Political

21 Oct

BJP membership in Tripura surges past 6 Lakh, aiming for 12 lakh target

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced that BJP's membership in the state has crossed the 6 lakh mark, bringing the party closer to its goal of enrolling 12 lakh members. While addressing a BJP membership drive in his 8 Town Baradowali constituency on October 20, CM Saha highlighted the growing support for the party. "People’s trust in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is evident from the enthusiastic response to our membership campaign. We have already surpassed 6 lakh members out of the 12 lakh target for Tripura,” said Saha. The chief minister personally engaged with party workers and new…

03 Oct

SHG women recognized for their role in cleanliness drive

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical, Tripura

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha applauded the contributions of women from various self-help groups (SHGs) in promoting cleanliness across the state during the closing ceremony of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign at Rabindra Bhavan on Tuesday. Dr. Saha emphasized the need for collective cooperation to maintain cleanliness in Tripura, recognizing the tireless efforts of SHG members in their localities. "Today marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, and also Mahalaya. We inaugurated a vending zone in Children’s Park to address the scattered setup of vendors across the city, which has been a topic of…

01 Oct

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates ₹86 crore infrastructure projects in Arunachal

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹86 crore from the Civil Secretariat in Itanagar, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein in attendance. The event was followed by a review meeting on state finances, chaired by the Union Minister. During the meeting, the focus was on strategies to strengthen the state's revenue, with Chief Minister Khandu emphasizing the need for forward-looking financial planning to sustain Arunachal’s steady rise in revenue collections. The projects include the upgradation of district hospitals in Khonsa and Changlang, construction of roads in Pasighat, flood protection at Deobeel,…

24 Sep

Tipra Motha plans rally against Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical, Tripura

Tripura's political landscape is set to intensify as Tipra Motha prepares to lead a protest rally on September 26, highlighting the alleged persecution of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration, planned for the South District, aims to draw attention to the reported attacks on Hindus following the formation of Bangladesh's interim government. Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma announced the rally during a press conference on Monday, expressing deep concern over what he called "planned attacks" on the Hindu community. He urged India to escalate the issue to the United Nations if Bangladesh fails to address these concerns. “These attacks…

23 Sep

CM Biplab Kumar Deb announces Rs 4 Lakh aid for flood victims

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Tripura BJP has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of misleading the public with false statements regarding the state’s flood relief efforts. During a press conference on September 22, BJP Tripura Pradesh Spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty dismissed claims made by Congress President Asish Kumar Saha as fabricated and unfounded. Chakraborty questioned the Congress's commitment to supporting flood victims, stating, “How many Congress workers stood by the side of flood victims? In times like this, you must stand with the government instead of confusing people. All BJP leaders, ministers, and MLAs were on the ground assisting those…

23 Sep

Protests erupt in Baksa over bridge collapse

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)-led Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government is under fire as protests broke out in Baksa district following the collapse of a vital bridge, cutting off several villages. Local residents blocked roads and raised slogans against the BTR administration and Chapaguri MLA Urkhao Goura Brahma, expressing outrage over deteriorating infrastructure and lack of government action. The bridge collapse has severely impacted daily life, leaving the area disconnected and posing dangers to pedestrians and cyclists. Four-wheelers can no longer access the route, and residents now face significant challenges in transportation. Protesters, frustrated by the three-year tenure of…

14 Sep

Tripura Congress blames BJP for high unemployment rates

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Tripura Congress is set to stage a protest on September 23 outside the Director General of Police (DGP) office, alleging police bias and partiality against party workers and leaders amid the state’s severe flooding crisis. Tripura Congress Committee President Asish Kumar Saha announced the demonstration at a press conference, accusing the police of selectively ignoring FIRs and complaints. “The Tripura Police are not acting impartially and are failing to address actions against the ruling party,” Saha claimed. He alleged that party members are being targeted with false charges and harassment. The protest is intended to spotlight the perceived lack…

13 Sep

Eviction drive turns deadly in Sonapur

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…

03 Sep

Himanta Biswa Sarma awards top athletes on Abhiruchi Sports Day

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma felicitated the winners of the State Sports Awards on the occasion of Abhiruchi Sports Day, a celebration marking the birthday of Assam's first Arjuna awardee, Bhogeswar Baruah. The award recipients included Bornil Akash Changmai, a badminton player; Krishna Das, a para swimmer; Abhishek B. Gogoi, a special athlete in cycling; Rajib Dey, a physical training instructor at IIT Guwahati; Kalyan Barman, a physical instructor at Nalbari District Sports Office; Anup Konwar, a weightlifting coach at Sivasagar District Sports Office; and Uttam Handique, an athletics coach at Tinsukia District Sports Office. Abhiruchi Sports Day, celebrated…

29 Aug

FIR lodged against Assam CM for promoting religious tensions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, supported by a coalition of opposition parties, has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The complaint, filed at Dispur Police Station on Wednesday, accuses Sarma of fostering communal discord and promoting enmity between different religious and racial communities.The opposition alliance includes the Assam Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), Raijor Dal, CPI, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal (United), Trinamool Congress, and CPI(ML). The coalition alleges that Sarma’s recent statements and actions have exacerbated communal tensions in the state. According to the FIR, Sarma has…