Tuesday, Oct 04, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Debraj Deb
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Hindus, Muslims continue to join hands for Durga Puja at this Tripura club
As the name suggests, Border Golchakkar is close to the Indo-Bangla international border and the Akhaura International Check Post (ICP).
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
Makeshift Christian prayer hall dismantled in Tripura village after mutual consent
Kamlai villagers in Tripura’s Gomati district said the structure was built inside the ‘holy boundary’ set during Ker Puja in August and was against Hindu traditions to have the structure inside that boundary.
Mon, Oct 03, 2022
Three more held in Arunachal public service commission paper leak case
The special investigation cell has urged anyone with ‘concrete evidence' or any details of the case to come forward.
Tue, Oct 04, 2022
Assam boat capsize: Missing circle officer’s body recovered
Sanju Das, Dhubri revenue circle officer and magistrate, was travelling on a boat on the Brahmaputra river to inspect an erosion-affected area.
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
Sex racket case: Meghalaya BJP MLA Bernard Marak granted bail
Bernard N Marak was arrested in July after being accused of running a brothel at a farmhouse in West Garo Hills district.
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
Tripura recruitment drive: Oppn leader Manik Sarkar says teacher crisis will persist even if TET-qualified candidates are hired
Manik Sarkar said that though the interviews for TET-qualified candidates were conducted several years ago, their jobs were only announced now. Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said the government had resolved to recruit all 3,622 candidates who have cleared the Teachers Eligibility Test in one go.
Sun, Oct 02, 2022
Months before polls, Tripura govt announces over 10,000 jobs across departments
The government is also working on releasing 3,108 more elementary teacher jobs for TET qualified candidates.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Over 400 rape cases in Tripura since January 2020; 1,174 held for crimes against women: CM
The figures were put forth in the Assembly session by Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, who is also in charge of the Home Department.
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
Assam: 10 reported missing after boat carrying officials on erosion inspection visit capsizes
A group of local people and government officials rushed to the rescue and helped around 15 people get back on land but over ten are still missing, an ASDMA official said.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Arunachal Pradesh: Students body serves 20-day ultimatum to govt for declaring results of police recruitment exam
The results of the sub-inspector recruitment examination held under the sports quota are pending for four years
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Tripura CM Manik Saha meets retrenched school teachers, assures to address their concerns after consulting legal experts
The Chief Minister decided to meet the retrenched teachers after a series of agitations, including mass demonstrations and a walk to the assembly when the House was in session during which many of them sustained severe police action.
Wed, Sep 28, 2022
Tripura: Over 500 people arrested in 8 months for smuggling contraband, says CM Manik Saha
Drug smuggling is higher in border areas, CM Manik Saha said on Monday. The government is planning to procure more sniffer dogs and to open a branch of the Narcotics Control Bureau, he added.
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
IPFT MLA joins INLD rally in Haryana, party distances itself
Mevar Kumar Jamatia attacked both the Congress and the BJP in his speech
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Arunachal Pradesh to hand over investigation of PSC paper leak to CBI
The government move came after hundreds of protesters on September 23 demanded the termination of the APPSC's chairman and secretary and a CBI or ED inquiry.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Tripura: 30 hurt after police use water cannon, tear gas, lathi charges teachers protesting termination
Opposition brings up Vidhansabha Abhiyan in Assembly, CM promises to meet former teachers soon.
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
Assam: ‘Insurgent’ held with ammunition, produced in court
Strap: The ultra might be associated with ULFA-I, say sources
Mon, Sep 26, 2022
BJP holds Chintan Baithak in Tripura, reaches out to disgruntled ally IPFT
B L Santhosh tours state amidst defections, a rising rival tribal party; BJP spokesperson says: 'As larger partner, our responsibility to keep our partners with us
Sat, Sep 24, 2022
Tripura: CPI(M) stages walkout of assembly for ‘not being allowed to raise people’s concerns’
"As many as 15 of our MLAs staged a protest in the House but the Speaker kept working in an arrogant manner. We had no option but to walk out,” Manik Sarkar said.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Tripura: Another MLA quits BJP, joins Tipra Motha party
4th MLA leaves ruling party; Tipra Motha chief welcomes his exit, says Burbu Mohan Tripura wants to work for ‘cause of Tiprasa’.
Fri, Sep 23, 2022
Former Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb elected to Rajya Sabha
The state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat fell vacant after Manik Saha, now chief minister, resigned in June to contest an Assembly bypoll.
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Centre agrees to extent deadline for Bru resettlement in Tripura
Around 37,000 Bru migrants from Mizoram are to be resettled in Tripura. The migrants have been living in the state for the last 25 years.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Write against me, Govt without fear but be truthful: Tripura CM Manik Saha at journalists’ conference
Manik Saha also assured journalists they could report without fear even if they have to publish reports against the government.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Tripura Assembly Speaker disqualifies IPFT MLA a year after he resigned
This is the second disqualification of an MLA in the current BJP-led government's tenure — the first being former BJP legislator Ashish Das, who switched over to Trinamool Congress in May 2021.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Stage set for fresh Naga peace talks between Centre, NSCN-IM in Delhi
The NSCN-IM will resume dialogue with Centre, which was stalled since May this year, on the basis of 2015 Framework Agreement
Tue, Sep 20, 2022
Tripura Congress says will forge alliance and do whatever it takes to beat BJP
The BJP dismisses the 'dreams' of a joint fight given that 'people still remember' the political violence allegations the Congress had raised against the CPM till 2018.
Tue, Sep 20, 2022