Tripura Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to discuss the water logging issue affecting agricultural land due to the ongoing construction of National Highway 208 in Tripura's Unakoti District.
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BJP won 71 percent seats uncontested due to Opposition's weakness: Rajib
Tripura BJP President Rajib Bhattacharya announced on Thursday that the BJP secured 71 percent of the seats in the upcoming three-tier Panchayat polls uncontested. He attributed this to the opposition's failure to field candidates, citing their organizational weaknesses and internal issues.
Vanmahotsava celebrated in Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir
The Bhavan’s Tripura Vidya Mandir on Wednesday celebrated Vanmahotsava through different activities throughout the day involving the students.
Tripura police chief asks district SPs to remain alert on ethnic, communal issues
Tripura's Director General of Police Amitabh Ranjan on Wednesday asked the district-level police officials to remain on high alert on ethnic and communal issues and not allow any such situation to aggravate, officials said.
Rs 10,376 cr allocated for railway projects under NFR by Union Budget
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that Union Budget 2024-25 allocated Rs 10,376 crore for railway projects in the northeastern states, which is about five times higher than the average allocation of Rs 2,122 crore made during 2009-14.
Welcome desire to conclude mutually beneficial FTA, PM Modi tells visiting UK Foreign Secretary
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday as both countries continue to unlock the full potential of their growing partnership in diverse fields.
Tripura to have underground power cabling soon as TSECL progressing with DPR
To ensure safety and remove congestions from the urban areas of the state, the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) is progressing with the underground power cabling work.
Bengal Assembly passes resolution on scrapping of NEET
A motion moved by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal Assembly demanding scrapping of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and restoration of the previous system of individual state governments conducting such examinations, was passed in the House on Wednesday.
Ukraine says ready for peace negotiations with Russia, reveals China
Ukraine is ready to hold talks with Russia to end their conflict and achieve a "just and lasting peace", Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, as per Chinese officials.
Six more Bangladeshis held in Tripura for illegal entry
With six more Bangladesh nationals arrested by the security forces, the infiltration from the neighbouring country into Tripura continues unabated.
Former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb slams Congress of neglecting North-East; says India’s NE region witnessed massive development under Modi Govt
The former Chief Minister of Tripura and presently the MP of Lok Sabha Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday slammed the opposition Congress party and its previous government at the Centre for highly neglecting the North East region of the country.
INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it 'discriminatory'INDIA bloc protests against Union Budget, terms it 'discriminatory'
The opposition INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in Parliament premises against the Union Budget.
India the most exciting economic story in world: UKIBC on Union Budget
The UKIBC hailed the Modi government’s proposal to reduce the corporate tax rate on foreign companies from 40 to 35 per cent and looks forward to continued progress towards parity.
One terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s KupwaraOne terrorist killed, soldier injured in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Kupwara
One terrorist was killed and a soldier injured on Wednesday in an ongoing encounter in J&K’s Kupwara district.
Comprehensive Union Budget aims to uplift poor, youth, farmers, 'Nari Shakti': Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday termed the Union Budget 2024-25 an inclusive budget aimed at the comprehensive development and uplift of the poor, youth, farmers, and 'Nari Shakti'.
Tripura rights panel serves notices to police chief, DM over ethnic violence
The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) expressing shock and dismay over the recent ethnic violence in Ganda Twisa, has served notices to the Director General of Police (DGP) and the District Magistrate (DM) of Dhalai district, officials said.
State Govt prioritizes sports development in Tripura: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said that the present government has given priority to the development of the sports sector so that children can progress further in the field of sports.
Mild earthquake logged in Tripura, no damage reported
A disaster management official said that the tremor was felt in southern Tripura’s Gomati district and adjoining areas, adding that there has been no report of any casualty or damage to property.
Mizoram’s Aizawl to become 4th state capital in NE to have rail link by next year
Mizoram’s Aizawl would be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to come under railway connectivity by July next year as the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is laying the new Broad Gauge (BG) track up to Sairang, near Aizawl, officials said on Monday.
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury calls for ensuring uninterrupted supply of petroleum products
The state food and civil supplies minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday chaired a crucial meeting with the officials of his department to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential petroleum products of LPG cooking gas cylinder and kerosine oil.
CPI(M), Congress delegation stopped from visiting Gandacherra; Jiten, Sudip raises question
Two separate delegations of the opposition CPI(M) and the Congress party were on Monday stopped from visiting Gandatwisa (Gandacherra) in Dhalai district where violence between two communities claimed a life earlier this month.
Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb seeks Rs 17.61 Cr additional fund for development of Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur
Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday sought additional fund of Rs 17.61 crore from the centre to further expedite the infrastructural development work of Tripurasundari temple in Tripura’s Udaipur under the Prasad scheme.
Tripura Police arrested one with cannabis worth Rs 25 lakh
Tripura Police have arrested a resident of Bihar and seized cannabis worth Rs 25 lakh from the Kumarghat area under Unakoti District.
Assam Rifles, NGO provide relief to Ganda Twisa victims
Assam Rifles in collaboration with Agartala based NGO "Seva O Sahayata Parisad" distributed relief material to the recently violence affected locals of Gandachera, Tripura on 21 July.
Show cause notices issued to 39 Govt employees for tardiness
Sepahijala District Magistrate Sidharth Shiv Jaiswal, IAS, emphasized the importance of punctuality and proper job performance to ensure the public receives timely and efficient services.