Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Honoured with 'Recognition of Excellence' Award
On the National Youth Day, we celebrate the honour recently bestowed upon Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra at Agartala, Tripura. Both these not-for-profit organisations were honoured with the prestigious Recognition of Excellence award by the Honble Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, in recognition of their outstanding national contributions. The award was conferred for the significant and sustained work carried out by both organisations in their respective domains. Mr. Apoorv Bajaj, Trustee, Bajaj Foundation felicitate the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha along with Mr. Uday Shankar Singh, CEO, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra Bajaj Foundation was felicitated for its exemplary contribution to the successful organisation of Heritage Fest 2025, as well as for its impactful initiatives in natural farming, water conservation and management, education, and livelihood promotion. The award on behalf of the Foundation was received by Mr. Apoorv Nayan Bajaj, Trustee, and Mr. Mahendra Phate, Programme Manager, Bajaj Foundation. Vishwa Yuvak Kendra was recognised for its consistent and impactful role in youth development, national integration, capacity building of civil society organisations (CSOs), and nation-building. The award was received by Mr. Uday Shankar Singh, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Mukta Bhardwaj, Programme Officer. For decades, VYK has been implementing residential training programmes, digital learning initiatives, youth leadership development, women empowerment activities, and national-level collaborations, benefiting lakhs of young people across the country. Addressing the gathering, the Honble Chief Minister appreciated the contributions of both institutions and stated that organisations such as these play a vital role in strengthening youth potential, preserving cultural heritage, and empowering communities that are key pillars of national progress. www.instagram.com/reel/DTZNlOrjItE/?igsh=MTdhMmp4a3JjYWc0Yg== The recognition bestowed upon Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra upon this international platform, stands as an official acknowledgement of the vision, dedication, and grassroots impact of Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuvak Kendra. Bajaj Foundation is committed to nation building through inclusive and sustainable rural development in Wardha district of Maharashtra, Sikar district of Rajasthan and Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Through its integrated interventions in last 2 decades, the Foundation has rejuvenated 245 rivers and constructed 130 check dams , enabling irrigation across 3.5 lakh acres of farmland. It has trained 1.25 lakh farmers in natural farming practices, making 1.6 lakh acres chemical-free, and strengthened livelihoods through 4,500+ women self-help groups benefitting 56,000 families . By imparting skill development training to over 9,000 rural youth and women , promoting 6,000 biogas plants and 4,000 solar units , and establishing 30 Farmer Producer Companies (FPOs) , Bajaj Foundation continues to lay a strong foundation for Aatmanirbhar Bharat , empowering the youth and rural communities to achieve long-term self-reliance and prosperity. On the occasion, both Bajaj Foundation and Vishwa Yuval Kendra reiterated their commitment to further strengthening their initiatives in the larger interest of society and the nation.
Bangladesh suspends visa services at key missions in India citing security concerns
Bangladesh has temporarily halted visa services at its key diplomatic missions in India, including New Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala, citing security concerns. This move follows a period of strained bilateral relations after the change in government in Dhaka. While general services are suspended, business and work visas remain unaffected.
Amid tensions with India, Bangladesh temporarily halts visa services due to...
Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain's remarks came after Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata overnight restricted visa services, following similar steps taken earlier in New Delhi and Agartala.
DRI Busts Gold Smuggling Syndicate, Seizes Over 29 Kg Gold Worth Rs 40 Crore
The DRI said that the operation, carried out on Tuesday, involved searches at multiple locations in Delhi and Agartala, leading to the seizure of over 29 kg of foreign-origin gold.
A torch rally was held in Agartala to protest the death of Angel Chakma. The Tripura student was assaulted in Dehradun and later died. Leaders demanded strict punishment for the attackers. A delegation met Chakma's family, offering support. The incident involved racial slurs.
Tripura: Mob assaults auto driver, tries to set him on fire
Agartala: An angry mob allegedly assaulted a Muslim auto rickshaw driver, partially buried him in the sand and tried to set him on fire in Tripuras capital city, Agartala. According to local reports, the victim, Didar Hossain, stated in his police complaint that on January 1, five people attacked him in the Nibedita Club area Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PIL in SC seeking action against racial violence targeting northeastern citizens
NEW DELHI: A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking judicial intervention to address the continuing constitutional failure to prevent and respond to racial discrimination and violence against citizens from northeastern states and other frontier regions. The PIL was filed on December 28 in the backdrop of the brutal killing of Anjel Chakma , a 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, who succumbed on December 27 to grievous injuries sustained in a racially motivated attack in Selaqui area of Dehradun. Anjel from Unakoti district's Machmara went to Dehradun after completing his graduation in Holy Cross School, Agartala, to pursue MBA, where he was stabbed to death in the presence of his younger brother Michael. The family members of Chakma want capital punishment or at least life imprisonment for all the accused involved in the incident. Anoop Prakash Awasthi, a Delhi-based lawyer, has made the Centre and all the states and Union territories as parties to the PIL. That the present writ petition is being filed seeking issuance of writ under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus, order, direction or any other appropriate writ for the violation of fundamental rights as under article 14, 19 (1) a & (g) and 21, and thus seeking judicial intervention to address the issue of racial discrimination and violence against Indian citizens from the north-eastern states and other frontier regions of India, the plea said. We are Indians. What certificate should we show to prove that? words that tragically became the last recorded assertion of Anjel Chakma about his constitutional belonging before the confrontation escalated into brutal violence, it said while recounting the offence leading to his death. The plea referred to media reports about Chakma's death. The attackers allegedly assaulted and stabbed both brothers and Chakma sustained severe injuries to his neck and spine, remained unconscious throughout his treatment, and died after more than fourteen days in intensive medical care, it said, adding his death triggered widespread anguish, protests, and demands for justice across the country. Issue an appropriate writ (ad interim till a legislation is made) in the nature of formulating comprehensive guidelines, recognising 'racial slur' as a separate category of hate crimes and determining punishment for the same, the plea said. 'Horrific hate crime': Rahul Gandhi on Tripura student murder; slams BJP for 'normalising' hate It sought a direction to the Centre and the states to create a odal agency or a permanent body or commission or directorate at the central level as well as at the level of each state where such racial crimes can be reported and redressed. Direct the respondents at central level as well as at the level of each state to make and create a dedicated special police unit in each district/metropolitan area to address the racial crimes, it said. The plea sought a direction to the Centre and the states to organise workshops and debates at educational institutes on the issue of prevailing racial discrimination and ways to redress the same. The petition said that despite the unmistakable hate-based and racial motivation behind the crime, India's criminal justice system lacks any mechanism to recognise or record racial bias at the initial stage of investigation. As a result, such offences are treated as ordinary crimes, erasing motive, diluting constitutional gravity, and perpetuating a pattern of impunity, it said. The plea said that the killing of Chakma is not an isolated incident but part of a long-standing pattern of racial abuse and violence against citizens from the northeastern states. The petition recalls earlier cases, including the death of Nido Taniam in 2014 and numerous assaults on students and workers in metropolitan cities, incidents that have been formally acknowledged by the Centre in parliamentary replies but, according to the petitioner, remain unaddressed through any dedicated legislative or institutional framework. We are also Indians, says slain Tripura students dad
Tripura student's family wants capital punishment for those involved in his murder
AGARTALA: The family of Anjel Chakma (24), who was killed by miscreants in Dehradun, wants capital punishment or at least life imprisonment for all the accused involved in the incident. Anjel from Unakoti district's Machmara went to Dehradun after completing his graduation in Holy Cross School, Agartala, to pursue MBA, where he was stabbed to death in the presence of his younger brother Michael. We will never get back Anjel, but his family wants capital punishment or at least life term imprisonment for those involved in the gruesome murder. Anjel had repeatedly said that he was an Indian, but the miscreants mindlessly stabbed him twice in the back and broke his neck, leading to his death after 17 days of battle for life, said Anjel's maternal uncle, Momen Chakma. He urged the government to take steps so that people from the Northeast don't face racial hate crimes. Momen said, The people of Machmara, irrespective of caste and religion, will hold a candle march in memory of Anjel on Tuesday, seeking justice for his family. Anjel was about to join a company after his final semester examination as he had received a placement offer because of his first year's result with 80 per cent marks, Momen told PTI over phone. He (Anjel) had told his father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, a BSF jawan posted in Manipur, to take voluntary retirement once he gets a job, Momen said. The family's dream of having a decent life has been completely shattered by the unfortunate incident on December 26, Momen, who rushed to Dehradun soon after the incident, said. Anjel's family is completely devastated by the incident. Both father and younger son are undergoing 'Sarema' (a mandatory post-death ritual in Buddhist religion) at a local Buddhist temple for a week. His mother, Gouri Mati Chakma, is also completely shattered, he said. Momen said Ajnel's family is heading towards uncertainty because his father had bought a new home at Nandannagar on the outskirts of Agartala with a huge loan. Besides, Anjel had taken an educational loan to pursue an MBA from Dehradun. We all know pursuing such a course in Dehradun is expensive. Now everything is lost, he said. On Anjel's last wish, Momen said he wanted to travel to Nepal to witness snowfall there, but could not. He had ordered special shoes as part of his preparation to visit Nepal. We received the order, but Anjel could not see the shoes because by then he was in the ICU. I will go to Nepal with these shoes to fulfil his unfinished and last wish, Momen, a state government engineer, said. We are also Indians, says slain Tripura students dad
Candlelight march in Tripura against brutal assault, death of Angel Chakma
Youth groups in Agartala held a candlelight march protesting the death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. Uttarakhand CM Dhami assured justice, stating five accused are arrested, with one believed to have fled to Nepal. Rahul Gandhi condemned the incident as a horrific hate crime normalized by the BJP.
Tripura student murder: Tipra Motha chief announces Rs 10 lakh reward for info on prime accused
AGARTALA: Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday announced a Rs 10 lakh cash reward on information that will lead to the arrest of the main accused in the Anjel Chakma murder case. Twenty-four-year-old Anjel Chakma, an MBA student, from Nandannagar in West Tripura district was attacked by a group of six people when he objected to a racial slur at Dehradun on December 9, and he succumbed to his injuries on December 26. Five out of six accused persons have already been arrested, while the mastermind is absconding, the police said. Debbarma's announcement came days after the Uttarakhand Police declared a Rs 25,000 cash reward on information that will facilitate the arrest of the main accused in the murder case. I heard that the Uttarakhand government has declared Rs 25,000 on information leading to the arrest of the mastermind in the Anjel Chakma murder case. Is this the price for arresting the mastermind in the killing of Anjel Chakma, a final year student of MBA? I declare Rs 10 lakh to one who provides clues leading to the arrest of the person who had murdered Anjel Chakma. The amount will be paid from my own pocket. Dont make fun of us, Debbarma said in a video post. Meanwhile, Tipra Motha Party (TMP)-run Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) on Monday announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family members of the deceased. As recommended by Bubagra (king) Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, chairman, ADC Administrative Reforms Committee (AARC), has decided to grant a financial compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the family of late Anjel Chakma to support his final rites, TTAADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Purna Chandra Jamatia wrote on Facebook. This reflects solidarity, compassion, and a sense of collective responsibility during this moment of profound grief, he said. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, he added.
Tripura MBA student dies after confronting youths over Chinese racial slur in Dehradun
DEHRADUN: A wave of outrage has swept across the Northeast following the death of a promising MBA student from Tripura, who succumbed to injuries sustained in an alleged brutal assault in Dehradun after confronting a group of youths over racial slurs. Twenty-four-year-old Angel Chakma, an MBA student, died on Saturday after battling for his life on a ventilator for 14 days. The incident occurred on the evening of December 9 in the Selaqui area of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. According to the police, Angel and his younger brother, Michael Chakma, were shopping in a local market when a group of youths hurled racial slurs at them, calling them Chinese. Angel responded calmly, asking, We are not Chinese; we are Indians. What certificate do we need to show to prove our Indian identity? Police said the response enraged the assailants, and within minutes the verbal altercation escalated into a violent stabbing attack. Both brothers sustained serious injuries, with Angel suffering critical wounds to his neck and spine. He remained unconscious on a ventilator until his death. Michael Chakma also sustained serious injuries in the attack. Angels body was flown to Agartala on Saturday, where it was received amid an atmosphere of profound grief and anger. The Uttarakhand government has taken a serious view of the incident. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami issued a stern warning against such acts. Such incidents are unacceptable in our state, CM Dhami said. The government will deal strictly with elements of anarchy. Those involved in such heinous acts will not be spared. Those who tamper with law and order should not expect any mercy from this government. Station House Officer P D Bhatt confirmed that the case has been upgraded from assault to murder following the students death. Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the crime. However, the main accused, Yagya Awasthi, remains absconding, with police suspecting that he has fled to Nepal. A reward of 25,000 has been announced for information leading to his arrest, and two police teams are actively searching for him. Police sources said the initial altercation stemmed from a dispute over the purchase of liquor from a local vendor. Among those arrested, two are minors. Following Angels death, the police intensified the charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, registering the case under sections related to murder (BNS Section 103(1)) and common criminal intention (BNS 3(5)). The death has triggered widespread protests by student organisations across Tripura and other Northeastern states, with demonstrators demanding the enactment of a national law specifically targeting crimes driven by racial hatred.
Tripura student murder: Uttarakhand has assured to arrest all accused, says CM Saha
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said his Uttarakhand counterpart, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has assured him to arrest all the accused persons responsible for the murder of a resident of the northeastern state in Dehradun. Twenty-four-year-old Angel Chakma of Nandannagar in West Tripura district was attacked by a group of six people when Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Ixigos Great Indian Travel Index: OTT shows boost local tourism
New Delhi: Indias popular OTT shows are doing more than driving viewership they are putting the Northeast firmly on the travel map as flight bookings to cities like Imphal, Dimapur and Agartala recorded a strong growth in the year, according to an ixigo report. OTT shows like The Family Man (Season 3), Paatal Lok Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; PM Modi, others express grief
Agartala, Dec 26:After undergoing medical treatment for over four months at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker and four-time MLA Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away on Friday. He was 72. Sen, a Congress turned BJP leader, is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter. The Tripura government has declared three []
IndiGo cancels 67 flights, cites bad weather and operational reasons
Mumbai: Domestic carrier IndiGo on Thursday cancelled 67 flights from multiple airports due to forecasted bad weather and operational reasons, according to the airlines website. Of the 67 cancelled flights, only four were for operational reasons, and the rest were due to forecasted bad weather at various airports, including Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Varanasi, Bengaluru, among Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indigo Cancels 67 Flights From Multiple Airports Due To Bad Weather, Operational Issues
Mumbai, Dec 25: Domestic carrier IndiGo on Thursday cancelled 67 flights from multiple airports due to forecasted bad weather and operational reasons, according to the airlines website. Of the 67 cancelled flights, only four were for operational reasons, and the rest were due to forecasted bad weather at various airports, including Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Varanasi, Bengaluru, among others, as per the website. Aviation regulator, DGCA, has announced the period between December 10 and February 10 next year as the official [] The post Indigo Cancels 67 Flights From Multiple Airports Due To Bad Weather, Operational Issues appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
VHP, Bajrang Dal rally in Agartala over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members protested in Agartala, demanding Indian government intervention against alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Protesters cited escalating targeted violence since August last year, including recent incidents of arson and the killing of a Hindu youth. They urged direct action and humanitarian passage for marginalized Hindus.
India, Bangladesh summon envoys amid widespread protests
NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned each others envoys to register formal protests over a series of developments that have further strained bilateral ties between the countries. The move came as widespread demonstrations erupted across India over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh , prompting authorities to tighten security around Bangladeshi diplomatic missions. Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Tuesday morning to express concern over what it described as an unsatisfactory security situation at Bangladesh's missions in India. According to sources, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam called in the envoy at around 9:30 am and raised issues related to protests outside the country's diplomatic premises in New Delhi, Kolkata and Agartala. The foreign secretary conveyed Bangladeshs serious concern over recent incidents and emphasised the host countrys responsibility to ensure full protection of diplomatic premises under the Vienna Convention, a source said. Just hours later, India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week, amid concerns over the security of Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh. India told the envoy that rather than blaming New Delhi, a thorough investigation must be carried out into the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. New Delhi noted that unverified claims of Indian involvement in the killing has sparked anti-India protests in Bangladesh, including a recent attempt to storm the Indian Assistant High Commission in Chittagong. The diplomatic exchanges came as protests by Hindu extremist groups broke out in several Indian cities against the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on December 18. Das was allegedly attacked by a mob over accusations of blasphemy, triggering outrage in India. In New Delhi, hundreds of supporters of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal attempted to march towards the Bangladesh High Commission. Holding saffron flags and chanting slogans, protesters broke through barricades and clashed with police near the heavily fortified diplomatic enclave. Authorities had deployed around 1,500 police personnel and erected multiple layers of barricades to prevent protesters from reaching the mission, managing to stop them about 800 metres away. Similar protests were reported from Kolkata, Mumbai and Jammu. In Kolkata, demonstrators tried to march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Beckbagan, breaching barricades and prompting police to use lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Several protesters and police personnel sustained minor injuries, and at least 12 demonstrators were arrested as a preventive measure. In Mumbai, VHP and Bajrang Dal activists staged protests outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission and later at Azad Maidan, while in Jammu, lawyers affiliated with the J&K High Court Bar Association demonstrated and urged the Indian government to ensure the protection of Hindus in Bangladesh. Protesters across cities accused Bangladeshi authorities of failing to protect minorities and demanded strong diplomatic steps by India. Effigies of Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, were also burnt during some demonstrations.
Tripura party sets condition for reopening Bangladesh office in Agartala
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and anti-India statements must stop
Unavoidable Circumstances: Bangladesh Suspends Visa Services At Agartala Mission
Several organisations and political parties have been protesting outside the mission against the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
Dhaka summons Indian envoy over security of Bangladeshs diplomatic missions
NEW DELHI: Dhaka on Tuesday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to formally raise concerns over the security of Bangladeshs diplomatic missions in India, amid a spate of protests and the suspension of consular services in several cities. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam called in the envoy around 9:30 am to brief him on what Bangladesh described as an unsatisfactory security situation at its missions in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala, foreign ministry sources told The Daily Star . The foreign secretary conveyed Bangladeshs serious concern over recent incidents andemphasisedthe host countrys responsibility to ensure full protection of diplomatic premises under the Vienna Convention, a source said. The meeting came a day after the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi suspended all visa and consular services for Indian nationals, citing unavoidable circumstances. A notice posted on themissionspremises said services would remain halted until further notice, while expressing regret for any inconvenience caused. The suspension follows protests outside the High Commission on Saturday, when around 2025 demonstrators gathered to condemn the killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and demanded protection for minorities in Bangladesh. Indian authorities said the protesters were quickly dispersed. There was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday, adding that police intervened within minutes. Dhaka, however, rejected the assertion. Bangladesh has questioned how protesters were able to come so close to a diplomatic mission located in a secured enclave, a source said. Security-related disruptions have also affected Bangladesh missions outside the capital. The Assistant High Commission in Agartala suspended visa services on Sunday following demonstrations by theTipraMotha Party and other groups. In Siliguri, visa services run by a private operator on behalf of Bangladesh were also halted after protests. The developments unfold against a backdrop of rising political violence in Bangladesh, less than two months ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. On Monday,MotalebSikdar, Khulna divisional chief of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was shot in the head in Khulna andremainshospitalised. The attack came days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif OsmanBinHadi, intensifying fears of targeted violence amid ongoing unrest.
Protests erupt in Agartala over alleged lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh
Activists protested outside the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala. They condemned the alleged lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh. The protesters accused Bangladesh authorities of failing to protect religious minorities. India's Ministry of External Affairs also conveyed concerns to Bangladesh High Commissioner.
Indigenous Group's Protest Outside Bangladesh Mission And A '1971' Reminder
Hundreds of indigenous youth and students on Friday staged a protest in front of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala, condemning recent alleged threats and derogatory remarks made by Hasnat Abdullah, a Bangladeshi leader.
Agoda Reveals India's Most Affordable Year-End Flight Routes for Holiday Travelers
As the year-end holiday season approaches, digital travel platform Agoda reveals the most affordable domestic and international flight routes across Asia. Based on bookings made from September 2025 onwards for departures between December 2031, Agoda reveals that GuwahatiAgartala (INR 1,300) emerged as Indias most affordable domestic route this festive season. For international travel, AhmedabadBangkok (INR 65,00) stood out as the cheapest option for Indian travelers, offering an accessible gateway to one of Asias most beloved holiday destinations. Agoda reveals Indias most affordable year-end flight routes for holiday travellers The Christmas and New Year's holiday season is one of the most significant travel periods of the year. With schools on break and many workplaces offering extended holidays, travelers seize the opportunity to embark on journeys, whether to reunite with family, explore new destinations, or simply unwind and spend quality time with loved ones. This convergence of cultural celebrations and vacation time off makes it one of the busiest and most cherished travel periods of the year, and for many travelers, its more important than ever to find the best deals to maximize the holiday experience. For those traveling domestically, Indias GuwahatiAgartala (INR 1,300) route ranked as the third most affordable in Asia, following Thailands Udon Thani-Bangkok (INR 536) in first place, and South Koreas Jeju-Seoul and Malaysias Bario-Miri routes (INR 805) tying for second place. Completing the ranks for the most economical domestic flights across Asian countries during the end-of-year period were India (INR 1,300), Indonesia (INR 1,600), Vietnam (INR 2,000), Japan (INR 2,200), and Taiwan (INR 4,000). These insights highlight the most affordable intra-country routes across Asia, helping travelers identify options that allow them to celebrate the festive season without overspending. For those traveling abroad from India, the AhmedabadBangkok route, with fares starting at just INR 6,500, makes an excellent choice for those eager to experience Bangkok's vibrant holiday atmosphere, when the city comes alive with dazzling lights, festive markets, and cultural celebrations. Across the region, Agodas data showed that the cheapest international flights in Asia were found in Malaysia and Indonesia, with fares such as Johor BahruPhuket and PontianakKuching available at INR 2,200. These routes offer easy escapes to sunny islands and lush natural landscapes during the holiday season. Thailand followed closely, with flights from Krabi to Kuala Lumpur starting at INR 2,500. Rounding out the list of the most affordable intra-Asia international routes were South Korea (INR 2,800), Japan (INR 3,500), Taiwan (INR 4,100), Vietnam (INR 4,100), and India (INR 6,500). Gaurav Malik, Country Director for the Indian Subcontinent and Indian Ocean Islands at Agoda , said, Christmas and New Year are among the busiest travel periods for Indian holidaymakers, and finding value during this time can make all the difference. Our trends show that with the right route selection, travelers can still enjoy meaningful savings even in peak season. At Agoda, were focused on making these options easy to discover, helping travelers enjoy the festive holidays without overspending . With over 130,000 flight routes, more than 6 million holiday properties, and over 300,000 activities, Agoda ensures travelers can seamlessly combine their bookings in one convenient platform for a memorable holiday experience. Discover the best deals on Agoda's mobile app and visit Agoda.com to plan the perfect festive getaway. About Agoda Agoda, a digital travel platform, helps anyone see the world for less with its great value deals on a global network of 6 million hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Agoda.com and the Agoda mobile app are available in 39 languages and supported by 24/7 customer support. Headquartered in Singapore, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings (Nasdaq: BKNG) and employs more than 7,000 staff in 27 markets, dedicated to leveraging best-in-class technology to make travel even easier. www.agoda.com AbouttheData The data presented in this press release is based on actual flight bookings made on Agoda between 1-September to 19 November 2025, for flights departing between 20-31 December 2025. The listed fares include all taxes and fees and are the cheapest booked fares across eight Asia Pacific markets: India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Note that fares can fluctuate: While the listed fares have been booked, Agoda cannot guarantee that these are still available for future bookings. Cheapest International Flights Rank Route Origin Destination Fare (USD) 1 JHBHKT Johor Bahru Phuket 25 PNKKCH Pontianak Kuching 25 2 KBVKUL Krabi Kuala Lumpur 28 3 PUSKMJ Busan Kumamoto 32 4 KIXPUS Osaka Busan 39 5 TPEPUS Taipei Busan 46 6 SGNKUL Ho Chi Minh City Kuala Lumpur 46 7 AMDDMK Ahmedabad Bangkok 73 Cheapest Domestic Flights Rank Route Origin Destination Fare (USD) 1 UTHBKK Udon Thani Bangkok 6 2 CJUGMP Jeju Seoul 9 BBNMYY Bario Miri 9 3 GAUIXA Guwahati Agartala 15 4 TKGCGK Bandar Lampung Jakarta 18 5 PQCSGN Phu Quoc Island Ho Chi Minh City 22 6 OKASHI Okinawa Main island Shimojishima 25 7 KHHMZG Kaohsiung Penghu 45
Specially-abled sportspersons play cricket during the inauguration of the Khelo Tripura Para Games 2025 in Agartala on Tuesday. (PTI)
Proposal For New Design Of Border Fencing Under Consideration Of Centre: BSF IG
Agartala, Nov 30: BSF Tripura Frontier Inspector General (IG) Aloke Kumar Chakraborty on Sunday said the proposal for a new design of barbed wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border is under the consideration of the Centre. India shares a 4,096 km international border with Bangladesh, out of which Tripura has 856 km border with the neighbouring country. Barbed wire fencing in most of the places along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB) has outlived its life. In Tripura, weather conditions (heavy rainfall) [] The post Proposal For New Design Of Border Fencing Under Consideration Of Centre: BSF IG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Northeast tribal leaders, including Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma, rallied in Agartala advocating for 'One North East' unity. They stressed the need to collectively protect land rights, customs, languages, and culture against internal divisions. The call for solidarity aims to strengthen the region's voice and welfare, with a new regional political front recently formed to champion indigenous causes.
Meghalaya register win against Manipur
U-23 Womens T20 Trophy 2025-26 By Our Reporter Shillong, Nov 26: Meghalaya defeated Manipur by 19 runs in their second match of the U-23 Womens T20 Trophy 2025-26 plate group in Agartala on Tuesday. Reduced to 9 overs a side, Suriti Kumari Rays 33 not out led Meghalaya to post 69/5 and they were then []
3 killed as mini truck collides with AgartalaSilchar Express in Tripura
At least three people died in Tripura on Thursday after a mini truck collided with the AgartalaSilchar Express in the AmbasaManu section of Dhalai district. Railway officials said the goods-laden vehicle entered the track at an unauthorised crossing, leading to a direct impact with the train engine.
CISF seizes Rs 88 lakh worth gold biscuits smuggled at Agartala Airport
CISF personnel at Agartala Airport apprehended a passenger attempting to smuggle 740 grams of gold, valued at Rs 88 lakh, concealed within their rectum. The gold is believed to have been smuggled from Bangladesh and was destined for Lucknow as part of an illegal trade network. An investigation is underway to uncover the source and broader smuggling operation.
GUWAHATI: Fans could not hold back their tears, both inside and outside theatre halls, after watching Roi Roi Binale , the last film featuring music icon Zubeen Garg, who died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19. The movie, directed by Rajesh Bhuyan and released on Friday, ran to packed houses across Assam and broke all opening day records, with most theatre halls scheduling up to five shows a day. The screening started as early as 4.25 am at several theatres. Tickets for all shows for the first week were sold out, and fans had booked the first three days tickets within an hour last week. The state is still grieving Gargs untimely demise, and there was an outpouring of emotion as fans thronged single-screen and multiplex theatres. In viral videos, some were seen seated long after shows were over, sobbing. As a mark of silent tribute, several theatre halls kept one seat reserved for Garg, 52. Roi Roi Binale was his dream project. For the first time in the history of Assamese films, a movie is being released in different parts of the country. It was screened in Patna, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Mysore, Vellore, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Lucknow, Jaipur, Vapi (Gujarat), Indore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Raniganj, Maldah, Siliguri, Agartala, Dharmanagar, Cooch Behar, Raipur and Nagpur, said Siddharth Goenka, the films distributor. As a mark of silent tribute, several theatre halls kept one seat reserved for Garg, 52. Roi Roi Binale was his dream project. In cities like Bengaluru, Assamese films were earlier screened in only one or two theatres, but this time, it premiered in 17 theatres simultaneously. There will be 600 shows daily in Assam and the rest of the Northeast alone, which is unprecedented. Outside the Northeast, 96 halls would screen the movie with 170 shows daily, Goenka added. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a constituent of Assams ruling coalition, booked all 218 seats for a show at a multiplex in Guwahati. AGP ministers Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta watched the film along with party leaders and workers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he would watch it privately. If I go to a cinema hall, it will cause inconvenience to people as I will be accompanied by my security personnel, he said. Garg plays the lead role of a blind musician in Roi Roi Binale , a musical love story that recounts the life and struggle of a visually impaired artist who experiences the world through sound, imagination and love. The film features 11 songs, all composed by Garg himself.
BJPTipra Motha rift deepens as Central observers hold crucial meet in Agartala
The Bharatiya Janata Party held a key meeting in Agartala with central observers. This comes amid a growing rift with alliance partner Tipra Motha Party. The BJP is also dealing with internal issues, including a show-cause notice to an MLA. Recent events have rocked state politics, with Tipra Motha activists involved in attacks. Elections for the TTAADC are approaching.
Tripura online activist held for abusing State govt.
Madhavi Biswas, a resident of Pratapgarh in Agartala, has spoken about alleged corruption in the State government and lack of civic amenities.
Bihar election: 400 Tripura State Rifles personnel to provide security
The personnel left for Patna by a special train from Agartala on Friday night, officials said
BSF apprehends 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants in Tripura amid heightened security
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season.
Tripura CM meets JP Nadda, seeks funds to boost health infrastructure
Agartala, Oct 14: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday held a meeting with Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various health infrastructure and manpower related issues, including the setting up of a new medical college in the state, an official said. A senior official of []
13 children rescued from train in Jharkhand while being trafficked to Goa
RANCHI: Thirteen children, including a girl, were rescued from a train in Jharkhand while they were being allegedly trafficked to Goa, officials said on Tuesday. Acting on intelligence inputs on Monday evening that some children were being trafficked through the Vasco da Gama (VSG) Weekly Express, RPF personnel boarded the train at Muri station, they said. The personnel kept an eye on the children till the train reached the Ranchi station, where they were rescued. The children were aged between 12 and 17, and most of them had boarded the train at the Jasidih Junction, an RPF officer said. When we questioned them about where they were going and who was with them, they didn't answer properly. They were unaware of why they were going to Goa. They only said that they had to arrive in Goa, where they would get some work, he said. The children were subsequently handed to officials of the Child Line, he said. A case was lodged with the GRP Ranchi regarding this, he added. In another operation on Sunday, three tribal boys were rescued at the Ranchi station while they were being trafficked to Agartala, officials said. The boys, who belonged to the Asur tribe, were being sent to Agartala to work at a mill, they said. The accused in the case, identified as Jagatpal Oraon, was arrested on Monday. He told the police that he was given Rs 5,000 to bring the children from Gumla to Ranchi.
14-month-old raped, killed in Tripura, accused arrested
Agartala: A 14-month-old child was allegedly raped and killed in North Tripuras Panisagar area, police said on Sunday. The accused, a daily wager, has been arrested from Nilambazar in Assam, they said. The alleged rape took place on Saturday, following which she was murdered and buried in a paddy field in the area, said Officer-in-Charge Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
All India Trinamool Congress slams BJP over vandalism of party office in Tripura
GUWAHATI: The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday slammed the BJP for its alleged involvement in the vandalism of its Tripura head office in the state capital Agartala on Tuesday evening. The AITC said under the BJPs rule, Tripura had been transformed into a theatre of terror, a place where jungle raj is the new normal and gratuitous political violence has become a tool of governance rather than an aberration. The AITC rushed a six-member delegation to BJP-ruled Tripura to take stock of the situation. The delegation met Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag to condemn the ongoing political violence and targeted intimidation in the state. The AITC alleged that Tripura Police remained silent spectators, both during the attack on the party office and when its delegation was restricted from visiting the same office on Wednesday. Our delegation condemned this misuse of state machinery to suppress democratic voices and urged the DGP to take immediate action, the AITC said. It further stated that when those in power themselves lead mobs and orchestrate violence, it is not just an attack on a political opponent, it is a direct assault on democracy. The mastermind of the Agartala vandalism is none other than Big-Flop Deb. After being unceremoniously removed from the Chief Ministers chair in 2022 and dismissed within his own party as incompetent, he has now been parachuted into Bengal as BJPs election in-charge for 2026, the AITC said, referring to Biplab Kumar Deb. Desperate to prove his worth, the AITC alleged, Deb is engineering provocation and orchestrating violence to pad up his scorecard. In Kolkata, AITC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she would go to Tripura, if required. The BJP had on Tuesday taken out a rally to condemn the assault on the partys West Bengal MP Khagen Murmu, allegedly carried out by AITC workers in North Bengal recently. It was during the rally that some people perpetrated the violence.
10 Bangladeshi juveniles escaped from Tripura detention camp
Tripura police and Border Security Force (BSF) have ramped up search efforts after discovering that 10 Bangladeshi juveniles have been missing from a detention camp near Agartala for the past five days.
