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Reacting to the Karnataka police notice summoning him for questioning over his demand for disenfranchisement of Muslims, Vokkaliga seer Chandrashekaranatha Swami stated on Saturday that he was ready to go to jail and had left the matter to God.

The Congress MP has a hectic programme for the day with public meetings to be held at Mukkam in the Thiruvambadi Assembly constituency of Kozhikode district, followed by receptions at Karulai in Nilambur, Wandoor, and Edavanna in Eranad by 2.15 P.M., 3.30 P.M. and 4.30 P.M. respectively.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has strongly condemned the ongoing violence and atrocities being committed against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh by Islamic fundamentalist groups. 

BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Saturday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of turning into a party of "extortionists and gangsters," after presenting an alleged audio clip of an AAP MLA conversing with a gangster about extorting money from a businessman.

The Chennai International Airport has temporarily shut down operations due to heavy rains as Cyclone Fengal approaches landfall. IndiGo Airlines announced that no flights would arrive or depart during this period which will continue till 1 P.M. on Saturday.

To showcase the traditional and diverse culture and vibrant life of the region, the 10-day-long 25th edition of the famous Hornbill Festival is set to begin at the picturesque Naga heritage village Kisama on Sunday. 

“Critics of this decision have themselves converted royal properties and heritage sites into wedding venues,” he said, adding that the Pushpavanta Palace undergoes retrofitting, its architectural integrity remains preserved, even if it transforms into a heritage hotel.

Ruling BJP’s ally Tipra Motha Party’s (TMP), youth wing on Friday staged a massive protest opposing the Tripura government’s reported move to privatise the iconic Pushpabanta Palace and convert it into a five-star hotel by a private group.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav,' a three-day festival celebrating the cultural, social, and economic vibrance of the eight northeastern states, on December 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday.

Briefing the reporters regarding the cabinet meeting on Friday evening, the cabinet spokesperson Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the cabinet has decided to fill up 1,566 posts of undergraduate and graduate teachers under the Department of School Education.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday warned against attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and emphasised the need to protect them.

The ruling BJP’s ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP), Opposition Congress and other tribal organisations have strongly opposed the state government’s reported plan to hand over the iconic Pushpabanta Palace to a private hotel group. 

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday joined the conclusion of state-wide Namo Yuva Yatra in Tripura to raise awareness against drug abuse and said that the BJP Yuva Morcha is striving to inspire the youths of the state in nation building.

The state fishery minister Sudhangshu Das on Thursday claimed that the government is working to enhance fish production in the state through expansion of fisheries across the state.

Responding to the recent incident of arrest of Hindu priest and ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das at Bangladesh, the opposition CPI(M) on Thursday called the secular minded forces to intensify movement against the ongoing oppression on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

Five-member representatives of the transport workers bodies on Thursday submitted a deputation with the Managing Director of the TNGCL here at Agartala and demanded the government to withdraw the decision of the price rise of the CNG and PNG.

The state tourism minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Wednesday attended the opening ceremony of the 12th edition of International Tourism Mart in Assam’s Kaziranga for the northeastern region.

The state agriculture and farmers’ welfare minister Ratan Lal Nath on Wednesday inaugurated a one-day orchid training and sapling distribution program here at Agartala Pragna Bhavan and said that the government is committed to make the farmers of the state self-sufficient through floriculture.

The Forum of Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh in Agartala along with other organisations and body including the political leaders of Tripura has protested and condemned the incident of arrest of Hindu priest and ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.

A day after Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested in Bangladesh on charges of sedition, a group of Hindutva activists and social workers Tuesday evening staged a candlelight protest in Agartala.

The state finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy and sports and youths affairs minister Tinku Roy accompanied by other officials had flagged off the Padayatra from Agartala Umakanta Academy on Tuesday.

The officials and functionaries of the Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) staged a protest in front of the Tripura Police Headquarters on Monday demanding immediate arrest of former office bearers of the state cricket body accusing in a “multi-crore financial scam involving the procurement and installation of floodlights at the two cricket stadiums in Agartala.

In a significant stride towards enhancing the cross-border trade and strengthen security, the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) is set to unveil the Land Port Management System (LPMS) at Agartala Integrated Check Post on November 26 next.

In support of the demand, the minister on Saturday chaired a meeting here at Agartala TFDPC office conference hall, with the participation of the representatives of the Reang community and intellectuals.

Aiming to promote the state’s rich cultural heritage, stunning natural beauty and diverse tourism offerings, Tripura tourism has come up with a concept of hosting Promo Fest. The first Tripura Tourism Promo Fest will be launched on December 3 next.