In order to connect Mizoram with the rest of India, PM Modi will open the Bairabi–Sairang rail route.

Marking a transformative chapter in Mizoram’s transportation landscape, the ambitious 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang railway line is now fully completed and awaiting inauguration. The project, aimed at connecting Aizawl — the capital of Mizoram — with India’s vast railway network, has successfully overcome formidable geographical, engineering, and logistical challenges.

ICICI Lombard and Bajaj Allianz Life strengthen insurance awareness efforts in Tripura

ICICI Lombard General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, as lead insurers under Tripura’s State Insurance Plan, are intensifying efforts to bridge the insurance gap and promote financial literacy across the state. Their initiatives, highlighted at the fifth Tripura State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) meeting, align with IRDAI’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ vision. Both companies are collaborating closely with the state government and local organizations to deliver need-based insurance solutions and expand awareness programs in urban and rural areas. Leaders from both insurers reaffirmed their commitment to making insurance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive, while also supporting communities through CSR initiatives. The partnership aims to ensure comprehensive insurance coverage and financial security for individuals and businesses throughout Tripura.

Tripura: Three Indian touts and five Bangladeshi nationals are detained for human trafficking

Tripura Police have arrested eight individuals—including five Bangladeshi nationals and three Indian touts—in separate operations across Agartala and Amtali within the last 24 hours. In the first incident, two Bangladeshi women, Ruma Sheikh and Aklima Akhter, along with Indian accomplice Krishna Debnath, were detained near Agartala’s North Gate for illegal border crossing. In a separate operation, Amtali Police apprehended three more Bangladeshi nationals—Chan Mia, Mamata Khatun, and Rina Khatun—alongside Indian tout Firoza Khatun, as they attempted to travel to Delhi for work. All eight have been charged under various sections related to illegal immigration and human trafficking, with legal proceedings underway.

Tripura’s queen pineapple will go global thanks to a Rs 132 crore DoNER project: Ratan Lal Nath, Minister

In a landmark move to elevate Tripura’s Queen Pineapple on the global stage, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath unveiled a Rs 132 crore project under the Union Ministry of DoNER at the 5th CII Tripura Pineapple Festival 2025. The initiative aims to strategically brand and market the GI-tagged Queen pineapple internationally, leveraging its unique aroma, sweetness, and Geographical Indication status. With plans for year-round cultivation, advanced supply chain infrastructure, and digital marketing, the project seeks to bridge productivity gaps, reduce post-harvest losses, and significantly boost farmer incomes. Supported by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, this effort is set to transform Tripura into a global player in the tropical fruit market while promoting sustainable and market-driven agricultural growth.

In Mizoram, drugs valued at about Rs 34 crore were destroyed.

On International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram’s Excise and Narcotics Department and police destroyed drugs worth over ₹34 crore. The drugs included heroin, methamphetamine, crystal meth, ganja, and nitrazepam, and were incinerated at separate events near Aizawl and at Zoram Medical College and Hospital. The day was also marked by awareness processions and seminars across the state.

Deaths from traffic accidents have decreased by 34% in Tripura.

Tripura has recorded a significant 34% decline in road traffic accident deaths this year, as announced by Superintendent of Traffic Police Kanta Jangir. The achievement follows a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, including non-standard and fake number plates, loud silencers, and permit violations. Enhanced enforcement has led to the identification of 635 non-standard plates, seizure of 26 bikes, and increased surveillance at key locations. Additional safety measures, such as targeted surveys of accident-prone areas and increased checkpoints, have contributed to an 11% drop in overall accidents and a 32% reduction in fatal accidents compared to last year.