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Agartala, August 21 — Several candidates from Tripura appearing for the SSC GD Constable recruitment physical test in Mizoram have alleged harassment, extortion, and inadequate facilities, calling for urgent intervention by state authorities. The physical test, which began on August 20, has traditionally been conducted within Tripura. However, this year the centres were shifted to […]

Agartala: Flipkart has announced the launch of its first grocery fulfilment centre (FC) in Agartala, marking a major step in strengthening its presence in the Northeast and expanding fast, reliable grocery services across the region. Spread over 35,000 square feet, the new facility has the capacity to dispatch more than 5,000 orders daily, serving not

Agartala, August 21, 2025 — The Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT), a ruling ally of the BJP, announced on Wednesday that it will observe Statehood Demand Day on August 23 to press its long-standing demand for Tipraland, a separate state for tribals. The IPFT confirmed that while leaders from the National Federation of New

Agartala, August 20, 2025 — A bronze sculpture of the late Professor M.S. Swaminathan, widely regarded as the Father of the Green Revolution in India, was unveiled on Wednesday at the State Agriculture Research Station in Agartala. The statue was inaugurated by Tripura’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath. Born on August 7,

Agartala — The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre Agartala, has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tripura between August 21 and 25, 2025, with southern districts expected to witness the most intense downpour. According to the IMD bulletin, South Tripura district is likely to receive 7–20 cm of rainfall at

Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to imparting value-based education alongside quality learning, with a vision to transform Tripura into an emerging education hub. Speaking at the platinum jubilee celebration of Bardowali Higher Secondary School in Agartala, Dr. Saha said education is the cornerstone of progress and

Agartala: In a significant relief for Tripura footballer Parvez Bhuiya, the Indian Football Association (IFA) has revoked the one-year suspension imposed on him by the Tripura Football Association (TFA), terming the order “illegal.” Parvez, a national-level player representing Blood Mouth Club, had been sidelined without a show-cause notice, preventing him from participating in the ongoing

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with grandeur and patriotic zeal across Tripura, with the state-level function held at the Assam Rifles Ground in Agartala. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade, and took the salute at the ceremonial march-past. The event was graced by Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Pal,

NEW DELHI — In a significant push for peace and inclusive growth in the Northeast, the Union Cabinet has approved four new components under the Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura. With a central outlay of ₹4,250 crore, the initiative aims to accelerate socio-economic progress in historically underserved tribal

Tripura is set to intensify its focus on solar power as a sustainable alternative, with gas-based electricity generation witnessing a significant decline. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, speaking at a public programme in Durgachowmuhani, Dhalai district on Monday, said that dwindling natural gas reserves are severely affecting the state’s energy production capabilities. “Tripura’s future lies