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The traditional Hangrai Ter festival, coinciding with Makar Sankranti, was inaugurated with great fanfare at Khumulwng on Sunday. Telangana Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma presided over the opening ceremony of this significant tribal cultural celebration, organised by Hukumumu Mukumu Bodol. The inaugural event was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Rajya Sabha MP Shri Rajib Bhattacharjee and prominent social worker Bipin Debbarma. Their presence highlighted the festival's importance in preserving and promoting Tripura's cultural heritage. Hangrai Ter, which holds deep cultural significance for the tribal communities of Tripura, saw enthusiastic participation from local residents and culture enthusiasts. The festival served as a platform to showcase the rich traditions and customs of the region through various cultural performances. The celebration featured traditional rituals and performances that exemplify the vibrant cultural heritage of Tripura...

In a successful resolution to a chain-snatching case, the West Agartala Police have recovered and returned a stolen gold chain to its rightful owner, Shankari Sen, an elderly resident of the Kamanachowmuhani area. The incident, which occurred on November 10, 2025, had caused significant concern in the local community. The victim was targeted during her morning walk between 7:00 and 7:30 AM when the accused, operating a tom-tom (auto-rickshaw), snatched her gold chain. Ms. Sen immediately reported the incident to the West Agartala Police Station, where a case was registered under Sections 153/02024 and 304 of the Indian Penal Code. Through swift investigation and coordinated efforts, the police successfully apprehended the accused, identified as Debrata Das. The investigating team also seized the vehicle used in the crime, which served as crucial evidence. The recovered gold chain was formally returned to Ms. Sen at the West Agartala Police Station, bringing relief to the victim and her...

Local residents under the banner of the Khayerpur Local Area Committee staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday at the Gandhi statue near Circuit House, Agartala, demanding significant administrative changes to improve public service delivery in their region. The primary demand of the protesters centres on the administrative transfer of four village committees from the Old Agartala RD Block to the Belbari RD Block. The villages in question are Radhamohanpur, Paschim Radhamohanpur, Bardhaman Thakur, and Dhup Chhera Village Committees. According to the demonstrators, the current administrative arrangement poses considerable challenges for residents seeking to access essential government services. They argue that bringing these villages under the jurisdiction of the Belbari RD Block would streamline administrative processes and significantly reduce the difficulties faced by villagers in accessing public services. The protest, which took place at the iconic location of the Gandhi statu...