Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha attended a special programme at Tufania Lunga Tea Estate J.B. School in Bamutia R.D. Block tomorrow, June 8th, 2025, at Noon. The event was filled with various activities aimed at benefiting the local community. One of the main highlights of the programme was the distribution of Allotment Patta, which will provide land rights to the residents of the area. Additionally, there was an Administrative Camp set up to address any issues or concerns that the community may have. An Awareness Rally on Nasha Mukti Abhiyan, a campaign against substance abuse, was held to educate…

On Sunday, the newly formed committee of 31 members of the Ramnagar Legislative Center introduced themselves through a brief ceremony at the Dasharath Dev Smriti Bhavan. The event was attended by Ramnagar Legislative Center’s lawmaker Deepak Majumdar, corporators from each ward of Ramnagar center, District President Asim Bhattacharya, and others. During the introductory ceremony, each member of the committee shared their background and goals for their term. Lawmaker Deepak Majumdar emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among the committee members to work towards the development of Ramnagar. District President Asim Bhattacharya encouraged the new committee members to focus on…

In a heartwarming gesture, the Tripura Tribal Committee and Shatadal Club came together to distribute milk, biscuits, and food items among children in the area affected by the recent Floods. Corporate Sukhmoy Saha, Seema Debnath, along with others, were present at the event where journalists spoke to club editor Adhir Debnath for more details. The event took place at the Agartala Shatadal Club, where the community came together to support those in need during this difficult time.

The tension between ruling party allies in Tripura reached a boiling point on Friday evening when violent clashes erupted between supporters of the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) and TIPRA Motha in Gonda Twisa (formerly Gonda Twisa) Sub-division in Dhalai district. The conflict, which began over disagreements regarding the allocation of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), quickly escalated into a full-blown street brawl. Eyewitnesses reported that what started as verbal arguments between workers from both parties turned into a chaotic scene of violence, with political supporters brandishing makeshift weapons and causing extensive damage…

Police in Tripura’s Udaipur subdivision have launched investigations into two alleged incidents of cow slaughter that occurred during Eid-ul-Zuha, sparking tensions, protests, and concerns over potential communal unrest in the region. The first incident took place near the Gomati riverbank in Chanban under the Gomati Para area, where a cow was allegedly slaughtered in public view. This act triggered anger among locals, especially members of a Hindu group affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), who witnessed the slaughter and raised an alarm. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident, and the cow’s carcass was buried under…

The delegation from AIIMS Delhi conducted a thorough assessment of the facilities at GBP Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College during their visit. They provided valuable insights and recommendations on how to improve the quality of healthcare services in the state. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed his gratitude to the AIIMS team for their visit and assured them of the state government’s full cooperation in implementing their suggestions. He reiterated his commitment to providing the best healthcare services to the people of Tripura and pledged to work closely with AIIMS to achieve this goal. The AIIMS team, led by…

In a groundbreaking move aimed at combating drugs trafficking and strengthening law and order in Tripura, the state government has announced a major reshuffle in the Tripura Police force. A total of 108 police officers, including Tripura Police Service (TPS) officers and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, have been transferred in a single order issued today. The decision to transfer such a large number of officers in a single order is unprecedented in the history of Tripura Police. The move is seen as a strategic step to address the growing concerns related to law and order in the state, as…

The state of Tripura is currently facing allegations of massive corruption and substandard construction in multiple national highway projects. Reports have revealed that more than eight National Highway (NH) projects have been sanctioned in the state, with concerns emerging about the quality of work and the allocation of funds. Among the most troubling cases are the Khowai-Kamalpur and Khowai-Agartala national highways. Despite receiving over Rs. 620 crore for development, these roads remain incomplete and are of poor quality, posing serious risks to travelers. The Khowai-Kamalpur stretch, which is 25 kilometers long, and the Khowai-Agartala stretch, which is 38 kilometers long,…

Four Bangladeshi nationals, including two minors, were apprehended at Agartala Railway Station in Tripura in a joint operation carried out by the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRPS), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and the Intelligence department. The arrests took place on the night of June 7 and 8. Officer-in-Charge of Agartala GRPS, Tapas Das, stated that the arrest was made based on confidential inputs. The four detainees had reportedly entered India illegally from Bangladesh and were allegedly planning to travel to Delhi by train. Preliminary interrogation revealed their intention to cross further into Indian territory. The individuals who were arrested have…

A delegation from the World Bank recently visited North Tripura’s Kadamtala area to review the agarwood industry and explore potential opportunities for growth. The three-member team, led by consultant Dan Altrell, met with senior forest department officials to understand the current state of the agarwood sector. During their visit to Kadamtala, the team also visited the agar market and engaged with growers to gather insights on how the World Bank could support them. North Tripura District Forest Officer, Suman Malla, highlighted that the World Bank’s visit was part of a project focusing on non-timber forest products, with a specific interest…

Millions of Rupees Wasted! Uproar as Boundary Wall of Udaipur Railway Station Collapses A significant portion of the boundary wall of Udaipur railway station has collapsed. Construction work had just begun when on Saturday, residents of Udaipur were shocked to witness a massive section of the boundary wall of Udaipur railway station, which is part of the ambitious Amrit Bharat station scheme, crumble down. It was like a bizarre scene from a disaster movie! In August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Amrit Bharat station scheme, allocating a whopping Rs. 24,700 crores to upgrade 508 railway stations in India.…

Muslims celebrated Eid-ul-Adha in Agartala on Tuesday, marking the end of Hajj pilgrimage. The Eid prayer was held at the Gedu Mina Mosque in Agartala, where worshippers gathered to offer their prayers and celebrate the occasion. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims around the world. The prayer at the Gedu Mina Mosque was led by the Imam, who delivered a sermon on the significance…