The decomposed body of a 37-year-old woman, identified as Sharmistha Modak, was found in her home in Maiganga village in Khowai district of Tripura on Saturday night. The discovery was made after villagers reported a foul smell coming from her residence, located about five kilometers from the Teliamura police station. Police arrived at the scene to find the body stuffed inside a plastic sack, leading them to suspect foul play in her death. Officer-in-Charge of Teliamura police station, Jayanta Dey, stated that initial investigations suggest that this was not a suicide but rather a murder. A forensic team has been…

Samuel Debbarma, a trainee of the Mechanic Diesel Trade at Government ITI Teliamur in Kowai District, has made Tripura proud by being declared the Topper of the North-East Zone in the All India Trade Test (AITT) 2025 conducted by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The news of Samuel’s achievement was announced by Tripura SC Welfare and ARDD Minister Sudhangshu Das, who took to Facebook to congratulate the young talent on his remarkable success. Minister Das described the accomplishment as a “proud moment for Tripura” and commended Samuel for his dedication and hard…

Tripura and Mizoram have once again come together to support each other during the festive season, with Tripura set to provide 40 MW of electricity to Mizoram during Christmas. This follows an agreement between the two states, with Mizoram having previously supplied the same amount of power to Tripura during Durga Puja earlier this year. According to TSECL Managing Director Biswajit Bose, Tripura had aimed to supply 363 MW during Durga Puja to meet peak demand. However, the demand ranged from 290 MW to 320 MW on most days, except on Maha Ashtami when it peaked at 360 MW. Despite…

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of Tipra Motha and a member of the royal family, expressed his disappointment on Sunday as the Supreme Court postponed the crucial hearing for holding Village Council (VC) elections. He mentioned that a new date for the hearing is expected to be announced on October 6. In his statement, Pradyot highlighted the historical suffering of the indigenous people of Tripura, attributing it to what he described as a systematic control through “power, money, and the system.” He emphasized that certain individuals have been trying to dictate the fate of the indigenous population through various means,…

The city of Agartala is gearing up for a spectacular cultural event as the Tripura government prepares to host the fourth edition of the Mayer Gamon Carnival on Saturday. This carnival will feature a grand procession of Durga idols from the state’s leading puja committees, promising a visual feast for all attendees. Chief Minister Manik Saha is set to inaugurate the event, which is expected to see participation from around 40 community puja committees. Joining him will be his cabinet colleagues, MLAs, and other elected representatives, all coming together to celebrate this annual extravaganza. Director of Information and Cultural Affairs…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala, has issued a warning of widespread rainfall across Tripura during the ongoing Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations, impacting various districts in the state. In a special weather bulletin, the IMD highlighted that South Tripura district is under an orange alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm), thunderstorms, and lightning expected at one or two places today. Other districts such as West, Sepahijala, Gomati, and Dhalai are under a yellow alert, with heavy rain (7–11 cm) and thunderstorms forecast at isolated locations. Looking ahead to October 3, the IMD forecasts light to moderate…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala, has issued a warning for widespread rainfall across Tripura during the ongoing Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations. The special weather bulletin states that South Tripura district is under an orange alert, with heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm), thunderstorms, and lightning expected at one or two places today. In addition, other districts like West, Sepahijala, Gomati, and Dhalai are under a yellow alert, with heavy rain (7–11 cm) and thunderstorms forecast at isolated locations. Looking ahead to October 3, the IMD predicts light to moderate rain or thundershowers across most parts of the…

The Tripura government took swift action in response to the escape of six undertrial prisoners from Dharmanagar Sub-Jail in North Tripura on Wednesday, suspending five jail officials and initiating disciplinary proceedings. The incident led to the re-arrest of one of the escaped prisoners. The Inspector General of Prisons issued an order suspending Sri Dhananjoy Bhattacharya, Jailor of Dharmanagar Sub-Jail, and initiating disciplinary proceedings against him. Bhattacharya has been placed under immediate suspension and is required to remain at Kamalpur Sub-Jail in Dhalai Tripura during this period, with permission needed to leave the headquarters. Additionally, four warders—Parikhan Jamatia, Gedu Mia, Notan…

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on young artists to draw inspiration from the timeless creations of legendary music maestro Sachin Dev Burman during a tribute program on the birth anniversary of the “King of Music” at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan lobby. Describing Sachin Dev Burman as a cultural icon, Dr. Saha emphasized that the maestro’s music continues to resonate with audiences around the world even today. The event, organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, aimed to honor the lasting impact of Burman’s music on society. During his address, the Chief Minister highlighted the universal appeal of music,…

Six undertrial prisoners managed to escape from Dharmanagar Sub-Jail at Kalikapur in North district in the early hours of Wednesday, October 1. The incident has sparked a massive manhunt across the region to track down the fugitives. Out of the six escapees, one has already been re-arrested. Abdul Pata of Assam was apprehended after the daring jailbreak. The other five prisoners, identified as Nazim Uddin, Rahim Ali, Sunil Debbarma, Narayan Dutta, Rosan Ali, are still at large. The jailbreak took place around 6 a.m. as the inmates were being released from their cells for morning activities. The prisoners reportedly launched…

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) unit in Tripura has strongly condemned the recent demolition of a bookstall set up in front of Chhatra-Yuva Bhavan, accusing authorities of attempting to suppress progressive literature in the state. According to party officials, the CPI(M) has a longstanding tradition of setting up bookstalls during events like Durga Puja to promote progressive ideas and literature. Ratan Das, the CPI(M) West district secretary, alleged that a task force from the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) demolished the bookstall on Tuesday under the pretext that it was obstructing the road. Das claimed that the AMC’s justification for…

Tripura has seen an average of 31 mandays generated for each labour card holder under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from April to September 29 this fiscal year, according to an official statement released on Tuesday. The Centre has approved 3.50 crore mandays for Tripura in the current financial year, with the possibility of increasing the allocation if demand rises. As of September 29, the state has already generated 1.71 crore mandays, resulting in an average of 31 mandays per job card holder. The statement also revealed that the Centre has disbursed Rs 548.18 crore so…