Tripura receives ₹25 Crore for flood relief amidst Opposition criticism of centre’s inaction
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Tripura receives ₹25 Crore for flood relief amidst Opposition criticism of centre’s inaction

Tripura receives ₹25 Crore for flood relief amidst Opposition criticism of centre’s inaction Agartala, October 1 Amid mounting opposition pressure accusing the central government of neglecting Tripura’s flood crisis, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Tuesday that the state has received ₹25 crore from the Centre for flood relief and restoration which is part of…

CPIM team led by Manik Sarkar visits Durganagar, alleges communal violence was preplanned for political gain
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CPIM team led by Manik Sarkar visits Durganagar, alleges communal violence was preplanned for political gain

Agartala, September 20, 2024: Nearly a month after communal violence erupted in Durganagar under the Ranirbazar police station in West Tripura district, a team from the main Opposition, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM), was finally allowed to visit the affected area. Led by former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, the team interacted with victim…

Tripura’s Forest Department suffers Rs 40 Crore loss from floods, says Minister
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Tripura’s Forest Department suffers Rs 40 Crore loss from floods, says Minister

Agartala, September 18: The devastating floods that struck Tripura a month ago, claiming 36 lives, have caused an estimated loss of Rs 40 crore to the state’s Forest Department. This was disclosed by Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Secretariat, where he was joined by two Principal Chief…

New safety measures for Rath Yatra in Tripura following 10 lives lost a year ago 
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New safety measures for Rath Yatra in Tripura following 10 lives lost a year ago 

Agartala, July 6: In response to last year’s tragic incident during the Ulta Rath Yatra in Kumarghat, Unakoti district, where ten devotees were electrocuted, the West Tripura district administration is taking proactive steps to prevent such mishaps. West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar speaking to THN announced new safety protocols, mandating that the height…

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Tripura: Mud wall collapse kills sleeping couple, infant critically injured

Agartala, June 3, 2024: In a tragic incident, a couple lost their lives after a deserted mud wall house collapsed on them while they were asleep. The incident occurred last night at Meghli Para village under the Dharmatila Gram Panchayat under Old Agartala block in West Tripura district. Due to the incessant rain during last…

Woman dies after mud wall collapse on her following heavy rain in Tripura
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Woman dies after mud wall collapse on her following heavy rain in Tripura

In a heartbreaking incident, a woman named Sabitri Sarkar (58) lost her life after a mud wall of the room collapsed on her while she was sleeping. The incident occurred during the early hours today, following incessant rain since the previous night at Ghilatali village under Kalyanpur in Khowai district of Tripura. Murari Sarkar, the…