To mark the 150th anniversary of the immortal patriotic song “Vande Mataram”  composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, a year-long celebration will be held across Tripura along with the rest of the country. The program will begin on November 7 this year and continue until November 7 next year. The celebration, divided into four phases, will be inaugurated at the State Secretariat premises by Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha. At a press conference held at the Secreta

On 7th November, Thursday, the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram , written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, will be celebrated. The literary legend composed this patriotic song on 7th November 1875, at his residence in Kathalpara, Naihati. The song has since become a symbol of India’s spirit of nationalism and patriotism. To mark the sesquicentennial celebration of this historic composition, the Tripura Pradesh BJP has planned a series of programs. As part of the ce

Several initiatives have been undertaken to engage school-level students with science, one of which is the Students’ Project Program. This year, the program entered its 8th edition, with the central theme being “Technology for Sustainable Development.” Based on this theme, the 8th Students’ Project Program was held on Wednesday at Pragya Bhavan in the capital city. The event was organized by the Tripura State Council for Science and Technology under the State Government’s Dep

A few days ago, a team of specialist doctors from CIZA Hospital in Manipur, along with experts from the state, successfully performed kidney transplants at GB Hospital. Two consecutive kidney transplants were carried out there, marking a remarkable milestone in the state’s healthcare services. Now, the same CIZA Hospital authorities plan to launch a ₹900-crore healthcare project in Tripura. The state government welcomed the initiative and allotted land for it at RK Nagar. On

State Kisan Morcha Condemns Left Leader Pabitra Kar’s Remarks — BJP’s Farmers’ Wing Responds Strongly Recently, Pabitra Kar, State Secretary of the All India Kisan Sabha, addressed a press conference where he alleged that despite the ongoing cultivation season, farmers in Tripura are not receiving adequate fertilizers and quality seeds. In response, BJP Kisan Morcha State President Pradip Baran Roy sharply criticized the remarks made by the Left leader. Addressing the media,

Self-Reliant Agriculture is the Key to a Self-Reliant Tripura: Agriculture Minister“Food is the first necessity of human life, hence agricultural development is essential,” says the Minister Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath today stated that achieving self-reliance in agriculture is the foundation for making Tripura a self-reliant state. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Tulashikhar Primary Rural Market under the Tulashikhar Agric

The Governor visited the Kailashahar border area and interacted with local residents. He also gathered information on various matters from the border security personnel of both countries. On Tuesday, Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu arrived in Kailashahar, the district headquarters of Unakoti, for a one-day visit. Throughout the day, he participated in several programs across the Kailashahar subdivision. The main purpose of his visit was to inspect different areas along the Ind

A serious allegation has been raised against Jitendra Debbarma, the Pradhan of South Madhupur Panchayat, Deputy Pradhan Kalipada Roy, and Tahsildar Arjun Das. They have been accused of forcibly occupying the land adjacent to the house of former police officer Nityaranjan Deb in Madhupur. According to reports, former police officer Nityaranjan Deb, a resident of the Madhupur School Chaumuhani area under South Madhupur Panchayat, owns one and a half gandas of land beside his ho

On Tuesday, at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan, yarn was distributed among women weavers from the tribal community under the initiative of the Department of Handloom, Handicrafts, and Sericulture. Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha, Minister of the Department Bikas Debbarma, and Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, among others, were present at the event. During this program, yarn was distributed to tribal women weavers under the Chief Minister’s Tr

As winter approaches, cannabis plants are reaching full maturity — and at just this time, Jatrapur Police Station has achieved yet another success. On Tuesday morning, under the active initiative of Jatrapur Police, a major cannabis destruction operation was conducted in the Nidaya-Tindhepa area. Present at the operation were Officer-in-Charge Siti Kant Bardhan, Sub-Inspector Pritam Dutta, along with other police personnel and TSR (Tripura State Rifles) members. According to

The four branch organizations of the Pradesh Congress have expressed deep concern over the overall situation in the state. The four organizations are — Pradesh Youth Congress, Pradesh NSUI, Pradesh Mahila Congress, and Seva Dal. At a joint press conference held on Tuesday at the Congress Bhavan, Pradesh Youth Congress President Neel Kamal Saha stated that the drug trade in the state is increasing and that the activities and dominance of drug dealers must be stopped immediatel

A sudden problem has arisen concerning the supply of cement, and it appears to be escalating into a serious issue. In hopes of resolving the matter, several truck owners and drivers involved in transporting cement from factories have decided to go on strike. Since a large section of truck owners and workers in Teliamura are engaged in this line of work, the impact of the strike has already become noticeable in the area. From Tuesday morning, as part of their protest program,

Speculations regarding the Village Committee elections had been circulating in various quarters for quite some time. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha put an end to these rumors. He inaugurated a three-day media workshop for journalists organized by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs at the Agartala Press Club. After the inauguration ceremony, while speaking to the media, the Chief Minister clarified that the government has never stated that

The judiciary and the press play a remarkable role in preventing the misuse of government and administrative power and in curbing corruption. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day media workshop at the Agartala Press Club on Tuesday, Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha emphasized this point. The event was attended by Bimbisar Bhattacharya, Director of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department; Pranab Sarkar, President of the Agartala Press Club; Ramakanta Dey,

Human Rights Situation in Tripura Raises Alarming Concerns; Congress Accuses State Commission of Inaction The human rights situation in Tripura is becoming increasingly alarming. Over the past seven years under the current government, there have been multiple incidents of human rights violations, yet the State Human Rights Commission’s silence and inaction have raised serious questions across various quarters. These allegations were made by the Law, Human Rights, and RTI Depa

Just like in 2024, the Health Department has once again ignored rules and regulations in conducting the recruitment examination for vacant posts in 2025, alleged the Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress. Earlier, the Youth Congress had submitted a deputation to the Director of Health Services, urging that the recruitment process follow proper procedures. However, the department reportedly rejected their demand and proceeded with what the organization called an “unlawful recruitment

The Youth Tipra Federation (YTF), the youth wing of the Tipra Motha Party, had called for a public rally on November 7 at Swami Vivekananda Ground. However, the administration denied permission for the event, sparking a fresh round of political debate in the state. Reacting to the issue on Sunday, Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) State Secretary Jitendra Chaudhury criticized the government’s decision, saying that such actions curtail the democratic rights of political part

The Tripura Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, continues to take significant steps toward strengthening and modernizing the state’s healthcare system. Today marked the beginning of a new chapter in healthcare excellence at AGMC and GBP Hospital in Agartala. The Chief Minister said, “Our commitment to ensuring advanced healthcare services at AGMC and GBP Hospital has led to a remarkable reduction in the number of patient referrals. Doctors in ou

“Culture is our pride, our ornament. Human existence cannot even be imagined without culture,” said Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha while inaugurating the 100th ‘Weekly Sanskriti Haat’ held at Senpara on Sunday evening. The event, organized by Bangla Sanskriti Kolom at Senpara in Old Agartala Block, was marked by cultural performances and community participation. The Chief Minister highlighted that Tripura’s indigenous culture is immensely rich and steeped in tradition,

This time, it was not the police but the local residents themselves who took action against drug users and peddlers. On Sunday morning, the people of Maichhra area under Purba Kalabaria Gram Panchayat caught two drug addicts red-handed and handed them over to the police. According to reports, the incident took place near a Kali temple in Gaburchhara, close to the Muhuri River under Bilonia Police Station. Acting on a tip-off, locals caught the two men while they were sitting