The opposition Congress has been organising ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ (Save Constitution) campaign in the northeastern states. Claiming that the Constitution is in danger under the BJP-led Central government, the opposition Congress held a massive rally in Agartala on Tuesday.
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Three more Bangladeshi nationals held in Tripura
The Tripura Frontier of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman, for illegally entering India, officials said.
TIPRA Motha reiterates Roman Script for Kokborok; disagrees Devanagari or Bengali as official script for Kokborok
The TIPRA Motha party, a junior alliance partner of the ruling BJP in Tripura disagreed to the proposals of Devanagari or Bengali as official script for Kokborok.
Ambedkar’s ideals reflect in PM Modi’s initiatives: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that B.R. Ambedkar, the key architect of the Indian Constitution and the country's first Law Minister, was a pioneer in building a socially equal India.
Tripura: One more held for ‘seditious’ comments on Pahalgam attack
Tripura Police on Monday arrested one more person for making “anti-national” comments on a social media post-Pahalgam terror attack, an official said.
BJP's ally Tipra Motha Party hold protests in Tripura against Bangladesh embankments
The Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP), on Monday, organised massive protests against the construction of embankments by the Bangladesh government along the border with Tripura jeopardising Indian territories during monsoon.
Words of PM Modi resonate with spirit of seva and nation-building: Tripura CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi always resonate with the spirit of seva and nation-building, and his vision always motivates everyone.
5,409 patients underwent successful surgeries in last three months at AGMC and GBP Hospitals: Health Secretary
A total of 5,409 patients underwent successful surgeries in the last three months at Agartala Government Medical College and GBP Hospital, said state health secretary Kiren Gitte on Sunday.
Two arrested for killing monkeys, monitor lizard
In a shocking incident at Tarani Nagar Malakar Para in Kanchan Bari, Fatikrai (Dhalai District), two youths were arrested for brutally killing four monkeys and a monitor lizard.
Four illegal Bangladeshi held at Agartala Railway Station
In a joint operation, the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and the Intelligence Department apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals late last night at the Agartala Railway Station for illegal entry into India.
Support our boys to kick out illegal Bangladeshis from Tripura: Pradyot
Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Sunday asserted that with proper support, local youths are capable of defending their land and preventing illegal Bangladeshi migrants from entering India.
Tripura's unemployment ratio less than national average, claims CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the state's unemployment percentage is less than the national average and the government is trying hard to further improve it.
25 people held or quizzed by police in 3 NE states for 'seditious' comments on Pahalgam terror attack
At least 25 persons were arrested or questioned by the police in three northeastern states - Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya -- for making controversial comments on social media after the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 dead, officials said on Sunday.
Four held in Tripura for social media posts relating to Pahalgam terror attack
Police arrested four people including two retired teachers in the past 24 hours from Tripura’s three districts for making controversial posts on social media relating to the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Saturday.
CM stresses scientific drain construction to combat flood
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today emphasized the need to construct drains in a scientific manner to quickly drain the water accumulated in the city during heavy rains.
Bangladeshi man, drug smuggler held at Agartala Railway Station
In a significant development, two separate operations at Agartala Railway Station led to the arrest of a Bangladeshi national for illegal entry into India and a local individual involved in attempting to smuggle ganja to Assam.
Suspected Bangladeshi flag on Rickshaw, two detained
Tension flared in the Joynagar area of Agartala on Thursday late night after locals detained two individuals in connection with a rickshaw allegedly bearing the national flag of Bangladesh.
Tripura holds significant position in blood donation: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated a blood donation camp here at Agartala and said that the government is mulling to open more blood banks in the state to maintain the balance between the demand and supply.
Tripura CM Saha holds key meeting with BJP, IPFT and TMP leaders
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday held an "important" meeting between the leaders of ruling BJP and its two allies – Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) and discussed various political and developmental issue, sources said.
Tripura: TMP chief urges Centre to adopt 'stronger policy' against B'desh
Ruling BJP’s ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder-chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma on Friday urged the Central government to adopt a stronger policy stance towards Bangladesh, accusing the neighbouring country of encouraging fundamentalist forces targeting Hindu minorities.
Tripura CM directs SPs and DMs to remain vigilant about Pakistani nationals
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday directed the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of all eight districts to regularly share necessary inputs with the Chief Minister’s Secretariat regarding the presence of any Pakistani nationals in the state, officials said.
PM Modi's action will act as deterrent against any fresh attempts to harm India: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday denounced the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting his staunch belief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive action will act as a strong deterrent against any future attempts by terrorists to harm India.
Embankment construction by B'desh: Cong urges Tripura govt to resolve issue
Construction of embankments by the Bangladesh government continues to dominate Tripura politics with the opposition Congress on Thursday urging the state government to resolve the issue as the embankments of the neighbouring country might endanger two district towns and many villages in the state.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, Indian touts held in Dharmanagar
One Tripura Police personnel said that acting on specific intelligence inputs, personnel from the 199 Battalion of BSF detained two Bangladeshi nationals from the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Dharmanagar late last night.
Govt sets target to implementation schemes for SC people
The Tripura Department for Welfare of Scheduled Castes has undertaken a 100-day target to implement various important schemes for the welfare, progress, and socio-economic development of the SC community people.