Earlier on Thursday, a document purportedly about a divorce suit filed against Deb by his wife went viral on social media. The rumour was later busted as the CM's wife said it was a 'dirty rumour' spread to earn brownie points in politics.
Speaking to IndianExpress.com, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tripura Police Arindam Nath said an FIR was lodged by an individual accusing one Anupam Paul of forgery, defamation and criminal conspiracy.
The Bru tribe seeped into national consciousness last year when a historic repatriation agreement attempted to rehabilitate nearly 32,000 Brus living in refugee camps in Tripura. But an Instagram handle, run by two teenagers from Agartala, argues that there’s more to the Bru identity.
The Bru body has warned the state government to take immediate steps for distribution of ration, failing which the displaced Brus would blockade the road and loot nearest government relief godown under the banner of MBDPF.
Reacting to the incident, BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said that no party worker was involved with it. Instead, he accused Congress and CPIM supporters of unleashing violent attacks against his party's cadre.
Dr. Dipankar Debnath, the victim was dragged by a group of people and thrashed in the public eye early morning on Thursday. He was left unconscious in front of Agartala City Centre, nearly 100 yards away from the hospital.
Speaking to The Indian Express, the Health Minister said that while such incidents have been on the rise, there have been no arrests.
The attack on the doctor came after a pregnant woman died during labour at the hospital. Relatives of the deceased blamed negligence of doctors and attacked Dr Debnath.
Earlier on Thursday morning, Dr. Dipankar Debnath, a resident surgeon at IGM Hospital was dragged by a group of people and thrashed in public. He was left unconscious in front of Agartala City Centre, nearly 100 yards away from the hospital.
After joining the grand old party, Ananta said he was upset with the IPFT over not objecting against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
Rifleman Anil Kumar (29) suffered a bullet injury on his thigh while Rifleman Dhanaraj was injured when he was trying to escape through the window.
Biswas said the Chief Minister is threatening voters through his public speeches by saying that people of Tripura would be deprived of existing subsidies and government benefits if BJP candidates were defeated in coming Lok Sabha polls.
An SEOC report said this morning that Dhalai district, Khowai, Unakoti and South Tripura districts sustained damages as well. One Jamuna Debbarma, 37, from Katira Ranibari village in Jirania sub-division in West Tripura died during the thunderstorm on April 1.
“He was ill and suffering from liver and kidney ailments. He passed away early morning today. BJP has condoled his demise,” BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya said.
“We were surprised to see that the Chief Minister is inciting violence and luring voters by bait of government jobs before the Parliament elections. We have lodged a complaint with the Election Commission”, said CPM West Tripura secretary Pabitra Kar.
The report said that Dhalai district recorded 24.7 per cent of the cases, the highest in the state. South Tripura district followed suit with 24.1 per cent. North Tripura registered 19.8 per cent and west Tripura 20.4 per cent of the cases.
IPFT general secretary and Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia told a press conference last evening that BJP came to power in Tripura due to support of the tribal party.
The state government issued a notice to all District Chief Medical Officers yesterday to stay sensitised and alert on any impending Nipah virus outbreak in the state.
INPT supremo and rebel turned politician Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawl said they were in alliance talks with the Congress for quite some time but the grand old party offered some unacceptable conditions, due to which they would contest separately.
Each of the 100 beneficiaries got 20 ducklings of a special breed from Bengaluru on March 2 this year. However, within 24 hours of the disbursal, nearly 400 ducklings died.
'These ducklings are of a high-yielding breed and were brought from Bengaluru. The birds will be reared by the beneficiaries and released on Lake Rudrasagar, which would also increase the scenic beauty of the lake,"
Mizoram Bru Displaced Peoples Forum (MBDPF) secretary Bruno Msha and president Apeto Sawibunga wrote to Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba saying ration supplies, cash dole and other relief benefits are being given to the Bru relief camps.
“I feel no shortcoming. My mother and my teachers have taught me well. I am trying to give my best. I practice writing with my feet at least two hours a day. I am comfortable writing with my feet," says Praley.
The High Court heard the petition and directed the Tripura government to take steps against the erring officials and inform the court about the progress through an affidavit within one week.
The Court directed the state government to ensure inmates of all jails are searched as per provisions of jail manual, if any, keeping in light human dignity and maintaining absolute privacy.







