshi woman for human trafficking in West Tripura's Charipara

  Tripura | August 04, 2024 6:53 IST

  The latest action by GRP at Agartala Railway Station is a fresh case in the string of arrests of Bangladeshi nationals at the station. Earlier on July 27, 23 Bangladeshi nationals were nabbed by the GRP.

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  Tripura: GRP arrests 23 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station

  Tripura | July 28, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Government Railway Police is investigating the arrested individuals and working to uncover any broader connections and networks involved.

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  Tripura: Five Rohingya immigrants arrested for illegal border crossing

  Tripura | July 10, 2024 8:25 IST

  According to authorities, the group had entered India using unauthorised routes and intended to disperse across various regions of the country.

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  Tripura: 11 Bangladeshis nabbed at Agartala Railway Station for entering India illegally

  Tripura | June 30, 2024 8:35 IST

  The incident has drawn significant attention in light of the ongoing issues of illegal immigration across the Bangladesh-India border. This case has prompted heightened vigilance from authorities, who are increasingly focused on curbing such activities to maintain security and order.

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  Tripura government extends school holidays till May 1 amid heatwave

  Education | April 28, 2024 22:23 IST

  Heatwave in Tripura: The closure, effective from April 29th to May 1st, 2024, aims to safeguard students and staff from the adverse effects of the intense heatwave. This decision comes as temperatures continue to soar, posing health risks and discomfort for students attending classes.

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  Congress adopted 'loot' east policy, BJP turned it into 'Act East' policy: PM Modi in Tripura

  India | April 17, 2024 16:56 IST

  Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Agartala and launched a scathing attack on Congress. He also said that his government is focusing on enhancing connectivity in the Northeast.

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  Bangladeshi intruder shot dead by BSF in Tripura, 1 jawan injured

  India | March 18, 2024 8:00 IST

  According to the Border Security Force (BSF), the incident occurred when a group of 10-15 miscreants tried to breach the boundary and enter India. The BSF described the firing as an act of "self-defence."

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  Mayank Agarwal shares latest update on his health from hospital after falling sick during flight

  Cricket | January 31, 2024 14:42 IST

  Mayank Agarwal shared the latest update on his health after falling sick during flight from Agartala. Agarwal felt a burning sensation in his mouth and throat and had to be deplaned and then was admitted to the hospital. Agarwal was with his Karnataka team for the Ranji Trophy match against Tripura.