Category: AGARTALA

As the flash flood situation in the state of Tripura has worsened due to the incessant torrential since August 19 last, at least 7 people including children of two separate families dies in a landslide taking the death toll to total 17.

The state government has imposed restrictions on vehicle movement along the NH-08 near 47 Miles and the embankment areas of the Katakhal and Howrah Rivers.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday expressed confidence that Rajya Sabha candidate Rajib Bhattacharya will make significant contributions to the state's development after winning the upcoming Rajya Sabha election.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and CPI-M nominees on Wednesday separately submitted their candidatures for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Tripura for which the election will be held on September 3.

The flood situation in Tripura further worsened on Wednesday with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people taking shelter in 331 relief camps in all the eight districts, officials said, adding that incessant heavy rains since Monday have created havoc in the state.

A police official said that Bangladesh Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) handed over Shahjahan Mia alias Bilash to the Border Security Force (BSF) and Tripura police through the Srimantapur (Tripura, India) - Bibir Bazar (Bangladesh) integrated check post.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition CPI-M on Tuesday separately announced their candidates for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Tripura, for which the election will be held on September 3.

As torrential rain has hit the states of Tripura over the past 48 hours, at least 5607 families were rendered homeless across the state. The rivers in Tripura have flown above the danger level till 4 pm on Tuesday.

The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended seven more Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman along with a toddler, in Tripura and recovered Bangladeshi and US currency from them, officials said on Monday.

Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday emphasized that the birth anniversary celebrations of Maharaja Bir Bikram will only be meaningful if his life philosophy and progressive thinking are passed on to the next generation.

In a swift response to a security breach, Tripura Police on Monday suspended a guard commander, reassigned security personnel, and launched disciplinary action after a group caused havoc inside the residence of former Minister and BJP MLA Manoj Kanti Deb late Sunday night in Kamalpur, Dhalai District.

The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has served notice to the Superintendent of Police of the Gomati district and directed him to submit a report within four weeks over the lynching of government school teacher Abhijit Dey by some people, officials said on Monday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will attend the all-important plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala on August 31 and September 1, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said here on Monday.

Amid the statewide protests over the 'lynching' of a government school teacher in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday visited the residence of the slain teacher Abhijit Dey and assured the family members that the government would do everything to ensure justice.

The World Meetei Council (WMC) on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take "immediate steps" to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis in Manipur, emphasising that the violence and unrest-hit northeastern state is an integral part of India, and the over a year-long hostility is a matter of national concern.

The Sub-Junior Boys category of the 63rd Subroto Cup will commence tomorrow at various venues in Bengaluru. 36 teams representing different states, union territories and educational organisations including two foreign countries will be vying for top honours in the competition.

The Union Minister of State for SJ&E Pratima Bhoumik on Sunday lambasted on the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape and murder of junior doctor in R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital and labelled Mamata Banerjee as ‘crime queen’.

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today emphasized the importance of collecting and storing negative blood groups in blood banks to ensure that patients with these rare blood types do not face difficulties.

Healthcare services have been severely affected in all the northeastern states due to a nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) over the ghastly incident of rape and murder of a woman doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, an official said on Saturday.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday launched the State-wide campaign of Intensified Information Education and Communication (IEC) here at the Secretariat to create mass awareness among the people of the state about HIV and AIDS.

Tribal-based party Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), the main ally of the ruling BJP in Tripura, will hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on August 23 to press the Centre to create ‘Tipraland’ or a separate state for the tribals by upgrading the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). 

In response to the recent tragedy at R.G. Kar Medical College, where a doctor was tragically raped and murdered on August 9, medical professionals in Tripura have joined a nationwide strike organized by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of Tripura has announced a major update for ration cardholders. Starting August 17, the department will be issuing new ration cards to replace the old paper ones and it is essential for all consumers to update their Aadhaar e-KYC to ensure a seamless ration distribution process.

In a passionate call for international attention, Tripura SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das spearheaded a rally in Fatikroy Assembly Constituency, Unakoti District, to advocate for the protection of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

In a press statement, IMD said that the low pressure area is seen over Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The associated cyclonic circulation extends upto 4.5 km above mean sea level tilting south west wards with height.