Caption:“Fuel Shock for Consumers: Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked by Rs 3 Per Litre”

Petrol and diesel prices witnessed a fresh hike on Friday after oil marketing companies increased fuel rates by Rs 3 per litre. The revision comes amid rising global energy prices, prompting companies to pass a part of the burden on to consumers. According to reports, the increase has been implemented with immediate effect and is …

Rathindra Basu has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly

Rathindra Basu has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Representing Cooch Behar South as a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, he assumes the position for the first time after his maiden victory in the Assembly elections. The election was conducted this morning under the supervision of Pro-tem Speaker Tapas …

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Tripura: The state government has introduced austerity measures aimed at reducing expenditure and conserving fuel following the Prime Minister’s appeal. Under the new directives, only 50% of Group C and D employees will attend office daily, while the remaining staff will work from home on a rotational basis with weekly duty rosters to ensure alternate-week …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak arrive in Tripura

Agartala, May 13: Delhi Chief Minister and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister arrived in Tripura on Tuesday for an official visit. During their visit, they are scheduled to offer prayers at the sacred and participate in several important meetings. The dignitaries were received at by Tripura Chief Minister .

Mysterious Death of Youth in Agartala Hotel, Suicide Note Recovered

Agartala, May 13: The body of a 29-year-old boy was mysteriously recovered from a private hotel room in the Lichu Garden area of Agartala on Tuesday afternoon. According to sources, Vishal had been missing for the past few days. His father.is an employee of the Agriculture Department and is currently posted in Sabroom. After receiving …

91 voters from 36 families join Tipra Motha in Gandachhara ahead of village committee elections

Gandachhara, May 13: Ahead of the upcoming village committee elections, Tipra Motha has intensified its efforts to strengthen the party organization in Gandachhara subdivision. In a joining programme held at Tuichakma ADC Village on Tuesday, a total of 91 voters from 36 families joined Tipra Motha after leaving the BJP and CPI(M). The programme witnessed …

Anticipatory bail rejected for three accused in Rahul Kishore Roy death case, intensifying political tension in Dharmanagar

Dharmanagar, May 13: In a major setback for the accused in the sensational Rahul Kishore Roy death case, the North Tripura District and Sessions Court has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of the three accused persons. According to court sources, the judge observed that the allegations brought against the accused are extremely serious and that …

CEM TTAADC, Runiel DebBarma, paid a courtesy visit to the office chamber of Cabinet Minister Ratan Lal Nath

A cordial and warm meeting took place today as the newly elected Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the TTAADC, Runiel DebBarma, paid a courtesy visit to the office chamber of Cabinet Minister Ratan Lal Nath. During the meeting, Minister Ratan Lal Nath warmly greeted and congratulated Shri Runiel Debbarma on his recent electoral victory and …

MP Biplab Kumar Deb Receives Warm Welcome in Bhutan During Parliamentary Delegation Visit

Former Tripura Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb received a warm welcome in Bhutan as part of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation visiting the neighbouring Himalayan nation. Sharing his experience during the visit, Biplab Kumar Deb expressed happiness over the cordial reception and highlighted the importance of strengthening the historic relationship between India …

Villagers Block Road Over Poor Condition in Surma Constituency

Agitated villagers of Marachhara and Chhota Surma on Tuesday staged a road blockade on the nearly 11-kilometre Kamalpur–Durga Chaumuhoni road via Marachhara under the Surma Assembly Constituency, protesting the deplorable condition of the road. According to local residents, commuters have been suffering for a long time due to the narrow and damaged road as well …

PM Modi Cuts Down His Convoy Size; Directs Officials To Include EVs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has significantly reduced the size of his convoy during recent domestic visits while retaining all essential security arrangements mandated under the Special Protection Group (SPG) protocols. The move comes in line with the PM's seven appeals to citizens to contribute towards economic resilience by reducing dependence on imported fuel and adopting …

Centre hikes import duty on gold, silver and platinum findings; new rates effective from today

The Central Government has revised the import duty on gold and other precious metals, with the new rates coming into effect from Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, gold and silver findings will now attract a 5 percent import duty, while platinum findings will face a 5.4 percent duty. In …

India can witness the early arrival of southwest monsoon this year

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, conditions are becoming favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon likely over parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman and Nicobar Islands towards the end of this week. The Weather Agency said that the low-pressure area over Southwest Bay of Bengal lay over the same …

NEET paper leak case: CBI takes one person into custody

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into its custody Shubham Khairnar in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak. Shubham was detained from Nashik in Maharashtra yesterday by the crime branch unit of Nashik Police on request of Rajasthan Police. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam for admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges, …

Police Inaction in Rahul Kishore Roy Death Case Sparks Public Outrage in Dharmanagar

The alleged police inaction in connection with the death case of ruling party youth leader Rahul Kishore Roy in Dharmanagar has triggered strong reactions among the state’s civil society and conscious citizens. Questions are now being raised over the functioning of the local administration and the effectiveness of law enforcement in the case. According to …

Agartala Airport Security Breach: Car Enters Through Exit Gate, Five Youths Arrested

Agartala, May 12: Tension gripped the premises of on Monday morning after a car allegedly entered the airport through the exit gate, triggering a major security alert. According to sources from the (CISF), the vehicle was carrying five youths, including the driver. Security personnel on duty became suspicious after noticing the vehicle’s unusual movement and …

“Democracy cannot function by silencing opposition voices,” says Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury while raising concerns over Tripura’s law and order situation

Agartala, May 12: Leader of the Opposition on Monday raised concerns over the prevailing law and order situation in the state and alleged that democratic rights are being curtailed. In a message posted on social media, Chaudhury strongly criticised incidents of alleged misconduct reported from different parts of the capital, including areas under Amtali Police …

Month-long power outage leaves over 500 villagers in Kalapara suffering; residents warn of bigger protest if electricity is not restored immediately

Shantirbazar, May 12: Residents of Kalapara village under Shantirbazar subdivision have been living without electricity for nearly a month, causing severe hardship for more than 500 villagers. The prolonged power outage has also disrupted drinking water supply and halted the mid-day meal programme at the local school. According to villagers, the LT power line passing …

Huge Quantity of Cloth Bundles Seized in Bilonia, Driver Arrested

Agartala, May 12: Belonia Police seized a large quantity of cloth bundles during a vehicle checking operation in the Jharjhari area of Bilonia on Tuesday morning and arrested the driver of the vehicle. According to police sources, a DI vehicle was stopped and searched during routine checking in the area. During the search, police recovered …

Direct Recruitment to various posts in Government of India

UPSC invites applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in Government of India. 2. The detailed Advertisement No. 04/2026, along-with instructions to the candidates has been uploaded on the Commission’s website https://upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application portal https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ from 09th May, 2026 to 29th May, 2026. 3. Candidates are requested to follow the detailed instructions mentioned …