Traffic congestion has become a daily problem across Agartala city, causing immense hardship for commuters. People are unable to reach their destinations on time, and on many occasions even ambulances carrying critically ill patients get stuck on the roads due to traffic jams. After prolonged neglect, the state government and the Agartala Municipal Corporation authorities have finally taken note of the issue. On Saturday, the Mayor convened an important meeting at the confere

On Friday night, while conducting routine border patrol, personnel of the 43rd Battalion of the BSF detained two Bangladeshi nationals. They were later handed over to the West Police Station. The arrested persons have been identified as Jahangir Mia and Hridoy Sarkar. Both are residents of Sultanpur and nearby areas in Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh. The two Bangladeshi nationals were kept at West Police Station, where they were intensively interrogated by the police and

Last December, NCC Police Station arrested six motorcycle thieves along with two stolen bikes. After bringing the arrested thieves on police remand and interrogating them, the police obtained several crucial pieces of information. Based on this information, on Friday the Officer-in-Charge of Abhayanagar Outpost under NCC Police Station, Zainal Hossain, conducted a raid in the Konaban area under Madhupur Police Station. During the operation, the police officer noticed several

For the past several years, illegal constructions have been coming up on government land in the state capital Agartala. Some sections of traders had been continuing these unlawful activities to serve their own interests. Recently, the Agartala Municipal Corporation decided to launch drives against such illegal constructions. As part of this initiative, on Friday morning the Agartala Municipal Corporation authorities demolished an illegal structure built on government land in

Tripura is being developed as a strong Education Hub, with education considered the main pillar of the state’s overall development, said Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha. He made these remarks while addressing the Platinum Jubilee closing ceremony of Netaji Subhash Vidyaniketan held at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala. The Chief Minister highlighted that the state government has undertaken well-structured and goal-oriented initiatives, keeping education as the

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most advanced technological tools in today’s world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is strongly emphasizing the use of this technology across the country. The Prime Minister’s primary objective is to improve the socio-economic system of the nation through the application of AI. As part of this initiative, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi from February 15 to 20. In connection with this summit, an AI-focused works

Before the end of the current financial year, Minister of Animal Resource Development and Fisheries, Sudhanshu Das, has issued clear instructions to officials of the concerned departments to ensure that the work on various budget-allocated projects is completed within the stipulated time. He gave these directives on Tuesday during a review meeting held at the Khowai District Collectorate Conference Hall, where the functioning of the Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, Fisheri

According to the details of the incident, on Friday a horrific collision took place between a 12-wheeler lorry bearing registration number TR-1AU-1756 and an electronic auto-rickshaw bearing number TR-02-C-3991. In the accident, the auto-rickshaw driver Bhaskar Goswami (45), a resident of North Pabiacharra, was killed on the spot. The other deceased are: Kanchana Chakma (55), resident of the Mashli Shibbari, Sharatkar Bari area Harishankar Debtata (52), resident of the Mashli

Friday marked the 78th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation and a preacher of non-violence. Like the rest of the country, the day was observed with due respect across the state. On this occasion, Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the Circuit House on Friday morning. The programme was attended by Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, along with other official

Friday marked the death anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. On this occasion, as part of a nationwide programme, the Pradesh Congress organized a mass sit-in demonstration demanding the restoration of MGNREGA in the state. The programme was held in front of the Congress Bhavan from 11 a.m. on Friday. The sit-in was attended by Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha, along with senior Congress leaders and office-bearers of various frontal organizatio

A youth’s body was recovered beside the national highway, just a few yards away from the Sipahijala Superintendent of Police office. The deceased has been identified as Maran Sarkar (44), son of late Sukumar Sarkar, a resident of Charilam Rajib Colony. After receiving information from the Bishramganj Fire Service, police from Bishramganj Police Station rushed to the spot and informed the victim’s family and relatives. They later took the body to the Bishramganj Primary Health

Under a joint initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and TSECL, e-bicycles were distributed to selected ASHA workers on Thursday. The distribution programme was organized at the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited office at Bhuturia in the state capital. The Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation had been invited to attend the programme and had also accepted the invitation. However, Mayor Dipak Majumder did not turn up at the event. This led to visible displ

Driven by the need to put food on the table for their families, they work in various establishments, sacrificing their childhood, dreams, and happiness just to support their households. Their only “crime” is that they are child labourers. On Wednesday, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights rescued four child labourers during raids conducted at different locations in the state capital. A team of the Commission carried out the operation across various parts of the

Irregular workers of the Sericulture Department have long been victims of administrative deprivation, and their hardship has intensified under the present government, they alleged. The workers said they joined the Sericulture Department in 1995, when their daily wage was only ₹13. After a prolonged struggle, their daily wage was increased in 2002 to ₹102.25, along with the benefit of Dearness Allowance (DA). They further stated that whenever DA was increased for regular emplo

As part of the New Education Policy, Personalised Adaptive Learning Labs have been launched in 210 government and government-aided schools in Tripura. The initiative was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister at a programme held at Maharani Tulsibati Higher Secondary Girls’ School, Agartala, where he inaugurated the state-of-the-art lab. The programme was attended by Secretary of the School Education Department Dr. Milind Ramteke, Director N. C. Sharma, Director of Elemen

A biker lost his life after being hit by a minister’s escort vehicle. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Lockdown Choumuhani area under Bishalgarh Police Station. According to sources, Minister Shuklacharan Noatia was travelling from Agartala via Bishalgarh to attend an official government programme. While his convoy reached the Lockdown Choumuhani area, a middle-aged man suddenly attempted to cross the national highway at high speed on a bike. At that mome

A woman was seriously injured in a horrific road accident near the Ram Thakur Ashram area of Shantirbazar. The injured woman has been identified as Monika Majumder (48). She is a resident of the area adjacent to the Shantirbazar Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Office. According to details of the incident, this afternoon a high-speed bike bearing registration number TR08F5436 was coming towards Shantirbazar from the Mahamuni side. At the same time, it collided head-on with an auto

Marking six years since the historic step that ended decades of displacement and set the path for permanent rehabilitation, the Kananakata Para Ultachara Bru Resettlement Camp in Gondatwisa Block, Dhalai District came alive with hope and confidence. The event celebrated the anniversary of the quadripartite agreement signed between the Government of India, Government of Tripura, Government of Mizoram, and Bru representative organizations, highlighting various aspects of develo

A resident of the Ashwini Market area under Amtali Police Station, Kamal Dey, did not have any known occupation. Despite this, he was often seen roaming around in expensive clothes, frequently changing mobile phones, and using two-wheelers, which raised suspicion among local residents. That suspicion turned out to be true on Friday night. On Friday night, police from Amtali Police Station suddenly surrounded Kamal Dey’s house in the Ashwini Market area and conducted a search.

According to details of the incident, in the Shantir Bazar Purba Para area, a vehicle bearing registration number TR 08 0538 was being driven recklessly at high speed and hit a youth named Shantanu Chowdhury with great force. Besides Shantanu, the vehicle also struck several other people before fleeing the scene. Shantanu sustained serious injuries in the accident. On learning about the incident, local residents quickly chased the vehicle and managed to intercept it in the Be