Former Union Minister of State Pratima Bhowmik’s brother, Bidhan Kumar Bhowmik, was arrested on Sunday night by East Women Police Station from the South Indranagar area on charges of assaulting his wife. Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Ashish Kumar Saha has demanded justice through a proper and impartial investigation into the incident. He stated that incidents of crimes against women are increasing day by day in the state. Along with this, corruption and drug traf

A new chapter of activity began the moment he landed at Agartala Airport. Officials from Tripura’s Tribal Welfare Department were present at the airport premises well before the scheduled time. Shortly afterward, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Jual Oram emerged through the glass-enclosed VIP gate. He was welcomed with a Risa  by Tripura’s Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma. It is learned that the key agenda of this visit includes—Tribal development in Tripura, the progr

At the conference hall of the National Fish Farm in Muhuripur, South District, an event was organized by the Kakulia Forest Department and managed by the Katalia JFMC for the distribution of educational materials, winter garments, and blankets. The programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Hon’ble Minister of the Cooperative Department, Shuklacharan Noatia. Among others present were Jolaibari Panchayat Samiti Chairman Tapas Dutta, Jolaibari Block Advisor

A massive public meeting is scheduled to be held on 27 November at Swami Vivekananda (Astabal Ground) in Agartala, the state capital, at the call of Tipra Motha Supremo Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, in order to protect the interests of the indigenous people. In support of this upcoming public meeting, Tipra Motha organised a huge bike rally involving 17 Village Committees under ADC’s 14 Bodhjongnagar–Wakinagar constituency. The rally started from Lembuchhara Sipai

during a raid at her house, the police recovered a total of 5.985 kg of dried cannabis. Along with the narcotics, they also seized a Maruti Eco car (registration number TR 07 0413), which was being used to transport the illegal cannabis from Sonamura to various places. The vehicle was seized from her residence. A case under the NDPS Act was registered against her at Sonamura Police Station early this morning. She will be produced before the Hon’ble Court today. The arrested w

Tuesday, 25 November, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day, declared by the United Nations, is observed in various ways across the world. To mark the occasion, several programmes were organised across the state on Tuesday following the directives of the central leadership of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA). On this day, the West District Committee of the organisation organised a mock parliament. The theme of thi

The network of arms smuggling has once again surfaced in Tripura. On Monday night, acting on a secret tip-off, AD Nagar Police conducted an operation near the Bangeswar Bridge area on the Amtali Bypass and recovered two sophisticated pistols and four magazines. At the same time, three young arms smugglers were arrested. According to police sources, one of the arrested individuals is from Bihar. They reportedly entered Tripura on Monday by train with these weapons. Based on co

CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Choudhury strongly condemned the incident involving the cousin brother of former Union Minister Pratima Bhowmik. In a reaction on Monday, the Leader of the Opposition said that this is not an isolated incident. Ever since the current government came to power and those in authority gained control over the administration, all laws and administrative discipline have been disrupted and misused. Violating the laws of the

After remaining quiet for a few days, the Tipra Students’ Federation (TSF) once again took to the streets demanding the introduction of the Roman script for the Kokborok language. On this day, the tribal-based student organization held a sit-in demonstration in support of the demand for the Roman script for Kokborok. The demonstration was held in the Circuit House area of the capital. TSF’s state leaders, along with leaders and supporters from the town and surrounding areas,

Panic spread around 10 PM on Sunday night in the Tilakpur area of Kailashahar town when local residents saw a gun in the hands of four youths. The incident took place near Unakoti Hospital in the Tilakpur locality. Residents surrounded the youths, who were roaming around suspiciously. Tension escalated immediately, and the crowd detained them and assaulted them. The four detained youths are Dilwar Hossain, Arsad Ali, Suhel Mia, and Asraf Ali. All of them are residents of the

Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha said this while participating in the “Sardar 150 Unity March” organized at the foot of the Gandhi statue near the Circuit House in Agartala. Speaking to the media, Dr. Saha said that on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, various activities have been organized in every state to remember him—especially his contribution to the nation and his tireless efforts to protect India’s sovereignty. The Chief Ministe

With the aim of building a drug-free Tripura envisioned by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, the police of Kolamchoura Police Station launched an intensified anti-cannabis operation early Sunday morning in North Kolamchoura. Under the leadership of the current Officer-in-Charge, Arup Debbarma, a large combined force of police, TSR, BSF, and CRPF carried out the operation continuously from 7 AM till 1 PM. Conducting raids across North Kolamchoura, Barmura, Bagan Bari, Pashaniya,

At a press conference held at the BJP state headquarters on Saturday regarding the state's current political atmosphere, law and order situation, and recent government decisions, the party’s top leaders delivered a clear message. Present at the briefing were State Vice Presidents Tapas Bhattacharjee and Subal Bhowmik, General Secretary Bipin Debbarma, and State Media In-Charge Sunit Sarkar. Subal Bhowmik informed that State President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee is

Tripura BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital due to physical illness. Today, Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb visited the hospital to check on the progress of his health condition.There, he spoke in detail with the doctors and also gathered information about the current situation from the family members. Praying for the speedy recovery of the state president, Biplab Deb said that ever

Celebration in Dhalai over Bihar Victory; Fisheries Minister Sudhanshu Das praises central leadership at victory rally Dhalai district in Tripura resonated with celebrations following the historic victory of the NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections. On Saturday, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dhalai District Committee organized a ‘Bihar Victory Rally’  at the Halahali market, where Tripura’s Fisheries Minister Sudhanshu Das was present. Addressing the large gathering of workers

The Bar Council of Tripura awarded enrollment certificates to newly inducted advocates. A ceremony was organized at Muktadhara Auditorium in the capital on this occasion. Along with the new lawyers, the state’s Advocate General Shaktimay Chakraborty, Senior Advocate Piyush Kanti Biswas, Advocate P.K. Dhar, Advocate P.K. Pal, Advocate K.N. Bhattacharya, and others were present at the event. Enrollment certificates were handed over to the new advocates during the program. Speak

A tomtom driver was caught in the police net while smuggling deadly heroin at Churaibari in Tripura’s North district. The arrested person has been identified as Islam Uddin (52), son of Mashab Ali. He is known to be a resident of Premtala area under Ward No. 6 of North Phulbari village, under Churaibari police station. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by Churaibari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Debabrata Biswas conducted an operation. On Friday evening, Islam Uddin a

The Kanankata Para Bru–Reang Rehabilitation Camp at Ultachhara in Gandatwisa Subdivision of Dhalai district. For years, this displaced tribal community from Kanchanpur had been deprived of education, healthcare, and even basic essential services during the tenure of the previous government. They allege that despite repeatedly approaching the administration, they received no cooperation and no sustainable solution. However, after the formation of the BJP government in Tripura

The state government has taken the initiative to renovate various ancient religious sites across the state. Especially under the instructions of Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha, these religious sites are being refurbished. As part of this initiative, the dilapidated Puthiba Devata Temple in Abhoynagar has been newly renovated. On Saturday, the renovated temple was inaugurated through a special ceremony by the Chief Minister, Professor Dr. Manik Saha. Also present were

Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha has expressed deep grief over the untimely death of Dipanwita Pal, a Class II student of Khudiram Bose English Medium School. Today, he visited the residence of the deceased at Jogendranagar and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family members. Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said that while Dipanwita was admitted to GB Hospital, his office had been in constant touch with the doctors. Despite the best efforts of the