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In a dramatic exit from the BJP, Das had earlier shaved off his head as ‘penance’ at Kalighat in Kolkata on October 5, 2021 and said he would stay that way till BJP is uprooted in 2023. (Express)

Tripura: Ashish Das quits TMC, says party working to strengthen BJPSubscriber Only

May 27, 2022 19:32 IST

Speaking to reporters, 43-year old Ashish Das said TMC has no future in Tripura and alleged that the party is using Tripura to solidify its politics in West Bengal.

Ashish Das had quit the BJP to join the TMC in October last year.
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Tripura: Former MLA Ashish Das quits TMC, says party doesn’t give due respect to leaders

May 27, 2022 17:14 IST

Asish Das, former BJP legislator from Surma Assembly constituency in Dhalai district, however, has not shown keenness on joining another party as yet.

Briefing reporters about the bypoll schedule, the chief electoral officer said a gazette notification would be issued on May 30. (Express photo)

‘Adequate security measures to be in place for free and fair bypolls in Tripura’: Chief electoral officerSubscriber Only

May 26, 2022 22:23 IST

The Assembly bypolls were necessitated in Agartala and Town Bardowali after local BJP MLAs resigned and joined the Congress earlier this year. The BJP MLA from Surma was disqualified after he joined the Trinamool Congress and the Jubarajnagar MLA died while in office.

The electric vehicles policy is already existing in 14 states of the country.

Tripura adopts EV policy, to convert 10% of state’s vehicles to electric mode in 5 yearsSubscriber Only

May 25, 2022 09:40 IST

Tripura's Information and Cultural Affairs minister Sushanta Chowdhury said the government is committed to increasing electric-based mobility since it would reduce air pollution and would be helpful in promoting eco-friendly tourism.

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Congress leader to move Tripura High Court over ‘misuse of public money’ for security cover to former CM Biplab DebSubscriber Only

May 23, 2022 10:57 IST

Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman has alleged that Deb was using government machinery to visit places where incumbent Chief Minister Manik Saha was supposed to go. A BJP leader rubbished Barman's allegations and said he was making these to confuse people.

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Tripura BJP mocks claims about ‘Biplab’s parallel admin’: ‘It’s Congress culture’Subscriber Only

May 21, 2022 14:13 IST

Congress leader Sudip Roy Barman, who levelled the allegation, requested the chief secretary and DGP to withdraw the ‘undue security cover provided to Biplab Deb, estimate the money unduly spent on him since the new chief minister took over and recover the money from him’.

Agartala had witnessed similar scenes in 2019 when the water levels of River Howrah, Khowai, Gomati and Katakhal canal had gone past the safety limit.

Heavy rain leads to waterlogging in Agartala, destroys houses in others parts of TripuraSubscriber Only

May 20, 2022 10:40 IST

Chief Minister Manik Saha, former CM Biplab Kumar Deb, Mayor Dipak Majumder, and municipal corporators were seen wading through knee-deep water to review the situation in Agartala.

Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat in Agartala on Wednesday evening, Tripura home secretary Saradindu Choudhury said the national highway was being made operational at war footing and debris is being from the road.
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Day after Tripura introduces motor fuel rationing, govt says provisional stock availableSubscriber Only

May 19, 2022 13:49 IST

Union Minister of State for Social Empowerment and Justice Pratima Bhoumik told the media she spoke with Union Minister of State for Petroleum Rameshwar Teli and the central minister assured sufficient fuel would be sent to Tripura via tankers.

The court also granted him bail on a personal bond, recorded his statement and asked the Superintendent of Police to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within the next three days.

Tripura journalist held for ‘public nuisance’ granted bail, cop who arrested him suspendedSubscriber Only

May 18, 2022 20:08 IST

A team of police personnel led by officer in-charge of the Collegetilla outpost Arindam Roy arrested Nitai De, 30, who's associated with a local newspaper and a Guwahati-based news website.

Former Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb (Express Photo/Abhisek Saha/File)

Fake report in CIA’s name against former-CM: Biplab Deb’s wife to policeSubscriber Only

May 18, 2022 10:34 IST

In the complaint, filed at West Agartala police station, Niti stated that she received a message on WhatsApp on May 16 — its content, she complained, was “absolutely false, defamatory and full of incitement”.

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New Tripura CM Manik Saha chairs first cabinet meeting, state to formulate health policy, IT policySubscriber Only

May 16, 2022 18:24 IST

The meeting also decided to introduce welfare measures for people with disabilities and particularly vulnerable tribal groups.

Dr Manik Saha was sworn in as Tripura CM on Sunday. (Express Photo)

‘Development, development, development’: Manik Saha spells out agenda after taking oath as new Tripura CMSubscriber Only

May 16, 2022 01:56 IST

Manik Saha made the comments after being administered the oath of office by Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya at Raj Bhavan.

Dr Manik Saha (centre) with Biplab Kumar Deb after the former was appointed the leader of the house. (Express Photo)

Year to polls, shock change in Tripura: BJP replaces CM Biplab Kumar DebSubscriber Only

May 15, 2022 04:58 IST

Manik Saha was elected leader of the legislature party — and thereby the new CM — at a meeting held in the official residence of the Chief Minister.

Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat in the evening, secretary for fire and emergency services Apurba Roy said the new system will allow city dwellers to apply online and obtain fire safety permissions without any hassle within 28 days. 
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Tripura formulates new fire safety rules, now clearances even for buildings below 15 metre heightSubscriber Only

May 13, 2022 22:20 IST

The state Fire and Emergency Services directorate has also floated an online application system to aid citizens to receive permissions without any hassle in 28 days.

The primary findings suggest that the deceased constable may have visited nearby areas in Tripura for personal reasons.

Indian Reserve Police personnel from Mizoram found dead in Tripura, investigation beginsSubscriber Only

May 10, 2022 15:26 IST

Panisagar SDPO Sauvik Dey said, “The body was handed over to the Mizoram authorities. We have started an investigation on our part. Nothing can be said till the post-mortem examination report arrives.”

Chief Minister Deb has been sporting a risa on his shoulders ever since he started campaigning as a BJP 'mahasampark abhiyan' convener way back in 2015. (File Photo)

Tripura tribal attire risa to get GI tag: CM Biplab Kumar DebSubscriber Only

May 7, 2022 15:57 IST

Tripura's ruling alliance Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) has been promoting risa since they came to power in 2018, as a symbol of their commitment to empower tribals.

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Tripura State Electricity Corporation withholds salaries of 24 staffers over ‘poor revenue generation’Subscriber Only

May 7, 2022 10:18 IST

Reacting to the issue, Tripura Power Engineers Association general secretary Subir Chakraborty told The Indian Express that serving letters to public employees about withholding their salaries indefinitely was violation of the government’s guidelines.

The order was issued by Justice Subhashish Talapatra in response to a petition filed by retired Justice Pal this year. (File)

Tripura HC asks govt to pay remuneration to judge who served as chairman of NSA Advisory BoardSubscriber Only

May 5, 2022 21:36 IST

Justice Alok Baran Pal had also served as the president of the State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (CDRC) from July 1, 2008 to July 15, 2017 and as the chairman of the Police Accountability Commission (PAC) from July 16, 2011 to January 31, 2016.

The benefit will be rolled out through the Dr Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous body under the ministry.

Tripura University signs MoU with Centre to coach SC students for UPSC examsSubscriber Only

May 3, 2022 12:15 IST

One hundred students would receive free coaching for civil services exams under the Dr Ambedkar Centre for Excellence (DACE).

Tripura Police arrest 24 suspected Rohingyas

Tripura Police arrest 24 suspected RohingyasSubscriber Only

May 3, 2022 10:22 IST

Police sources said that they came to Kumarghat railway station in the Unakoti district after entering India via Jammu and Kashmir. The police suspect they planned to enter Bangladesh through the international border in Kailashahar.

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Tripura BJP condemns attack on ex-minister’s security officer, driver amid allegations of party’s role in assaultSubscriber Only

May 2, 2022 22:32 IST

The incident occurred when Sudip Roy Barman was busy discussing legal issues with his advocate Soumik Deb at his Krishnanagar residence on Sunday afternoon.

Sudip Roy Barman, a former minister in the Biplab Deb cabinet, had left the Bharatiya Janata Party to return to the Congress. (File photo)

Tripura: One held over ‘attack’ on ex-Minister Sudip Roy Barman’s driver & security guard; Oppn cries foulSubscriber Only

May 2, 2022 10:09 IST

The Congress party termed the incident a premeditated attack on Roy Barman’s life and filed a case at the West Agartala Police Station.

State or tribal laws? Chakma couple death in Tripura Police custody falls in grey zoneSubscriber Only

May 2, 2022 02:35 IST

The couple, who were having an affair, belonged to the ethnic Chakma community. On Sunday, the Tripura Rejyo Chakma Samajik Parishad, an apex customary body of the community, sought a judicial enquiry into the deaths.

Trinamool Congress convener, and former BJP vice-president, Subal Bhowmik has been named the party’s state president (Twitter @SubalAITC)

11 months before Tripura polls, TMC has state committee in placeSubscriber Only

April 29, 2022 14:43 IST

State president Subal Bhowmik says committee will strengthen party organisation

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Tripura Police arrest three ‘Rohingyas’ at Dharmanagar railway stationSubscriber Only

April 29, 2022 09:29 IST

The police informed that a woman and her two children were also travelling with those arrested, but they were released as they had valid identity cards issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

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