AGARTALA: The puja of Goddess Manasa Devi was observed with religious fervour on Wednesday, with celebrations held at Agartala Durgabari as well as in households across the city and state. Devotees thronged temple premises and puja venues through the day to offer prayers to the deity, worshipped widely across Tripura as the goddess of snakes […]
KANCHANPUR: A woman has filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and indecent behaviour by the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kanchanpur Police Station, Srikanta Rudra Pal, inside the police station premises, according to sources. The complainant, Suma Debnath, a resident of Radhamadhabpur Barhaldi village in North Tripura district, alleged that when she visited the station regarding an
SABROOM: A 50-year-old man, identified as Joharlal Debnath, has been arrested and produced before Bilonia Special Court after being booked for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old tribal girl with a disability in Sabroom subdivision, police said. According to the complaint, the incident allegedly took place on August 15 at the survivor’s residence in Uttarpara,
MANDAI: Residents of Athuk Tuthang area under Mandai R.D. Block have been living through an acute drinking water shortage for nearly five months, with no arrangements made by the block administration, according to affected locals. Villagers say they rely almost entirely on rainwater, which becomes unavailable during dry spells. With daily wages of around Rs
MELAGHAR: Patients and their families visiting Melaghar Hospital are facing severe hardship due to a locked public toilet and a non-functional drinking water machine, both reportedly out of service for an extended period, sources said. Hundreds of people arrive at the hospital daily from across Sonamura subdivision seeking treatment. However, the public toilet, constructed under
AGARTALA: Residents of Indranagar submitted a deputation to the Officer-in-Charge of NCC Police Station on Tuesday, alleging harassment and extortion by individuals linked to local Congress leadership, according to sources. The complaint reportedly names Congress Block President Sanjib Dey, whose residence is alleged to host late-night gatherings involving intoxicants, and his brother Sujit Dey, who
MELAGHAR: A traditional gymnasium adjacent to Melaghar School ground, which has produced numerous state and national-level athletes over the years, now stands in a severely dilapidated condition due to prolonged neglect and lack of renovation, according to local residents. Sources said even light rainfall causes water to seep through the roof, while nearly half of
AGARTALA: A one-day workshop titled “Building a Unicorn in Tripura” is scheduled to be held, along with the launch of T-RISE, at Pragna Bhavan, Hall No. 1, Agartala, starting at 11 AM, according to a notice issued by the News Bureau, Department of ICA. The event aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss pathways for
SABROOM: A 50-year-old man has been detained by Manubazar Police Station in South Tripura’s Sabroom subdivision following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl with special needs, belonging to a tribal community, sources said. According to the girl’s family, the alleged assault occurred on the afternoon of August 15, Independence Day, when the accused
TELIAMURA: A mobile phone shop in Teliamura Bazar was allegedly burgled in the early hours of Tuesday, with thieves reportedly breaking the shop’s lock and making off with several expensive handsets, according to sources. The incident occurred at Bhandari Mobiles, reportedly owned by Chittaranjan Bhandari, who was said to be shocked upon discovering the break-in.
