Identifying the victim proved to be challenging due to the severe damage to Shubojit's appearance. However, a stroke of luck came in the form of a recovered Xerox copy of his Aadhaar card, allowing the police to confirm the deceased's identity as Shubojit Debnath.
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Vegetable vendors found spending night at health center in city
During the investigation, Jatindra Chakma, one of the vegetable vendors claimed they hailed from Pecharthal and regularly sold their produce in the area. The revelation sparked further questions about the legitimacy of their access to the sub-health center.
Major Drug Bust in Melaghar: Police Seize drugs worht Rs 1 crore
In a significant operation led by Officer-in-Charge Debashis Saha, Melaghar police station successfully raided the residence of Farooq Hossain in the Indiranagar area, seizing a cache of illegal drugs with an estimated market value ranging between Rs 1 crore.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in state, issues yellow alert
A press release from Meteorological Centre, Agartala said that Yesterday’s low pressure area over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman & Nicobar Islands moved west-northwestwards, concentrated into a depression and lay centered today.
SP traffic declares GB Bazar to Cancer Hospital as no parking zone
In a bid to alleviate persistent traffic congestion in the GB market area, the Traffic Department initiated a targeted operation against illegal parking today. West District Traffic Police Superintendent Manik Das announced that the crackdown, spanning from GB Bazar to Cancer Hospital will persist for a month.
CM Dr Manik Saha praises role of Cooperative societies in Tripura
“There is a need to turn the cooperative societies of the state into a profitable business,” Dr Saha said, adding that the cooperative societies will also play a significant role in generating alternate employment opportunities for the youths of this state.
Over Rs 26 crore spends in West District for disaster management in last six years: DM
The West District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar said that a substantial amount of Rs 26 crore 61 lakh has been expended in the last six years for the distribution of relief materials in the disaster management sector in the West District.
Pratima flags off truck loaded with relief materials for Manipur
In a demonstration of solidarity and compassion, a prominent social organization in the state answered the call for help from Manipur, dispatching relief materials via CRPF vehicles.
ADB approves $100 million loan to improve urban services, tourism in Tripura
“ADB is committed to support the Tripura government’s priorities of improving urban services and tourism infrastructure to help boost economic development,” said ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist Tomoo Ueda.
Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath commends efforts to enhance electricity services in the state
Expressing optimism for the future, Nath emphasized the importance of collective cooperation among engineers, officials, and workers in the power department. He voiced confidence that, with their combined efforts, Tripura would continue to enjoy uninterrupted electricity services.
Fire Engulfs Indian Bank's Agartala Branch
The blaze, which was reported around 6 o'clock in the morning prompted swift action from the fire brigade and local authorities. Upon receiving information about smoke emanating from the bank, vigilant locals promptly alerted the fire brigade.
Mega outreach campaign – Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to be launched in Tripura on Nov 15
Tripura along with the rest of the nation will join the mega nationwide outreach and awareness campaign of Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on November 15 next to highlight various developmental schemes and projects of the Modi government at the Centre.
MoS Pratima Bhoumik celebrates Diwali with BSF
In a heartwarming Diwali celebration, Union Minister of State Pratima Bhoumik spent meaningful moments with Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers at the Akhaura Integrated Check Post, illuminating the border with the spirit of the festival of lights.
Sports helps to take up challenges to fulfill dreams, goals: Guv
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu has emphasized that sports are an integral part of life, instilling a competitive spirit in individuals. He also stated that sports play a crucial role in taking up the challenge of fulfilling dreams and goals in life.
Diwali celebration turns tragic as fire engulfs home due to firecrackers
The joyous celebration of Diwali took a devastating turn for Bishal Deb and his family as their residence in Masterpara area in Agartala was reduced to ashes last night.
Children, women among 14 Bengaluru bound Bangladeshi held in Tripura
Four days after National Investigation Agency (NIA) as part of its nation-wide raids against human trafficking and infiltration arrested at least 25 people -- 21 in Tripura and 5 in Assam, Tripura police on Sunday apprehended 14 Bangladeshi for illegally entering into India, officials said.
Diwali mela held at BSF Frontier Head Quarter at Shalbagan
DIG (PSO), Tripura Frontier R K Singh had inaugurated the Diwali Mela, where the BSF personnel and their family members participated in large numbers. Various games, food stalls, Cultural programs and other entertainment activities were organised.
Governors, CMs of N-E states condole death of ex-Nagaland Guv
Governors and Chief Ministers of several northeastern states condoled the death of Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya, who was the former Governor of Nagaland. He was 92-years-old.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath visits Malaysia to understand international demand pattern and supply of Oil Palm
The state agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath recently visited the international conference on oil palm cultivation held at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, to understand the technological advancement of the crop and find the feasibility of the economic benefit from the production of oil palm in Tripura.
Promote Ayurveda as pathway to holistic well-being: Minister Tinku Roy
Tripura, along with the rest of the parts of the country observed National Ayurveda Day on Friday. The state level programme was held here at Agartala Rabindra Bhavan.
Tripura records 1274.7 mm normal rainfall in 2023
The South-West Monsoon which was withdrawal from Tripura completely on 17th October has recorded a seasonal rainfall of 1274.7 mm during Monsoon against its normal value of 1391.1 mm
Local demand release of graveyard from encroachment in Dukli
In a fervent display of unity, residents of Madhya Champamura a village under Bikram Nagar Panchayat in Dukli block have rallied together to demand the release of a century-old graveyard from encroachment.
CPIM demands SIT into alleged murder of minor girl, writes to CM
CPIM state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Thursday wrote a letter to the Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha demanding to constitute a SIT to investigate a murder case of a minor girl by arresting the prime accused.
One held with cannabis worth Rs 8 lakh from Agartala Railway Station
The Government Railway Police have arrested one person and seized cannabis worth more than Rs 8 lakh which was supposed to be smuggled to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal via Kanchanjunga Express from Agartala Railway Station.
Tripura govt urges Shah to expedite setting up of immigration centre at Agartala airport
The Tripura government has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to expedite the setting up of an immigration centre at the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport to commence operations of international flights from Agartala to Bangladesh's Chittagong, an official said here on Wednesday.