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  Agartala, March 20: A large number of small vendors have been struggling to secure stalls for the Chaitra Mela in Agartala, leading to protests near the Chief Minister’s residence. Despite waiting in long queues since last night, many vendors failed to get space due to the limited distribution of stalls. Reports suggest that for the past two days, vendors have been making continuous efforts to obtain a stall, but the high demand has left many without any allocation. Frustrated by the situation, several vendors gathered outside the Chief Minister’s residence, hoping for intervention. Later, East Agartala police arrived at the scene and convinced the protesters to leave, advising them to meet the Mayor regarding their concerns. Many small traders depend on the Chaitra Mela to earn their livelihood, and the scarcity of stalls has created significant distress among them. The vendors have urged the authorities to ensure fair distribution and consider increasing the number of sta...

 

  Mangal Kavya and Puthi-Panchali Recitation Festival Organised by the Department of Information & Culture Agartala, March 20: The Department of Information & Culture organised the Mangal Kavya and Puthi-Panchali Recitation Festival – 2025 on Wednesday at the Bonkumari Samar Smriti Bhavan. The event was aimed at preserving and promoting the rich literary and cultural heritage of Bengal, particularly the traditional oral recitation of historical and mythological texts. Honourable Mayor Deepak Majumdar graced the occasion as the chief guest. Also present were Deputy Mayor Monika Das Dutta and several other dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and scholars. The festival featured recitations of Mangal Kavya , which narrates the legends of deities and heroic figures, along with Puthi-Panchali , a traditional form of storytelling in poetic verses. During the event, speakers highlighted the significance of these art forms in preserving indigenous narratives and fostering a se...

Agartala, Mar 19: In a shocking and horrific incident, a 75% disabled woman from Jogendranagar was allegedly gang-raped by her husband and five of his friends. The police have arrested the accused husband, while the remaining perpetrators are still absconding. According to reports, the victim lodged a written complaint at Amtali Women’s Police Station on March 14, detailing the brutal assault. She alleged that her husband, Subrata Dey, conspired with his five friends to commit the crime. Following her complaint, the police launched an investigation and promptly arrested the accused husband. However, the other five suspects are yet to be apprehended. Based on the woman’s statement, the police have registered a case against all six accused under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita , including Section 64(2)(d) (Rape), Section 70(1) (Gang Rape), Section 115(2) (Voluntary Hurt), and Section 3(5) (Criminal Act Committed by Several People with Common Intent). The incident has ...

Agartala, Mar 18: Consumers from various districts of Tripura gathered at the TUDA office today, voicing their frustration over the prolonged delay in receiving their promised flats under the Lighthouse housing project at Agartala Border Golchakkar. The project, initially scheduled for completion in 2022, remains unfinished, leaving buyers in distress. The protesters alleged that despite making payments in multiple installments to the TUDA office, no significant progress has been made. Many homebuyers, who had expected timely possession of their flats, now face uncertainty. They demanded either a full refund of their payments or the immediate handover of the promised housing units. During the demonstration, representatives of the protesting group met with the state’s Joint Secretary, formally submitting an appeal addressed to the Chief Minister. They urged the government to take swift action to resolve the issue and ensure that they are not left in financial and housing insecurity. ...