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Kerala floods: CPI(M) questions Centre’s decision to refuse UAE aidSubscriber Only
August 25, 2018 12:27 IST
The Politburo member, who arrived in Agartala to attend a state committee member along with General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, alleged that while the Kerala government has announced a loss of more than Rs 19,000 crore, however, the Centre has offered only Rs 600 crore.
Haj pilgrim from Tripura dies in MeccaSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 19:42 IST
Tripura Haj Committee Chairman Mohammad Jasimuddin condoled the death of Saiyad and visited his family at their residence.
Tripura: Four injured in factional feud between BJP supporting trade unionsSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 18:52 IST
However, BMS leaders have claimed “outsiders” have occupied trade union offices and tortured BMS supporters on political grounds.
Biplab Deb’s push for cannabis-free Tripura triggers exodus of farmers, they call for legalisationSubscriber Only
August 24, 2018 14:25 IST
In fact, Tripura came to be infamously known as the cannabis corridor of Northeast for the heavy bulk of the illegal ‘herb’ that went from here to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and even in the opposite direction to Bangladesh.
Statehood slogans ring loud and clear in Tripura on 10th Tipraland Demand DaySubscriber Only
August 23, 2018 22:33 IST
IPFT was raised in 1997 with slogans of self-determination of indigenous communities and demanded a separate state for them. The 10th ‘Tipraland Demand Day’ was observed on Thursday.
Tripura: Eid al-Adha observed peacefully amid ‘Gau Mata Suraksha’ call of VHPSubscriber Only
August 22, 2018 20:34 IST
Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) state secretary Amal Chakraborty said the organization had submitted deputations to officials in all eight districts of Tripura to prevent "indiscriminate" and "public" cow slaughter on Eid.
Kaptan Singh Solanki to be new Tripura Governor, Tathagata Roy posted as Meghalaya GuvSubscriber Only
August 21, 2018 23:50 IST
Tathagata Roy, who was appointed as the governor here in 2015, would be the new Governor of Meghalaya, said a Tripura Raj Bhavan official. He would be replaced by Solanki, who had served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2009 till 2014 from Madhya Pradesh.
Tripura announces to donate Rs 1 crore relief for Kerala flood victimsSubscriber Only
August 20, 2018 21:50 IST
The meeting passed a condolence resolution to recall Late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and observed one-minute silence in respect of the departed soul, Nath said.
Biplab Kumar Deb: Vajpayee’s ashes would be brought to Tripura, immersed in major riversSubscriber Only
August 20, 2018 16:40 IST
Biplab Deb also informed that BJP has decided to hold a month-long series of events to commemorate the Late former prime minister.
Insurgency, riot displaced families find new homes after three decades in TripuraSubscriber Only
August 19, 2018 18:19 IST
Tripura experienced its worst ethnic riot between tribal and non-tribal communities in June 1980. The state is a land of mixed habitation comprising of tribal and non-tribal, the latter mostly from Bengali communities.
Days after dismissal by Biplab, Tripura minister backs NRCSubscriber Only
August 19, 2018 02:37 IST
On August 9, CM Deb had rubbished the need for NRC revision in Tripura, saying there was no such public demand. He also said he was unaware of such demands made by IPFT.
Indigenous Chakma body of Tripura to observe August 17 as ‘Black Day’ from nowSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 17:57 IST
Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT) is traditionally inhabited by at least 10 ethnic minorities including Chakma, Marma, Tipperas, Chak, Murung, Khumi, Lushai, Bowm, Pankho and Mog.
No space for bias, shall work for everyone: Tripura chief minister Biplab DebSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 20:29 IST
Deb also called for greater coordination among Tripura, Government of India and neighbouring countries for the development of Tripura.
Why is Tripura’s ‘Queen’ rotting in its orchards?Subscriber Only
August 14, 2018 18:33 IST
The ‘Queen’ pineapple — Tripura’s newly-declared state fruit — is now rotting in its orchards due to heavy maintenance costs and low sales.
Tripura IT Minister Sudip Roy Barman visits China, focus on developing trade tiesSubscriber Only
August 13, 2018 11:37 IST
The delegation started their visit at a waste management plant at Guangzhou province. The plant generates power from waste, thus contributing to productive waste management, an aide of the IT minister informed.
MHA will close all Bru refugee camps after September 25: officialSubscriber Only
August 13, 2018 03:03 IST
Garg also said the Bru refugees could choose to stay back in Tripura after the repatriation deadline was over. "But the Central government will stop distribution of relief and close down camps in Tripura," he said.
Tripura: Bru refugee repatriation to commence from August 25, despite protestsSubscriber Only
August 11, 2018 22:32 IST
As protests over the repatriation offer continue, the process is slated to start as per schedule: Bru refugees will start returning to Mizoram between August 25 and September 25.
Organic makeover featuring gau-mutra for Tripura teaSubscriber Only
August 14, 2018 08:29 IST
Tripura’s small tea growers are going organic — and that might just be the key to resurrect the ailing tea industry of the state.
BJP sponsored goons to attack me: Tripura Congress chief
August 10, 2018 22:26 IST
The state Congress chief threatened to launch a protest outside the office of the director general of police, demanding restitution of his security cover.
Tripura: Three men held for thrashing indigenous woman in public Subscriber Only
August 11, 2018 15:47 IST
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media where Jaymanti is seen being beaten by the accused youths.
Tripura: Supporters court arrest after ‘civil disobedience’ agitationSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 10:16 IST
Seven trade unions organised the stir as a part of a nationwide protest by different peasant bodies. The movement was organised by the Kishan Mazdoor Joint Forum in 450 districts of the country today.
Bru refugee repatriation process faces major hurdleSubscriber Only
August 10, 2018 10:27 IST
Among other issues which fueled ethnic tension between Bru and Mizo communities two decades back, demand for a Bru ADC was a significant one. Resurfacing of the demand was certainly not welcomed by Mizo leaders.
No lynching in Tripura in 25 years of Left government, says Manik Sarkar
July 29, 2018 10:20 IST
Former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar said BJP failed to fulfill the promises it made in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and was 'trying to divide society on the basis of class and creed'.
Left govt tried to destroy Bangladesh youths by aiding drugs trade through Tripura: Biplab Deb
July 26, 2018 00:24 IST
This is a second time in just about a week that Deb has accused the previous Manik Sarkar government of turning a blind eye to drugs trade across the border, a charge denied earlier by the Left party.
Tripura lynching prime accused among three held: copsSubscriber Only
July 6, 2018 04:03 IST
The arrests came a day after the Tripura Police suspended four personnel as it progressed in the probe into the lynching of Sukanta Chakraborty, a 33-year-old announcer hired by authorities to dispel rumours, in Sabroom sub-division of South Tripura district.
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