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Tripura Panchayat polls: Voters demand benefits of development works, peace in stateSubscriber Only
July 25, 2019 22:12 IST
"We want peace. We don’t wish to comment on which party is better as the situation is not favourable. But whoever wins should give us benefits of development works," a voter said.
Tripura: Parents booked for ‘selling’ newborn girl; baby rescuedSubscriber Only
July 24, 2019 22:33 IST
Madhabi's father Jogesh Debbarma Tuesday lodged a complaint at Champahower police station of Khowai district against his daughter and son-in-law for allegedly selling their child.
Tripura’s ruling ally IPFT wants separate benches for MLAs in state AssemblySubscriber Only
July 23, 2019 17:38 IST
Speaking to indianexpress.com, IPFT spokesperson Mangal Debbarma said party leaders had written to Tripura Assembly Speaker Rebati Mohan Das seeking provisions for separate benches in the Assembly.
Rescued from smugglers, over 150 cows die at Tripura gaushala in two monthsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 17:41 IST
Denying the allegations levelled by the NGO, the government has so far concluded that cow deaths at Devipur Gaushala occurred due to malnutrition.
Want to taste some ‘Jail ka Khana’? Try the Agartala City Centre Bakery JointSubscriber Only
July 20, 2019 21:32 IST
The place offers twenty food items and three beverages – all within the maximum price range of Rs 40. The food items include a host of patties and pastry, buns, cakes, loafs, cakes, biscuits and donuts.
Tripura: It’s CM vs ex-CM over privatising govt schoolsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2019 13:12 IST
Terming the move highly unusual, Sarkar requested the Biplab Deb government to roll back the decisions and ensure public education for all, claiming that privatising public schools would deprive students from poorer sections a chance to study in them.
Tripura varsity V-C hoists ABVP flag, calls it ‘cultural’ bodySubscriber Only
July 20, 2019 07:14 IST
Responding to a specific question on the hoisting of the ABVP flag, Vijaykumar Dharurkar said, “There were speeches and tree plantations as well. The event was related to Swami Vivekananda’s Chicago speech.”
Woman complains against husband over CCTVs in bedroom, he says they are for ‘self-defence’Subscriber Only
July 19, 2019 18:09 IST
The husband said his wife suffers from chronic suspicion and behaved badly with him, his mother and relatives. He says the cameras were installed in “self defence”, to pre-empt allegations and keep proof of his innocence.
Tripura’s mime artist Swapan Nandy wins Sangeet Natak Academy AwardSubscriber Only
July 17, 2019 20:52 IST
In an exclusive interview, Nandy said he felt exhilarated at being chosen for one of nation’s most coveted civilian cultural awards.
Two Rohingya arrested in Tripura
July 16, 2019 12:14 IST
The arrested duo would be produced at a local court Tuesday. Rohingya use the Tripura corridor of the India-Bangladesh border to enter India from the neighboring country, BSF officials said.
Tripura floods leave two dead, over 17,000 people homelessSubscriber Only
July 15, 2019 22:04 IST
Two people, from Dhalai and South Tripura districts, were killed and over 17,000 were rendered homeless due to the situation, officials said, adding that six people were injured.
Tripura Panchayat polls: 86% seats won uncontested, CPM blames BJP ‘armed gangs’Subscriber Only
July 13, 2019 02:30 IST
CPI(M) and Congress candidates figure in barely 4 per cent and 10 per cent, respectively, out of of total 6,111 gram panchayat seats. The BJP fielded candidates in all 6,111 gram panchayat seats. So far, 5,278 seats have gone to BJP uncontested.
Tripura tribal’s lynching: Seven named in FIR, no arrest yetSubscriber Only
July 5, 2019 07:09 IST
Budhi Kumar Tripura (36), a suspected cattle thief, succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday after being thrashed by a mob late on Tuesday night at Noarampara in Raishyabari in Tripura’s Dhalai district, close to the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Man dies after mob assault for trying to ‘steal’ cow in TripuraSubscriber Only
July 4, 2019 02:57 IST
Budhi Kumar Tripura, a daily wage labourer, was attacked in Noarampara at around 11pm.
Tripura man lynched on suspicion of being cattle thiefSubscriber Only
July 3, 2019 19:45 IST
Although a team of police personnel rescued him around 12 midnight and admitted him to a local hospital, he succumbed to his injuries early morning today, a duty officer said.
Setting an example: How Tripura’s retired teacher is lending a helping hand to underprivileged kids Subscriber Only
July 2, 2019 21:08 IST
Saha, who used to teach science at a government school, spends Rs 25,000 per month on funding poor students, providing scholarships and awarding top rankers out of Rs 48,000 he receives as pension benefits.
Senior Congress leader summoned in connection with Biplab Kumar Deb’s defamation caseSubscriber Only
July 2, 2019 17:39 IST
Senior Congress leader and former BJP vice president Subal Bhowmik was summoned by the Crime Branch in connection with the case.
‘Voluntary retirement awaits non-performers’: Biplab Deb warns Tripura govt officersSubscriber Only
July 1, 2019 17:56 IST
The chief minister said that many officials in the government service don't work properly and also didn’t allow others to perform. He added that he found problems with the work culture in different government offices.
Tripura: BJP, IPFT to part ways in Panchayat elections, polls on July 27Subscriber Only
June 29, 2019 22:14 IST
The elections will be held on July 27 and the results will be declared on July 31 and the candidates have to submit the nomination papers between July 1-8.
After Janatar Adalat, Tripura govt announces another plan for outreach in remote villagesSubscriber Only
June 27, 2019 20:33 IST
Tripura’s BJP-IPFT government has now ordered all District Magistrates (DM) and Collectors to conduct regular tours and inspections in far-flung villages as an effort to assess implementation of the works of line departments and ensure maximum outreach of the administration in villages.
Nine months after panchayat bypolls, Tripura announces 3-tier rural body polls on July 27Subscriber Only
June 26, 2019 20:35 IST
State Election Commissioner GK Rao Wednesday said 1,20,3070 votes, including 6,16,893 male, 5,86,176 female and one elector from the third gender, would be able to exercise their adult franchise rights on July 27.
Amid peace talks with Centre, NLFT says strike deal by end of JulySubscriber Only
June 24, 2019 21:00 IST
In a letter made available to the press, NLFT's self-styled president D Yamrok also congratulated Shah on BJP’s "overwhelming success" in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.
6,500 trees planted in a single minute in Tripura’s Gomati district: GovtSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 22:03 IST
The massive plantation drive was carried out in a coordinated fashion with Chief Minister Biplab Deb himself participating in the Van Mahotsav event organized at Udaipur in the district, 50 km from Agartala.
After Bangladesh, Tripura now supplies power to NepalSubscriber Only
June 19, 2019 16:13 IST
While Tripura supplies 190 MW power to Bangladesh on a daily basis after fulfilling its domestic requirements, the state is now selling 40 MW power to Nepal since April this year.
As BJP’s tribal ally plays hardball, Tripura seeks special package for developing ADCSubscriber Only
June 18, 2019 15:12 IST
A press note issued from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Tuesday informed that the CM discussed a wide array of issues with the Home Minister regarding special package for ADC area’s development.
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