Category: AGARTALA

In a startling revelation, the Panchayat Secretary of Paschim Kalabaria Panchayat, Anath Pal has been temporarily suspended after being accused of embezzling a staggering amount of Rs 9 lakh 75 thousand over the last three years.

The 54-year-old woman, resident of Pratapgarh in Agartala, had a hole between the upper two chambers of her heart since birth. She was having abnormal blood circulation in her heart and was suffering from cardiac problems for a long time.

“Large section of students of this historic college of the state who passed out in the past are presently established outside the state and abroad. This college has its significance in rendering quality education since its inception,” Dr Saha said.

Addressing a press conference here at the party headquarter at Agartala, Dr Saha said, “BJP’s win in three states ahead of the Lok Sabha poll means guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

Tripura’s Rosem player and Padma Shri awardee Thanga Darlong passed away at the age of 103 at his residence at Maruibari ADC village in Kailasahar in Unakoti district of the state on Sunday.

A large number of party workers and leaders have assembled in front of the party office here at Agartala Krishnanagar wearing saffron scarf and caps since morning to watch the counting updates on the big screen.

A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale, hit parts of northeastern region of India and adjoining Bangladesh on Saturday morning, officials said.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday flagged off a rally here at Agartala Umakanta Academy premises, organised by the Tripura State AIDS Control Society in collaboration with the State Health and Family Welfare department and Tripura State NSS Cell.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday the jawans of Tripura State Rifles (TSR), which gained reputation not only in the state but also in the entire country through their active participation in different filed, will now be deployed in the urban areas of the state to look after the law and order situation.

The seven individuals identified as Sujit Das, Jhulan Mia, Akash Dey, Bapan Debnath, Diptanu Saha, Toton Burman and Antar Debbarma were taken into custody following an intensive investigation.

A family of three comprising a man, his wife and their daughter were found dead under mysterious circumstances at their residence in Melaghar situated in the Sonamura Sub-division of the Sepahijala district on Friday.

As part of the nationwide protest the truck drivers in Khayerpur have launched a protest aimed at drawing attention to the numerous challenges faced by these drivers on a daily basis and saw participants airing their grievances and demanding solutions to long-standing issues.

The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Tripura has seized smuggled items worth Rs 64 crores among which the force have seized narcotics worth Rs 23.12 crores in 2023.

In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare services and ensuring hassle-free treatment for the people of the state Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has announced a major expansion at AGMC & GB Pant Hospital.

Bhowmik, who was elected from Belonia in 2018 Assembly polls on a BJP ticket, on Wednesday night met Tripura state Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman and expressed his desire to join the party.

Inaugurating the mobile awareness vehicle the Union Minister stated that the country is progressing rapidly in all areas under the current Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a significant move to safeguard Tripura the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in the state has seized and destroyed contraband items valued at over Rs 20 crore and detained 38 Indian and Bangladeshi drug peddlers from January to November this year.

A significant number of them brought forth medical applications and the Chief Minister displayed a sincere commitment to resolving the issues faced by those seeking assistance at this program, organized at the Chief Minister's official residence.

In the wake of the devastating fire that engulfed Battala market on Sunday night, Agartala Municipal Corporation is taking proactive steps to rejuvenate the affected area with Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder spearheading the initiative.

Demanding immediate financial assistance for the traders of Battala market, CPIM state committee secretary Jitendra Choudhury criticized the government for the delay in providing aid to the affected traders.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday chaired the 37th executive committee meeting of the Department of Science and Technology Council here at Agartala Civil Secretariat and emphasized on promoting science and technology among the students.

Minister of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Sushanta Chowdhury, announced on Tuesday that the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is on track to complete the construction of a greenfield depot with a capacity of 21,000 kiloliters by the year 2025.

Tripura's opposition Tipra Motha Party (TMP), which has been demanding ‘Greater Tipraland' or a separate state for the tribals under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution, met the Centre's envoy and advisor to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) A.K. Mishra here on Tuesday.

N. F. Railway has decided to continue the service of special train between Agartala and Secunderabad in both directions to clear the extra rush of passengers. The special train will run as per its existing days of service, timings, stoppages and composition.

Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury led a crucial review meeting on the Weekend Tourist Hub situated in front of the Ujjayanta Palace premises. Taking place in his office at the Secretariat this afternoon, the minister shared insights on the meeting through a Facebook post.