A key meeting was held on Thursday at the Jirania Sub-Divisional Commissioner’s Conference Hall to address issues related to the proposed railway overbridge construction at several critical locations in the Jirania Sub-Division, including the Majlishpur Assembly constituency. The overbridge is seen as an essential part of modern railway infrastructure, ensuring smooth train operations while making daily commuting safer and more convenient for the public. The meeting was atten

Two wedding halls located on Thakur Palli Road in the state capital had been illegally using the footpath. The two wedding halls are Sangam and Shubhakhshan. By occupying the footpath meant for pedestrians, the management of these two wedding halls had made arrangements to decorate and operate their premises, causing inconvenience to people using the footpath. Following several complaints submitted by local residents to the Agartala Municipal Corporation, the Municipal Corpor

Late last night, a devastating fire broke out at Garji Market in Udaipur, completely reducing seven shops to ashes. Within moments, the raging flames destroyed goods that traders had accumulated over many years, raising fears of losses amounting to several lakhs of rupees. After receiving information about the fire, the fire brigade rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after prolonged efforts. However, by then, the shops had been completely destroyed. On Sat

Stating that development is underway in all BJP-ruled states across the country, Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha made this remark on Saturday while addressing a programme. On the same day, the Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed two-storey building of Abhicharan Madhuchoudhury Para Higher Secondary School under Mohanpur subdivision. While speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said that many schools in the state, functioning since as early as 1948, are

Early on Saturday morning, a young man’s body was found inside an auto-rickshaw on the Paikhola–Balutila connecting road under Belonia Police Station, causing widespread shock in the area. The recovered auto-rickshaw bore the registration number TR 08 A 2655, and the deceased was later identified as Hejon Debnath. Local passersby spotted the lifeless body inside the parked auto-rickshaw and immediately alerted the police. On receiving the information, Sub-Inspector Rahul Jama

Breaking a long-standing demand, the Agartala–Silchar Express (Train No. 15663/15664) has started halting at Mungiakami Railway Station from Saturday. This decision is being hailed as a historic milestone for the people of Mungiakami and the surrounding areas. The matter was raised with Union Rail Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw by State Minister Bikash Debbarma, emphasizing public convenience, improvement in connectivity, and overall regional development. As a result of the m

On Saturday, the State Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society organised a winter clothing distribution programme for the needy at Ward No. 16 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation. The programme was attended by Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, BJP Sadar Town District President Asim Bhattacharjee, among others. The Chief Minister inaugurated the programme by lighting a ceremonial lamp. Later, winter clothes w

On Friday, the Bhoomi Pujan  (foundation-laying ceremony) for the construction of a new office of Agartala Municipal Corporation’s Ward No. 31 was held beside Ramthakur Boys’ School in Town Pratapgarh. The programme was inaugurated by the state BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, who was present as the chief guest. Special guests included Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, Deputy Mayor Monika Das Dutta, local councillor Anjana Das,

On Tuesday night, while returning home after finishing work, Dainik Sambad  journalist Mrinal Kanti Debnath was attacked by anti-social elements in the Baradoali area. A group of intoxicated miscreants assaulted him near the Choudhury Mill area of Baradoali. Sensing the danger, journalist Mrinal Kanti Debnath managed to escape by running away, thereby saving his life. As news of the attack on the journalist spread, it triggered widespread reactions within the journalist commu

On Thursday, elected representatives of the TIPRA Motha Party submitted a joint memorandum to Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha, demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok/Kaubru language in Tripura. The representatives included members of the Tripura Legislative Assembly (TLA) and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The memorandum, submitted under the leadership of Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Chairman of the TTAADC Ad

As speeches by leaders and ministers on recruitment and employment grow longer, the queue of unemployed youths continues to grow as well. Almost every day, unemployed youths are staging protests in various government departments demanding jobs. On Thursday too, unemployed ANM and MPW candidates surrounded Health Department Director Anjan Das, demanding the immediate filling up of vacant posts. The unemployed youths staged a sit-in protest inside the Director’s office, demandi

On Thursday, Assam’s Hon’ble Chief Minister and Chairman of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), Himanta Biswa Sharma, arrived in Tripura at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala. He was welcomed at the airport by Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee. According to political sources, this visit gains special significance in the context of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, as it comes amid tensions between the BJP and

During a security check at Agartala Railway Station, four young women were arrested with a large quantity of cannabis. Acting on a tip-off, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and GRP conducted a joint operation. The arrested women are: Jesmin Debbarma (26), from Karbuk Avi Debbarma (21), from Champaknagar Rani Debbarma (39), from Mandai Eva Debbarma (19), from Mandai According to sources, they were attempting to smuggle cannabis via railway. Based on suspicious behavior, the

Speculation began in state politics following a meeting on the day of Poush Parbon  between Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha and a section of Tipra Motha MLAs and ADC members. On Thursday, ADC leaders held a press conference to put an end to these speculations. Addressing the media, Tipra Motha leader and Executive Member of the ADC Education Department, Rabindra Debbarma, said that the parliamentary party of Tipra Motha had been waiting for a long time to meet the C

During the winter session of Parliament, former Chief Minister of the state and current Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb raised several issues related to the interests of the state. He highlighted these matters at a press conference held on Thursday. Addressing the media, he said that 11 road projects are currently underway in the state. Some of these road construction projects have become subject to legal cases, which are presently under judicial consideration. He further infor

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Municipal Corporation, various programmes have been undertaken across different wards of the city. These include blood donation camps as well as several social welfare activities. On Tuesday, a clothing distribution programme for the underprivileged was organized on the initiative of Ward No. 14 Corporator Snigdha Das Deb. The programme was attended by Mayor of the Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder, along with other public r

On Tuesday, the day before Makar Sankranti, winter clothes were distributed among the underprivileged at the Dashami Ghat area under the initiative of Ward No. 34 of the 8 Town Bardowali Mandal Committee. Present at the programme were the local MLA and Chief Minister of the state, Professor Dr. Manik Saha, along with the Mandal president and other leaders. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that many people are saying winter has already subsided, so what is the

With just a night left for the celebration of Makar Sankranti, the Maharani Tulsibati Welfare Trust organized a Makar Sankranti programme on Tuesday at the Agartala Press Club. The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Debbarma, was present at the event as the chief guest, while State Minister Tinku Roy attended as a special guest. Inaugurating the programme, Governor Jishnu Debbarma said that Makar Sankranti is closely associated with agricultural activities. He stated that the vehi

On August 6, the BJP’s Simna Mandal Committee began construction work to set up a party office near Hejamara market. On the night of January 8, a group of miscreants carried out an attack at the under-construction party office site. In the attack, BJP workers Dukhia Debbarma and Hiran Debbarma were seriously injured. Following this incident, political tension spread across Hejamara and the entire Simna area. The BJP filed an FIR at the police station accusing 10 local Tipra M

Monday marked the 163rd birth anniversary of the great monk Swami Vivekananda. Across the country, the day is observed as National Youth Day. The state-level programme to mark National Youth Day was held at Nazrul Kalakshetra in the state capital. The Chief Minister attended the programme as the chief guest, while Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Tinku Roy was present as the special guest. Also present were Secretary of the State Sports and Youth Welfare Department Dr. P. K.