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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..

Child raped by sexagenarian man in Kamalpur

In a heartrending in incident, sexagenarian old man was arrested by Kamalpur police station under Dhalai district after he allegedly raped a child, aged two years and eight months only.

TMC’s mass rally in Agartala today, Mahua, Kakali to attend

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday will organize a mass protest rally in Agartala from Gandhighat to Rabindra Bhavan in presence of senior leaders of the party from West Bengal.

CM met legal representative of 10,323 teachers, discussion to continue

Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday evening attended a meeting with the legal representatives of the retrenched 10,323 teachers to find a possible solution for their reinstatement in jobs, but for final conclusion, the meeting has been extended for another day.

Govt committed to improve lives through co-operatives, Minister

The 69th All India Co-operative Week-2022 celebrated across the state on Monday with the theme of “75th Independence, progress and future action of co-operative” where the Co-operative Minister Prem Kumar Reang inaugurated the main programme held at Agartala Town hall.

TMC’s mega rally in Agartala, leaders assured to implement Bengal model in Tripura if they voted to power

As scheduled, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday organized mass rally from Ganghighat to Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala in presence of senior leaders of the party from West Bengal and the rally, leaders also addressed a large gathering in the city protesting ‘misgovernance’ of Tripura.

CEO, Tripura relieved from charges of other departments

The state government through a minor reshuffle order has relieved the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Tripura Kiran Gitte from the charges of other departments.

Nath inaugurates PG courses in six-degree colleges

The Postgraduate courses in English and Bengali language introduced in 6 (six)colleges in the state and Education Minister ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday.

MoS Pratima Bhowmik review progress of Smart City Projects, holistic measure for beautification of Agartala city

The Agartala Smart City Mission on Tuesday conducted the meeting of the City Level Advisory Forum, chaired by Union Minister of state Pratima Bhowmik and reviewed the progress of the smart city projects. The meeting also detailed discussion over the initiatives taken by the Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL), which is gradually gaining momentum for the beautiful Agartala city.

Govt initiates floating power platform in Dumbur lake

A total investment of Rs. 2000 crore has been utilized in the past five years for improvement of power transmission and distribution lines, said secretary of Power department Brijesh Pandey.

City police burst chain snatching network, 5 arrested including govt employee, loan company manager

The Agartala city police in a significant breakthrough have bursted a big racket of chain snatching to sanctioning of gold loans by few executives of Manappuram Gold Finance Ltd and arrested five persons involved in the racket and also recovered two stolen gold chains.

Reckless riding: 3 falls from flyover, one dies, 2 seriously injured

In a burning instance of reckless motorbike riding, one youth was killed and two others sustained critical injuries, when trio in a motorbike with heavy speed crashed with a pillar of Agartala’s lone flyover and strait fell on the ground road on Tuesday midnight.

Tax collection of Tripura increases 25 %: Jishnu

As part of Prati Ghare Sushasan (good governance in every house) campaign and to acknowledge the contribution of best tax-payers of the state, a felicitation programme for taxpayers was held at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Wednesday.

Govt doctor sent to 14 days jail custody for molesting nurse and refusing to marry her

Brown Sugar worth of 40 lakh seized, one arrested

In a significant achievement, the Agartala capital city police on Friday evening seized huge quantities of Brown Sugar and arrested a drug paddler involved in the narcotic smuggling.