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Tripura: Ally IPFT wants BJP to stay away from Autonomous District Council pollsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2019 20:42 IST
Though the two allies have never actually seen eye-to-eye about a working political alliance since last year, IPFT chief said he is hopeful that BJP’s top brass will discuss the issue and open window for a dialogue on the subject.
Tea Board app to check quality launched on pilot basis in TripuraSubscriber Only
September 18, 2019 11:36 IST
‘Chai Sahyog (tea assistant) grower app’, developed by Sumato Globaltech, will soon be made available across the state and in West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh, too.
Tripura Congress faces crisis, state chief says ‘BJP, RSS people’ eyeing key party postsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2019 02:33 IST
Hitting out at Faleiro, who allegedly wants to have him replaced, Barman said he will not allow “BJP and RSS people” to take any “key post” in Tripura Congress.
Man lynched in North Tripura for stealing, three heldSubscriber Only
September 17, 2019 22:05 IST
As per reports, the man was dragged all the way from Ratiabari village to Sukanta Palli, nearly 2.5 kilometers away, and was thrashed by an angry mob.
Tripura govt distributes 10,000 ducklings to farmers around Rudrasagar lake to boost tourismSubscriber Only
September 16, 2019 18:58 IST
The Department of Animal Rearing and Development (ARDD) found that beneficiaries skipped the prescribed diet for these hybrid birds and rather fed them with indigenous bird feed.
Selfie points: Tripura’s new initiative to attract touristsSubscriber Only
September 15, 2019 18:41 IST
The signage were set up by the State Engineers Association on the occasion of Engineer's Day.
Tripura CM to donate 6 months’ salary as part of ‘Seva Saptah’ to celebrate PM’s birth weekSubscriber Only
September 13, 2019 22:27 IST
Deb today tweeted that he would observe the birth week of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘Seva Saptah, starting from September 14. The week-long observances would continue till September 20.
Badharghat bypoll: Cong accuses Tripura CM of violating modal code of conduct, files complaint with ECSubscriber Only
September 13, 2019 21:51 IST
Addressing a press conference here this evening, state Congress leader Subal Bhowmik said that his party has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against the CM for distributing sports materials to social clubs.
After stir over healthcare fee hike, Tripura CM says govt notification had some ‘errors’Subscriber Only
September 11, 2019 18:49 IST
The government’s clarification has come two days after opposition CPI (M) and Congress parties took to the streets with severe criticism of the decision, alleging it would essentially render all major public hospital services out of reach of common people.
Gau Raksha Vahini warns Tripura govt to check cattle smuggling within 15 daysSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 22:48 IST
The ‘gauraksha’ body has gven the BJP-IPFT government an ultimatum to take "effective measures" within 15 days, failing which the organisation will go against the government.
Tripura: Six injured in scuffle between BSF jawans, suspected smugglersSubscriber Only
September 9, 2019 22:28 IST
"The border security personnel tried to detain them but they started attacking. Though the initial attack was thwarted, they gathered soon after in larger numbers. BSF jawans dispersed them by firing from non-lethal Pump Action Guns (PAG)," the official informed.
Tripura: More than half of elected autonomous district body members skip council sessionSubscriber Only
September 9, 2019 18:33 IST
The council’s ruling party CPI (M) has, however, denied the speculations of mass defections and said that the session was held in their absentia since the members were delayed by an error in the security detail.
Tripura govt revises tariff in public healthcare, charges to be levied on ICU, cancer treatmentSubscriber Only
September 8, 2019 19:06 IST
The notification also prices ICU beds at Rs. 300 for Antodaya Annapurna Yojana (AAY) beneficiaries, Rs. 300 for Priority Group consumers and at Rs. 600 for people above the poverty level per day. AC cabins in public hospitals would be charged at Rs. 700 daily.
On Teachers’ Day, Biplab Deb asks students to install NaMo appSubscriber Only
September 5, 2019 21:51 IST
Speaking to students of Class 11, which he was ‘teaching’ today, the CM lobbed several questions at them, most of which were supposedly pertaining to general knowledge.
Tripura: Fish merchant’s son among students chosen to watch Chandrayaan moon landing with PM ModiSubscriber Only
September 4, 2019 17:59 IST
The two children, both 9th standard students, are the first ones from Tripura to have ever received such a coveted selection. They are among 60 students who were selected across the country through an online space quiz held by ISRO.
Tripura Assembly passes ESMA amid Opposition walkoutSubscriber Only
September 3, 2019 21:58 IST
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the Home portfolio, said employees didn’t need to fear the legislation and nothing bad would befall those who respect proper work culture.
Furore in Tripura Assembly over Rs. 638.80 crore PWD scam from Left eraSubscriber Only
September 2, 2019 22:16 IST
The alleged scam, in which former PWD minister Badal Choudhury was summoned thrice for questioning by the Vigilance Department, is still under investigation.
Tripura to sell tea and mustard oil in ration shops to strengthen PDSSubscriber Only
August 31, 2019 12:59 IST
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Manoj Kanti Deb said his government is in the process of increasing subsidized commodities sold through fair price shops to strengthen public distribution.
Tripura Assembly witnesses uproar, opposition CPI(M) stages walkout over law and order situationSubscriber Only
August 30, 2019 17:03 IST
The opposition also protested against a proposal to introduce the Essential Services Maintenance Bill (ESMA), 1968, which provides for a designated police officer to arrest a person continuing to participate in service disruption activities without a warrant.
Tripura identifies land outside border fence for tea cultivationSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 12:05 IST
Tea industry in Tripura started over 100 years back, in 1916. However, after a century, tea from the state had to depend on auction centers in Assam and West Bengal. Without any brand for tea from Tripura, bulks of it often were reported to be smuggled into Bangladesh and sold under other brands.
Tripura has a skateboarding club, and it’s no stuntSubscriber Only
August 25, 2019 20:52 IST
For a sport that did not even exist in Tripura before, the group has set high goals for themselves — make the sport officially recognised in the state.
Tripura court sentences man to death for rape and murder of minorSubscriber Only
August 22, 2019 12:09 IST
The case was registered at Kadamtala police station in North Tripura on September 27, 2018 and a chargesheet was submitted to the court on March 24 this year. After five months of trial, the accused has been found guilty.
Tripura’s ruling ally IPFT says doors open for alliance talks on ADC polls with CPI (M)Subscriber Only
August 22, 2019 11:38 IST
IPFT spokesperson Mangal Debbarma said his party entered into an alliance with the BJP on certain political issues which haven't been fulfilled yet.
In Tripura, BSF personnel on patrol need more than guns to stay safeSubscriber Only
August 22, 2019 09:22 IST
BSF jawans in this Tripura border area patrol in a suit which includes a full body uniform, boots, hand gloves, face masks and helmets. They also have to carry an improvised portable fogging device made out of a tin can and a bit of wire.
Tripura: Jobs of over 10,000 govt teachers hang in balance, state says ‘searching for a way out’Subscriber Only
August 17, 2019 19:53 IST
Speaking on the issue, state Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath told media persons at the state secretariat that his government is sensitive enough for the deprived teachers but can't afford to break the law.
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