A shocking incident of acid attack was reported in West Tripura district, where a woman allegedly poured acid on her husband while riding pillion on his motorcycle. The victim, identified as Shibaji Debbarma, a farmer, suffered burn injuries to his face and neck and is currently receiving treatment at GBP Hospital in Agartala. Medical professionals have stated that his condition is stable. The incident occurred on Wednesday as Shibaji was on his way to Chandpur with his wife, Sumitra Debbarma, riding behind him on the bike. Suddenly, Sumitra poured acid on her husband, causing him immense pain. He stopped the…

In a significant development in the ongoing crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Tripura Police have made a major bust, arresting a drug peddler and seizing a substantial quantity of dried cannabis. The contraband, weighing 67.400 kilograms and valued at around Rs 8 lakh, was discovered at the residence of the accused, identified as Taher Mia, a 58-year-old resident of Matinagar, Gilamura in Sonamura Police Station in Sipahijala district. Tapas Das, the Officer-in-Charge of Sonamura Police Station, reported that the cannabis was found concealed in four plastic bags. Mia, during preliminary interrogation, confessed that the drugs were intended to be smuggled across…

Founder of the Tipra Motha Party, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, has strongly rebuked a senior political leader for making what he called a “foolish and misleading statement” regarding the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The senior political leader had claimed that the bill would only be passed if a particular party came to power in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Pradyot personally investigated the matter by contacting senior officials in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), who were reportedly shocked by the claim. He clarified that the amendment bill is not limited to Tripura but also includes other…

All district administrations in Tripura are on high alert following warnings of heavy rainfall from the Meteorological Centre, Agartala. The Orange and Yellow alerts issued for various districts have prompted the Tripura Revenue Department to instruct authorities to keep security and rescue teams prepared. According to the forecast, South Tripura district is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall between August 21 and 25, while Gomati and Sepahijala districts are likely to be impacted on August 24 and 25. A Yellow Alert has also been issued for the remaining districts from August 21 to 25. In response to the…

In a significant development for the state of Tripura, four major railway stations have been identified for modernization under the Amrit Bharat Station Project. Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb shared this information, stating that the stations in Agartala, Dharmanagar, Kumarghat, and Udaipur have been included in this initiative. Deb revealed that work has already begun at two of the stations, with the remaining two soon to follow. He mentioned that Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the inclusion of these stations in response to a question raised by him in Parliament. Speaking about the…

Police  Investigates brutality in girls’ hostel at night! The accused is Debaraj Chakraborty, the brother of the hostel superintendent and a teacher. The incident took place at Bhagini Nivedita Girls’ Hostel located in the city’s Krishnanagar. Incharge Rupa Chakraborty’s role is being questioned in this incident. According to sources, the girls in the hostel were subjected to physical and verbal abuse by Debaraj Chakraborty. The incident came to light when one of the girls managed to inform the police about the situation. Upon arriving at the scene, the police found the accused in an inebriated state. The girls have alleged…

On August 19th, World Photography Day was celebrated around the world with appropriate pomp and ceremony. In observance of World Photography Day, a three-day photography exhibition was organized at the Rabindra Centenary Hall in Agartala, Tripura, by the Tripura Photojournalist Association. The event was attended by dignitaries such as Sushant Chowdhury, Minister of Tourism and Transport, Deepak Majumdar, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation, Bimbisar Bhattacharya, official of the Department of Information and Culture, Pronab Sarkar, President of the Agartala Press Club, Krishnendu Chakraborty, Director General of Police, Pralayjit Pal, President of the Tripura Photojournalist Association, and others. The event was…

Police in the West Thana area were able to apprehend four thieves who were involved in the theft of three motorcycles, along with gold jewelry. The spokesperson, SDPIO Debprasad Ray, provided detailed information during a face-to-face interaction with the media. According to Ray, the thieves had been targeting motorcycles in the area for some time. The police received a tip-off about their whereabouts and were able to catch them in the act of stealing another motorcycle. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that they were also involved in the theft of gold jewelry from a nearby store. The police were…

The modern-day royal family of Tripura celebrated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at the Kamalchowmuhani Zero Point. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Sarkar, Mayor and MLA Deepak Majumdar, along with others, paid their respects to the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. The event was attended by a large number of people who gathered to honor and remember the contributions of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur to the state of Tripura. The celebrations included cultural performances, speeches highlighting the achievements of the late Maharaja, and the distribution of sweets and gifts to the…

The modern-day ruler of Tripura, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, celebrated his birthday at the Kamal Chowmuhani Zero Point. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Sarkar, Mayor, and MLA Deepak Majumdar, along with others, offered floral tributes to the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur. The event was attended by a large number of people who gathered to pay their respects to the revered ruler. Various cultural programs and events were organized to mark the occasion, highlighting the contributions of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur to the development of Tripura. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Dr. Manik…

The modern-day Maharaja of Tripura, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, celebrated his birthday at Kamal Chowmuhani in front of the Zero Point. The Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, along with the Mayor, and MLA Deepak Majumdar, among others, paid homage to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur by garlanding his statue. The celebrations included cultural programs, traditional dances, and a grand feast for the attendees. Many dignitaries and locals gathered to honor the Maharaja and mark the occasion with great enthusiasm. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is known for his contributions to the development and preservation of Tripura’s rich…

Modern Tripura celebrated the birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at Kamal Chowmuhani’s Zero Point. The Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Sarkar, along with Mayor and MLA Deepak Majumdar, among others, paid tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur by garlanding his statue. The event was attended by a large number of people who gathered to honor the legacy of the revered Maharaja. The celebrations included cultural performances, speeches, and a tribute to the contributions of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur to the development of Tripura. This annual event serves as a reminder of the rich history…