At least seven people, including two children, were electrocuted to death while 14 others were seriously injured on Wednesday after a chariot made of iron came in contact with an overhead high-tension wire in Tripura’s Kumarghat area, the police said.
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CM Dr. Manik Saha calls for control on medicine prices
Dr. Saha was addressing a seminar on 'Fixation of Ceiling Prices under NLEM 2022- Ensuring Affordability' organised here at Agartala Pragna Bhawan on Wednesday. The seminar was organized by Tripura State Pharmaceutical Price Monitoring and Resource Unit.
Seven died after chariot touches high voltage wire in Kumarghat
In a devastating incident that unfolded on Wednesday, a total of seven individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries during the Ulta Rath Yatra in Kumarghat, under the Unakoti District.
26 victims compensated under ‘Tripura Compensation Scheme for Women Victims-2018’
The recruitment process of the 249 women warders for the correctional homes of the state are presently underway, said the secretary of the state Home (Jail) department Tapas Ray on Tuesday.
Govt committed for development of tribal areas in the state: Bikas
In a significant move towards the development of tribal-populated areas, Janajati Kalyan Minister Bikas Debbarma announced today that the government plans to establish a solar power plant in Kanchanpur.
Two held with cannabis worth Rs 50 lakh in Tripura
Speaking on the matter, Officer-In-Charge of Teliamura Police Station Subrata Chakraborty said that based on a tip-off that a truck was carrying cannabis for smuggling purposes to outside of the state the police have seized the cannabis.
NFR to run Vistadome from Agartala to Silchar
To clear the extra rush of passengers, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been decided to operate a summer special train between Agartala and Silchar with a vistadome coach from 29th June to 21st September.
CM lauds BJP Karyakartas for nationwide victories
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed his gratitude for the tireless efforts of the BJP workers, stating that their hard work has resulted in victories for the party across the country.
World Bank approves $140 million to improve healthcare services in Tripura
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a total of $140 million loan in financing to improve access to high-quality healthcare services and to economic opportunities for people living in Tripura.
Sushanta felicitates 750 students in Majlishpur
Sushanta Chowdhury, the Transport and Tourism Minister, extended his congratulations to 750 students who passed the Higher Secondary examination in the 2022-23 academic year from different HS Schools under the 10 Majlishpur assembly constituency. The felicitation ceremony took place at Gitanjali Hall in Ranirbazar.
Forgetting our roots would be detrimental to our future: Pradyot
The Royal Scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday emphasized the importance of embracing one's heritage and history in order to ensure a prosperous future for the community.
CM inaugurates Kharchi Puja, vows to safeguard culture, traditions of 19 tribes
Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha on Monday said that the current state government is dedicated to safeguarding and revitalizing the rich culture and traditions of the 19 tribes residing in the state.
PM Modi writes new chapter of development in last nine years: Dr Saha
In a remarkable celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nine years in office, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha embarked on an unprecedented Sampark-Se-Samarthan campaign on Monday at Joynagar.
'Nasha Mukt Tripura' Campaign Yields Remarkable Results; 373 smugglers held, drugs worth Rs 70 crore seized in last 5 months
Highlighting the strategies the top cop said they have intensified synergy checking at Naka points on Nation Highway, State Highway, and arterial roads is being done on a regular basis to check drug trafficking.
CPIM, Cong’s rule in Tripura similar like Emergency period: CM
Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, launched a scathing criticism of the CPIM and Congress parties, comparing their governance in the state to the oppressive days of the Emergency period.
Trade between Tripura and Bangladesh witnesses significant rise: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday said that the trade between Tripura and Bangladesh has witnessed a significant increase following the formation of the BJP government in the state.
CM acknowledges Cooperative Banks' success in benefiting rural villages
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday has expressed his appreciation for the officials working in Cooperative Banks in the state, as the banks are witnessing good profit that will eventually benefit the people living in villages.
Tripura Police arrested one, seized cannabis of Rs 37 lakh
The North District Superintendent of Police, Bhanupada Chakraboprty, shed light on the incident, stating that they received a crucial tip-off regarding an individual transporting a substantial quantity of cannabis from Agartala towards Assam.
Blood donation camps increases in state, ensuring ample blood in hospitals: CM
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday said that the number of blood donation camps in the state has significantly increased, resulting in ample blood storage in hospitals across the state.
Railway Ministry allots Rs 153.84 cr for new India-B'desh rly line in NE
He said that the new rail project would boost relations between India and Bangladesh which would help growth of small scale industries in the border area and boost tourism of the northeastern region.
Ethnic faultlines in Manipur, Tripura spoil BJP's party in north-east
Even as the BJP now has some electoral advantage in the northeastern region ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, internal feuds in the party, anti-incumbency and the ongoing ethnic troubles in Manipur and its after effects in the neighbouring states would be hurdles for the saffron party before the parliamentary polls.
CM vows to take steps to eradicate private tuition from state
Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, on Friday said that the state government would take measures to eliminate the practice of private tuition in order to relieve students of the excessive burden of education.
TU Prof accused of sexual harassment sent on long leave
Following allegations of sexual harassment against Assistant Professor Dr. Bhupesh Debbarma from the Department of Philosophy at Tripura Central University, the university authorities have placed him on leave until further notice.
TMC transformed West Bengal into 'mini Pakistan' claimed CM Dr Saha
Speaking at an event held at the BJP state party office on the Death Anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, CM Dr. Saha emphasized the distressing state of affairs in West Bengal, lamenting that its people seem to have forgotten the purpose and for whom Bengal was created.
To mark nine years of PM Modi, Pratima holds door to door campaign
Pratima Bhowmik, Union Minister of State, conducted a door-to-door campaign in Pratapgarh today, where she emphasized the developmental achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.