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Political clash at Khowai, 12 supporters injured

With days are coming to ensuing assembly elections in Tripura, the political clashes among rival supporters of political parties has been increasing day by day across Tripura and its fresh edition after clash among the supporters of ruling BJP and opposition CPI(M), at least 12 supporters of both parties suffered injuries and all of them were hospitalized.

Deputy CM inaugurates new building of Dumburnagar RD Block

The ‘Gandatwisa’ sub-division will soon be turned into model sub-division in the state through overall development including development in tourism sector, said Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma after inaugurating the new building complex of Dumburnagar RD Block Office at Gandatwisa in Dhalai district on Thursday.

Agriculture is the main factor for rural economy: CM

Farmers are the friends of the society and they are the bread-winners of the country and their socio- economic development will ensure welfare of the society, said Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha after inaugurating Farmer Knowledge Centre at Sekerkote area under West Tripura district Thursday.

Holy Cross School, Agartala celebrates golden Jubilee

Holy Cross School Agartala inaugurated the Jubilee year in 2020, but unfortunately, all the celebrations had to be muted because of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

BJP-CPM clash, six injured in Teliamura

At least six persons including two police personnel sustained injuries after a clash among the supporters of ruling BJP and opposition CPI(M) erupted at Korailong School Chowmuhani area of Teliamura subdivision under Khowai district on Saturday evening, which created massive tension in that area.

Tripura exports 2nd consignment of natural rubber to Nepal

In its second consignment , Tripura has exported 14,550 kilograms of Natural Rubber to Nepal by the Agartala branch of Manimalayar rubbers.

Opposition leader Manik Sarkar visits home constituency

Opposition leader and MLA of Dhanapur assembly constituency Manik Sarkar on Saturday visited his home constituency after a gap of nearly one year.

DYFI, TYF to organize state-wide movements from Nov 15 demanding jobs for all

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Tribal Youth Federation (TFY) will organize state-wide movements from November 15 to 17 demanding jobs for all unemployed youth and three other charters of demands.

“Khelo Tripura, Sustha Tripura” campaign, 1500 clubs to get sport accessories, Sushanta

With an aim to expand the “Khelo Tripura, Sustha Tripura” campaign to boost up the sporting activities across the state to achieve the goal of drug free Tripura, the government has initiated to give sports accessories to 1500 clubs of the state, said Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury.

ECI issued instructions for transfer of officers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a guideline for poll bound three states including Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland for transfer and posting of officers..

Left parties observed November Revolution, D Raja lambasts BJP

Opposition CPI(M) along with other Left parties on Monday observed the 106th anniversary of ‘Great November Revolution’ by hoisting party flags , paying tributes to martyr columns and through rallies and street meetings.

Congress to start “Bharat Jodo - Tripura Bacho Yatra” on Nov 19

As part of the nationwide programme, Tripura Pradesh Congress will also observe the “Bharat Jodo - Tripura Bacho Yatra” in all 60 assembly constituencies of the state with an objective to ensure that the concerns and demands of the people reach Delhi.

Two Mizoram youths arrested with 1.21 lakh fake Indian currencies

In a special raid by Agartala city police on Tuesday, Indian fake currency of Rs. 1.21 lakh has been seized and two youths from neighbouring Mizoram state were also arrested.

National Lok Adalat on November 12

The National Lok Adalat will be conducted in the state on November 12 next. Court work will start at 10 am. Apart from Tripura High Court and courts will be set up in all district and sub-divisional court premises of the state.

Manik Sarkar’s clarion calls to people to strengthen movements oust BJP govt

In his clarion call to the people of the state, opposition leader Manik Sarkar on Tuesday urged the people for a united fight against the BJP government to restore democracy in the state.

CEO, Tripura attended all party meeting before summary revision of electoral rolls

Before the beginning of summary revision of electoral rolls from November 9th, 2022, the Election Commission of Indian (ECI) and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Tripura on Tuesday attended an all party meeting at the conference hall of Civil secretariat.

No voter to be left behind, awareness-based bicycle rally held in Agartala

A bicycle rally ‘Pedal for Participative Elections’ with the theme ‘No Voter To Be Left Behind’ was held in Agartala on Wednesday with the initiative of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Tripura.

Vigilance awareness week celebrated at ONGC Tripura asset

Vigilance Awareness Week-2022 is celebrated from October 31st November 6th, 2022 with the theme of “Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation” at ONGC Tripura Asset.

Mevar joined Tipra-Motha, Pradyot ruled out any alliance before writing assurance for ‘Greater Tipraland’

Day after resignation as MLA of ruling alliance, IPFT, former minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia on Wednesday formally joined Tipra-Motha along with few other ST leaders from BJP.

Law and order improved in past 5 yrs, cases of assault, rape declined: CM

The Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha taking charge of Tripura, first time on Wednesday chaired a high level and law and order review meeting with DGP and other senior police officials of districts and subdivisions at police headquarters.

Govt want resettlement process of Bru migrants to be completed at its fixed time: CM

Tripura government is working with a humanitarian approach to complete the resettlement process of all bru migrants at the earliest, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

Zero tolerance against drugs, CM reiterates at state-level meeting of NCORD

The state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and everyone must come together in order to build a drug-free Tripura, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

Spree of joining in Congress continues before “Bharat Jodo - Tripura Bacho Yatra”

A week before the launching of “Bharat Jodo - Tripura Bacho Yatra” on November 19 by opposition Congress, the spree of joining to Congress from different political parties remained unabated as jubilant opposition and some ruling party leaders started deserting their camp targeting next assembly elections to strengthen the hands of Congress.

BSF’s inter-frontier handball tournament ends

The Border Security Force, Tripura organized Inter Frontier Handball Competition: 2022-23 at Salbagan, Agartala. Tournament from November 9 to 11 and altogether 176 players from 11 Frontier teams participated in the event.

Ultimate goal of government to increase income of the people: Santana Chakma

The government with aims to bring the last person of the row under all government schemes for their elf-dependent and the present state government is working it this direction, stated Social Welfare & Social Education Minister Santana Chakma in a programme of loan distribution under different schemes and social responsibility of bank organized by Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB)at Pecharthal Town Hall under North Tripura district on Friday.

BSF organized ‘Rozgar mela’ , PM interact with beneficiaries via video conference

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday organised a ‘Rozgar Mela’ at Frontier headquarters at Salbagan area of Agartala and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Rozgar Mela for the recruitment drive for 71 thousand personnel via Video Conferencing.

50 thousand fish farmer families brought under CMSPY in the present financial year

A total of 50,240 fish farmer families of the state were brought under ‘Chief Minister Swanirbhar Parivar Yojana’ in the financial year 2022-23. Under the scheme, 4 crore 10 lakh rupees has been approved in the present financial year, said Principal Secretary of Fisheries department B.S. Sharma while addressing a press meet to highlight the progress and achievements of different public welfare schemes of the Fisheries department.

Hunger strike by retrenched teachers continues for 24 days, many hospitalized so far

On the 24th day of the “fast unto death” programme by a section of retrenched 10,323 teachers, the health conditions of many teachers deteriorated and they were shifted to IGM Hospital.

Govt released offer letters for 1482 graduate teachers

The state government on Friday released the offer of appointment for 1482 graduate teachers under, who are qualified under Teacher Eligibility Test (TET)-2.

BJP’s ST Morcha leaders attacked at Baramura hill ranges; police fired in blank

Massive violence erupted at the National Highway-8 portion of Baramura Hill Ranges on Saturday evening after the convoy of BJP’s ST Morcha national president Samir Oraon was allegedly attack by some unruly supporters of Tipra-Motha, who are returning their homes after participated in the massive rally in Agartala. Security forces had fired five rounds in blank to disperse the mob and rescued BJP leaders..