Journalism of Courage
TRIPURA NEWS - Page 87
Tripura CM Manik Sarkar has only Rs 1,520 in hand, Rs 2,410 in bank
February 5, 2018 19:36 IST
Significantly, the affidavit shows the CPI(M) politburo member's bank balance has dipped from previous years. Ahead of the 2013 election, Sarkar's affidavit showed he had Rs 9,720.38 in his account.
As term ends, Tripura CM Manik Sarkar says if Left didn’t count, why are we BJP’s headache now?Subscriber Only
February 5, 2018 13:04 IST
Speaking on criticism levelled at his government that tribals are less literate than non-tribals, in a state with the highest literacy level in the country at 97 per cent, Sarkar admits this was true but inevitable.
Rajnath Singh slams Manik Sarkar govt, says Tripura wants changeSubscriber Only
February 5, 2018 07:31 IST
“The first Prime Minister to pay attention to the Northeast was Atal Bihari Vajpayee and it was he who set up the DONER Ministry for the first time..." said Rajnath Singh.
Lotus to bloom in Tripura after Assembly polls: Rajnath Singh
February 4, 2018 22:10 IST
Singh criticised the Tripura government over the law and order situation in the state and promised to order a CBI probe into the killings of two journalists there if the BJP is voted to power.
Denied party ticket, former BJP Tripura president Ronajoy Kumar Deb resigns
February 2, 2018 21:42 IST
The BJP is contesting 51 seats in the 60-member Tripura Assembly. It has left nine seats for its alliance partner the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT).
Tripura: At seat of tribal movement, CPM assesses BJP and itselfSubscriber Only
February 1, 2018 02:40 IST
Yechury agrees there is anti-incumbency but sees no alternative for voters; warns about BJP, its tie-up with IPFT and what happened during Partition.
PM Modi to visit poll-bound Tripura twice for campaigning
January 31, 2018 13:40 IST
PM Modi would come on February 8 and address two public meetings at Kailashahar in Unakoti district and Shantirbazar in South Tripura district. He would again visit the state on February 15 and address a public meeting in Agartala.
Between Left and Right, Congress struggles for space in TripuraSubscriber Only
January 31, 2018 05:13 IST
The BJP, with its aggressive entry into the state’s politics this year, is seen as posing a threat to the ruling Left Front in Tripura. The Congress, on the other hand, is in a state of disarray, troubled by infighting and resentment against the party leadership.
BJP serving interests of capitalists: Manik Sarkar
January 28, 2018 22:20 IST
"The party (BJP) only serve the interests of the corporates, so they grab the tribal lands in the country and allot it to corporates and ruling the country by dividing people on the line of religion, caste and creed," the Tripura Chief Minister alleged.
BJP announces names of 6 more candidates for Tripura polls
January 28, 2018 21:41 IST
The party had on Saturday declared names of 44 candidates. It has said it will fields its candidates on 51 seats, leaving remainder nine for its ally Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), which claims to represent the state's tribal population.
Tripura Assembly polls: All ex-Congress MLAs in BJP first list of 44Subscriber Only
January 28, 2018 04:55 IST
Tripura polls: The BJP is yet to announce candidates for seven seats. Sources said multiple names are being considered for these seats and party leaders were unable to arrive at a consensus on Saturday.
The challenger: In Tripura’s bipolar politics BJP is the new key playerSubscriber Only
June 26, 2018 11:34 IST
As Tripura goes to vote on Feb 18, a new front has opened up in the state’s traditionally bipolar politics, with the BJP emerging as a key player. The Indian Express reports from Agartala on why the equations are shifting in what’s probably the Left’s last bastion.
BJP releases first list of 44 candidates for Tripura polls
January 27, 2018 22:23 IST
The BJP refrained from announcing a chief ministerial candidate for the state elections.
Tripura failed state, deserves BJP: Ram MadhavSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 04:36 IST
"The state is worst in most of the governance indicators — whether it is unemployment, security for women or implementation of central schemes."
IPFT will not raise demand for separate state: BJP leader
January 22, 2018 13:48 IST
A joint statement on the matter will be signed soon by the authorised signatories of both parties, BJP state in-charge Sunil Deodhar said.
Tripura Assembly Elections 2018: All you need to know
January 18, 2018 15:22 IST
The Election Commission on Thursday announced the date for Tripura assembly elections.
Tripura: BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma talks to IPFT, joint statement on alliance soonSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 22:15 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is also appointed BJP’s in-charge for Tripura assembly elections, said doors were open for other anti-Left Front forces in order to oust the CPI(M)-led government of Manika Sarkar in the state.
Law and order has collapsed in Tripura, says BJP leader Vijay Sampla
January 16, 2018 15:45 IST
The minister's hard-hitting comment on Tripura government came as the state is preparing to go to Assembly poll soon.
Tripura polls: Central leadership to decide on alliance with tribal party, says state BJP chief
January 10, 2018 20:37 IST
The BJP is also holding discussions with other tribal parties as part of efforts to stitch a strong social alliance to unseat the Left government, which has had an uninterrupted reign of 25 years.
Amit Shah promises 7th pay panel salary to Tripura govt staffSubscriber Only
January 8, 2018 01:21 IST
Asking the crowd to chant “Chalo paltai! Chalo paltai (Let’s change! Let’s change)!”, Shah said his party was not just talking about changing the Chief Minister or MLAs.
Time for the people of Tripura to put an end to Communist rule, says Amit ShahSubscriber Only
January 7, 2018 21:23 IST
Amit Shah promised that the BJP would provide salary based on the 7th Pay Commission recommendations to government employees and double the minimum daily wage for workers in Tripura
BJP using dirty tricks to destabilise Tripura govt: CPI(M)
January 5, 2018 18:07 IST
Tripura, CPI (M) politburo member Brinda Karat said, was a symbol of peace and harmony in a region which had a history of ethnic conflicts.
Sangrai dance from Tripura to debut at Rajpath on Republic DaySubscriber Only
January 7, 2018 18:20 IST
For the first time, 150 tribal students selected from 25 schools of three districts of Tripura will perform the traditional ‘Sangrai dance’ in the ceremonious Republic Day parade.
Tripura: BJP complain of 7th party man killed by CPI(M) goons; SP says ‘normal crime’Subscriber Only
January 4, 2018 04:57 IST
The incident occurred in a village under Rajnagar assembly constituency of Belonia sub-division.
Left Front would win 2018 Tripura Assembly elections, claims Sitaram Yechury
December 31, 2017 21:02 IST
"The sun rises in Tripura before Delhi and the rays of the sun falls in Tripura first. The Left Front would form the government and show an orientation of alternative," CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said.
Advertisement
BEST OF EXPRESS
EntertainmentGovinda discharged from hospital, says lost consciousness due to 'excessive exercising'
Trending‘7 days per week, 12 hours work’: IIT alumni-led AI startup Giga faces controversy as employee quits in a day, cites toxic workplace
TrendingIndian wealth management coach reveals billionaire mindset, reveals problems of being rich: 'Pressure due to social media'
Advertisement
Must Read
Advertisement
