New Delhi: Madhabi Biswas, a prominent and vocal social media political activist from Tripura, has launched a high-profile sit-in demonstration in the national capital. The protest follows a successful, widespread crowdfunding campaign conducted across Tripura to fund her travel and logistics, reportedly backed by the satirical political front termed the “Cockroach Janata Party.” Biswas, known […]
Mohanpur: A 55-year-old MGNREGA (REGA) worker died suddenly on Friday morning while working at a field site. The deceased, identified as Rabi Charan Debbarma, was a resident of Dinabandhu Para under the Abicharan Village Committee in Mohanpur’s Lefunga Block. Preliminary reports strongly suspect that Debbarma suffered a fatal heatstroke due to the intense, soaring temperatures
Dharmanagar: Responding to a wave of severe public grievances, State Health Secretary Kiran Gitte conducted an unannounced, surprise inspection of the North Tripura District Hospital in Dharmanagar. The high-profile visit comes against the backdrop of mounting public resentment regarding deteriorating facilities and operational irregularities at the government run facility. Accompanied by senior administration officials, including
Kolkata: A large-scale protest program was organized yesterday in front of the state office of the “Amra Bangali” party to observe the “Black Day” of June 1980. Party activists and supporters gathered in significant numbers to pay tribute to the victims of the historical violence and voice their long-standing political demands. The event marks the
Agartala:The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a high-profile press conference to voice deep concerns over the escalating challenges plaguing the common public. The trade union body strongly condemned the recent, abnormal price hikes of petroleum products like petrol and diesel, alongside other daily essential commodities, noting that inflation has pushed the cost of
SABROOM: A sudden surge in vehicle thefts has triggered widespread anxiety among the residents of Satchand and Kalachhara under the Sabroom sub-division. In the latest incident, a scooty was boldly stolen from outside a residence near the Satchand brick kiln area, marking the third two-wheeler theft in the locality within a single week. The victim,
AGARTALA: In a swift crackdown on child labor exploitation, a joint task force comprising the state Labour Department and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) conducted a surprise raid at a popular fast-food outlet in the Shibnagar area. The targeted operation led to the immediate rescue of a young minor child who was being forced to
AGARTALA: Along with the rest of the nation, World Environment Day was observed across Tripura with a renewed focus on ecological conservation. To mark 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the state has integrated the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative into its green campaign. This year, the administration is shifting its strategy
AGARTALA: To mark World Environment Day, a vibrant and colorful awareness rally was organized today in the capital under the joint initiative of the Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB). The rally commenced from the historic Sukanta Academy premises, drawing a massive turnout of environmental activists, school students, non-governmental organizations, and senior government officials. The
KALYANPUR: In a major crackdown on illegal timber smuggling, police personnel under the Kalyanpur police station intercepted and seized a vehicle loaded with illicitly harvested logs on Thursday night. The swift action took place in the Uttar Maharanipur Namanjay area, drawing widespread local praise for the police department for effectively executing duties typically handled by
