Today marks the beginning of the grand celebration of the Katyayani Puja at Durga Bari. Katyayani is the sixth form of Goddess Durga among the nine forms of Navadurga. She is worshipped for three days during this festival. Unlike other days of the Navaratri festival, Katyayani Puja is not observed on the third day, but on the first, second, and fourth days. The Katyayani Puja begins on the last day of the Kartik month, starting from Adhibas and Pahela Agrahayan. The entire atmosphere at Durga Bari is filled with excitement and devotion as devotees come together to celebrate this auspicious…

On Tuesday, the Chief Minister of the state, Dr. Manik Saha, inaugurated 45 decentralized iron removal plants under the Amrit 2.0 scheme in the AMC area in front of the Rabindra Centenary Building in Agartala. The event was attended by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Deepak Majumdar, Deputy Mayor Monika Das Datta, Chairman of the Central Zone Ratnadatt, Secretary of the Urban Development Department Abhishek Sharma, and CEO of Jal Board Mission Mihir Kanti Gope, among others. These iron removal plants are part of the Amrit 2.0 scheme aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to the residents of Agartala.…

A two-day workshop on natural farming and PGS certification was held in Agartala. Organized by the Regional Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (RCONF) in Imphal, in collaboration with the State Agricultural Research Station (SARS) in Agartala, the workshop took place on November 18th and 19th, 2025 at the SARS conference hall. The workshop focused on providing training on natural farming and PGS certification. The inaugural event saw the presence of chief guest Shri Apurba Ray, IAS, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Tripura. Dr. Uttam Saha, Joint Director of Agricultural Research at SARS, Agartala, and Dr. V.…

The state of Tripura has seen a significant decrease in illegal infiltration along its international border with Bangladesh since June 2025. According to a statement issued by the Superintendent of Police (Police Control), this decline can be attributed to intensified surveillance efforts and successful operations targeting border brokers and their accomplices. Tripura shares an 856 km-long international border with Bangladesh, making it a vulnerable area for illegal activities. Over the past three years, security forces have taken action by arresting 366 border brokers and their associates under relevant legal provisions. Additionally, cases have been filed against individuals involved in producing…

The state government of Tripura is fast-tracking the expansion of National Highway 8 (NH-8) under the leadership of Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury. The minister has emphasized the importance of completing the project on time to improve connectivity and drive overall development in the state. Chowdhury recently chaired a review meeting at the State Secretariat to discuss the progress of the Assam–Agartala National Highway expansion project. The focus of the project is to upgrade the existing four-lane stretch from the Ranir Bazar Fire Station to the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Madhab Bari in the West District. During the meeting, which…

Tripura has set an ambitious target to empower 1.35 lakh women as ‘Lakhpati Didis’ during the current financial year, according to officials from the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM). This decision to revise the target was made during a state-level steering committee meeting chaired by Rural Development Department Secretary Abhishek Singh on November 15 at the civil secretariat. Tarit Kanti Chakma, CEO of TRLM, announced that the previous target of creating 1.08 lakh ‘Lakhpati Didis’ had already been achieved, leading to the decision to increase the goal. He assured that necessary initiatives would be taken to reach the revised target,…

The All India Pump Operator’s Association held a organizational meeting at the Rabindra Centenary Hall in Agartala. The meeting was attended by BJP MP and state president Rajib Bhattacharjee, Tripura Pump Operator’s Association president Birendra Das, editor Elias Husain, advisor Kamal Dev, and others. During the meeting, various issues related to pump operators in the state were discussed, including safety measures, working conditions, and government policies. The members expressed their concerns about the lack of proper equipment and training for pump operators, which puts their safety at risk. The association also discussed the need for better coordination between pump operators…

Bus owner and organization leader Raju Majumdar of Udoypur has come under fire for allegedly harming the interests of the government, the Chief Minister, and the organization by taking a strong stance. As a result, the leadership of the bus and jeep drivers’ union in the districts of West and North have demanded his strict punishment. They stood in protest in Nagarjala this morning, seeking a fair trial of the incident, which has attracted the attention of the Chief Minister and the Transport Minister. In the coming days, a large-scale movement will be launched by the organization, stated the leader…

A group of 10,323 aggrieved teachers from Tripura expressed their frustration on Monday at the Agartala Press Club. The teachers, who have been affected by the Narayani Sutradhar case, have kept their faith in the judicial process as their case is currently in a good state and will soon be heard by the Supreme Court judges. They mentioned that a team of five members, along with the Chief Minister, has been requested to meet with them so that they can present their grievances. Additionally, they also criticized the Education Department of Tripura for its negligence.

Campaign for Humanitarian Protection, an organization dedicated to protecting human rights, was established in the year 2022. Today, on its third anniversary, a conference was held at the Agartala Press Club. From this conference, a new committee of 24 members will be formed. This organization primarily works on human rights violations against the indigenous Chakma community in the hilly region of Chittagong. Alongside this, they also engage in promoting humanitarian work and spreading awareness. The fundamental goal of the organization is to protect the basic human rights and interests of marginalized communities. They implement programs that empower these oppressed communities,…

On Monday, the 8th Ward Baddoali Youth Front organized a youth conference at Sukanto Academy with the theme of “Self-reliant India, Home to Home”. The conference aimed to promote the ideals of self-reliance and patriotism among the youth as part of the Resolve for a Self-reliant India campaign. The event saw the participation of young people from different backgrounds and communities, coming together to discuss and brainstorm ideas for a stronger and more self-sufficient India. The conference included discussions on various topics such as entrepreneurship, skill development, and community empowerment. Speakers at the conference emphasized the importance of self-reliance and…

On Sunday, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gopalchandra Roy provided an ambulance to the Uttor Bonmali Pur Young’s Corner Club from the MLA Development Fund. The ambulance was handed over to the club in a ceremony held at the club premises. The MLA emphasized the importance of having access to emergency medical services in rural areas and expressed his commitment to supporting the community in times of need. The Uttor Bonmali Pur Young’s Corner Club expressed their gratitude to MLA Gopalchandra Roy for his generous contribution, stating that the ambulance will greatly benefit the residents of the area. They also…