Agartala, Tripura (March 20, 2025):In a welcome move for state government employees, Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha has officially announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) during his address in the Tripura Legislative Assembly. The revised DA will come into effect from April 1, 2025, offering much-needed financial relief to thousands of employees amid rising inflation. The announcement was met with cheers and appreciation from government employees and unions, as DA revisions directly impact the cost-of-living compensation offered to public sector workers. DA Hike: Key Details While delivering the announcement in the Assembly, CM Manik Saha said:…

Hezamara, Tripura (March 21, 2025):In renewed agitation for the Roman script recognition of the Kokborok language, members of the Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) staged a road blockade in the Hezamara Khowai Choumuhani area under Sidhai Police Station on Wednesday. Protesters burned tyres on the road and chanted slogans demanding the Tripura state government recognize the Roman script as the official script for Kokborok, the indigenous language spoken by a large section of the tribal population in the state. Agitation Causes Major Traffic Disruption The protest caused a massive traffic snarl along the Agartala-Khowai National Highway, one of the key lifelines…

The CPIM West Tripura District Committee organized a protest march in Agartala, starting from Bhanu Ghosh Smriti Bhavan at Mela Ground, demanding action against corruption in various state government departments and calling for the punishment of those responsible. The march concluded with a public meeting at Shakuntala Road. The protest march voiced strong opposition to the growing corruption within government departments. CPIM leaders demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in these corrupt practices. They alleged widespread corruption in various development projects, with the collusion of government officials, which is adversely affecting the lives of ordinary citizens.…

The Tripura Sports Council and the Tripura Kho Kho Association have jointly announced a crucial selection trial to be held at the Umakanta Academy Kho Kho Ground in Agartala on March 20th, 2025, at 11:00 AM. This trial aims to select the Tripura teams for the upcoming NE-Zone Junior Boys’ & Girls’ National Kho Kho Championship, scheduled from March 24th to 26th, 2025, in Tinsukia, Assam, and the 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship 2024-2025. All Kho Kho players from various subdivisions, districts, and across Tripura are cordially invited to participate in this selection trial. Minuti Pal, Secretary of the…

Agartala, Tripura (March 20, 2025):In a significant move aimed at improving medical services for ESI-registered patients in Tripura, the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Society has officially announced new empanelment opportunities for medical shops in Agartala. This decision comes after multiple patient complaints regarding harassment and negligence by two existing empanelled pharmacies in the Battala area. According to an official advertisement released by the office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BB Reang, IAS, the ESI Society is now inviting applications from eligible chemist shops to supply medicines to ESI beneficiaries in Agartala. Why the Decision Was Taken? The action follows serious…

Agartala, Tripura (March 19, 2025):The Directorate of Medical Education, Tripura, has officially declared the provisional allotment result for the NEET PG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who participated in this final round of counselling can now check their results on the official website. The special stray vacancy round was conducted to fill vacant postgraduate medical seats that remained unclaimed after previous counselling rounds. This round provides one last opportunity for eligible candidates to secure admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in medical colleges across Tripura. How to Check the Tripura NEET PG 2024 Provisional Allotment Result Candidates…

Amtali, Tripura (March 18, 2025):In a horrific and deeply disturbing crime, a 75% disabled woman was allegedly gang-raped by her own husband along with his friends in Amtali, Tripura. The brutal assault has sparked outrage, with law enforcement authorities swiftly registering a criminal case at the Amtali Police Station. According to initial reports, the survivor—who suffers from a severe physical disability—was subjected to sexual violence by multiple perpetrators, including her own husband. The case has been officially filed under relevant sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) dealing with rape, sexual assault, and criminal conspiracy. Police Investigation and Official Statement…

Kolkata witnessed a celebration of positivity as Malay Pit, the founder of Positive Barta, was honored with the “IBR Achiever” title by the India Book of Records (IBR) at a ceremony held at the Press Club, Kolkata. This recognition highlights Pit’s significant contributions to media and society through his dedication to spreading optimistic news. The award, presented by former Chairman of the State Law Commission, Justice Pranab Kumar Chatterjee, in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, marks a milestone for Positive Barta. The platform, which began as a digital initiative, aims to counterbalance negative news with stories of hope, innovation, and…