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Tripura gears up for PM Modi’s visit on SaturdaySubscriber Only
February 7, 2019 20:17 IST
Modi will unveil a statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, inaugurate a new structure of Indian Institute of Information technology and a 23 km long railway track between Garjee in Gomati district and Belonia in South Tripura.
Tripura CPI leader joins JD(U), expelled by party a day after defectionSubscriber Only
February 7, 2019 19:52 IST
"CPI(M), other Left parties and Congress speak of equal distribution (of wealth). But they speak without any action on the same. I have joined JD(U) following the principles of Nitish Kumar," Riyan told reporters.
Coming first in MG NREGA implementation shameful, not proud: Tripura BJPSubscriber Only
February 7, 2019 11:11 IST
Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters last evening, Sinha criticized opposition CPI (M) MLA Ratan Bhowmik and MP Jitendra Chaudhary for tellies “lies” about starvation deaths in BJP ruled Tripura.
Tripura: Sedition case against three for ‘Hello China’ slogans during protest against citizenship billSubscriber Only
February 7, 2019 11:01 IST
“In the FIR, three persons have been named and it mentions ‘other protesters’. Charges under sections 124A and 120B have been invoked against them," Ajit Pratap Singh, SP, West Tripura district said.
Tripura minister injured in road accident amidst Road Safety WeekSubscriber Only
February 6, 2019 18:44 IST
"The minister is being treated at ILS Hospital here. The motorcycle rider was known to be an Assam Rifles jawan from 99 Battalion of the paramilitary force," the police informed.
Tripura Congress files FIR over missing jewels from Mata Tripurasundari TempleSubscriber Only
February 6, 2019 16:45 IST
Earlier in January this year, Tripura Congress had alleged corruption and submitted a memorandum to Gomati District Magistrate Tarun Kanti Debnath demanding a high-level inquiry.
Citizenship bill protest: Tribal leaders booked for raising anti-India slogans in TripuraSubscriber Only
February 5, 2019 18:40 IST
West Tripura superintendent of police Ajit Pratap Singh said the case was registered based on video graphics evidence available in media where the leaders were seen raising the “anti-Indian slogans”.
Citizenship Amendment Bill: Tripura royal scion seeks action against illegal immigrants holding public officeSubscriber Only
February 4, 2019 13:40 IST
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Pradyot, who is also the Working President of Tripura Congress, said the petition was moved by former Union minister and senior lawyer Salman Khurshid in the Supreme Court.
Tripura: Seven Rohingyas arrested from Kanchanjungha ExpressSubscriber Only
February 3, 2019 15:32 IST
Railway Protection Force (RPF) assistant Sub Inspector Laxman Debbarma said the Rohingya migrants were detained after security personnel found them behaving in a suspicious manner in the station premises.
Citizenship bill protests: Tripura BJP accuses CPI(M) of ‘planting elements’ to chant anti-India slogansSubscriber Only
February 2, 2019 22:14 IST
Speaking to indianexpress.com, state BJP spokesperson Dr Ashok Sinha said internal reports suggested that nearly 30-40 people were "planted" in the public meeting by "certain elements".
Tripura: CPI(M) supporter found dead, party alleges political murder; police deniesSubscriber Only
February 2, 2019 21:34 IST
Asked about BJP’s take on the incident, state spokesperson Ashok Sinha denied claims of political murder and said CPI (M) is the only political party accustomed to these tactics. “
CPI(M) claims tribal man died of starvation, Tripura govt denies chargeSubscriber Only
January 31, 2019 22:24 IST
CPI(M) leader Radhacharan Debbarma claimed that tribal people at East Govindabari village of Dhalai district face a severe crisis of jobs due to the breakdown of unskilled labour under MGNREGA.
Citizenship Bill: Tripura’s tribal parties unite to oppose legislationSubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 18:14 IST
Addressing the rally, Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, whom all anti-citizenship bill protesters unilaterally accepted as their leader, said the Bill would bring division and peril to Northeast India if passed
BJP not on back foot in Northeast over citizenship bill: Biplab Kumar Deb
January 30, 2019 16:56 IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party had won 19 of the 28 seats in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, where elections were held on January 19 amid protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
MHA tribunal to visit Tripura to record evidence against outlawed outfits NLFT, ATTFSubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 13:31 IST
A fresh ban of five years was imposed on NLFT and ATTF, along with all their factions, wings and frontal organisations, on October 3 for their “violent and subversive activities”.
Tripura: Former BJP MLA resigns over citizenship bill, says party has shown ‘real face’Subscriber Only
January 30, 2019 04:12 IST
“BJP-led NDA government has clearly shown its real face of racial discrimination and ill attitudes to the indigenous people of Tripura by means of passing citizenship amendment bill, 2016 on the flood of the House of Lok Sabha”, Rajeshwar Debbarma said in a letter to BJP state president and Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.
Tripura: Manik Sarkar’s vehicle halted while en route to district tourSubscriber Only
January 29, 2019 21:11 IST
The former chief minister of Tripura faced opposition from a group of protesters who raised slogans like 'Manik Sarkar Go Back' during his tour to Ambassa in Dhalai district.
Tripura Police arrests two dog smugglers carrying animals en route to MizoramSubscriber Only
January 29, 2019 13:13 IST
The detainees identified as Johnunsanga, Lalthanmuia are residents of Kanhmun, a Mizoram village bordering Tripura in the north district. An FIR has been registered against them under Prevention of Cruelty against Animals Act, 1960 of the Indian Penal Code.
Citizenship Bill: 21 days after Madhabbari clashes, bullet victim yet to get treatment bills reimbursedSubscriber Only
January 29, 2019 12:21 IST
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Sumit Debbarma Tuesday said he was at home on January 8 when the clashes broke out between Tripura Police, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and protesters.
Tripura: Local journalist abducted by suspected drug peddlers, police doubt road rageSubscriber Only
January 28, 2019 20:40 IST
Sepahijala District Superintendent of Police Sudipta Das Monday said that a complaint was registered at Sonamura police station against “unnamed kidnappers” who tried to abduct journalist Sadek Miah while he was tailing a suspected vehicle.
Citizenship Bill: Tripura body calls protest on Republic Day ‘unjust’, defers movementSubscriber Only
January 26, 2019 21:19 IST
Agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Bill scheduled to be held at Jolaibari in South Tripura district was dropped today as a sign of respect to the Republic Day.
Thanga Darlong, Tripura’s 99-year-old indigenous music maestro, get Padma ShriSubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 23:47 IST
Darlong was conferred the award in the category of ‘centenarian’ for contribution in flute-based music.
Tripura CM seeks month-long extension for paddy procurement at MSP from CentreSubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 19:18 IST
Paddy was obtained from 10 locations at Rs. 17.50 per Kg in the first phase. Procurements were done in 8 high yielding revenue blocks of the state.
I am a discovery of time: Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar DebSubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 18:07 IST
The CM also claimed that the small geographical area is, in fact, an advantage for Tripura, adding that most powerful nations in the world were small countries.
NE Autonomous Councils: BJP terms it ‘historic’ move, tribal parties call it ‘jumla’Subscriber Only
January 24, 2019 19:51 IST
Tripura's BJP vice president Rampada Jamatia also welcomed the Union Cabinet decision and said upgrading the Tripura ADC was a long-standing demand of his party.
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