Tripura

More you spread mud of violence, better will Lotus blossom: Amit Shah tells Left Front in poll-bound Tripura

Kicking off Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP's) election campaign in poll-bound Tripura, party president Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Manik Sarkar-led ruling Left Front.

Jan 07, 2018, 17:24 PM IST

Agartala linked with Bengaluru by Humsafar Express

Tripura`s capital on Friday was linked with Bengaluru by "Humsafar Express", becoming the second city in the northeast to get a newly introduced train, equipped with modern facilities.

Jan 05, 2018, 17:14 PM IST

Atmosphere of fear in poll-bound Tripura, appoint micro observers: BJP to EC

The BJP asked the Election Commission to appoint micro-observers in poll-bound Tripura from outside the CPI(M)-ruled state and deploy maximum paramilitary forces, alleging that an atmosphere of fear was prevailing there.

Jan 04, 2018, 18:06 PM IST

Centre releases Rs 167 cr to 9 states for border development

The states which will benefit include Rajasthan and Punjab, both having an international border with Pakistan, and West Bengal and Assam, which share a boundary with Bangladesh. 

Dec 27, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Tribal family sells child for Rs 200 in Tripura, third incident this year

Another case of selling of a child has come to light in Communist-ruled Tripura after a tribal man confessed to the crime.

Dec 06, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

BJP demands President's Rule in Tripura

BJP on Tuesday demanded President's Rule in Tripura ahead of Assembly elections due in February 2018.

Dec 05, 2017, 16:50 PM IST

Journalist shot dead by unidentified men in Kanpur

A journalist was on Thursday shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur district.

Nov 30, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

BJP activist shot dead in Tripura

A BJP party member was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Tripura`s Gomati district on Wednesday night, hours after Chief Election Commissioner A.K. Joti ended his two-day visit to the Left-ruled state to review poll preparedness and directed improvement in the law and order situation in order to hold state elections.

Nov 30, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Eight Rohingyas apprehended from West Tripura district

This is the first time that such a large number of people from the community were apprehended from Tripura.

Nov 29, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Eight Rohingyas held in Tripura

Border Security Force Tripura Frontier Inspector General SR Ojha told the media that since 2015, many Rohingyas entered Tripura and other northeastern states via Bangladesh.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:44 PM IST

Tripura: BJP to dress up 'Bharat Mata' in North East tribal attire

Bharat Mata is the national personification of India as a Mother Goddess, more specifically Goddess Durga. 

Nov 28, 2017, 22:31 PM IST

EC reviews preparations for February 2018 Tripura Assembly polls

The five-year terms of the assemblies in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura -- with 60 seats each -- will end on March 6, 13, and 14 respectively. 

Nov 28, 2017, 18:50 PM IST

Election Commission to visit three northeastern states next week

The team will visit Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya next week to review the poll preparedness.

Nov 24, 2017, 20:04 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai must beat Tripura to reach quarters

Aiming for an outright victory to make it to the quarterfinals, Mumbai will take on bottom-placed Tripura in their last Group C Ranji Trophy league match beginning here on Saturday.

Nov 24, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

BJP, Congress observe Tripura bandh to protest scribe killing

A bandh called by the opposition BJP and the Congress today to protest the killing of a journalist inside the battalion headquarters of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) hit normal life in Tripura.

Nov 23, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Tripura newspapers keep editorial spaces blank to protest against journalist's murder

Majority of newspapers in Tripura on Thursday left the space for editorials blank in protest against the killing of journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik.

Nov 23, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Tripura journalist killing: PCI asks for report from state govt

The Press Council of India (PCI) has asked for a report from the Tripura government on the killing of a 48-year-old journalist allegedly by a constable of the Tripura State Rifle (TSR).

Nov 23, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai drop Abhishek Nayar for must-win Tripura tie

Batsman Abhishek Nayar has been dropped from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad for their must-win game against Tripura, beginning here from Saturday. 

Nov 23, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

Tripura State Rifles Commandant arrested in journalist murder case

Tapan Debbarma, a commandant of second Tripura State Rifles, was arrested on Tuesday night in connection with the murder of journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmik in Tripura. He will be produced in court on Wednesday.

Nov 22, 2017, 13:21 PM IST

Journalist shot dead by trooper during argument in Tripura

A journalist was shot dead on Tuesday by a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) trooper during an altercation in Bodhjung Nagar in Tripura, police said.

Nov 21, 2017, 17:01 PM IST