KAMALPUR: A rubber plantation in Salema, under Kamalpur subdivision, was allegedly vandalised by a group of miscreants, damaging several rubber trees and leaving local residents in a state of panic and unease. According to locals, the attackers targeted the plantation, reportedly uprooting or cutting down a number of rubber trees, causing significant financial loss to […]
MANDAI: Residents of Harbang Panchayat under Mandai Block have accused the panchayat secretary and staff of gross negligence, alleging that the office remains shut on working days without explanation, leaving people stranded for months over routine paperwork. Villagers said they have been forced to make repeated visits to the panchayat office over several months seeking
BISHRAMGANJ: Dozens of women from Chechhurimai Gram Panchayat gathered at Bishramganj police station on [date] to submit a deputation demanding immediate action against an alleged liquor and gambling operation running near a local school. The women alleged that shops adjacent to Chechhurimai Higher Secondary School have been hosting liquor consumption and gambling sessions late into
AGARTALA: An important organisational meeting of the BJP was held at the State Guest House here ahead of the upcoming Village Committee (VC) elections, with detailed discussions on poll preparations and the party’s strategy for the days ahead. The meeting was attended by BJP’s all-India general secretary BL Santosh, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, state
KANCHANPUR: Police scored another major success in their anti-drug drive after a youth was detained in Kanchanpur with 9,500 Yaba tablets valued at an estimated Rs 40 lakh. Acting on secret information, a joint team led by Kanchanpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer Utpalendu Debnath, along with Kanchanpur police station OC Srikanta Rudra Pal and personnel of
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha welcomed a team of central BJP leaders who arrived in Tripura on a two-day visit aimed at finalising a political alliance with Tipra Motha ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections. BJP’s national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh arrived in the state on September 1, accompanied by the party’s
AGARTALA: Political activity has intensified ahead of the upcoming Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections, with parties firming up their positions and alliance equations. Reacting to the developments, the CPI(M) state secretary said CPI(ML) has decided to contest the polls alongside the Left Front, underlining the emphasis being placed on coordination and a joint fight among
AGARTALA: The 88th birth anniversary of late former minister Anil Sarkar was observed with due dignity at Ambedkar Bhawan, the state office of the Tripura Scheduled Castes Coordination Committee. Members and office-bearers of the committee gathered at the venue to pay tribute to the veteran leader on the occasion, recalling his contributions to public life
AGARTALA: The state conference of the All India Kisan Sabha got underway at Agartala Town Hall amid palpable enthusiasm, drawing representatives, leaders and workers of farmers’ organisations from across Tripura. The conference is set to hold detailed deliberations on issues confronting the farming community, including agricultural distress, fair pricing of produce, the crisis in agricultural
AGARTALA: Four students from Tripura returned home this week after a memorable first trip outside the state, having celebrated Raksha Bandhan with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Meheresia Sarkar, Pratik Sarkar, Rikey Deb and Amit Kumar Sarkar, all students of Netaji Nagar English Medium SB School in West Tripura, were invited
