The flames fueled by the intensity of the fire took nearly an hour for the firefighters to suppress. Unfortunately, the adjacent poultry farm suffered extensive damage as well. Preliminary estimates by fire officials indicate that the overall loss is expected to exceed 8 lakh rupees.
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Residents threaten agitation for lack of road repair
In a shocking revelation the Uttar Para Road in Netaji Subhash Gram Panchayat under Bharat Chandra Nagar Block of Belonia Subdivision has become a symbol of neglect with promises of renovation unfulfilled for the past 5-7 years.
Tripura to host 67th National School U-17 Yoga Competition from Nov 23
Tripura to host 5-day long 67th National School Under-17 Yoga competition. The competition will begin from November 23 and will last till November 27 next here in the indoor stadium of Netaji Subhas Regional Sports Training Center (NSRCC) at Agartala.
Expedite flight services from Agartala to Jorhat, Hyderabad; Sushanta writes to Scindia
The state transport and tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday wrote to the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotirmoy Scindia and sought his intervention in expediting the flight services from Agartala MBB Airport to Jorhat and Hyderabad.
Vikshit Bharat Sankalpa Yatra aims at reaching out to the unreached people: MoS Bhoumik
The campaign aims to build a developed India by 2047. A mobile IEC van and officials from various government departments were present to raise awareness among the general public about various public-facing projects and deliver them to beneficiaries.
IPFT meets Guv, urges to fulfill Tipraland demand
The Indigenous People of Front of Tripura (IPFT) met Governor Indrasena Reddy demanding to full-fill their long standing demand that Tipraland be a separate proposed state for greater interest of the indigenous people of Tripura.
Mayor chairs meeting on Proti Ghore Sushasan 2.0, BVSY
During the session, it was decided that both Good Governance Phase II and Bharat Vikas Sankalp Yatra would kick off from each zone within the corporation. This decision is aimed at ensuring comprehensive coverage and active participation across the entire jurisdiction.
CM to inaugurate week long Heritage Fest on November 23
In a much-anticipated announcement, the Yuba Vikas Kendra revealed the second edition of 'Heritage Fest' is set to captivate Tripura from November 23 to November 29 at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan in the capital city, Agartala.
75-yr-old man commits suicide in Kolkata after killing paralysed wife
A 75-year-old man jumped to death from the roof of his apartment complex here on Tuesday after killing his paralysed wife. The victims were identified as Amulya Samaddar and Geeta Samaddar (60).
Covid vax didn't raise risk of unexplained sudden deaths in young Indians: ICMR study
Covid-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden deaths among young adults in India, concluded comprehensive study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday.
Pro-Khalistan graffiti in Delhi: Man detained in Haryana, was offered money by Pannun
After searches in Punjab and Haryana, the Delhi Police Special Cell has detained a man, aged around 35, in connection with the pro-Khalistan graffiti on the walls of ISBT flyover in September, sources said, adding that banned SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had offered him money.
Two killed in Manipur by armed cadres, tribal body declares 48-hr shut down in Kangpokpi district
Speaking to the media, CoTU's Information and Publicity Secretary, Thangtinlen Haokip said that the attack on the tribals on Monday by the militants once again clearly indicated their aggression in the Kuki-Zo-dominated territory.
‘History will be created’: 7 guarantees set narrative in Cong’s favour, says Gehlot
With just four days left for the crucial assembly election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that seven guarantees have set the narrative in favour of Congress and history will be created as there is no anti-incumbency which will break the tradition of alternate party government in the desert state.
EC seized Rs 1,760 crore in five poll-bound states in 2023, seven times up from 2018
Till now, the Election Commission has seized Rs 1,760 crore from the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram, which is seven times more than the Rs 239 crore seized in the 2018 Assembly polls.
Waive off service charge levied on prepaid auto rickshaw at Agartala MBB airport; Sushanta writes Centre
To enhance connectivity from the Agartala MBB airport, the Tripura government is mulling to run 4-wheeler pre-paid taxi service from the airport in addition to the operational prepaid auto rickshaw service.
AIKS state committee seeks compensation for farmers affected by cyclone ‘Midhili’
The state committee of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) on Monday demanded immediate assistance from the government for the farmers affected by the cyclone ‘Midhili’.
Drama – the strongest medium to generate mass awareness: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday inaugurated the 11 days long state level drama festival here at Agartala Rabindra Bhavan and said that Drama, which plays a significant role in showing the right direction to a society, is the mirror of life.
IGNOU Agartala holds meeting for December Term-End Exams, celebrates 38th Foundation Day
IGNOU Regional Centre Agartala Organized Meeting of the Coordinators and Examination Superintendents of Study Centres and Examination Centres for December 23 Term-End-Examination at the Regional Centre Premises on 19 November, 2023.
State record five deaths including four suicides in last 24 hours
As per police, a student of class 10 committed suicide by consuming poison in Kakraban in Udaipur sub-division of Gomati district. The name of the deceased is identified as Trishna Namah.
Unpaid for 5 months, GB Pant Hospital cleaners threaten strike, holds stir
The cleaning staff, hired under the management of contractor Sahadeb Majumdar, disclosed that their financial woes stem from the prolonged non-payment of government bills. This hindrance has impeded the contractor's ability to fulfill payroll obligations to the cleaners.
Over 6k cannabis sapling destroyed by Police, BSF
In a significant victory against illegal narcotics Tripura Police of PR Bari police station, in collaboration with BSF No. 69 and personnel from the Rajnagar forest department successfully conducted a two-hour anti-cannabis operation.
TET qualified holds protest, demands recruitment
A fervent display of dissatisfaction unfolded as 361 successful candidates of the 2022 Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) convened in protest in front of the Shiksha Bhawan accusing the government of undue delays in their appointments despite a severe shortage of teachers in Tripura's schools.
Two killed while demoulding world's largest bell at Kota's riverfront
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, engineer Devendra Arya and labourer Chhotu were busy removing the bell from the box. The bell was being removed with the help of a hydraulic crane.
IDF confirms hostages taken to Al-Shifa Hospital on Oct 7
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a footage of hostages being forcibly taken to the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza following the unprecedented attack on October 7.
Bengal ration case: ED baffled how arrested bizman accessed state govt log-ins, passwords
As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues their probe into the multi-crore ration distribution case in West Bengal, officials of the central agency are baffled as to how a businessman arrested in connection to the scam had access to state government log-in IDs and passwords.