Agartala: A fire broke out suddenly in a transformer near Malay Nagar Bypass on Friday, triggering panic among residents before Fire Service personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Local residents alleged that despite alerting staff of the Jogendra Nagar Electricity Department immediately after the fire started, departmental personnel took considerable […]
Agartala: The West District Committee of the Tripura Khetmajur Union organized a mass rally at City Centre in Agartala on Thursday, demanding the immediate resumption of the MGNREGA scheme and the withdrawal of the VBG (Viksit Bharat Guarantee) commercial project, drawing a large turnout of agricultural labourers and working-class people. Addressing the gathering, union leaders
Agartala: The Tribal Youth Federation (TYF), Central Committee, organized a three-hour-long mass sit-in demonstration in the area adjacent to Agartala Circuit House on Friday, pressing the state government to address a seven-point charter of demands. Addressing the gathering, TYF General Secretary Kumud Debbarma said the sit-in was organized to draw the government’s attention to long-pending
Agartala: A new civil hospital at Kansaripatty is set to be inaugurated soon for the residents of the state capital, with senior officials visiting the site on Friday to review final preparations ahead of the launch. Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Deepak Majumder, along with other senior officials, inspected the facility
Agartala: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the State Task Force (STF) recovered a huge consignment of banned cough syrup (Eskuf) concealed inside a goods wagon at Agartala Railway Station, officials said. The contraband was detected late last night during a routine inspection of wagons at the station.
Clean air is one of the most basic requirements for a healthy life, yet millions of people breathe polluted air every day. Despite repeated government campaigns, stricter environmental regulations, and growing public awareness, air pollution continues to threaten cities and towns across the world. The question is no longer whether pollution is a serious problem,
For decades, the middle class has been regarded as the backbone of every economy. It represents ambition, hard work, and the hope of achieving a better life through education and employment. Yet, for many families today, that dream appears to be slipping further away. While aspirations continue to rise, affordability is shrinking. The result is
Not long ago, childhood was defined by playgrounds, storybooks, neighbourhood games, and face-to-face friendships. Learning came through conversation, exploration, and real-world experiences. Today, however, childhood is increasingly shaped by glowing screens. Smartphones, tablets, smart televisions, gaming consoles, and online platforms have become constant companions for millions of children. Technology has undoubtedly transformed education and communication,
Fresh cross‑border attacks between Russia and Ukraine have killed at least 15 people, intensifying hostilities less than a day after Moscow launched one of its deadliest missile and drone barrages on Kyiv since the full‑scale invasion began in 2022. The previous night’s assault on the Ukrainian capital left at least 30 dead, prompting a wave
At least 40 people were killed and 11 others injured after an overcrowded passenger bus veered off a highway and plunged into a deep ravine in Balochistan early Friday, in one of Pakistan’s deadliest road accidents this year. The vehicle was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when it lost control in the Dana Sar area
