​KALACHHARA / DHARMANAGAR: A volatile situation emerged in the Kalachhara Block area of North Tripura today after police forces intercepted a massive, pre-scheduled rally organized by the CPI(M). The peaceful procession, organized to submit a 10-point charter of demands to the Block Development Officer (BDO), was heavily barricaded, turning the commercial hub into a political hotspot. ​The opposition CPI(M) leadership strongly condemned the police intervention, labeling it a “completely undemocratic assault on the right to protest.” According to party officials, all legal parameters were strictly followed, and formal administrative permission for the mass deputation had been secured 72 hours prior…

​AGARTALA: In a heartening gesture of leadership and social responsibility, former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Pratima Bhoumik stepped forward to share a comprehensive update regarding the medical status of two young patients from Tripura, Ipsita and little Manushree, who are currently undergoing critical medical treatments. ​Taking to her official social media platforms, the senior leader released a detailed briefing after directly consulting with the specialized medical boards and senior doctors supervising their treatment plans. ​The announcement comes at a time when the citizens of Tripura have been deeply concerned about the health of both individuals. Little Manushree, a…

​AGARTALA: A wave of shock and sensation gripped the Vidyasagar Professor Para area of the capital city today after the hanging body of a 26-year-old youth was recovered from his rented residence. The deceased has been identified as Bishnu Banik (26), originally a resident of the Khowai Kalyanpur region. ​According to preliminary reports, Bishnu was living as a tenant in the house of a local resident identified as Joydeep Sen Chowdhury. He was professionally employed at the Kashipur branch of the prominent corporate automobile firm, Bajaj Company. ​The tragic incident came to light when neighbors and family associates noticed no…

​AGARTALA: In a commendable act of humanitarian service, the Usha Bazar Local Committee of the Tripura Tapasili Jati Samanway Samiti has stepped forward to support a highly vulnerable and distressed family in Lankamura. The delegation visited the residence of the late Haradhan Sarkar in Lankamura’s Debnath Para area to provide critical relief materials. ​Essential food items and grocery supplies were formally handed over to the late Haradhan Sarkar’s wife, Tulsi Sarkar, and his son, Prosenjit Sarkar. Both mother and son suffer from severe mental health conditions. Following the demise of the sole breadwinner, the family has been left with absolutely…

​AGARTALA: In view of public safety and infrastructural vulnerability triggered by persistent heavy rainfall, the West Tripura District Administration has issued an urgent travel advisory. Commuters and local residents have been strictly advised to avoid using the Katakhal Embankment (Belebaandh) road and the Durga Choumuhani–Pragati Backside Road until further notice. ​Issuing the administrative directive, West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Dr. Vishal Kumar stated that recent torrential rains have severely damaged parts of the protective embankments and vital connecting road stretches in these zones, making them highly accident-prone and risky for vehicular movement. ​To prevent any untoward incidents, the district…

​AGARTALA: In a vibrant prelude to the upcoming state-level Van Mahotsav celebrations, a captivating nature photography and forest conservation exhibition kicked off at the City Center Art Gallery in Agartala today. The event was organized to spread environmental awareness and document the rich, diverse biodiversity of Tripura’s wildlife habitats. ​The special exhibition was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Tripura’s Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma. ​The inaugural ceremony was graced by high-ranking administrative and forestry officials, including the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Principal Secretary of the Forest Department, Rabindra Kumar Samal, alongside PCCF Administration Chaitanya Murti. ​Addressing the…

​AGARTALA: In a major development aimed at revolutionizing the grassroots medical infrastructure of the state, Tripura Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha held a high-profile press conference at the newly upgraded Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Civil Hospital. The media briefing was organized to highlight the state government’s extensive efforts to elevate healthcare delivery for common citizens. ​Addressing the media personnel, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha proudly announced that a whopping budget of ₹24 crore has been heavily invested in the infrastructure, modern diagnostic installations, and structural expansion of this vital civil hospital. ​Responding directly to concerns regarding medical personnel, the…

​AGARTALA: Marking the auspicious occasion of ‘Seva Saptah’ (Service Week), a massive voluntary blood donation and tree plantation program was successfully organized in the capital city today. The joint welfare initiative was spearheaded by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Tripura Pranta and the West Tripura District unit of the Bajrang Dal. ​The social service camp was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder. ​Speaking at the event, Mayor Dipak Majumder highly lauded the youth members of the Bajrang Dal and VHP for their dedicated humanitarian efforts. He emphasized that donating blood is…

​AGARTALA: In a decisive move to strengthen its grassroots organizational structure and draft fresh anti-incumbency agitation strategies, the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (TPYCC) successfully organized its crucial monthly state executive committee meeting today. The high-profile political session was convened at the provincial party headquarters, Congress Bhavan, in Agartala. ​The crucial state-level meeting was chaired by the newly re-elected Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress State President, Nilkamal Saha. A large assembly of state secretaries, district presidents, and frontline youth leaders from all eight districts of the state participated in the brainstorming session to fine-tune the party’s roadmap ahead. ​Addressing the executive…

​AGARTALA: In a remarkable push toward transforming urban dead-spaces into scenic community landmarks, the long-neglected pond adjacent to the Abhoynagar Market in Agartala is on the verge of a complete aesthetic revival. AMC Mayor and local MLA Dipak Majumder visited the site today to personally inspect the final phases of the comprehensive beautification project. ​The historic water body, which had remained abandoned, polluted, and choked with garbage for nearly five decades, was taken up for a total structural overhaul by the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). With an estimated expenditure exceeding ₹3 crore, the restoration work is now almost 100% complete.…

​AGARTALA: In a prestigious ceremony celebrating academic and cultural excellence, eminent Kokborok scholar and recent Padma Shri recipient Naresh Chandra Debbarma was formally felicitated by the Kalyan Ashram. The grand reception program was organized at the auditorium of Sukanta Academy in Agartala. ​The event was organized to honor the veteran linguist for his monumental contribution to indigenous literature and education, which recently earned him the nation’s fourth-highest civilian award. ​The felicitation ceremony was graced by prominent figures, including former MLA Atul Debbarma, who praised the legendary author’s lifelong struggle to uplift the Tripuri language. Dignitaries on stage highlighted how Naresh…

​AGARTALA: In a strong display of civic responsibility and social resistance, the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) organized a high-profile citizen convention at the Agartala Press Club today. The crucial meet was called to raise a collective voice against the alarming rise in atrocities and violence targeting women and children across the country. ​The primary objective of this state-level convention was to ensure the absolute success of the upcoming National Convention against atrocities on women and children, scheduled to take place in Hyderabad. ​Addressing the gathering at the Agartala Press Club, key student leaders and prominent social activists expressed…