AGARTALA: The Sadar District Congress on Tuesday organised a mass sit-in demonstration in front of the Vivekananda statue adjacent to Astabal Maidan here, protesting the proposed electricity privatisation bill and a string of grievances related to the state’s power sector. Party workers and leaders demanded the immediate withdrawal of the electricity privatisation bill, cancellation of […]
AGARTALA: The Construction Workers’ Federation submitted a deputation to the Labour Commissioner here on Tuesday, raising a set of demands concerning the welfare and rights of construction workers in the state. According to sources, representatives of the federation met with the Labour Commissioner and presented their memorandum, calling for action on issues affecting the construction
AGARTALA: A mega plantation drive was organised on Tuesday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, jointly conducted by Ward No. 18 and the 124th Battalion CRPF. As part of the initiative, 125 saplings were planted in tribute to Dr. Mookerjee’s memory, symbolising a shared commitment to environmental conservation and a
AGARTALA: A blood donation camp was organised at the residence of former Union Minister of State Pratima Bhoumik here on Tuesday, marking the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. The camp was held under the initiative of the North East Foundation as part of the state-wide observance of the anniversary of
AGARTALA: The 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, was observed with due dignity at the BJP state office here on Tuesday. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended the event as the chief guest, along with BJP Tripura state president Abhishek Dev Roy and other senior
KHOWAI: A rare Bengal slow loris was rescued this evening from the Bara Bil area along the national highway in Khowai district, forest department officials said. According to sources, a local resident spotted the protected nocturnal primate beside the highway around 7 PM and immediately took the animal into his custody before alerting the forest
Agartala :The critical stretch of National Highway 208 from Erarpar-Manikbhandari through Lambucharai-Anandabazar remains in deplorable condition, posing serious safety risks to commuters despite repeated complaints to authorities. The road, riddled with large potholes and broken sections, now presents a hazard to the thousands of daily users including school and college students, office-goers, ambulances, and commercial
Agartala:Minister of Tribal Welfare Bikash Debbarma, MLA of 29-Krishnapur Assembly Constituency, visited the residence of Nimu Debnath in Maharanipur on Sunday to extend support to his bedridden daughter, Sima Rani Debnath, who has been battling a prolonged illness for the past 15 years. Accompanied by BJP Krishnapur Mandal Vice-President Gopal Das, General Secretary Madan Saha,
Agartala:Amarpur Birganj police achieved a significant breakthrough after arresting two individuals in connection with a gold chain-snatching incident that had sparked panic in the area. The case originated two days earlier when a youth allegedly snatched a gold chain from a woman traveling in a toto on the Amarpur-Udaipur road near Gandhari area before fleeing
Agartala:Police recovered approximately 199 kg of cannabis buried underground at Kamalnagar area in Sonamura, leading to the detention of one accused individual in connection with the operation. According to available information, the substantial quantity of narcotics was unearthed following a search operation conducted at the location, suggesting the contraband had been concealed to evade detection
