BISHALGARH: A mysterious pit dug near the Charilam-Kanaibari railway bridge area under Bishalgarh Police Station triggered panic among residents of Brajapur Kanaibari after it was spotted during the early morning hours. According to locals, the pit, suspected to have been dug under cover of darkness, was first noticed by residents who had gone out for […]
UNAKOTI: A district-level programme on ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save Farmland Campaign) and natural farming was organised at Swami Vivekananda Hall in Shrirampur on Friday, aimed at promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices among farmers in Unakoti district. The programme was inaugurated by Tinku Roy, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Social Education and Social Welfare
Floods have become an increasingly familiar reality across many parts of India. Every monsoon, rivers overflow, cities experience severe waterlogging, and thousands of families are displaced. While extreme rainfall and climate change are often blamed, another critical factor receives far less attention—the rapid disappearance of wetlands. These natural ecosystems have quietly protected communities for centuries,
China has formally proposed the creation of a Bangladesh–Myanmar–China Economic Corridor (BMC‑EC) during high‑level talks between President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing. According to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s Office, the proposal was placed during detailed discussions on regional connectivity, trade expansion and long‑term strategic cooperation. PMO spokesperson Mahdi Amin said
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticised major global credit rating agencies — Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s — accusing them of consistently undervaluing India’s economic strength and long‑term potential. Speaking at a plenary session organised by the High Commission of India in London, Goyal said the agencies had “not recognised the
AGARTALA: The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) today carried out a fresh eviction drive in the city, targeting encroachments at Lake Chowmuhani Market, Shakuntala Road, and Harigangabasak Road. The drive, conducted as part of the corporation’s ongoing efforts to clear unauthorised structures and reclaim public spaces, saw civic officials remove illegal encroachments that had reportedly been
US President Donald Trump has warned that any country introducing digital services taxes targeting American technology companies will face an immediate 100% tariff on all goods exported to the United States. The threat marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s pushback against foreign attempts to regulate or tax major US tech giants, many of which dominate
Apple has sharply increased prices of several major products in India — including its newest MacBooks, iPads, HomePods and Apple TV models — with hikes reaching up to ₹1,00,000, marking one of the company’s steepest adjustments in recent years. The move comes just days after CEO Tim Cook said rising component costs and the global
AGARTALA: The holy occasion of Muharram was observed today across Tripura, with the Muslim community paying homage to the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala. For followers of Islam, Muharram holds deep significance as a day of grief, sacrifice and self-denial, commemorating the supreme sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain,
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha yesterday visited the site of a devastating explosion that occurred at a flat in Ramnagar, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident. During his visit, the Chief Minister reportedly indicated that Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL) could be the primary party responsible for the explosion, though
