Category: WEST TRIPURA

• AGARTALA
• JIRANIA
• MOHANPUR
• Khumulwng

Indra Sena Reddy Nallu was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Tripura at Raj Bhawan on Thursday morning. Tripura High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh has administered the oath of office of Reddy in a function.

The carnival will feature tableaux of Durga Idols from various puja organizers and clubs in Agartala, which will be carried to Agartala Dashamighat for immersion of their Durga idols moving across the capital town of Agartala.

Governor-designate for the state of Tripura Indra Sena Reddy Nallu is accorded a warm ceremonial reception by the state government at the Raj Bhawan in Agartala on Wednesday.

The five-day long Durga Puja festivities have gripped the people of the northeastern states, especially the puja revellers in Assam and Tripura. The festivities being organised in ethnic violence devastated Manipur in much subdued manner.

A tribunal set up by the Centre will adjudicate whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) as "unlawful associations" under Unlawful Activities of (Prevention) Act.

In a significant breakthrough, Tripura Police successfully apprehended an associate of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) a banned outfit of Tripura on Wednesday late night.

In a dramatic turn of events, MNREGA workers from various villages including Mainama, Jamirchhara, and North Dhumachara rallied together and held protest after locking Manu RD Block office. The protest was sparked by the delay in settling their pending wages, despite promises made by local authorities.

The protesters cited the absence of proper roads, electricity and potable water as their primary grievances. The lack of these basic amenities has not only hindered accessibility but has also jeopardized the residents' overall quality of life.

In yet another boost to the connectivity of the Northeastern states of Tripura, the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday flagged off Agartala-Mumbai Lokmanya Tilak weekly express train service from Agartala railway station.

The Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday launched ‘Heartland Tripura’ training programme here in a function at Agartala Rabindra Bhavan to offer skill development and employment opportunities

He said, “Government never announced to distribute food items through PDS free of cost. Moreover, the allegation of distribution of blank canvas bags is false as the food items are being distributed with the canvas bag only from the ration shops.”

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday attended a state level programme on 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' here at Agartala New Capital Complex and said that the initiative reignites patriotism and pays tribute to the valiant individuals who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

In a bizarre incident, a puja pandal along with durga idols burnt into ashes after fire engulfed the Blood Sun Club here at Agartala Abhoynagar area on Wednesday. The incident triggered panic among the locals, club authorities and the puja organisers.

The operation was carried out based on confidential information received by the police. Acting swiftly, officers intercepted the passenger auto bearing registration number TR01 D 3634, leading to the discovery of the illegal substance.

Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das today said that the government has decided to open Fish Sale Counter at 25 places in the state so that people can buy fish at low price.

Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be visiting Agartala tomorrow on a days visit to the state. During this tour, the Union Minister will grace the inauguration of a skill training project at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan at Agartala tomorrow.

The Chief Minister has been tirelessly working to bring joy to the economically disadvantaged sections of society in preparation for Durga Puja. Over the past few days, he has been distributing new clothes to those who are financially vulnerable in his assembly constituency.

The Special Judge, Dhalai Judicial District has convicted and sentenced to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for 20 years for raping his 04 years old minor daughter.

In a tumultuous turn of events, Pradhan Bhajan Pal of Srinagar Gram Panchayat, under Dukli Block, tendered his resignation on Tuesday, citing prolonged factional conflicts within the ruling party.

The mayor was joined by local councilors and officials from the municipal corporation during his visit to oversee the preparations, ensuring that this year's Durga Puja celebration in Agartala will be a memorable and enchanting experience for all.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the primary goal of the present state government, led by the BJP, is to progress alongside the people focusing on improving the socio-economic conditions of the state's residents.

The Tripura High Court under the single bench headed by Justice Arindam Lodh on Tuesday asked to stop religious persecution after 2 Chakma families of Unakoti district of the state, who converted their religion from Buddhism to Christianity were ostracized from the community.

Union Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, and New and Renewable Energy Bhagwanth Khuba on Monday visited the Gomati district of Tripura and chaired a review meeting with the concerned officials on various flagship programmes of the state and the Centre in the conference hall of Gomati Zilla parishad.

In a devastating incident that unfolded late last night, two youths died in a head-on collision between a car and a motorcycle at Flyover in Agartala while one among them fell from the flyover.

In a determined effort to maintain law and order during the auspicious Sharadotsav, West District Superintendent of Police, Dr. Kiran Kumar, spearheaded an extensive anti-liquor campaign.