Tripura News

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.

Sonamura: The DYFI Sonamura Divisional Committee organised a protest march in Sonamura subdivision on Sunday, alleging that BJP workers obstructed CPI(M) activists from hoisting the national flag in Kalamchoura and Nalchar, and disrupted a blood donation camp in Sepahijala and West Tripura districts. According to DYFI, CPI(M) workers were prevented from hoisting the tricolour by

Agartala: West Tripura MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been appointed National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, prompting a wave of enthusiasm among party leadership and workers in Tripura. The decision was taken by national president Nitin Nabin, with the appointments taking effect immediately. Party workers from various parts of

Agartala: TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has cautioned that the party’s alliance with the BJP could come under review if the Centre fails to take concrete steps towards implementing the Tiprasa Accord, signalling continued unease within the ruling coalition over unmet indigenous demands. Speaking in Agartala, Debbarma said party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, popularly known

Manu: A passenger travelling towards Agartala died on board a train on Monday, forcing family members to disembark midway at Manu station along with the body, according to sources. Details of the deceased, including identity and cause of death, could not be immediately confirmed. Railway authorities are said to have been alerted after the passenger’s

New Delhi/Agartala: Former Tripura Chief Minister and current MP Biplab Kumar Deb has been appointed as one of the BJP’s national general secretaries, as part of a major organisational reshuffle unveiled by party president Nitin Nabin on Monday. The new central team includes 13 national vice presidents, eight national general secretaries and 16 national secretaries,