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Tripura Left Front retains old guards as candidates for Lok Sabha electionSubscriber Only
March 12, 2019 21:54 IST
Jitendra Chaudhury and Sankar Prasad Dutta are sitting MPs from East Tripura and West Tripura Lok Sabha constituencies, respectively.
Tripura: Congress rules out scope of alliance with CPI(M) for LS pollsSubscriber Only
March 11, 2019 16:29 IST
Tapas Dey, vice president, Tripura Congress said: "Though CPI(M) and Congress are in talks for an alliance in West Bengal for the upcoming Parliament elections, there is no possibility of such an alliance in Tripura."
Tripura: No party should use anti-Pakistan war euphoria in Lok Sabha poll campaign, CPI(M) tells ECISubscriber Only
March 9, 2019 19:16 IST
In a memorandum, submitted by a four-member delegation of the party, it was stated that Tripura doesn’t have conducive atmosphere to hold free and fair Lok Sabha elections.
Govt working to fulfill vision document promises, successful in curbing drug menace: Tripura CMSubscriber Only
March 9, 2019 18:15 IST
In his address during a Meet the Press at Agartala Press Club here this afternoon, the Chief Minister said shortly after coming to power, his government provided 7th Central Pay Commission to state government employees as promised in the vision document.
Crime rate against women gone down after BJP came to power, claims Tripura CM Biplab DebSubscriber Only
March 8, 2019 23:23 IST
Speaking at the inaugural event of International Womens’ Day at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan here today, Chief Minister Deb claimed a majority of violence against women were found to have occurred after use of drugs.
Connecting Northeast India with South Asian countries is high priority: Japanese envoy in AgartalaSubscriber Only
March 8, 2019 21:55 IST
The envoy added that Indo-Japan trade relations have been cordial and many Japanese companies have set up automobiles and electronic goods manufacturing unit in different parts of India.
Cannabis has medicinal uses, states can legalise if Centre revises Act: Tripura health ministerSubscriber Only
March 8, 2019 22:03 IST
Tripura’s erstwhile Left Front government came under heavy criticism from ruling BJP for allegedly encouraging cannabis cultivation during its 25-year-old rule which ended in March 2018.
Tripura: CPI(M) says open to support from ‘secular’ parties to defeat BJPSubscriber Only
March 7, 2019 19:29 IST
CPI(M) secretary Goutam Das, however, stopped short of saying whether there would be any formal alliance with any other party for the elections.
NIA team starts interrogation of suspected JMB terroristSubscriber Only
March 7, 2019 16:56 IST
The interrogation is being held in a secret location to figure out alleged links of Nazir Sheikh, who was arrested from his rented residence at Arundhatinagar area here after cops acted on a tip-off.
Arabinda Rajkhowa expects final solution to ULFA demands after Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
March 6, 2019 21:17 IST
Rajkhowa said the peace talks are being delayed due to the "colonial attitude of the government" and constitutional issues.
BJP-IPFT govt’s performance poor, no words to describe: Ex-Tripura CM Samir BarmanSubscriber Only
March 6, 2019 17:44 IST
Often called as 'the deciding man' for the firm administrative decisions he took later in his life, Burman faced many ups and downs.
Tripura: CM Biplab Deb flags off Startup India Yatra vanSubscriber Only
March 6, 2019 15:30 IST
The Startup India scheme has already started to show its benefits in Tripura, as 820 candidates have registered themselves on the StartUp India portal here and employment has been generated for nearly 4,000 persons.
Tripura Police detains suspected JMB terrorist, says presence of more associates can’t be ruled outSubscriber Only
March 5, 2019 20:56 IST
Police also suspect that the JMB was involved in planting three IEDs at Bodhgaya during the Dalai Lama's visit to Bihar in January 2018.
Vijay Goel: No other govt has taken such prompt and stern action against terrorSubscriber Only
March 5, 2019 19:27 IST
Referring to the IAF's strikes on terror camps in Balakot, the Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation said the "befitting reply" to Pakistan was possible due to "willpower and vision of PM Modi".
Tripura: Agricultural labourers shifting professions, says revenue ministerSubscriber Only
March 5, 2019 22:10 IST
Addressing a gathering at the launch of Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Prakalpa at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan here this afternoon, revenue minister NC Debbarma said that cultivable lands are shrinking in the state, citing census data and other reports.
Makeshift temple built on disputed Tripura plot used for burial, police deployedSubscriber Only
March 5, 2019 13:24 IST
Pradip Das, who built the makeshift temple, claims that he owns six gandas of the land that was illegally grabbed 25 years ago. He also alleged burials were done on his land with support from erstwhile communist rulers.
Tripura: To boost tourism around Rudrasagar Lake, Biplab Deb distributes 2000 ducklingsSubscriber Only
March 3, 2019 00:46 IST
The chief minister explained that the ducks would lay more eggs, adding to the livelihood of the beneficiaries.
New Tripura Congress chief brings back expelled leader, calls for ‘BJP-Mukt Northeast’Subscriber Only
March 2, 2019 19:56 IST
Addressing a press conference at Tripura Pradesh Congress Bhavan in the evening, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debburman said that he aims at building a party with the participation of educated and honest people, including youth, women, professionals.
Tripura’s tribal musician Thanga Darlong awarded first AB Vajpayee Life Time AwardSubscriber Only
March 2, 2019 19:31 IST
In January, the 99-year old tribal musician and music guru was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award for his contribution to the field of music. He is scheduled to receive the award from President Ramnath Kovind at New Delhi later this year.
Tripura: Work halted for setting up Integrated Development Complex despite funds, says Tripura CMSubscriber Only
March 1, 2019 19:16 IST
The project was stalled as Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) did not grant permission to Indian authorities for the construction of IDC on Tripura frontiers, the CM said.
Madhabbari clashes: Tripura CM directs action against ‘guilty’ copsSubscriber Only
March 1, 2019 18:30 IST
The magisterial enquiry report also recommended action against Dr Abhisek Majumder for alleged medical negligence while treating Prakhar Debbarma, who was injured in the police firing.
Oldest lion in Tripura’s Sepahijala Zoo dies at 27Subscriber Only
February 28, 2019 22:28 IST
“Hira was ill since last two weeks. She was 27 years old and was served boneless meat for past couple of years. Lions live for 22 years on average”, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary warden Anjan Sen said.
India, Bangladesh hold joint exercise to boost confidence on Tripura borderSubscriber Only
February 28, 2019 19:55 IST
A series of joint exercises and exchanges are being held in the Tripura-Bangla frontier since a four-day standoff between the two forces centring 31 Rohingya people who were found crossing the international border into Bangladesh in January this year.
Tripura: Opposition voice throttled in Assembly, alleges CPI(M)Subscriber Only
February 28, 2019 17:38 IST
After being denied his chance to speak, MLA Sahid Choudhury today walked out of the House in protest.
Tripura CM Biplab Deb reveals ‘realistic plan’ on jobs for unemployed youthsSubscriber Only
February 27, 2019 17:03 IST
Chief Minister Deb, who also holds charge of Employment Services & Manpower Planning Department, said his government has introduced a ‘fair employment policy’ soon after assuming office to rule out nepotism, corruption and irregularities in the government recruitment process.
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