The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dealt a massive blow to the illicit drug trade operating heavily across Tripura and the broader Northeast corridor. In a high-stakes operation executed in Delhi, federal agents successfully arrested a notorious Myanmar-based drug kingpin, Thancintuang. The individual was managing an extensive international syndicate smuggling contraband across international borders into Tripura’s transit routes.  Law enforcement officials stated that this arrest...

In a major administrative victory, Tripura has become the first state in India to fully implement all 51 priority reform areas under both Phase-I and Phase-II of the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative.  The state introduced sweeping reforms, including self-certification for land-use changes, automated low-risk approvals, and single-window clearance mechanisms. New industries can now start operations via basic self-declaration, enjoying inspection exemptions for...

Tripura has entered a major transport era by achieving 100% electrification across its 271-kilometre railway corridor, stretching from Churaibari to Sabroom. Carried out by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), this mega infrastructure upgrade is fully complete. The Northeast Frontier Railway has completed multiple successful test runs and announced that Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) services will officially launch by June.  This shift from diesel to...

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of permanent judges to the Tripura High Court, aiming to strengthen judicial capacity in the state. The move is expected to reduce case backlogs and improve access to timely justice for residents. Authorities emphasize that these appointments are part of ongoing efforts to bolster Tripura’s judicial infrastructure and efficiency.

Tripura police seized over 1,000 kilograms of cannabis from a reserve forest, highlighting ongoing issues of illegal cultivation in the state. Authorities confirmed that the contraband has been confiscated and investigations are underway to identify those involved. The operation emphasizes the importance of vigilant monitoring and strict enforcement to curb illicit cannabis farming in forested and border areas of Tripura.