Pradyot step down as chairman of TIPRA Motha, announces new constitution & restructuring of party for massive agitation
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Pradyot step down as chairman of TIPRA Motha, announces new constitution & restructuring of party for massive agitation

Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, the supremo of TIPRA Motha, declared during step down as chairman during the culmination of the party’s two-day plenary session at TTAADC headquarters in Khuwmlung, an ambitious plan to restructure the party and launch a massive agitation in Tripura to safeguard the interests of the Tiprasa community. Today is indeed historic as…

Youth critically injured and hospitalized following assault by drug smugglers in Tripura
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Youth critically injured and hospitalized following assault by drug smugglers in Tripura

A youth was physically assaulted and subsequently hospitalized by drug smugglers in Narshinghar, situated on the outskirts of Agartala, the capital of Tripura. The assault reportedly took place because the youth had protested against the use of his residential area for drug smuggling into Bangladesh. The victim, identified as Samir Deb, was admitted to GB…

Three lifeless bodies recovered from ISBR building in NST
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Three lifeless bodies recovered from ISBR building in NST

In a mysterious case, three lifeless bodies suspected to have died on Friday was recovered from the Institute of Science and Bio Resource (ISBR), Umsawli, New Shillong Township on Sunday evening. The three bodies were discovered by the Rangbah Shnong after foul smell were reported from the rooms inside the research institute. Soon, the Mawdiangdiang…

Tripura BJP rallies in support of “inclusive and future-oriented” Budget amid Opposition criticism
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Tripura BJP rallies in support of “inclusive and future-oriented” Budget amid Opposition criticism

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura organized a rally in Agartala on Monday to express gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha for presenting an “inclusive and future-oriented” budget. The rally was held in response to criticism from opposition parties, those labelled the Rs 27,654.44 crore Tripura Budget 2023-23 as “directionless” due to…

One killed in fatal wild elephant attack in Tripura
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One killed in fatal wild elephant attack in Tripura

In a tragic incident on Sunday evening, Sujit Barman (45), a resident of Teliamura Shantinagar, lost his life in a deadly elephant attack at Malakar Basti in Uttar Maharani village, under the Teliamura sub-division of Khowai district in Tripura. Sujit was riding his motorcycle to Malakar Basti for personal reasons when he encountered a herd…

Police arrest four in Agartala with drugs, arms and ammunition
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Police arrest four in Agartala with drugs, arms and ammunition

Tripura Police achieved another significant breakthrough in their ongoing battle against drug trafficking on Friday as they apprehended four individuals involved in drug dealing in Agartala. During the operation, law enforcement seized a factory-made 9mm pistol and 30 live rounds from the suspects. Additionally, they discovered eight pouch packets containing approximately 96 grams of heroin,…

Tripura CM Pays Tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
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Tripura CM Pays Tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha emphasized the significant contribution of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in safeguarding the integrity of the country during an event commemorating the 123rd birth anniversary of the legendary figure. The event, organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department of the Government of Tripura, took place at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan…

Protest rally in Khumulwng demanding timely salaries for TTAADC employees
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Protest rally in Khumulwng demanding timely salaries for TTAADC employees

The Tipra Employees Federation (TEF) organized a rally in Khumulwng on Thursday to protest against the irregular release of salaries and pensions for TTAADC employees and pensioners. President of TEF, Sunil Kaloi, expressed concern over the consistent delays in receiving salaries and pensions over the past few months. He said that these delays have placed…

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…

Tripura implements mandatory PRTC for state direct recruitment; to procure 35,000 MT paddy
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Tripura implements mandatory PRTC for state direct recruitment; to procure 35,000 MT paddy

Tripura government has made it compulsory to use the permanent residence of Tripura certificate (PRTC) for all direct recruitment in the state, with the provision to relax the rule under special circumstances or for specific positions. This key decisions taken by the Tripura government was announced by the government’s spokesperson and Minister Sushanta Chowdhury following…