A five-member team of Supreme Court judges, headed by Justice B. R. Gavai on Saturday, visited the camps for the ethnic violence affected in Manipur's Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts and met displaced men, women and children sheltering there, officials said.
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‘Cash at judge’s home’: As CJI peruses in-house enquiry report, HC roster retains Justice Yashwant Varma’s name
Key facts about the March 14 fire incident and subsequent developments at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma are reported to have been mentioned in an in-house enquiry report being perused by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna over the alleged ‘cash at home’ episode.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize smuggled areca nuts consignment in Mizoram
Assam Rifles and Customs officials, in a joint operation, have seized a consignment of areca nuts, also known as Burmese betel nuts, valued at Rs 1.08 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Tripura govt to resolve tribal Kokborok script issue soon: CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government would not compromise with students' future and would resolve the tribal ‘Kokborok’ language script issue soon.
Bhavans Tripura Vidya Mandir organises 7-day long NSS Special Camp
The Bhavans Tripura Vidya Mandir (BTVM) has organised a 7-day long NSS special camp under the guidance of principal Swapna Shome. At least 11 students participated in the camp.
Broad Gauge rail in Tripura improves rail connectivity: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology on Friday said that Tripura achieved broad gauge connectivity with the rest of the country following the completion of the Lumding - Silchar - Badarpur - Agartala gauge conversion project in 2016.
TRIPURA: Govt announces 3% DA for employees, pensioners
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday announced 3% DA and DR for the government employees and pensioners with effect from April 1. With the 3% hike announcement, total DA increased to 33% narrowing down the gap with the Central DA to 20%.
TRIPURA: Rs 32423.44 Cr tax free budget presented for 2025-26 FY; Govt announces 13 new schemes
The state Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented Rs 32423.44 Crore tax free budget with an increase of 16.61 percent over the BE 2024-25. The Capital Expenditure is projected at Rs. 7903.26 Cr with an increase of 19.14 percent over the BE 2024-25.
Tripura’s Biotechnology department honoured with SKOCH Award 2025: Minister Animesh Debbarma
The Biotechnology department of the Tripura government is honoured with the prestigious SKOCH award 2025 for the remarkable contribution in College Biotech Club project, said science and technology minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday.
Tripura Assembly's Budget session to begin on Friday
The Budget session of the Tripura Assembly will start on Friday and apart from the budget for fiscal 2025-26, some important bills and reports will be tabled during the session.
Reliance Jio successfully celebrates 54th National Safety Week in Tripura
Reliance Jio successfully celebrated the 54th National Safety Week across Tripura recently. The initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of safety and well-being among employees, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm, aligning with this year’s theme: "Safety and Well-being: Crucial for Viksit Bharat."
Tripura’s first International Stadium set for mid-2025 completion
Tripura is on the brink of a historic sporting milestone as its first international cricket stadium nears completion. Located in Narsinghgarh, Agartala, the stadium is expected to be ready for inauguration by mid-2025, marking a new era for cricket in the state.
Man held for gang-raping physically challenged wife in Tripura
In a shocking incident, a physically challenged woman was allegedly gang-raped by her husband and five of his friends, police said on Wednesday.
Sunita Williams' resilience, dedication & pioneering spirit motivate millions: NE CMs
The Chief Ministers of northeastern states on Wednesday hailed the return of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts to the Earth after spending nine months in space, saying that her resilience, dedication and pioneering spirit motivate millions of people.
Nagpur violence: Rioters tried to molest female police official in Bhaldarpura area, says FIR
A shocking incident has come to light during the violence that rocked the city on Monday night. While the police tried to contain the situation in wake of arson and vandalism, the unruly crowd in Bhaldarpura area tried to tear the uniform of a female police official and molest her.
One dead, several injured in fresh ethnic clash in Manipur's Churachandpur
Fresh ethnic clashes have erupted in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police said on Wednesday, adding that one person has died and several others were injured.
'The Earth missed you': PM Modi welcomes Sunita Williams and Crew-9 astronauts after extended space mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the safe return of NASA’s Crew-9, which included astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded in space for nearly nine months.
After return to Earth, Sunita Williams undergoes rehabilitation
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth's gravity after spending nine months in space.
Union Minister Chouhan to again hold talks with 28 farmer unions in Chandigarh today
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be meeting farmers again in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, on Wednesday as part of the Government of India’s outreach with them over their long-pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
India’s daughter Sunita Williams, other astronauts rewritten history of human endurance in space: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members for their extraordinary achievements in space, following their safe return to Earth.
Unplanned welcome: Dolphins greet astronauts as they return home after extended space mission
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, along with NASA’s Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, have returned to Earth after a lengthy journey that turned a planned eight-day mission into a nine-month in space.
Stranded US astronauts return to Earth, after nine months in space
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying them and two other astronauts—Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—splashed down into the waters off the coast of Florida state just minutes before 6 p.m., as NASA had announced.
MP boat tragedy: All seven feared dead, CM announces compensation
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the victims who drowned in Mata Tila dam in Shivpuri district.
Trump, Putin agree on partial ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war with a pause on attacks on energy and infrastructure and to begin negotiations for a full ceasefire and permanent peace starting immediately.
National conference on Opportunities and challenges for petrochemicals and allied sectors in the North East region held
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) on Tuesday organized a 2-day national conference on ‘Opportunities and challenges for petrochemicals and allied sectors in the North East region’ here at Agartala Pragna Bhavan.