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Former Tripura Chief Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo member Manik Sarkar launched a scathing critique of the state's political landscape during a mass rally organized by Ganamukti Parishad in Agartala. Speaking at a pre-planned Raj Bhavan march, Sarkar directed his criticism at the ruling BJP-IPFT coalition and the opposition party Tipra Motha. The veteran communist leader accused the BJP-led government of failing to deliver on its 2018 electoral promises, particularly highlighting the pressing issue of unemployment in the state. Sarkar drew attention to the current administration's handling of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), pointing out problems with stagnant wages and limited working days for beneficiaries. In his address, Sarkar provided a comparative analysis between the current administration and the previous Left Front government's recruitment policies, suggesting a deterioration in employment opportunit...

  In a successful joint operation conducted by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF), two individuals were apprehended at Agartala Railway Station in connection with drug trafficking activities. The operation resulted in the seizure of ₹8.3 lakh, suspected to be proceeds from illegal drug trade on long-distance trains. The arrested individuals were identified as Mohammad Mehedi Hasan Nazmul, a 20-year-old resident of Kulubari, Daud Dhani area in Sonamura, Sepahijala, and Shaheena Akhtar, 30, from Charilam, Aralia area in Bishalgarh, Sepahijala. During the search operation, authorities recovered ₹6.3 lakh from Nazmul and ₹2 lakh from Akhtar. The arrests highlight the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking through railway routes. The significant amount of cash recovered suggests a well-established drug distribution network operating through the railway system. Both suspects are being charged under the Narcot...

The State-Level Women Welfare Conclave with NGOs for Impactful Change was inaugurated by Shri Tinku Roy, Minister for Social Welfare and Social Education, at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala. The event marked a significant step towards addressing critical women's welfare issues in the state. In his inaugural address, Minister Roy took a firm stance on teenage pregnancies, announcing that pregnancies in women under 19 years of age would be ineligible for government benefits. This policy decision reflects the government's commitment to deterring early marriages and pregnancies, which often lead to adverse health and social outcomes for young women. The Minister emphasized the urgent need to combat child marriages through increased awareness and community engagement. He highlighted the role of NGOs and social organizations in reaching out to vulnerable communities and educating them about the negative implications of early marriages and teenage pregnancies. A key highlight of the conclav...