The TIPRA Women Federation (TWF), the women’s wing of the ruling BJP alliance partner TIPRA Motha, launched a sitting protest on Wednesday against the state government’s proposal to handover Pushpabanta Palace to the Taj group for converting it into a luxury hotel. The demonstration began in the Circuit House area, where a large number of…
Agartala, December 3: ‘Pedalling Patriots-II’ a cycling expedition was flag-off by Lt Gen AS Pendharkar, YSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Spear Corps on Monday from Dimapur, Nagaland to commemorate 53 years of India’s decisive victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The expedition aims to honor and remember the 53rd anniversary of India’s…
Lakshmi Puja market reflects festive spirit amid economic concerns Agartala, October 15: As Tripura gears up to celebrate Lakshmi Puja, households in the state’s capital are bustling with preparations to worship the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. However, this year’s market scene paints a complex picture. Markets in Agartala have been flooded with…
Durga Puja carnival ‘Mayer Gomon 2024’ concludes with vibrant procession in Agartala Agartala, October 14: The grand Durga Puja carnival ‘Mayer Gomon 2024,’ organized by the Tripura government’s ICA department, marked a colorful conclusion to this year’s celebrations on Monday. More than 45 community puja clubs participated in the carnival, which featured a vibrant display…
Durga idol immersion continues in Agartala, CM Manik Saha appreciates smooth arrangements Agartala, October 13: The immersion of Durga idols continued on Sunday at Dashami Ghat in Agartala, as many idols were not immersed on Saturday in accordance with Hindu traditions. Devotees, particularly from household pujas, arrived at the ghat with their idols, participating in…
Durga Puja immersion marks the end of festivities across Tripura Agartala, October 12: As Durga Puja festivities reach their emotional finale, a wave of sadness sweeps over Tripura as Mahadashami arrives on Saturday. The final day of Durga Puja signals the goddess’s departure from her earthly visit, as she returns to Mount Kailash, marking the…
Tripura bids farewell to goddess Durga with traditional ‘Sindoor Khela’ Agartala, October 12: A somber mood has settled over Tripura as the festive celebrations of Durga Puja draw to a close on Saturday, marking Mahadashami, the final day of the grand festival. The streets of Agartala are filled with mixed emotions, as the joyous days…
Five-year-old girl worshiped as goddess Durga in Kumari Puja ritual in Agartala Agartala, October 11: In a remarkable display of reverence for female divinity, a five-year-old girl was worshiped as the living embodiment of Goddess Durga during the ‘Kumari Puja’ ritual organized by the Shri Shri Bholananda Sevashram in Agartala on Friday. The ritual, a…
148-year-old Durgabari Puja: A Royal legacy of Tripura sponsored by the government Agartala, October 11: The 148-year-old Durga Puja at Durgabari temple in Agartala, started by the kings of Tripura centuries ago and funded by the state government for the past 75 years, continues to attract thousands of devotees from across India and Bangladesh. Established…
Rain delays Durga Puja preparations in Tripura, spirits remain high Agartala, October 9: Unseasonal rain has dampened preparations for Durga Puja in Tripura, but the festive spirit remains unshaken. In Agartala, the rain has slowed the final touches to pandals, idols, lighting and decorations, causing concern among artisans and organizers alike. Many workers, especially those…