US President Donald Trump has said that Iran has formally assured Washington it is not imposing any tolls, insurance fees or additional charges on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The statement comes amid sensitive negotiations between the two countries, with Trump warning that any […]
Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking a significant diplomatic gesture at a moment of major regional transition. The invitation was extended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following Khamenei’s death in a joint US–Israeli airstrike on February 28 — an event that
AGARTALA: After years of working as irregular employees in Group D posts under the Education Department without attaining regular status, six such employees have finally received an offer of regularisation, following directions from the Supreme Court. The employees, who had been engaged in irregular capacities for a prolonged period despite continuous service, had long sought
AGARTALA: The state Cabinet’s recent decision to bar senior doctors at Agartala Government Medical College and GB Hospital from attending patients at private chambers has drawn praise from the medical fraternity, with eminent physician Dr. Pradip Bhowmik welcoming the move as a significant step in public interest. Reacting to the decision, Dr. Bhowmik said the
AGARTALA: Members of the CPI(M) Dukli Sub-Divisional Area Committee on Friday submitted a deputation to the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD), raising a series of demands concerning the poor condition of roads and other civic issues in the Dukli area. The deputation, organized under the banner of the area committee, highlighted long-pending
AGARTALA: Tension gripped the court premises on Friday as local residents and family members of Samir Das, the victim in the Kathaltali murder case, gathered to see the accused brought before the court. The crowd, however, was subsequently asked to leave the court premises by authorities. Following their removal, tensions spilled outside, where locals raised
AGARTALA: Former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb received a warm welcome as he returned to his home state for the first time since his second marriage, accompanied by his wife. The couple’s arrival in Agartala sparked an outpouring of goodwill among political circles, party workers, and well-wishers, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the
GOLAGHATI: Allegations of financial misappropriation have surfaced against Samarjit Sinha, Bank Mitra and CSC operator at Golaghati Gramin Bank, after two customers from South Golaghati accused him of failing to deposit their money into their bank accounts. According to the complainants, they handed over ₹25,000 each to Sinha around six months ago for deposit into
TELIAMURA: Allegations of financial fraud and irregularities amounting to nearly ₹20 crore have surfaced in the Maharanipur area of Teliamura subdivision, triggering widespread concern among locals and officials alike. The allegations centre on Jhuma Chowdhury, a master bookkeeper associated with the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), who is alleged to have collected large sums from
AGARTALA: A vibrant rally wound through the streets of Agartala on Friday to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2026, organised jointly by the West Tripura District Administration and the District Social Education Officer. Carrying the slogan “Eso Sabai Shapath Kori, Madak Mukto Rajya Gori” (Let us all take a pledge, let
