AGARTALA: Ahead of the Tipraland Statehood Demand Day scheduled for August 23, a campaign rally was held on Tuesday at Prem Kumar Para and Wanasa Para under Kalyan Sing Panchayat, sources said. During the event, a total of 66 voters from 27 families reportedly joined the party after leaving other political affiliations — 38 voters […]
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha held an important meeting with ministers and MLAs at Sonar Tori Guest House on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the upcoming village council elections, among other issues, according to sources. Following the meeting, BJP State President Abhishek Dev Roy addressed the media and shared detailed information on the discussions
TELIAMURA: A road blockade by surrendered members of the LLFT group on the Agartala-Assam National Highway near Hatai Kotor’s Sadhupara area was withdrawn on Tuesday following the intervention of Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, acting on directions from Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, officials said. The protesters, pressing a seven-point charter of demands, alleged they
SABROOM: Residents of Kanthalchhari village, located along the India-Bangladesh border in Ward No. 09 of Sabroom Nagar Panchayat, have begun preparations for this year’s Durga Puja, with celebrations now just 60 days away, organizers said. The village, predominantly dependent on agriculture and known for its scenic greenery, has set a budget of Rs 1,40,000 for
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha held an important meeting with ministers and MLAs at Sonar Tori Guest House on Wednesday to discuss preparations for the upcoming village council elections, among other issues, according to sources. The meeting brought together senior party leaders and elected representatives to deliberate on strategy and organizational matters ahead of
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
