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Total six persons arrested for Kumarghat gang rape case

Amidst political tension issuing aging rape of a16-years old minor girl in Fatikroy area of Unakoti district on last October 20, the police has so far arrested six accused persons including a woman.

SFI, AIDWA to continue protests demanding arrest of gang rape accused

Activists of SFI on Thursday staged a demonstration in front police headquarters in Agartala protesting gang rape incidents on minor girls and over deteriorating law and order situation across the state.

Departments should ensure benefits of “Prati Ghore Susashan” campaign, Nath

The all departments and agencies of the government should have ensure the benefits of “Prati Ghore Susashan” (good governance at every household) to every families of the state to ensure benefits of various state and central schemes for the people, said Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath.

On 9th day of hunger strike by retrenched teachers, 14 hospitalized so far

On the 9th day of the “fast unto death” programme by a section of retrenched 10,323 teachers, the health conditions of many teachers deteriorated and they were shifted to IGM Hospital.

CM thanks PM for highlighting Tripura’s bio-village project in Maan Ki Baat

Chief Minister Manik Saha extended his gratitude towards the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for highlighting Tripura's bio-village project in his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast on Sunday.

Noted gang member of thieves arrested by city police, goods stolen from doctor chamber recovered

The Agartala city police once again arrested a member of a thieves gang and recovered stolen items under his possession on Sunday.

38 NDPS act cases, 54 smugglers arrested in a month, police

In continuation of its drive against drug menaces and its trafficking, the state police in significant development have arrested 38 NDPS Act cases and arrested 54 persons within the span of last one month.

Protests over gang rape incidents rock city

Protesting two gang rape incidents and alleged involvement of ruling party leaders, opposition parties on Friday hit the streets of Agartala and organized rallies after rallies.

YC gheraoed CM residence protesting gang rape incidents

Protesting the series of gang rape incidents and alleged deteriorated law and order situation of the state, the Pradesh Youth Congress on Saturday staged a demonstration and gheraoed the private residence of Chief Minister.

Bru resettlement expedite, process to be completed by Feb 28

The rehabilitation process of all Bru migrants are going on speedily and till date altogether 4,102 Bru families were resettled in 12 designated spots across four districts of the state.

CBSF cycle rally to be flagged off on Nov 1st

Border Security Force, besides performing the primary task of safeguarding and defending the frontiers of the country round the clock, is also actively involved in conducting activities which promote solidarity and sportsmanship.

167 police officers transferred district to district

Just few months before the ensuing assembly elections, the police administration in a major administrative reshuffle order has transferred altogether 167 police officers in different districts of the state.

Two days TWJA’s conference, Workshop ends

The two days long annual conference and workshop by Tripura Working Journalist Association (TWJA) held at Bhagat Singh Youth hostel in Agartala concluded on Sunday.

Congress remembered Indira Gandhi, attacks in 3 places

Along with the entire nation, Tripura Pradesh Congress on Monday also remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 38th death anniversary across the state, but during the observance of the day clashes erupted among the supporters of ruling BJP and Congress.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed with patriotic fervour

Tripura along with other parts of the country observed the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' on Monday , the birth anniversary of leading freedom fighter and independent India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallavbhai Patel.

Pre-election rejig: 134 civil, police officers transferred

Amidst spree of transfer from Civil and Police administration as part of the pre-election rejig, altogether 14 senior TCS, IAS officers, nine TPS officers and 111 in-charge Sub-Inspectors (SI) of police were transferred in different notifications.

Main accused involved in Kalyanpur gang rape still untraced, two prime investigating officers transferred

Amidst continuous protest by opposition parties issuing gang rape incidents of Kalyanpur and Kumarghat, the state police after passing of seven days still unable to arrest main accused.

Miscreants set fire on two BJP offices in South Tripura

Amidst political tension in different parts of the state, in a provocative incident , two party offices of BJP in Satmura and bordering Amzadnagar area under Belonia subdivision of South Tripura district were ransacked and burnt down on Wednesday by unknown miscreants .

Govt to open pharmacies in GB, IGM hospitals, medicines with affordable prices

In order to expand the health services, the Health department will open two pharmacy shops in GB and IGM hospital complexes and will provide medicine to the patients’ affordable prices.

92% PMAY houses got free electricity connections, RD Dept

ITripura government has provided free electricity connection at 92% houses made under Prime Minister Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY) scheme across the state.

CM to inaugurate NE regional security coordination meet on Nov 8 at Agartala

Tripura to host first time two days Northeast Regional Security Coordination conference in Agartala on November 8th and 9th next, the Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha will inaugurate the conference, which would be attended by all DGPs of the NE states along with heads of central police organizations and central armed police forces of the region.

Drug peddler arrested by city police with Yaba, Heroine

TBased on secret information, the Agartala city police has arrested a noted drug peddler and recovered large quantities of contraband items under his possession.

DYFI observed foundation day, attack in a blood donation camp

The 43rd foundation day of the Left youth organization Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) was observed across the state through rallies, voluntary blood donation camps and street meetings. But, the observation of the day also witnessed political clashes among the supporters of both ruling BJP and opposition CPI(M).

Suspected thief lynched at Kamalpur

In another lynching incident , a group of irate mob of Nagbangshi Village in Kamalpur subdivison under Dhalai District lynched one suspected thief identified Sahid Mian on Wednesday night.

Political clash at Khowai, 12 supporters injured

With days are coming to ensuing assembly elections in Tripura, the political clashes among rival supporters of political parties has been increasing day by day across Tripura and its fresh edition after clash among the supporters of ruling BJP and opposition CPI(M), at least 12 supporters of both parties suffered injuries and all of them were hospitalized.

Deputy CM inaugurates new building of Dumburnagar RD Block

The ‘Gandatwisa’ sub-division will soon be turned into model sub-division in the state through overall development including development in tourism sector, said Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma after inaugurating the new building complex of Dumburnagar RD Block Office at Gandatwisa in Dhalai district on Thursday.

Agriculture is the main factor for rural economy: CM

Farmers are the friends of the society and they are the bread-winners of the country and their socio- economic development will ensure welfare of the society, said Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha after inaugurating Farmer Knowledge Centre at Sekerkote area under West Tripura district Thursday.

Holy Cross School, Agartala celebrates golden Jubilee

Holy Cross School Agartala inaugurated the Jubilee year in 2020, but unfortunately, all the celebrations had to be muted because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

BJP-CPM clash, six injured in Teliamura

At least six persons including two police personnel sustained injuries after a clash among the supporters of ruling BJP and opposition CPI(M) erupted at Korailong School Chowmuhani area of Teliamura subdivision under Khowai district on Saturday evening, which created massive tension in that area.

Tripura exports 2nd consignment of natural rubber to Nepal

In its second consignment , Tripura has exported 14,550 kilograms of Natural Rubber to Nepal by the Agartala branch of Manimalayar rubbers.