Agartala: The state government on Monday launched T-RISE — the Tripura Registry & Integration for Startup Ecosystem Portal — at a workshop titled “Building a Unicorn in Tripura,” held at Pragya Bhawan here, in a major push to strengthen the state’s startup and innovation landscape. The workshop was organised jointly by the state IT Department […]

Agartala: A meeting on the selection of the beneficiary list for the rooftop solar project under the ULA (likely PM Surya Ghar) model was held at the conference hall of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath attended the meeting along with AMC Mayor Deepak Majumder and Deputy Mayor Monika Das

Melaghar: Residents of Wards 7 and 8 under Melaghar Municipality have raised strong objections over the poor condition of a 100-metre connecting road off the Melaghar-Sonamura main road, alleging years of civic neglect despite regular tax collection. The stretch, residents said, has been left in a state of disrepair for a prolonged period, riddled with

Melaghar: In a bizarre turn of events, a thief was caught red-handed after falling asleep at the scene of the crime while attempting to flee with a stolen gas cylinder, police said. The incident occurred late Sunday night near Samar Bridge, Fakirbari, at the edge of Telkajala Gram Panchayat under Melaghar police station. According to

Agartala: Men, women and young girls across the region are set to observe fasts and offer worship to Lord Shiva on the last Monday of Shravan, one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar for devotees of the deity. Ahead of the ritual, devotees began setting out for Khoyerpur Ghat from Sunday night

Agartala: With Manasa Puja set to be observed tomorrow, markets across the region have come alive with idols of the snake goddess in small, medium and large sizes, as traders set up their stalls ahead of the festival. Shopkeepers said idols of varying shapes and sizes have arrived in bulk over the past few days

Agartala: A large turnout of devotees was witnessed at a Shiva temple on Monday, the last Monday of the holy month of Shravan, as worshippers gathered in huge numbers to offer prayers and perform rituals. The final Shravan Monday, considered especially auspicious for devotees of Lord Shiva, saw an overflowing crowd throng the temple premises

By DA Newsdesk Agartala, Aug 17: Durga Puja preparations at Tushar Sangha Club in Chandrapur got underway on Monday with the traditional Khunti Puja, marking the ceremonial start of this year’s festivities amid due religious customs and rituals. The club has set a budget of Rs 22 lakh for this year’s celebrations, with the pandal

Agartala: Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chowdhury has strongly condemned an alleged attack by miscreants at a house in Kalachhara, in which family members were assaulted and a housewife allegedly molested, accusing the ruling BJP of sheltering those responsible. According to Chowdhury, the miscreants first attempted to force entry through the main gate before breaking

Agartala: Lalbahadur Byayamagar will square off against defending champions Forward Club on August 17 in the knockout round of the Nilajyoti Rakhal Shield football tournament, organised by the Tripura Football Association. Ahead of the high-stakes encounter, club officials held a press conference at the Lalbahadur Byayamagar club premises on Sunday evening, where jerseys were formally