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    Agartala, February 21: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura paid tribute to the language martyrs by hoisting the national flag of Bangladesh at half-mast and offering floral wreaths at the Shaheed Minar (Martyrs' Memorial). The solemn ceremony was attended by Assistant High Commissioner Arif Mohammed and other officials from the commission.   The observance commemorates the sacrifices made by the language martyrs of Bangladesh during the 1952 Language Movement, which sought to establish Bengali as the state language of then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The day holds deep significance for both Bangladesh and the global Bengali-speaking community, symbolizing the struggle for linguistic and cultural rights.   Assistant High Commissioner Arif Mohammed emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages, highlighting their role in shaping cultural identity and heritag...

  Agartala, February 21, 2025: The Income Tax Department, in collaboration with the Tripura State Blood Transfusion Council, organized a mega blood donation camp at the Income Tax Building today. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from Deputy Commissioner Rupan Bhattacharya, along with staff from the Income Tax Department, Sports Council, PWD, Tripura Police, and the Department of Information and Culture. This blood donation camp holds significant importance in society, especially in addressing the critical need for blood in medical emergencies and saving lives. Such initiatives not only promote a culture of voluntary blood donation but also raise awareness about the importance of contributing to the community’s health and well-being. The active participation of government departments highlights their commitment to social responsibility and sets an example for others to follow. The Income Tax Department’s effort in organizing this camp reflects its dedication to serving ...

Agartala, February 21: For the first time, Tripura is set to host the prestigious 73rd BN Mallick Memorial All India Police Football Championship, featuring both men’s and women’s categories. The tournament will commence on February 24 and conclude on March 7, spanning 12 days. A press conference was held at the Police Headquarters Conference Hall at 6 PM today, where Tripura Police Director General Amitabh Ranjan briefed the media about the preparations and details of the event. DG Ranjan stated that all preparations are in the final stages, and the state team is rigorously practicing to deliver a strong performance. He expressed confidence that the Tripura team would achieve good results in the championship. A total of 43 teams, including contingents from BSF, CRPF, RPF, and CISF, will participate in the tournament. Among these, 34 teams will compete in the men’s category, while 9 teams will participate in the women’s category. Teams are expected to start arriving in the state from F...

Agartala, February 21: An awareness and registration camp for the Prime Minister’s Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was organized on Wednesday at the Agartala Municipal Corporation headquarters. The event, held in collaboration with the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited and the Tripura Urban Livelihood Mission, was inaugurated by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Deepak Majumder. Corporators Ratna Dutta, Nibas Das, Nitu Guha De, and others were also present. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2024, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to achieve 500 gigawatts of solar power generation by 2030. So far, 200 gigawatts of solar power generation has been achieved nationwide. Under this scheme, residential consumers can install solar panels on their rooftops, with a maximum capacity of 3 kilowatts. Excess electricity generated can be sold to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited. The scheme offers subsidies for solar panel installation...

Agartala, February 21: The state-level celebration of International Mother Language Day was held today at the Agartala Town Hall, emphasizing the importance of mother tongues in the era of globalization. Agriculture Minister Ratanlal Nath, addressing the event, stated that the mother tongue is the identity of any nation and that no nation can prosper by neglecting it. This year marks the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day. Minister Nath highlighted that mother, mother tongue, and motherland are matters of utmost respect and are integral to a nation’s progress.  He noted that a child first learns their mother tongue from their mother, and it is through this language that people can express their feelings simply and effectively. He urged everyone to take a vow to enrich their mother tongue and other languages. Nath also mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new National Education Policy emphasizes the importance of the mother tongue, and the state governmen...