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Self-styled commander of outlawed insurgency outfit NLFT surrenders in TripuraSubscriber Only
October 18, 2021 20:55 IST
This is the second NLFT surrender this month after four NLFT militants surrendered on October 2 to the Tripura Police with arms and ammunition. Three other cadres of the same outfit had surrendered two weeks prior to that.
Separate statehood: BJP Tripura ally reaches out to Debbarman-led outfitSubscriber Only
October 18, 2021 08:09 IST
The move comes ahead of TIPRA Motha's scheduled three-day demonstration, towards the end of this month, involving over 1,000 supporters and workers at Jantar Mantar over the demand for a 'Greater Tipraland'.
Saddened by Bangladesh temple attacks but confident that Hasina govt will take action: Biplab DebSubscriber Only
October 17, 2021 21:27 IST
The Trinamool Congress and civil society bodies also said those who are involved in the violence should be brought to book and steps taken to protect the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
Tripura tribal parties come closer on separate statehood demand, decide to form joint movement committeeSubscriber Only
October 17, 2021 20:42 IST
The decision was taken at a meeting held in Agartala on Saturday.
Five killed in accidents during Puja days in TripuraSubscriber Only
October 17, 2021 15:30 IST
“Five persons were reported to have died in four accidents. Among these, one person fell beneath a Durga Puja idol at Lefunga. Two others died when a vehicle rolled down a gorge. Two others were killed in road accidents,” the official said.
Agartala: A divine command led Durga idol to have only 2 visible hands in this 183-year-old pujaSubscriber Only
October 14, 2021 20:42 IST
Tripura’s royal history researcher Pannalal Roy says, Maharani Sulokkhona Devi, wife of Maharaj Krishna Kishore Manikya, who had his capital at Rangamati, now Udaipur — was frightened and had fainted after watching the 10-armed Durga idol during the arati.
Tripura Left Front convener Bijan Dhar succumbs to Covid-19Subscriber Only
October 11, 2021 23:49 IST
The CPI(M) state committee said that the party will suspend all its political activities for the next 72 hours.
For 2023 Tripura polls, Congress to use mix of Tarun Gogoi’s Assam strategy, local issuesSubscriber Only
October 10, 2021 19:05 IST
The veteran who was recently named as the Congress state president said the party would give jobs to overage candidates too, if voted to power
Tripura: Congress leaders who quit float new party based on Gandhian principlesSubscriber Only
October 7, 2021 21:39 IST
The party has chosen a green and white flag with a symbol of a pigeon in the middle, which it claims was kept to signify peace and sacrifice.
Tripura: Targeting 2023, TMC forms steering committee headed by Subal BhowmikSubscriber Only
October 6, 2021 18:59 IST
Subal Bhowmik joined TMC in July from Congress. Former All India Congress Committee (AICC) member Baptu Chakraborty, who recently moved to TMC, was named the state youth convener with a team of 10 others under him.
Venkaiah Naidu reaches Agartala, lays foundation of road conversion projectSubscriber Only
October 6, 2021 13:53 IST
While speaking on the occasion, he warned the government of three ‘D’s — Dilution, Deviation and Derailment — and also spoke on corruption.
BJP MLA from Tripura says leaving party, shaves off head at Kolkata temple as ‘penance’Subscriber Only
October 5, 2021 21:37 IST
Ashish Das was known to have visited the Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata last week but BJP had downplayed chances of his joining Mamata Banerjee’s party
‘Dictatorship in UP, Tripura; Mamata among most popular CMs’: Tripura BJP MLASubscriber Only
October 4, 2021 23:35 IST
Asked why he was endorsing Banerjee despite being a BJP legislator, Das said, “I am a proud Bengali…There are many people who want to see Mamata become the PM one day.”
Tripura Crime Branch arrests BJP Yuva Morcha leader over attacks on media officesSubscriber Only
October 3, 2021 21:56 IST
The accused has been charged under Sections 447, 448, 427, 80, 436 and 326 of the IPC for allegedly vandalising the office of Pratibadi Kalam newspaper on September 8.
Tripura: 207 arrested for crimes against women in 10 months since Sept 2020Subscriber Only
October 2, 2021 21:28 IST
The police also rescued 108 minor girls of the total of 111 missing girls and another 536 of 586 missing housewives within the same period.
Hold judicial institutions in high esteem; remark on contempt of court taken out of context: Biplab DebSubscriber Only
September 27, 2021 21:42 IST
"I have not told the officers or even remotely intended to convey any message to disregard courts," said Biplab Deb.
No unnatural population growth in Tripura: Biplab DebSubscriber Only
September 27, 2021 21:28 IST
Deb’s statement came following a reference period notice by the Chief Whip and BJP MLA Kalyani Roy claiming that there is an “unnatural population growth” in Tripura.
‘Don’t worry about contempt of court, CM in charge of cops’: Biplab Deb’s exhortation to officials goes viralSubscriber Only
September 26, 2021 22:09 IST
The CM's statement has drawn bitter recriminations from opposition parties, with Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee calling Deb is a “disgrace to the entire nation” for “mocking the judiciary”.
Congress names Birajit Sinha as Tripura unit’s presidentSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 21:20 IST
Md Billal Miah, a former minister, Professor Manik Deb, Sushanta Chakraborty, Purnita Chakma and Pradeep Bardhan were named as working presidents.
Tripura: Opposition walks out of Assembly, announces session boycottSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 20:22 IST
The decision to boycott was taken after the Speaker cited assembly rules and regulations and rejected a plea by the Opposition to discuss violence, law and order situation and purported physical assaults on activists.
Tripura: 2 BSF personnel killed, one injured following altercationSubscriber Only
September 24, 2021 13:05 IST
Gomati district’s superintendent of police, Sashwat Kumar, said, "One BSF personnel fired at another following an altercation, killing him on the spot. After he returned to the outpost, he started shooting at others as well in a fit of rage. In self-defence, a sentry had to shoot back that killed him."
African Swine Fever detected in Tripura, culling ensuesSubscriber Only
September 22, 2021 20:23 IST
The government has declared compensation ranging between Rs 2,200 to Rs 15,000 for pig rearers who have lost animals owing to the culling exercise.
As TMC seeks rally nod, Section 144 imposed in West Tripura; gatherings prohibited till Diwali endSubscriber Only
September 21, 2021 18:19 IST
Tripura HC on Tuesday declined to interfere with the government's decision as it heard TMC's petition seeking permission for holding a rally on Wednesday.
The Constitution is no longer working in Tripura, says former CM Manik SarkarSubscriber Only
September 21, 2021 17:35 IST
In an interview with indianexpress.com, Sarkar said he feels the common people have become detached from the BJP due to a whole range of unfulfilled promises made by the party ahead of the 2018 polls. He also ruled out alliances with TMC, Congress or any other party.
Tripura CPI(M) names former minister Jitendra Chaudhury as party secretary after Goutam Das’ demiseSubscriber Only
September 19, 2021 22:26 IST
Speaking about Trinamool Congress, Jitendra Chaudhury clarified his stand and said they have come to "fish in murky waters".
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