Tripura

17 Aug

Doctors in Tripura halt services to protest violence against medical staff

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Tripura State Branch has declared a 24-hour strike starting from 6 AM on August 17 to 6 AM on August 18. During this period, all non-essential medical services in private and government establishments will be halted, while emergency services will remain operational. In a statement issued by IMA Tripura Secretary Dr. Basab Ghosh and President Dr. Sanjib Kumar Debbarma, the association expressed profound shock over the recent brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, on August 9. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage within the medical community. The…

16 Aug

Agartala Doctors Stage Protest Over Kolkata Doctor’s Brutal Killing

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Resident doctors from Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) staged a protest on Tuesday condemning the rape and murder of a fellow resident doctor at RH Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The demonstration reflects growing anger and demands for justice following the tragic incident. Dr. Himanshu from the psychiatric department outlined the protest's key demands: immediate punishment for the perpetrator and the establishment of a central act to ensure the safety and protection of resident doctors within hospitals. During the protest, all outpatient departments (OPDs) at AGMC were closed, though emergency services remained operational. Dr. Basav Ghosh, State Secretary of the…

13 Aug

Dr. Manik Saha encourages citizens to join ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha emphasized the patriotic essence of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative during a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan event in Agartala on Monday. Speaking ahead of the 78th Independence Day celebrations, Dr. Saha highlighted that the initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to foster nationalistic sentiments across the country. "Prime Minister Modi introduced the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' program to honor those who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom and to safeguard our nation," Dr. Saha remarked. He further noted that the program, first announced in 2022, encourages the hoisting of the national flag at…

12 Aug

Tripura launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign with exciting events

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The Tripura Government has kicked off a series of events from August 11 to 14 as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, aimed at promoting national pride and patriotism. The initiative, which includes a Tiranga Yatra, a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the observance of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is set to engage residents across the state. West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar emphasized the importance of widespread participation, stating, “We have organized a Tiranga Yatra led by Ministers and MLAs, which has already commenced. This will be followed by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan from August 12 to 14, with…

10 Aug

The Tripura unit of the VHP has appealed to the Center for the safety of Hindu families

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In light of the violence in Bangladesh, the Tripura section of the VHP requested the Center to guarantee the safety of Hindu families residing there. Citing rising violence and vandalism, the VHP urged the Indian government to provide security for Sikhs, Hindus, and other minorities in Bangladesh. Alok Kumar, the president of the VHP, emphasized attacks on places of worship and commerce, and he voiced fears about possible infiltration into India. He demanded assistance and international action to help Bangladesh restore democracy. The RSS called for the Indian government to guarantee the safety of Hindus and other minorities, citing fears…

09 Aug

BJP general secretary declares strong performance in Tripura elections

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has expressed strong confidence in securing a decisive victory in the ongoing Panchayat elections, attributing their anticipated success to the party's sterling performance over the past five years. The three-tier Panchayat elections cover 2,102 seats, including 1,819 Gram Panchayat seats, 188 Panchayat Samiti seats, and 95 Zila Parishad seats. BJP General Secretary Amit Rakshit, speaking at a press conference, revealed that the party had already secured over 71% of the seats uncontested. "Today, in some seats, elections were held. So far, the process has been peaceful, with voters participating in a festive atmosphere,"…

08 Aug

Tripura Panchayat Elections: 30% voter turnout by noon

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The three-tier Panchayat elections in Tripura, which commenced at 7 AM today, have witnessed a voter turnout of over 30% by 12 PM. The polling process spans Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads, with a total of 6,909 seats up for grabs. According to an official from the Tripura State Election Commission, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already secured 4,805 seats uncontested. The breakdown of seats includes 6,370 in Gram Panchayats, 423 in Panchayat Samitis, and 116 in Zila Parishads. The election involves 12,94,153 registered voters, comprising 6,58,445 males, 6,35,597 females, and 11 others, spread across 2,650…

07 Aug

Today, the BSF director general will visit the state to inspect the borders

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In light of the prevailing circumstances in Bangladesh, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, the Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), is scheduled to arrive in Tripura on August 7th to assess bordering districts. India Today NE was informed by BSF sources that the DG is traveling to Tripura and will be visiting different border regions of the state. Bangladesh and Tripura have an 856 km long international boundary. "The chief of the BSF is touring every state that borders Bangladesh. He visited West Bengal before traveling to Tripura today to examine the state's border regions, according to a BSF source.…

07 Aug

Tripura CM Manik Saha strengthens border surveillance with Bangladesh

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced today that the state government is ramping up surveillance along the international border with Bangladesh in response to the current unrest in the neighboring country. Dr. Saha, who also holds the position of Home Minister, stressed the critical need to prevent unauthorized entries into Tripura from Bangladesh. During a press briefing, he detailed his ongoing efforts to assess the situation and affirmed that the state is closely coordinating with central authorities to bolster security measures. “I am in regular contact with the central government and have engaged with the Chief Secretary, Tripura…

06 Aug

Pradyot Manikya calls for India-Bangladesh talks

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Tipra Motha leader Pradyot Manikya Deb Barma has urged the Indian government to engage in dialogue with the interim government of Bangladesh to prevent attacks on minorities and indigenous communities in the neighboring country. In a recent Facebook post, Pradyot expressed his deep concern over the escalating violence against these groups in Bangladesh. He emphasized the importance of restraint, cautioning against making provocative statements that could exacerbate the situation. "Attacks on minorities and our indigenous people living in Bangladesh have increased. This is deeply concerning, and I am sure the Government of India will have a conversation with whoever takes…