Tripura

12 Mar

Sudip Roy Barman urges CPI(M) workers to join Congress to defeat BJP in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Former Minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman has called on CPI(M) workers to switch allegiance to Congress in a bid to defeat the ruling BJP in Tripura. He asserted that CPI(M) has lost public support, making it difficult for the party to return to power. Addressing a gathering of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee in Agartala, Roy Barman, who is also a Congress Working Committee member, argued that communist ideologies do not necessarily have to align with CPI(M) or other Left parties. "Can CPI(M) workers bring their party to power solely with their own votes? Public support for CPI(M)…

11 Mar

Four Bihar residents face 10 years in jail for cannabis smuggling in Tripura

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

The Additional Sessions Judge Court, Dharmanagar, North Tripura, on Monday, March 10, convicted four Bihar residents in a cannabis smuggling case and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.The case dates back to March 5, 2019, when the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a search operation on the Humsafar Express at Dharmanagar Railway Station. The search led to the recovery of 29.5 kg of cannabis, which was being transported illegally by the accused. Following a thorough investigation led by Inspector Suman Sarkar of the Dharmanagar Government Railway Police Station, a charge sheet was filed against the accused—Suresh Mandal, Rajani…

08 Mar

Manik Saha pushes for solar and e-governance in Panchayats

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has urged public representatives to focus on building smart and women-friendly Panchayats while ensuring sustainable development. Speaking at the state-level One-Day Programme on Ceremonial Distribution of 475 Computers and Award Distribution Programme for National Panchayat Award winners at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan, he emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system. “The government is working to strengthen Panchayat infrastructure, promote good governance, and drive holistic development in rural areas,” CM Saha stated. He highlighted Tripura’s remarkable progress in the Panchayat Development Index, attributing it to teamwork and innovative governance. He acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra…

07 Mar

Tripura will host the first National Lok Adalat of 2025

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The first National Lok Adalat of 2025 is set to take place across Tripura on March 8, providing a platform for speedy and cost-free resolution of legal disputes. According to Jhuma Dutta Chowdhury, Member Secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, the Lok Adalat will be held at the Tripura High Court, along with district and sub-divisional court premises. A total of 21,247 cases will be taken up for settlement across 42 benches, including 340 motor accident compensation cases, 3,509 bank loan disputes, 1,245 BSNL bill-related cases, and 15,815 compensable criminal disputes. Additionally, 260 marital disputes, 52 cheque bounce…

06 Mar

BJP marks second anniversary in Tripura with grand rally on March 9

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The BJP-led government in Tripura is set to celebrate its second anniversary with a grand rally at Swami Vivekananda ground on March 9, where BJP national president J.P. Nadda will address party workers and the public. BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee announced the event, stating that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and other senior leaders will highlight the government's achievements over the past two years. A nine-member committee led by senior minister Ratan Lal Nath has been formed to ensure the rally’s success. Bhattacharjee emphasized the state government’s efforts to combat crime, particularly under the NDPS Act, revealing that 4,276…

05 Mar

Agartala to receive ₹116 crore for smart waste solutions under CITIIS 2.0

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Agartala has secured a ₹116 crore project under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate & Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) initiative to enhance its waste management system. The project aims to integrate smart solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment. The agreement was finalized on March 3 during the Asia-Pacific RRR Regional Conference in Jaipur, in the presence of Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, senior ministry officials, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U). Representing Tripura, Dr. Shailesh, Municipal Commissioner and CEO of Agartala Smart City Limited, attended the…

04 Mar

BJP marks two-year anniversary of Tripura Govt with special event on March 9

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BJP National President JP Nadda and National General Secretary (Org) B.L. Santosh will visit Tripura on March 9 to attend the two-year anniversary celebration of the BJP-led state government, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Monday. The grand event will take place at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala from 11 AM to 1:30 PM, marking the completion of two years of the current administration. Addressing a party meeting, Dr. Saha recalled how CPI(M) and Congress had attempted to create confusion on March 2, 2023, after the election results, by claiming that the BJP would not return to power.…

03 Mar

Biplab Deb blames CPI(M) for worsening economic conditions in Tripura

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Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has launched a scathing attack on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], calling Communism a “machine that destroys youth and women.” Speaking at a BJP party event in Bishalgarh Assembly Constituency under Sepahijala District on Sunday, Deb accused the Communists of dividing people along religious and caste lines and suppressing opportunities for youth and women. “That’s why whenever I come to Tripura, I warn people about Communists,” Deb said. “They never allow young people to become self-sufficient and never allow women to work. We can’t allow the ghost…

28 Feb

Tipra Motha Party urges tribal unity ahead of 2028 elections

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Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Thursday urged Tripura’s indigenous communities to stay united, alleging that attempts are being made to divide them along tribal lines. Speaking at the Youth Tipra Federation’s first plenary session at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Debbarma emphasized that the unity of Reangs, Tripuris, and other tribes is crucial to achieving their common demands. Debbarma cited historical examples, stating, "When Tripura was a princely state, we defeated the Mughals because we fought as one. Today, we must do the same." He asserted that only the youth could resist the conspiracy to divide the Tipra…

27 Feb

One nation, one election will bring economic efficiency in country: Tripura CM

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said 'one nation, one election' (ONOE) is the need of the hour for improving the country's administrative and economic efficiency. Speaking at an event here, Saha said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi made efforts to implement ONOE in 2019, but was unsuccessful. However, last year the PM was able to get the Bills tabled in the Lok Sabha. If passed, it will strengthen administrative efficiency." Saha said holding elections for Lok Sabha, assemblies and civic bodies have become increasingly expensive.