In a decisive move, the Tripura Government demolished the renowned Bharat Ratna Sangha social club, located in Usha Bazar on the outskirts of Agartala, on Wednesday. The club, once a pillar of the community, faced accusations of involvement in illegal activities such as land encroachment, smuggling and tender manipulation.
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Congress alleges violence ahead of panchayat polls; Gaurav Gogoi and Tariq Anwar appointed as observer
He said that the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday announced Gaurav Gogoi and Tariq Anwar as AICC observers to Tripura, with regard to attacks on party workers allegedly by the ruling party.
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury seeks Centre’s intervention over halting Kanchanjangha Express at Belonia station
Thanking the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for extending Kanchanjangha Express train from Agartala to Sabroom, the state transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Tuesday written to Vaishnaw and sought his intervention to halt the train at Belonia subdivision.
SC to hear 49 cases from Tripura in Special Lok Adalat week
Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, Member Secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority mentioned that 34 cases were initially sent to the Pre-Lok Adalat for conciliation by the Supreme Court.
Tripura boy scripted history becoming 3rd cyclist in India to reach Everest base camp with his cycle
Bapi Debnath, known as Neel has carved his name in history as the third Indian and eighth global cyclist to reach the South Base Camp of Mount Everest on a bicycle. This incredible feat, completed in 54 days, is not just a testament to endurance but a story of dedication and passion.
Four including two Bangladeshi, Indian touts held by BSF
The Bangladeshi national identified as Atiqur Rahman (48) a resident of Brahmanabaria district of Bangladesh while the suspected Indian tout identified as Arabinda Das (54) a resident of Assam.
Tripura Police seized cannabis worth Rs 12 lakh at Ambassa
Speaking on the issue, Officer In Charge of Ambassa Police Station, Gurupada Debnath said that they had prior information about two vehicles approaching Ambassa from Agartala carrying a huge cache of cannabis.
Rajib slams opposition for misleading public with fake allegations
Amidst widespread allegations by the opposition CPIM and Congress against the ruling BJP of launching attacks and preventing candidates from filing nominations for Panchayat Polls, Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharya on Tuesday slammed the opposition for confusing people with fake allegations and said this is a tactic to contest the poll.
With two Indian touts, 7 more Bangladeshis held in Assam & Tripura for illegal entry
Seven more Bangladeshi nationals including two women, along with two Indian touts were arrested in Assam and Tripura on Tuesday for their illegal entry into India, officials said.
Left front express concern over role of state election commission; seeks DGP’s intervention to tackle attacks on opposition candidates
A four-member delegation of the Left front in Tripura met the Director General of Police on Monday and sought his intervention to ensure security for the candidates in filing their nomination papers for the ensuing panchayat election.
BJP delegation holds peace meeting, promises help at Gandatwisa
A four-member delegation from the ruling BJP, led by Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy, convened a peace meeting in the Gandatwisa sub-division of Tripura’s Dhalai District following the directives of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha. The delegation assured the victims of swift financial assistance.
24X7 coordinated patrolling by Indo-Bangla border forces to curb crimes, infiltration
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will do coordinated patrolling and conduct joint watch 24X7 along the borders to curb infiltration, exfiltration, smuggling and hostile activities, officials said on Monday.
BJP declares candidate's name for Panchayat election, to file nomination by 18th July
Tripura Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and BJP State General Secretary Amit Rakshit announced this after the Election Commission set August 8 as the election date, triggering the Model Code of Conduct.
Tripura: Shutdown against CPI-M Zilla Parishad candidate's murder evokes little response
The 12-hour shutdown called by the Left parties in Tripura on Sunday to protest the murder of CPI-M candidate Badal Shil for the South Tripura Zilla Parishad in the August 8 Panchayat elections evoked little response in the state.
Tripura’s traditional 7-day long Kharchi Puja Festival begins with religious fervour
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the 7-day long traditional Kharchi Puja Festival here at Chaturdash Devta temple in Old Agartala at Khayerpur.
Left calls 12-hour Tripura shutdown on Sunday to protest murder of CPI-M Zilla Parishad candidate
Tripura's opposition CPI-M-led Left Front called a 12-hour statewide shutdown on Sunday to protest against the murder of a CPI-M candidate for the South Tripura Zilla Parishad in the August 8 three-tier Gram Panchayats elections.
Prohibitory orders in Tripura district after unrest following tribal student’s death, 4 held
As ethnic tensions continued at tribal-dominated Ganda Twisa in Tripura’s Dhalai District on Saturday, authorities imposed prohibitory orders and deployed a huge contingent of security forces.
Tripura Panchayat Polls: 218362 voters in West Tripura to cast vote in panchayat polls on Aug 8
Addressing a press conference here in the conference hall of the DM office on Friday, the District Magistrate and also the District Election officer Dr Vishal Kumar said that the voting will begin from 7 AM and will continue till 4 Pm in Dukli, Old Agartala, Jirania, Mohanpur and Bamutia block in West Tripura district.
India’s score on SDG index shoots up as poverty level dips, economy grows
India's overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score has shot up to 71 in 2023-24, compared to 66 in 2020-21 on the back of significant progress on eliminating poverty, providing decent work, economic growth, climate action and life on land, according to the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index released on Friday.
Centre sanctions Rs 114 crore project for rural roads in Tripura
The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 42 roads measuring 118.756 km with an estimated investment of Rs 114.32 crore to strengthen rural connectivity in Tripura.
4 women, 1 minor among 11 Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry
Amid tightened security along the India-Bangladesh borders, 11 more Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Tripura for illegal entry into India, officials said on Friday.
Panchayat Polls: Oppositions accuse BJP of launching attack on party workers, candidates
According to Barman, the BJP is resorting to violence because they are unable to win Panchayat seats through fair means. “They know they can't win a single Panchayat without resorting to violence,” he said.
Club Secretary Murder: Locals Demand Capital Punishment for Key Suspect
Following the murder, police arrested seven individuals, including former club president Pradyut Dhar Chowdhury, Sushmita Sarkar, Uma Sarkar, Birchakra Ghosh, Sani Saha, Sandip Kar, and Rakesh Barman. Ghosh, Kar, and Rakesh Barman were apprehended in Kolkata.
Tripura panchayat polls: Parties, election officials launch preparations
With the issuance of the notification on Thursday, the process for the elections to the three-tier Gram Panchayats in Tripura has started with all parties busy selecting thousands of candidates and formulating strategies.
CPI(M) candidates file nomination paper for panchayat polls; says panchayat election is crucial for deprived villagers
The Leader of Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Choudhury on Thursday discovered a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government in Tripura and alleged that since the formation of government, the BJP has been throttling the democratic rights of the people of this state.