DHARMANAGAR: A young lawyer of Kailasahar Court died after his motorcycle collided with a Bolero vehicle at Darchoi while he was returning home from Kailasahar, in a tragic accident that has left the legal fraternity in mourning. The deceased has been identified as Biswajit Debbarma, 32, a resident of Nepaltilla. The accident occurred as he […]
AGARTALA: Tripura organised its first-ever three-day workshop on the central government’s new Labour Codes at Sonartari Guest House, bringing together officials from the state’s Labour Department for specialised training on the upcoming legislative changes. The workshop saw participation from experts drawn from several states, including Mizoram and Manipur, who shared their insights and expertise with
AGARTALA: The traditional Kharchi Puja began on Wednesday at the Chaturdasha Devata Bari temple in Khayerpur, Agartala, drawing devotees for one of Tripura’s most significant religious festivals. Kharchi Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Chaturdasha Devata, the fourteen deities revered as the royal gods of the erstwhile Tripura kingdom. The festival traces its
Human civilisation has always depended on memory. Stories were once passed down through generations by word of mouth before being preserved in books, photographs, letters, and historical records. Today, however, memories are increasingly stored in smartphones, cloud servers, and social media platforms rather than in our minds or personal archives. This transformation raises an intriguing
Feeding the world’s growing population is one of the greatest challenges of the twenty-first century. As the global population continues to rise, the demand for food is increasing at an unprecedented pace. At the same time, agriculture faces mounting pressures from climate change, shrinking farmland, water scarcity, and changing dietary habits. The question is no
The middle class has long been considered the foundation of a stable society. It represents aspiration, hard work, and economic progress. For generations, joining the middle class meant achieving a better standard of living, owning a home, providing quality education for children, and building financial security for the future. However, in many parts of the
India’s gem and jewellery exports jumped 26.5% year‑on‑year in June 2026, reaching USD 2.21 billion, according to data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The sharp rebound marks one of the strongest monthly performances for the sector this year, driven by lower global gold prices, improved overseas demand, and rising shipments of gold
Pakistan has formally asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility, aiming to shore up its foreign exchange reserves and ease pressure on its fragile economy, according to a Reuters‑cited source familiar with the request. The appeal comes shortly after Islamabad played a diplomatic role in facilitating talks linked to the Iran war,
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reiterated to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that peace and tranquillity along the India–China border remain the “pre‑requisite” for normal bilateral relations. The two leaders met on the sidelines of ASEAN‑related meetings in Manila, where discussions focused on restoring stability after years of tension following the Ladakh standoff.
India has commissioned INS Malvan, the second vessel in the indigenously designed Mahe‑class Anti‑Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW‑SWC) series — a major step in strengthening the country’s coastal security amid rising Chinese and Pakistani submarine activity in the Indian Ocean. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) with over 80% indigenous content, INS Malvan reflects
