Agartala, July 2 -- Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday said that both rail and road connectivity between Tripura and the rest of the country are functioning smoothly.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, the Minister said, "Due to some issues, railway connectivity experienced temporary disruptions. As we all know, Tripura is a landlocked state, and connectivity through Assam by rail and road is our lifeline."

"The General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railways provided timely updates on every aspect of the restoration work," he said.

"He kept the Tripura government informed about each development and alerted us in advance about potential challenges," he added.

Expressing gratitude, the Minister a...