Kalachhara (North Tripura): Cracks have appeared in multiple sections of the newly built three-storey block at Kalachhara PM-Shri Vidyalaya in the Bagbasa Assembly constituency, even before its formal inauguration, prompting allegations of substandard construction from local residents. Headmaster Bipradip Bhattacharya said the building, constructed at a cost of around Rs 8.66 crore, had its foundation […]

Agartala: A cow fell through a dilapidated bamboo bridge at Chandrapur Katakhal here on Tuesday, reigniting residents’ long-standing complaints over the structure’s unsafe condition. The animal was rescued in an unwell state nearly an hour after fire brigade personnel were alerted, according to local residents. Villagers allege the bridge, spanning roughly 30 feet, has been

AGARTALA: East police station has made a significant breakthrough in the Chittaranjan theft case, recovering around 50 grams of melted gold from the stolen haul as the investigation uncovers fresh leads. Three people have been detained so far in connection with the theft, with police suspecting more individuals may be involved, East PS Officer-in-Charge Krishnadhan

DHARMANAGAR: Workers at the Nayapara No. 1 ICDS Anganwadi Centre in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, have alleged that funds for nutritious food meant for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers have not been released for nearly six months, leaving the centre struggling to function. According to the workers, they had been sourcing food supplies on credit

KHOWAI: The Khowai District Court has sentenced two men to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each and fined them ₹1 lakh apiece after convicting them in a ganja trafficking case involving the seizure of 79 kg of the contraband in 2021. The convicts, identified as vehicle driver Partha Debnath and co-driver Bijesh Debbarma, were arrested after

SANTIRBAZAR: A case of an infant allegedly being sold after the mother’s name was tampered with in a hospital register has surfaced in Giddya Kumar Para under Lakshmichhara village, Santirbazar subdivision, with an ASHA worker allegedly implicated in the racket. According to sources, the child’s mother’s name was reportedly altered in hospital records to facilitate

AGARTALA: The All India Kisan Sabha held its 22nd Tripura State Conference at Agartala Town Hall, drawing a large turnout of farmers and party workers from across the state, followed by a massive public rally at Vivekananda Maidan. The conference was attended by CPI(M) leaders Pabitra Kar and Jitendra Chowdhury, along with the organisation’s central

AGARTALA: BJP Pradesh President and MP Rajib Bhattacharjee on Tuesday defended the removal of opposition MLA Sudip Roy Barman from the Assembly session hall, backing the Speaker’s authority to maintain order, while denying any ongoing talks with Tipra Motha. Addressing a press conference at the BJP Pradesh office, Bhattacharjee said discipline in Assembly proceedings was

AGARTALA: The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) held a key meeting at its conference hall on Tuesday to review civic preparedness ahead of Durga Puja, with Mayor Deepak Majumder directing officials and councillors to ensure uninterrupted services during the festive period. The meeting focused on managing the additional strain that puja crowds place on traffic, cleanliness,