The Tripura government has applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its traditional cane craft, aiming to protect and preserve this ancient art form. The state is home to 21 of India's 130 bamboo species and is known for a wide array of bamboo and cane handicrafts.
BJP MLA Antara Deb Sarkar performed rituals at a Kali temple in Sepahijala's Kamalasagar on Wednesday, seeking divine intervention for rains as heatwave conditions scorched Tripura.
Following an engine derailment and ongoing track restoration work, the Tripura government has imposed restrictions on fuel sales, including petrol and diesel. Despite poor road conditions, fuel is being transported by trucks from Guwahati to prevent a crisis.
A club secretary was reportedly killed in the exchange of gunfire.
The Lok Sabha election in the West Parliamentary Constituency occurred on April 19th, with Biplab Kumar Deb as the BJP candidate, Asish Kumar Saha representing Congress, and the INDI bloc also contesting.
Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by Tripura Police for illegally entering Indian territory. The individuals were nabbed from the Dharmanagar area in North District.
The motive behind her death is being investigated by the West PS Women's unit.
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation in the state has identified 313 highly sensitive settlements facing inadequate drinking water supply, prompting the use of 135 tankers to address the issue.
Kajal Das, the BJP district president in North Tripura, has been granted bail following his arrest for allegedly assaulting a polling officer during the phase 2 polls.
Following the culmination of the Lok Sabha elections in Tripura as many as 27 employees from various state departments have been temporarily suspended from their duties.
Tripura Congress has approached the Election Commission of India, alleging poll manipulation and misconduct in the first phase of elections for the West Parliamentary Constituency. The delegation claims that their polling agents were forcibly removed and false votes were cast.
The TSCBL, in collaboration with the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), had announced plans to conduct written examinations to fill 156 vacancies across various roles.
An eight-year-old boy named Satyajit Rudra Pal passed away after a swing's rope became entangled around his neck while he was playing at his home in the Chittamara Puran Bazar area of Belonia in the South District of Tripura.
The Government Railway Police at Agartala Railway Station, in collaboration with the Railway Protection Force, has apprehended four youths from Bihar and confiscated banned cough syrups valued at Rs 1.72 lakh.
The Assistant Returning Officer of North Tripura district has served a show cause notice to BJP MLA Jadab Lal Nath for purportedly contravening the Model Code of Conduct on the election day. Nath represents Bagbasa assembly constituency in North Tripura district.
Addressing a press conference, Joint Mission Director of NHM Tripura, Binay Bhusan Das, highlighted Ayushman Bharat, the Prime Minister's Jan Arogya Yojana, as the largest health insurance scheme in the country.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department in Agartala has also issued hot and humid alerts across the state for the next three days.
In response to the severe heatwave, Sepahijala Zoological Park in Tripura has taken several steps to ensure the well-being of its animals. From offering seasonal fruits to using ice cubes and cold-water splashes, the zoo is making every effort to keep its inhabitants cool and hydrated.
In the remote 44/68 Raima Valley Assembly segment of Dhalai district, Tripura, residents commuted by boat to reach polling stations during the Lok Sabha general elections. This is indicative of the high voter turnout of 36.42% in the state.
In a shocking incident, fifteen voters were injured by a swarm of bees during polling hours at Rishi Para in Khowai district, Tripura. The victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Tripura has once again recorded the highest voter turnout in the country. The second phase of elections for Tripura's East Parliamentary Constituency began today.
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