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Agartala, Mar 05: More than 500 employees working under the Tripura Vidyut Nigam through a private company, Advanced Route Technology Information Private Limited, staged a protest on Wednesday outside their employer’s office in Joy Nagar. The workers, who have been employed by the company for the past two years, raised serious concerns over the non-payment of their salaries for the last five months. According to the protesting employees, they have only received partial payments during this period, with one month’s salary being disbursed sporadically instead of clearing the full backlog of dues. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue with company officials, no concrete steps have been taken to address their grievances. Frustrated by the lack of action, the workers decided to take collective action to demand their rightful wages. The protesters issued a stern warning, stating that if their outstanding salaries are not settled within a week, they are prepared to escalate their dem...

Agartala, Mar 05: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today visited TIPRA Motha Party President and veteran leader Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl, who is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Agartala. Dr. Saha, who also holds the portfolio of the state’s Health Minister, personally inquired about Hrangkhawl’s health and wished him a swift recovery. During his visit, the Chief Minister met with the ailing leader, expressed his concern, and extended his best wishes for Hrangkhawl’s complete recovery. Dr. Saha also spoke with the attending doctor to gain a detailed understanding of Hrangkhawl’s condition and ensured that he is receiving the highest standard of medical care. “My thoughts and prayers are with him during this challenging time. I sincerely hope for his speedy recovery and good health,” Dr. Saha said, reflecting his empathy and compassion. Hrangkhawl, a respected figure in Tripura’s political arena, has been a prominent leader for decades, and his illness ha...

In a major victory against the illegal drug trade, the East Agartala Police Station has arrested eight drug peddlers and seized a significant quantity of brown sugar in a targeted operation. The arrests were announced during a press conference on Wednesday by the Sadar Subdivision Police Officer, who credited the success to intelligence gathered from earlier interrogations of detained drug dealers. Acting on the information, the police conducted raids across multiple locations in Agartala, including Lalmatia in Maharajganj Bazar, a park near MBB College, and an area close to Agartala Town Hall. These spots were identified as key hubs for drug trafficking. During the operation, the police confiscated large amounts of brown sugar, cash, and mobile phones from the suspects. The seized drugs are estimated to have a market value exceeding four lakh taka, dealing a significant blow to the local drug trade. Following the arrests, the police filed a remand application to further interrogate th...