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Kowai | April 8,2026 | SKY LINK TIME Another road accident was reported from the Laltila area of Khowai district, raising fresh concerns over increasing incidents of reckless driving in the region. According to sources, a vehicle bearing registration number TR05H1577 was travelling from Agartala towards Khowai when it collided head-on with a cargo vehicle (NL01K1321) coming from the opposite…

Agartala | March 24 | SKY LINK TIMES The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has decided to contest all 28 seats independently in the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections 2026, marking a significant political move ahead of the polls. Tripura BJP Announces Candidate List for All 28 TTAADC Seats The announcement was made by Chief Minister Manik Saha…

Belonia, March 24 | SKY LINK TIMES The Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for FY 2026–27 was formally launched by the District Magistrate & Collector of South Tripura during the 160th DLRC, DCC & DLSC meeting held at the Circuit House in Belonia on March 23. PLP 2026–27 Launched in South Tripura with Rs 1,300 Crore Credit Potential Prepared by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural…

Agartala, March 4: A significant breakthrough has been achieved in organic potato cultivation in Tripura, with farmers in the Killa agricultural subdivision of Gomti district recording a bumper yield of ARC potatoes, producing nearly 38 metric tons per hectare. For the first time, a crop cutting programme of organically cultivated ARC potatoes was conducted on Tuesday in the East Kupilong area,…

SKY LINK TIMES | Special Report The Lumding–Silchar Broad Gauge Railway Line, spanning 434 kilometres, stands today as one of the most strategically significant rail infrastructure projects in the North-Eastern Region, serving as a vital connectivity corridor for southern Assam’s Barak Valley and the hilly states of Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram. Lumding–Silchar Broad Gauge Railway Project:…

Agartala | January 10 | SKY LINK TIMES A drawing competition was organised on Sunday under the initiative of the West Tripura District DM’s Office Recreation Club at the District Collector’s Office complex in Agartala. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from children across different age groups. Drawing Competition Organised by DM’s Office Recreation Club in West Tripura The…

Agartala | January 10 | SKY LINK TIMES In a major boost to sustainable rural development in Tripura, three villages—Purba Badlabari, Purba Baichabari, and Rajnagar—located in the Tulashikhar block of Khowai district, have been included under the Bio-Village 2.0 project for the 2025–26 financial year. The inclusion follows the remarkable success of the state government’s flagship initiative…

In a major initiative to promote agricultural mechanisation and enhance farm productivity, modern agricultural machinery was distributed among farmers of the Killa agricultural subdivision in Gomati district on Monday. 159 Farmers Receive Modern Farm Equipment Under SMAM Scheme in Killa The distribution programme was organised at the Killa Agricultural Subdivision office premises and was…

In a move to strengthen organic farming and support farmers with modern technology, transportation vehicles and agricultural machinery were distributed on Tuesday at Bishrambari VC under the Jirania agricultural subdivision of West Tripura district. The distribution was carried out under Phase-IV of the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCD-NER)…

Agartala | December 31, 2025 | SKY LINK TIMES A one-day handholding training programme for Community Resource Persons (CRPs) and Self-Help Group (SHG) members on PM SVANidhi and credit linkage under the PMFME scheme was inaugurated today at the State Panchayat Resource Centre, A.D. Nagar, Agartala. The programme was inaugurated by Sri Tarit Kanti Chakma, IAS, Additional Mission Director, in the…

At least 150 Northeast India have been identified for Geographical Indication (GI) tagging over the next two years, the government announced on Monday, marking a major push to preserve and promote the region’s unique heritage. 150 Northeast Products to Get GI Tag in Next Two Years: MDoNER The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is spearheading the GI-tagging initiative…

Agartala, December 6, 2025:To mark Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a large-scale voluntary blood donation camp was organised today by the All India SC/ST Employees Welfare Association, Agartala Branch, in association with ONGC, Tripura Asset. The event, held at the ONGC Mahila Samiti Hall, saw the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including…

Agartala: Potatoes are an essential part of the daily diet, finding a place in almost every household — from vegetarian dishes to meat curries. To boost the state’s self-reliance in potato production, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department of Tripura is strengthening efforts to expand scientific potato cultivation across districts. Potato Is Not Just a Vegetable, It Is Our Passion As…

Agartala, November 15: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha has said that the state government will positively consider introducing spices produced by cooperative societies and self-help groups (SHGs) in Fair Price Shops (FPS) across Tripura. The Chief Minister made the remark on Friday while inaugurating the 72nd All India Cooperative Week and the Cooperative Fair at the Purbasha Mela Ground.…

Agartala, November 15: Cooperatives play a vital role in strengthening financial and social development, said Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha while inaugurating the 72nd All India Cooperative Week and the Cooperative Fair at the Purbasha Mela Ground on November 14. The event was jointly organized by the Cooperative Department and the Tripura State Cooperative Union. Tripura Hosts 72nd All…

Agartala, Nov 8, 2025 | Sky Link Times In a bid to promote scientific and high-yield potato farming across Tripura, the State Horticulture and Horticultural Crops Research Centre organized a one-day workshop on ARC potato cultivation at the Sumili Agriculture Sector Office under Mandai Agriculture Subdivision in Paschim Tripura district on Friday. The workshop aimed to create awareness among…

Agartala, Nov 7, 2025 | Sky Link Times In a significant move to promote modern and high-yield farming practices, MLA Ranjit Das of Amarpur expressed keen interest in cultivating potatoes using the ARC system, an advanced technique being popularized by the State Garden and Horticulture Research Center, Nagichhara, Agartala. A one-day workshop on potato cultivation through the ARC (Aeroponic Root…