AGARTALA: The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday took out a ‘Save Democracy’ rally in Agartala in protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, observing the day as a ‘Black Day’. Party workers and supporters, dressed in black and wearing black badges, marched through the city. The procession was led by PCC
AGARTALA: The Tripura State Election Commission on Thursday began preparations for elections to 21 urban local bodies (ULBs), holding its first official-level meeting at the State Guest House in Agartala. State Election Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty chaired the meeting with Director General of Police G.S. Rao. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Manchak Ipper,
Agartala: Kalika Jewellers has announced attractive offers on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Utsav, with a special collection of silver jewellery on display at the Sharadiya Milonmela. A representative of the showroom briefed the media on the festive offers and the new silver range. Representatives of several news outlets were present at the briefing. As
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday laid the foundation stones for a 6.81 million-litre-capacity surface water treatment plant and a 680-kilolitre overhead water tank at Collegetila under Ward No. 24 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said the AMC area would be made clean, modern and
KUMARGHAT: A mega health camp was organised at Kumarghat Railway SB School on Thursday, October 8, jointly by the SPJS Education Foundation and the 28th Battalion of the Assam Rifles, Kumarghat. The banner at the venue described the initiative as “Paving the way to success” and listed the 28th Battalion’s sub-division as co-organiser. A senior
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated the long-awaited PRM Center Point commercial complex and the adjoining Multi-Level Car Parking Project in Agartala, marking a new milestone in the city’s urban development. The complex has come up at the old Motor Stand area in the heart of the capital. It is being promoted
Indian airlines, including Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air, have taken swift action to suspend, cancel, or divert all flights to and from Riyadh until October 10. This urgent disruption comes in the wake of an escalating security situation triggered by a fresh ballistic missile strike claim by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting the King
Pakistan has agreed to rapidly deploy additional military personnel to Saudi Arabia amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement, marking a significant departure from its approach during the Yemen crisis a decade ago. The decision has sparked debate inside Pakistan, with critics arguing that it reflects the growing influence of the military over foreign
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and exercise caution amid the evolving security situation in the region. In the advisory, the embassy urged Indian citizens to stay “alert and vigilant”, closely follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities, and remain indoors whenever necessary. The
The United States has suspended several major technology companies from the PERM labour certification programme, a crucial step used by employers seeking employment-based Green Cards for foreign workers, including many on H-1B visas. The move has triggered concern across the global technology sector, particularly among Indian IT firms that employ large numbers of skilled professionals
