Kalyani, Jan 22 (IANS) Bengal enjoyed a strong outing on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash against Services at the Bengal Cricket Academy in Kalyani by finishing at 340/4 in 86 overs on Thursday.Veteran batter Sudip Chatterjee, returning from an injury, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 140 off 226 balls – his 14th first-class century laced with 12 fours and a six. Chatterjee shared a 151-run opening stand with Abhimanyu Easwaran, who made 81 off 152 balls before be…
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Agartala, Jan 22 (IANS) In the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations, the Albert Ekka Brigade, which fought in the 1971 India-Pakistan war from the Tripura sector, on Thursday, conducted a “Know Your Army” campaign in Agartala. A Defence Spokesman said that as part of the campaign, a weapons and equipment display was organised at the Albert Ekka War Memorial to familiarise citizens, especially the youth, with the Indian Army’s ethos, capabilities and commitment to nation-building. The event ai…
Agartala, Jan 19 (IANS) In a joint operation, the Tripura Police and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested two suspected arms and drug peddlers on Sunday after they arrived in Agartala on an express train, officials said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Rati Ranjan Debnath, said on Sunday that Tripura Police personnel and RPF troops recovered a loaded pistol and around 100 bottles of banned cough syrup from the possession of two youths from Bihar after detaining them at Agartala …
Itanagar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Army continues to showcase its latest weapons systems and operational capabilities across various border states in the Northeast, highlighting its preparedness, technological strength, and commitment to safeguarding the region’s security and territorial integrity. Defence spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat said on Sunday that as part of the pineapple festival celebrations at Bagra in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Siang district, local military authorities o…
Agartala, Jan 16 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government is working to improve the overall quality of the education system, with a special focus on strengthening moral values among students. Addressing the annual prize distribution ceremony of Shankaracharya Vidyaniketan Girls’ School in Agartala on the occasion of its foundation day, the Chief Minister said education should go beyond textbooks and help students grow into morally sound, socially respon…
Agartala, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army on Thursday displayed a wide range of weapons and military equipment at the Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), highlighting its strength, professionalism and commitment to national security, officials said. A Defence spokesman said that as part of Army Day 2026, weapons displayed by the Army showcased power, pride and purpose at Tripura Institute of Technology on Thursday.The Albert Ekka Brigade of Indian Army organised the weapons and equipment displa…
Agartala, Jan 12 (IANS) Tripura Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, on Monday, flagged off a consignment of 15,000 scented lemons from the Agartala Railway Station to Kolkata, marking another milestone in the state’s expanding organic farming sector. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that although scented lemons from Tripura had earlier been sent outside the state, this consignment was exported through the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency in collab…
Agartala, Jan 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the confidence, energy and contribution of the youth will determine the future of the nation, asserting that only a strong nation can build a strong society. Inaugurating the state-level National Youth Festival at Nazrul Kalakshetra here, the Chief Minister said that Swami Vivekananda firmly believed in the power of youth and that his ideals remain highly relevant in contemporary times.“The youth of today are the mai…
Agartala, Jan 11 (IANS) A day after clashes broke out between two communities over the collection of subscriptions for a local fair, the situation remained tense but calm in the Kumarghat subdivision of Tripura’s Unakoti district on Sunday, police said.A senior police official in Agartala said that the police on Saturday detained 10 persons from both communities.The official added that on Sunday, the police arrested seven of the detainees and presented them at a local court, seeking police custo…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on his birthday, praising his efforts to accelerate the state’s progress and improve the lives of youth. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, the Prime Minister said, “Greetings to Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha Ji on his birthday. He is undertaking notable efforts to boost Tripura’s progress and to improve the lives of the state’s youth. Praying for his long an…