KUMARGHAT: Families of those who reportedly died in the Ulto Rath (return chariot procession) incident in Kumarghat are said to be in deep mourning, according to sources, as the community continues to come to terms with the tragedy. Details of the incident remain unclear, with local residents reportedly describing a scene of shock and grief […]
Agartala: The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a youth and seized 150 bottles of contraband Escuf cough syrup at the Agartala Railway Station on Wednesday night. The arrested individual has been identified as Kritti Das, a resident of the Dukli Bankumari area under the jurisdiction of the Amtali Police Station. GRP personnel intercepted the suspect
Agartala: Former Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik issued a strong warning to the local administration during her visit to the Govind Ballabh Pant (GB) Hospital on Thursday. Addressing reporters, she declared that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers are neither orphans nor abandoned, emphasizing that she stands firmly by their side as their “Didi.” Bhoumik stated that
Melaghar: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha inaugurated the historic Melaghar Rath Yatra festival in Sepahijala district, one of the most prominent cultural and religious celebrations in Tripura. Attended by several high-ranking dignitaries, local leaders, and thousands of enthusiastic devotees, the traditional event officially commenced with the ritualistic pulling of the chariot ropes. During his inaugural
Chottakhola: Tension escalated sharply in Chottakhola under the belonia subdivision of South Tripura on Wednesday after a protest rally organized by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The procession, held to observe the martyrdom day of late CPIM leader Badal Chandra Shil, faced intense resistance from local villagers and opposing political workers. The situation turned volatile when a large
Agartala:The Kokborok Sahitya Sabha (KSS) has announced that Tripura will host its first-ever Kokborok Book Fair from July 21st to July 23rd, 2026. The milestone three-day literary event will take place at the Dasaratha Deb Bhavan located in Supari Bagan, Agartala. KSS President Ramesh Debbarma shared the event details during a press conference held at
Agartala:The Tripura Unit of the All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice (AILAJ) submitted a mass deputation to the Director General of Police (DGP) at the Police Headquarters, voicing grave concerns over rising crimes against women and children in the state. During the demonstration, the association presented a detailed memorandum highlighting several pending and active criminal
Agartala:West Tripura District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police conducted a joint inspection of the Lord Jagannath chariot at Agartala Jagannath Bari. They evaluated security, crowd management, and emergency preparedness ahead of the Rath Yatra festival. The administration emphasized strict safety protocols to guarantee a peaceful celebration. Top district officials checked the temple premises and
Agartala: In an anti-drug operation, police recovered 146 bottles of Escuff, a codeine-based cough syrup often misused as an intoxicant, from the Kalapania area under Sonamura Police Station. According to police sources, the operation was carried out following inputs about the illegal storage and trade of the banned substance in the locality. However, the alleged
Agartala: The stretch of road connecting Bodhjung Boys School to Lake Chowmuhani Bazar — passing beside the old Transport Department office under Astabal Bridge — remains in a severely dilapidated condition, drawing sharp criticism from local residents and commuters. Locals allege that the road has been left unattended for a considerable period, despite falling within
