AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government is considering further strengthening its de-addiction and rehabilitation services, including enhancing facilities at the Narsingarh rehabilitation centre. Speaking during his inspection of Bordowali School, Saha highlighted several ongoing initiatives across sectors, including the establishment of de-addiction centres in all eight districts of the […]

AGARTALA: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Wednesday inspected Bordowali School as part of the state government’s initiative to transform government schools into modern model institutions. During the visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the school’s infrastructure, the overall learning environment, and various developmental aspects, taking stock of the facilities currently available on campus. The

AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government would continue conducting the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) regularly, including every year, while teacher recruitment would proceed in a phased manner based on existing vacancies and the state’s financial position. Responding to questions on pending legal cases related to teacher recruitment, Saha clarified

MOHANPUR: An unknown disease has struck rubber plantations across several areas under Mohanpur subdivision, causing leaves to turn red and yellow and fall prematurely, leading to a sharp decline in production. The problem has been most visible in Bamutia. Following reports of the outbreak, experts from the Rubber Board inspected the affected plantations and issued

TELIAMURA: Three persons were injured, one of them critically, after a toto (battery-run auto-rickshaw) and a motorbike collided head-on near Haldicherra School in Teliamura on [date]. Police officials confirmed that the accident occurred when the two vehicles crashed into each other on the road near the school. Following the collision, all three injured persons were

AGARTALA: On the occasion of the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Ravidas, a sacred urn of soil brought from his birthplace, Kashi (Varanasi), was handed over to BJP district presidents by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha here today. The urn had earlier been kept at Shri Shri Ramakrishna Saradeshwari Math on Akhaura Road, from

AGARTALA: The Tripura Olympic Association (TOA) held a press conference here to address allegations of irregularities in the selection of national hockey players, while also outlining preparations for hosting the gymnastics competition at the upcoming 39th National Games. The meeting, held at the NSRCC auditorium, was attended by TOA president and Padma Shri awardee Dipa

AGARTALA: Dr D.Y. Patil, former Governor of Tripura, passed away in Kolhapur, Maharashtra on Tuesday at the age of 90, bringing to an end a long public life marked by contributions to education, healthcare, philanthropy and governance. Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha expressed grief over Dr Patil’s death. A veteran educationist and institution builder, Dr

AGARTALA: Tripura’s traditional Ker Puja commenced on Monday night at Ujjayanta Palace, with religious rituals held at the Rajbari premises on Tuesday. The puja will formally conclude on Wednesday morning. Ker Puja is a two-and-a-half-day tantric and cultural festival dedicated to the Vastu deity ‘Ker’, considered the protector of the state. Unlike conventional pujas, it

AGARTALA: Tripura University organised a day-long programme on Tuesday to mark the 12th National Handloom Day 2026, featuring a quiz competition and awareness sessions aimed at students. The event was designed to sensitise Tripura University students about the significance of handloom and the handicraft sector, while also guiding them on how they can build careers