SABROOM: A massive jail-bharo (fill-the-jails) movement swept through Sabroom in South Tripura on Monday, with 972 demonstrators arrested as CITU, AIKS, GMP and KMU jointly mobilised under the slogan “Desh Bachao–Manush Bachao” (Save the Country, Save the People). The area witnessed heightened activity from the morning as part of the statewide programme. Demonstrators pressed an […]
AGARTALA: Police intercepted a group of candidates who cleared the 2024 Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) near the Women’s College here, stopping them before they could reach the Chief Minister’s residence, where they intended to press their demand for joint recruitment of all qualified candidates. The TET 2024 qualifiers had been marching toward the CM’s residence
AGARTALA: A jail-bharo (fill-the-jails) movement rocked the capital on Monday as four mass organisations took to the streets over an 11-point charter of demands concerning workers, farmers, agricultural labourers and the common people, protesting what they termed the government’s anti-people policies. The agitation, held in line with similar programmes across the country, was jointly organised
AGARTALA: Tripura’s organic produce found a global gateway on Monday as the International Organic Buyer Seller Meet unfolded at Hotel Polo Towers here, marking the state’s first-ever export of organic honey to Dubai, UAE, even as its famed Queen Pineapple drew buyer attention on display. Organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, the
KHOWAI: Two college students drowned in a tragic incident at Ichalichhara stream in the Dholabil area of Khowai on [date], leaving their friends and the local community in shock. The deceased have been identified as Mandeep Paul (20), a resident of Deoliatilla, Dholabil, and Bhishma Das Chowdhury (20), a resident of Bankar, Khowai. According to
RAJNAGAR: Police from PR Bari police station seized over 112 kg of dried cannabis and arrested a father and son in a major anti-narcotics operation conducted Sunday at Killing Para in Monaipathar, under Rajnagar police station. Acting on secret information, a team led by Officer-in-Charge Ratan Robi Das, along with SI Niron Debbarma, SI Bikash
KAILASHAHAR: A Bangladeshi youth allegedly died after being fired upon by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Bangladesh border near Kailashahar, triggering a stir in the region. The deceased has been identified as Tara Mia (24), a resident of Dashteki village, Prithimpasha area, Kulaura upazila, Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh, son of Abdul Malik. According to
AGARTALA: The Tripura Pradesh Congress on Sunday organized a special program in front of Congress Bhawan here to commemorate the historic Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942. The program began with Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman hoisting the national flag, followed by party leaders hoisting the Congress flag and, subsequently,
AGARTALA: A program was organized at Sukanta Academy here to mark World Indigenous Day, with Minister Animesh Debbarma attending alongside other officials. The event brought together dignitaries and officials to observe the day, which is marked globally to honor the rights, culture, and contributions of indigenous communities. According to sources, the program at Sukanta Academy
AGARTALA: Frequent power outages across the state have left residents grappling with disrupted daily life, drawing sharp criticism from Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman. According to sources, the recurring electricity disruptions have affected households, businesses, and essential services in several parts of the state, with residents reportedly voicing frustration over the lack of a consistent
