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Bangladesh Liberation War: Factors that made Tripura’s 1971 experience uniqueSubscriber Only
December 17, 2021 17:09 IST
Tripura had virtually become the headquarters of the Bangladeshi liberation activity and was one of the safe havens for refugees, apart from Bengal, in those days.
Blowing up bridges to bringing back intel, BSF veterans talk of role in Liberation WarSubscriber Only
December 16, 2021 19:16 IST
Decades down the line and feeble in the knees, these veterans still walk up to join the celebrations of the victory during the Bangladesh Liberation War and pay tributes to their comrades who fell in the war.
Second-biggest per capita fish consumer, Tripura seeks to cut importsSubscriber Only
December 14, 2021 17:33 IST
The state with a population of 37 lakh consumes 25 kg of fish per person on an average every year.
Younger generation should learn about sacrifices made by BSF, Indian Army during 1971 War: Tripura ICA ministerSubscriber Only
December 12, 2021 22:12 IST
The minister said, “All of us have this responsibility to remember their sacrifices. We look at Bangladesh as a brother. In the coming days, we have to take this friendship and brotherhood forward.”
Opp says Tripura govt used picture of Kolkata flyoverSubscriber Only
December 12, 2021 02:23 IST
Tripura government officials, however, justified the move and said the image was used for a pan-India competition that wasn’t limited to the state.
BJP will get 70% votes and win 2023 Tripura polls: CM Biplab DebSubscriber Only
December 9, 2021 14:35 IST
"Despite huge poll turnout and our vote percentage, the CPM said that nothing much has happened. By saying this, they have insulted the voters. People have started realizing it and they will reduce their vote share to below 8 per cent in the coming assembly polls," said Biplab Deb.
Four insurgents of NLFT and KYKL surrender before BSF in TripuraSubscriber Only
December 8, 2021 19:55 IST
The insurgents snatched their service weapons including an AK 47 and one 9 mm SMG Berretta along with magazines and live ammunitions near the Indo-Bangla international Boundary.
Supreme Court stays further proceedings against two journalists who reported on Tripura violenceSubscriber Only
December 9, 2021 04:17 IST
🔴 The court gave the state four weeks to file its counter-affidavit. A chief judicial magistrate court granted Samriddhi K Sakunia and Swarna Jha bail on November 15.
Bru migrants in Tripura try to feel at home in Kahamtaipara resettlement villageSubscriber Only
December 7, 2021 15:01 IST
While some of the displaced Bru migrants claim they have been provided plots on slopes, the administration said they had agreed to build houses that match with the topography.
Tripura: After civic poll setback, CPM to unite people at booth level, introduce fresh facesSubscriber Only
December 6, 2021 22:04 IST
While CPM's organisational conferences were delayed due to polls and alleged violence in the run-up to it, party conferences would now be held at 19 sub-divisions in eight districts.
Tripura People’s Front calls for strike over deaths of jawans in fratricidal firingSubscriber Only
December 5, 2021 21:40 IST
CM Biplab Deb took to Twitter and announced that his government has decided to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to each of the bereaved families
Tripura: Jawan shoots two colleagues dead, surrenders before policeSubscriber Only
December 4, 2021 16:53 IST
🔴 A case was registered, charging the assailant rifleman with murder, voluntarily causing injury and under the Arms Act. He is likely to be produced before a local court Sunday after preliminary interrogation.
Tripura hikes DA for 1.5 lakh workers in unorganised sectorSubscriber Only
December 4, 2021 14:01 IST
🔴According to the Labour Act, the dearness allowance of workers has to be raised every five years.
Tripura: Court grants bail to CPI(M) leaders Manik Sarkar, Badal Choudhury in pandemic-guideline violation caseSubscriber Only
December 1, 2021 21:43 IST
Sarkar claimed that the case filed against them was 'directed', suggesting that the police were acting under political pressure.
Tripura civic body polls conducted fraudulently, elections reduced to mockery: Manik SarkarSubscriber Only
November 30, 2021 21:17 IST
He added that half of the results were forged and claimed not even half of the voters who were shown to have cast their votes could actually make it to the booths.
Cross-border infiltrations in Tripura up from 131 in 2020 to 208 this year: BSF IG
November 30, 2021 21:08 IST
'There was a rise in intruders this year. All of them aren’t simple intruders too. Many of them are criminals, smugglers and infiltrators,' the official said, adding, BSF jawans are maintaining a tight vigil along the border.
After Tripura civic polls, Left, TMC now both claim to be the ‘main Opposition’Subscriber Only
November 29, 2021 22:38 IST
CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury alleged that though the TMC claims it is the main Opposition, the Bengal-based party has actually come to Tripura at to "divide Opposition votes and make way for the saffron party".
BJP bags landslide victory in Tripura civic polls, wins all 14 urban bodiesSubscriber Only
November 28, 2021 21:51 IST
🔴 Trinamool Congress bagged the second highest number of votes after BJP in the Agartala Municipal Corporation.
Tripura civic polls: Three-tier security deployed at counting centresSubscriber Only
November 27, 2021 20:55 IST
The civic polls were held for 222 seats out of a total 334 seats on November 25. The polls recorded a voter turnout of 81.54 per cent. The remaining 112 seats were won by the ruling BJP uncontested.
Tripura violence: Biplab Deb directs DGP to review UAPA cases against social media accountsSubscriber Only
November 27, 2021 20:29 IST
A CMO official said the police will take strict action against everyone who deliberately tried to spread rumour or communal disharmony.
Tripura man kills 5 including minor daughters, copSubscriber Only
November 27, 2021 20:11 IST
Pradip Debroy, 40, a resident of Khowai district, was finally overpowered by a police team, which took him into custody.
Tripura civic body polls register 81.54% voter turnout amid reports of clashesSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 23:51 IST
🔴 BJP said the elections were peaceful but CPI(M) and TMC said they were “reduced to a mockery” and said they would seek the election commission’s intervention and move the Supreme Court to countermand the polls.
Tripura civic polls: SC asks Centre to deploy extra forces to secure booths; 43.53% voter turnout till 1 pmSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 13:55 IST
🔴 Tripura civic polls: The opposition Trinamool Congress and CPI(M) in the state told the court that its candidates and supporters have not been allegedly allowed to cast their votes and there is a serious breach of law and order.
Tripura CPM leader files urgent plea in SC to ensure ‘free and fair’ civic body polls beginning tomorrowSubscriber Only
November 24, 2021 23:03 IST
This comes after the Supreme Court Tuesday refused to postpone the elections on a plea by the TMC, but issued additional guidelines to ensure they remain peaceful.
Kolkata Police book Tripura CM’s OSD for ‘offence in place of worship’, summon him tomorrowSubscriber Only
November 25, 2021 03:48 IST
The notice gave no details on when the alleged offences were committed. A Tripua govt official said OSD Mishra had not travelled to Bengal recently.
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