Tripura Police Suspends Three Personnel in Viral Crore Case

Agartala, May 19: The Tripura Police has taken strict action in connection with the viral crore case that recently came to light in the state. Director General of Police Anurag told that no one involved in the incident would be spared, irrespective of their position or identity. According to the DGP, police authorities acted immediately …

Rs 269 crore disbursed to SHGs under Samriddhi 2.0: CM

Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that more than 13,000 small enterprises will be developed under entrepreneurship in different blocks of the state, and for that, Rs 38 crore will be allocated. He said that the social system in the state is being strengthened through women’s empowerment. “This is a big change …

Govt to develop 13,000 small enterprises with Rs 38 crore allocation: CM

Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that more than 13,000 small enterprises will be developed under entrepreneurship in different blocks of the state, and for that, Rs 38 crore will be allocated. He said that the social system in the state is being strengthened through women’s empowerment. “This is a big change …

Matabari: Donation boxes opened after three months; while a CRPF jawan donated his entire first month’s salary of Rs 33,310 to the temple

Udaipur, May 19: After nearly three months, the 16 donation boxes and chests of the revered were opened on Monday in the presence of district administration officials and temple authorities. The counting process, which began in the morning, continued till evening under tight security arrangements. According to administrative sources, apart from Indian currency notes and …

CPI(M) Holds Protest March Against Rising Fuel and Essential Commodity Prices

Udaipur, May 19: The Udaipur Sub-divisional Committee of the CPI(M) organised a protest march and public meeting in Udaipur on Monday against the rising prices of essential commodities, including petrol, diesel and cooking gas. A large number of party workers and supporters participated in the rally, which passed through various roads of the city. During …

Bolero Kidnap Update: Three Arrested, Police Hunt for ‘Battery Bishu’

Agartala, May 18: A shocking assault incident came to light after a man from Sonamura was allegedly abducted and brutally attacked after leaving the Agartala court premises. According to reports, Dhanu Das, a resident of Shantipalli in Sonamura, had arrived at the Agartala court on Saturday afternoon. It is alleged that notorious criminal “Battery Bishu” …

Clarification on false claims on monetisation of temple gold holdings

Certain media reports and social media posts are circulating with claims that the Government of India is planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for temple gold reserves or that a proposal has been approved for monetisation of temple gold holdings. Speculation and rumours suggesting that the Government is planning to introduce monetisation …

West Bengal Govt has raised the upper age limit for entry into state government jobs

In a landmark decision, Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has raised the upper age limit for entry into state government jobs. The upper age limit for recruitment to Group A posts has now been set at 41 years. For Group B posts, the limit has been raised to 44 years. And for Group …

West Bengal govt approves 7th Pay Commission for state govt employees

The cabinet of the Government of West Bengal has given in principle approval to the formation of 7th Pay Commission for the employees of the government of West Bengal, various government boards, corporation and other state aided bodies, schools. In a significant decision the cabinet today also given in principle approval to stop various direct …

Ebola outbreak: 300 suspected cases have been reported in Ituri and North Kivu provinces

Health officials believe the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began several weeks ago, with the death toll rising to 118. WHO has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Around 300 suspected cases have been reported in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. In neighbouring Uganda, one death and one …

West Bengal government has sanctioned the ED to prosecute former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh

West Bengal government has sanctioned the ED to prosecute former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Principal Sandip Ghosh over alleged financial irregularities and money laundering.

Major Crackdown on Brown Sugar Network in Sabrum, Large Quantity of Narcotics Seized

In a major crackdown against drug trafficking in Sabrum subdivision, police conducted a late-night raid in the Jagadish Chandrapara area of Sonaichhari under the Bankul outpost and recovered a large quantity of brown sugar and other narcotics. According to police sources, the operation was carried out on Saturday night based on secret information. The raid …

Rules for all or privilege for a few? MLA Jahar Chakraborty faces criticism after alleged traffic rule violation

MLA Jahar Chakraborty has once again come under criticism for allegedly violating traffic rules. Although the MLA was seen wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle, the pillion rider accompanying him was reportedly not wearing one. Questions have also been raised over other bike riders seen without helmets during the incident. The matter has sparked …

“Wedding or Political Conference? Viral CPM Wedding Video Sparks Massive Online Trolls”

18 May 2026: A video from the wedding ceremony of a CPM leader in Sonamura has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread reactions and criticism online. The video reportedly features “Red Salute” slogans and a strong political atmosphere inside the wedding venue, leaving many netizens questioning whether personal social events are now being used …

Content creator arrested in Shantir Bazar over controversial social media

Shantir Bazar, May 18: Tripura Police has arrested content creator Shipul Majumdar, a resident of Ganj Tila in Shantir Bazar, for allegedly posting a controversial video on social media containing offensive remarks against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to sources, the accused allegedly uploaded the video with the intention of making it go viral …

Public Outrage Grows Over Poor Services and Mismanagement at Dharmanagar District Hospital

There has been growing anger among the general public over the poor healthcare services in North Tripura district. Allegations of prolonged mismanagement, administrative negligence, and inadequate facilities have raised serious concerns among patients and their families. According to reports, the hospital lacks proper drinking water facilities, while the water purification machine remains out of order …

193 new flood control projects planned to combat river erosion: CM

Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that a total of 42 dams have been constructed in the state for flood control and in addition, 193 flood control projects will be implemented to prevent erosion of various rivers. Dr. Saha said that along with infrastructure development, every field of work needs to be …

West Central Railway has constituted a higher administrative grade level inquiry committee to investigate the fire incident in Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express

West Central Railway has constituted a higher administrative grade level inquiry committee to investigate the fire incident in Thiruvananthapuram Central-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express today. The fire incident occurred in one passenger coach and one luggage brake and Generator car of the train between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations.

ASHA workers backbone of doorstep healthcare: CM

Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that health services are one of the priority areas for the state government and that the role of ASHA workers is very important in bringing health services to the doorsteps of the common people. He said that the present government is considering increasing the honorarium of …

“NEET to Go Digital: Exam Will Be Held in CBT Mode from Next Year, Says Dharmendra Pradhan”

Union Education Minister on Friday announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from next year. The announcement was made during an interaction with the media, marking a major shift in the examination pattern for one of the country’s largest medical entrance tests. The move is expected to …