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ICA minister Sushanta Chowdhury speaks at the inaugural session of a media workshop organised by his department at Agartala. (Express photo: Debraj Deb)

Tripura minister Sushanta Chowdhury says section of media concocts stories out of personal vendettaSubscriber Only

July 4, 2022 20:23 IST

Citing the health insurance scheme and other welfare measures introduced for journalists, Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury says the BJP-led state government is pro-media.

Late Sanjay was in the security duty of the 107 Territorial Army in Manipur's Noney district and was due to retire in a few months, after 20 years of service. (Image: Assam Rifles)

Two Tripura jawans killed in Manipur landslide laid to restSubscriber Only

July 3, 2022 23:17 IST

The mortal remains of Sanjay Debnath and Prashanta Deb were flown to Agartala on Sunday afternoon.

TIPRA Motha spokesperson Anthony Debbarma (second from the left) speaks to media. (Express photo by Debraj Deb)

Tripura: TIPRA Motha to celebrate Pradyot’s 44th birthday as Thansa DaySubscriber Only

July 3, 2022 22:47 IST

Thansa is Motha's main political slogan and means unity in Kokborok, the lingua franca of most of the north-eastern state's 19 tribal communities.

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Agartala-Akhaura railway project to be commissioned next year: MoS Finance Pankaj ChaudhurySubscriber Only

July 3, 2022 22:49 IST

The Agartala-Akhaura railway link is 15 km long and would connect Akhaura in Bangladesh with an international immigration station at Nischintapur along the India-Bangladesh international border.

The crest of a chariot of Lord Jagannath Dev got loose and came down on devotees at Udaipur in Gomati district. (Picture sourced)

Many injured as Tripura Rath Yatra elephant runs amok, chariot crest falls on devoteesSubscriber Only

July 1, 2022 21:59 IST

Devotees believe they will be absolved of sins if they pull the chariot of Lord Jagannath Dev.

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BJP gives recognition to honesty, determination towards work: Tripura CM

July 1, 2022 17:11 IST

Speaking at a party programme in the Nalchar area of Sepahijala district on Thursday, CM Manik Saha claimed he became a Rajya Sabha member because of his performance.

Opposition leader Manik Sarkar and other legislative party members address a press conference at Agartala.

Jungle raj in Tripura: Manik Sarkar after meeting governor over poll violenceSubscriber Only

June 30, 2022 20:54 IST

The Opposition leader appeals to people to become vocal, come out on the streets to protest against violence.

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Tripura: Bru migrants write to CM, want resettlement process expeditedSubscriber Only

June 30, 2022 15:36 IST

The migrants have sought the CM’s intervention to clear cash dole, purportedly pending from January this year, and support materials like blankets, mosquito nets, chappals, Lifebuoy soap, and arrears of ration for October 2019, and ration support pending for 13 months.

This is the first-ever capital punishment pronounced in the Khowai District Court. (File)

Tripura court sentences man to death for raping, murdering girlSubscriber Only

June 30, 2022 14:33 IST

In February last year, a 4-and-a-half-year-old girl went missing from her home in a village in the Teliamura area. She was found dead with wounds on her body six days later.

Left Front leaders address media at CPIM state headquarters at Agartala on Wednesday evening. (Express Photo by Debraj Deb)

Left Front delegation meets Tripura chief secretary, seeks all-party meet to stop post-poll violenceSubscriber Only

June 29, 2022 22:38 IST

Speaking to reporters here this evening, Tripura Left Front convener Narayan Kar said extensive pre-planned post poll violence was let loose by RSS-led BJP across the state.

The pack house, which is expected to boost the exports, involves technological inputs to wash, treat, dry, sort, grade, pack horticulture products and seal them in cartons before shifting them to a loading area. (Express Photo)

Tripura launches integrated pack house for grading and packing of horti products, eyes to boost exportsSubscriber Only

June 29, 2022 14:52 IST

The state has already exported queen pineapples, lemons and jackfruits to West Asia, Germany, Europe and South East Asia countries such as Bangladesh apart from exporting to different states in India.

Tripura Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announces Cabinet decisions at Agartala. (Express photo by Debraj Deb)

Tripura govt to fill up 1,386 vacancies by August, create 228 new postsSubscriber Only

June 28, 2022 23:17 IST

The announcement came with barely nine months left for the next Assembly polls in Tripura and just days after new Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha won the bye-election from the Town Bardowali.

Congress Parliamentary delegation led by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (second left) meets state Congress president Birajit Sinha (left), who was injured in post-election violence yesterday.

Congress MPs visit Tripura, demand action and compensation over post-bypoll violenceSubscriber Only

June 28, 2022 06:52 IST

The West Tripura district administration had imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in Agartala municipal areas till Monday morning.

People wait in a queue at a polling station in Agartala. (Photo: PTI)

After setback in Tripura bypolls, CPIM and TMC reflect on what went wrongSubscriber Only

June 26, 2022 18:33 IST

The statement also said the party believes "democratic people" would take "lessons" from incidents that transpired in the bypolls and build extensive unity for the future.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha shakes hands with victorious Congress candidate and former minister Sudip Roy Barman. (Express Photo: Debraj Deb)

Tripura: Congress demands probe into attack on its Agartala officeSubscriber Only

June 27, 2022 01:41 IST

Police fired teargas shells to bring the situation under control. Around 20 people, including state Congress chief Birajit Sinha, were injured.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha greets victorious Congress candidate and former minister Sudip Roy Barman. (Express photo by Debraj Deb)

Tripura bypolls: CM Manik Saha wins first-ever direct electoral battle, Congress manages one seatSubscriber Only

June 26, 2022 14:07 IST

The BJP also won the Jubarajnagar and Surma seats in the Tripura bypolls. Meanwhile, the Congress party made a comeback of sorts by winning one seat and the CPI(M) and the TMC ended with zero seats.

People wait in a queue at a polling station in Agartala. (Photo: PTI)

Sixteen arrested on preventive charges during bypolls in Tripura: PoliceSubscriber Only

June 24, 2022 22:01 IST

Though the ruling BJP denies allegations of violence and attributes them to the Opposition’s ‘fear of defeat’, police say elderly people and journalists were attacked during polling hours on Thursday.

CITU activists take out a rally against Agnipath scheme at Agartala. (Express Photo: Debraj Deb)

Left trade unions in Tripura hold rally against Agnipath scheme, say it’s against national securitySubscriber Only

June 24, 2022 15:01 IST

Trade union leaders cited the examples of three farm bills which had to be rolled back earlier in the face of continued protests

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Tripura Assembly bypolls: 78.58% votes polled; violence reported in some areasSubscriber Only

June 23, 2022 21:53 IST

A policeman, on his way to cast his vote in the Tripura Assembly bypoll, was stabbed and a journalist assaulted in Agartala Thursday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and former chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb during an election campaign rally ahead of the upcoming Tripura Legislative Assembly bye-elections, in Agartala. (PTI)

Tripura bypolls tomorrow, crucial day for CM Manik Saha as he faces first-ever direct electionSubscriber Only

June 23, 2022 19:19 IST

25 companies of Central Para Military Forces are deployed inside 221 polling stations; four booths are marked 'critical', 59 'vulnerable' and 10 'critical and vulnerable'

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha waves the victory-sign at people, during the campaigns on Tuesday. (Express photo by Debraj Deb)

Tripura: Campaigning for bypolls ends; both ruling, opposition parties ‘appear’ confidentSubscriber Only

June 21, 2022 23:35 IST

Polling would start in four assembly constituencies – Agartala, Town Bardowali, Surma and Jubarajnagar – from 7am Thursday.

ICA minister Sushanta Chowdhury (middle), MLA Sudhanshu Das (left) and BJP spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty addresses media after the attack.

After attack on Tripura bypoll candidate Sudip Roy Barman, Congress points fingers at BJPSubscriber Only

June 20, 2022 22:02 IST

A senior Tripura Police official said two FIRs were registered over the alleged attack on Congress candidate Sudip Roy Barman and they were probing the issue. No arrest has been made so far.

Speaking to reporters, Left Front convener Narayan Kar appealed to citizens on Sunday to vote without fear or favour in the June 23 bypolls. (PTI, file)

Tripura bypolls: After Congress and CPM, TMC calls for ensuring anti-BJP votes are not splitSubscriber Only

June 20, 2022 21:15 IST

Claiming the state is at the cusp of a huge ‘parivartan’, TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee says only his party has been active at the grassroots while other Opposition parties are active only on Facebook and Twitter.

A doctor checks on people at the relief camp set up at Radhamadhab temple. (Express Photo: Debraj Deb)

Agartala: Hindus and Muslims join hands to help flood-hit residentsSubscriber Only

June 19, 2022 21:56 IST

Hindus and Muslims from Radhanagar slum who took refuge in the temple said floods do not distinguish between people based on faith. “We are all equal. We have to help each other,” they said.

Commuters wade through a waterlogged street after heavy rains in Agartala. (PTI)

Tripura govt suspends school tomorrow as incessant showers cause waterloggingSubscriber Only

June 17, 2022 21:43 IST

The Agartala municipality asks citizens to stay indoors for the next two days. Seven relief camps with food, medicines and other necessary supplies are operational in different parts of the state capital.

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