A three-member team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) held a series of meetings with Tripura officials on Monday to review the preparations for the by-elections to two Assembly seats on September 5.
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Court sentences Govt employee of 10 years RI for raping woman
The Additional District and Sessions Court of West District on Monday sentenced a government employee of the state health department of 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) for raping a woman in the year 2019.
Big jolt to oppositions ahead of bye-elections; over 200 voters jumps shift to join BJP in Boxanagar
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Monday welcomed over 200 voters of different opposition parties ahead of the election at Boxanagar and expressed his confidence of sweeping the bye-elections in both the Boxanagar and Dhanpur assembly constituency.
Union MoS Pratima Bhoumik distributes 447 appointment letters in Tripura’s Rozgar Mela
The distribution ceremony took place at the BSF Tripura Frontier headquarters, at Shalbagan. Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and other officials from different security units were present at the function.
Six Rohingya arrested in Dharmanagar Railway Station
In an incident on Monday, the Government Railway Police apprehended six individuals of Rohingya nationality at Dharmanagar Railway Station, located in the North district of Tripura.
State Govt takes strides towards Women's Empowerment through Self-Help Initiatives: Sushanta
Highlighting a pivotal stride towards women's empowerment, Sushanta Chowdhury, the Minister of Food and Civil Supply, affirmed today that the Tripura government is actively spearheading initiatives to amplify women's engagement in society and bolster income generation.
SDM chairs meeting on upcoming by election; urges to maintain peace
In the meeting, Sub- Divisional Magistrate emphasized on maintaining the atmosphere of peace among the common people in the respective areas during the by-election process of these 2 assembly constituencies to be held on September 5.
TSF observes 12-hour strike in Tripura to demand Roman Script for Kok-Borok language
The TSF activists led by the body’s general secretary Hamalu Jamatia agitated here at Agartala North Gate area by blocking the road since Monday morning. Over 40 activists of TSF were taken to preventive detention after they blocked the road in front of the North Gate.
Human-elephant conflict claims 118 lives since 2022 in Assam
Deaths of people due to human-elephant conflicts is on the rise in Assam with 118 people losing their lives since last year. During the same period, as many as 29 wild elephants have died, either after being run over by trains or other reasons, including electrocution.
CM Dr. Manik Saha inaugurates 18th Foundation Day of TMC; vows to enhance health infra in Tripura
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated the 18th foundation day of Tripura Medical College here at Agartala Hapania and said that the government is working on priority basis to boost the health infrastructure in the state.
Assam Rifles seizes cannabis of Rs 13.25 lakh in Mandai
As part of the Assam Rifles massive crackdown on narcotics and drugs abuse in the State, Assam Rifles under Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) seized 265 Kgs of Marijuana worth Rs 13.25 Lakh in Ashigar, Mandai, West Tripura yesterday.
Fascinated the way PM inspires women scientists in Mann ki Baat: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday listened to the 104th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat along with the Karyakartas of booths No. 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Ward No. 25 under Banamalipur Mandal in Agartala.
Tribal student body calls 12-hour Tripura shutdown on Roman script for Kokborok language
The influential Twipra Students Federation (TSF) has called for a 12-hour shutdown in Tripura on Monday demanding introduction of Roman script for the tribal Kokborok language and passage of the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Tripura: Passenger train narrowly escapes accident after hitting stone-laden trolley
The engine of Agartala-Sabroom local passenger train derailed in Tripura on Saturday after hitting a stone-laden trolley, which was mistakenly left by the workers on the single line track. No one was hurt in the accident.
India-Bangladesh Border to be sealed for By-Polls
In a move to ensure the seamless conduct of the impending by-elections in Boxanagar and Dhanpur Assembly, the India-Bangladesh border will be temporarily sealed from September 3 to September 5.
State Government Plans to Establish Dedicated ASI Circle Office to Boost Tourism
The state government has embarked on a strategic endeavor to establish an independent Circle Office for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) within the state. This decision was emphasized during a significant meeting held at the Secretariat, chaired by Tripura's Tourism Minister, Sushanta Chowdhury
Major Drug Bust in Rajnagar: 70 kg of Cannabis Seized, One held
The breakthrough operation not only led to the significant seizure but also led to the apprehension of Deepak Das himself. The alleged drug dealer was promptly taken into custody and escorted to the Rajnagar PRbari police station for further legal proceedings.
CM Inaugurates State-Level Dental Training Program, Highlights Advances in State's Medical Infrastructure
Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Friday said that modern technological infrastructure has been developed to provide advanced medical services in the state and the health workers including doctors are working sincerely to provide health services to the patients.
Chief Minister intensifies campaigning for by poll, receives massive support
The election campaign of the BJP has gained massive momentum as Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has intensified the campaigning for the BJP candidates in the Boxanagar and Dhanpur assembly constituencies, where by-elections are slated to be held on September 05.
CM Dr. Manik Saha welcomes former Congress MLA Billal Miah ahead of bye-elections
The former Congress MLA in Tripura – Billal Miah, who was suspended by his party on Wednesday last has joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata party in presence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, party’s state president Rajib Bhattacharjee and others at Sonamura on Thursday.
Top Tripura Congress leader quits party
Mia, a leading Muslim leader of the party in Tripura, said in a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that he wants to quit from all posts and the primary membership of the party, which was his home for more than 40 years .
Congress in Tripura observes ADC Day
PCC President Ashish Kumar Saha accompanied by the party MLA Sudip Roy Barman and other leaders hoisted the party flag in front of the Congress Bhawan here at Agartala to observe the ADC Day.
Voting for BJP means ensuring development and good governance: Dr Saha
In the lead-up to the upcoming by-election in the Boxanagar Assembly Constituency, the opposition political party has suffered a significant setback, as five influential leaders have joined BJP in presence of Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday.
Pratima Bhoumik, Ratan Lal Nath accused of influencing voters ahead of by-elections; CPI-M writes to CEO
The CPI-M state secretary Jitendra Choudhury on Tuesday accused the Union Minister of State for SJ&E Pratima Bhoumik and Minister Ratan Lal Nath of influencing the voters of Dhanpur assembly constituency ahead of the bye-elections, scheduled to be held on September 5 next.
Couple Apprehended with Cannabis Worth 4.50 Lakhs in Churaibari
Following the recent seizure of brown sugar valued at 10 crore rupees, Tripura Police apprehended a married couple today and confiscated cannabis worth 4.50 lakhs in Churaibari.