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Over 1,000 voters in Tripura boycott polls in protest against "inadequate basic amenities"

In the Sadai Mohan Para area of Malda Para, part of the Ganganagar RD block, a significant number of voters boycotted the elections in protest against "inadequate basic amenities."... read..

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"We're happy to participate in this democratic exercise": Bru voters on Lok Sabha polls in Tripura

For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the 2024 general elections to Lok Sabha.... read..

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Bru refugees vote in Tripura for Lok Sabha elections, marking a milestone

In a landmark shift from past practices, Bru refugees settled in Tripura cast their votes for the Lok Sabha elections, marking the second time they participated in the electoral process without having to return to Mizoram.... read..

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In a first, Bru voters exercise their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha 2024

For the first time, the newly settled Bru voters of Tripura exercised their franchise for the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024 on Friday.... read..

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LS polls: People in remote Tripura district use boats to exercise their right to vote

Amidst the ongoing second phase of general elections, people residing in a remote area of Tripura's Dhalai district chose boats as their mode of travel for exercising their franchise rights.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: CPI-M leader Jitendra Chaudhury casts his vote in Tripura

Leader of opposition & CPI(M) MLA and CPI(M) State Committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Friday cast his vote at Kolachhera Gaddhang HS School at polling station no. 8 of Assembly Constituency no. 39.... read..

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Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi all took husband's surname: Tripura royal scion on opposition's surname allegations

Founder of Tipra Motha and royal scion of Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Wednesday hit back at the Congress party after allegations were raised against her sister's surname and stated that it is Indian tradition to take the surname of husband after... read..

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Tripura: BSF jawan dies in 'accidental' shooting from his own gun

In a tragic turn of events, a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, Raksanrgas Keshav lost his life in an accidental shooting incident involving his own firearm.... read..

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Forest department takes over custody of elephant facing cruelty followed by Tripura HC notice

The High Court of Tripura intervened to rescue a 60-year-old elephant which was reportedly subjected to inhuman torture by her owner for a considerable period.... read..

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Security, surveillance enhanced for Lok Sabha elections in Khowai district of Tripura

Security and surveillance have been enhanced for Lok Sabha elections in Khowai district of Tripura, said District Magistrate Chandni Chandran and District SP Ramesh Yadav on Thursday.... read..

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Tripura Governor Nallu marks World Malaria Day at Raj Bhavan

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu took strides in raising awareness about malaria by commemorating World Malaria Day at the Raj Bhavan, underscoring the state's commitment to combatting this life-threatening disease.... read..

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East Tripura: Over 11,000 electors cast votes through special procedures

More than 11,000 voters enrolled in the electoral rolls of the East Tripura parliamentary constituency have exercised their franchise through various special voting procedures ahead of the poll day, a senior official said.... read..

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Overwhelming response in rallies reflects support for PM Modi: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Chief Minister Manik Saha underscored the overwhelming public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as reflective of the massive turnout and enthusiasm at recent BJP rallies.... read..

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INDIA alliance to gradually fade away: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the time has come for the INDIA alliance to gradually fade away as people have become aware of their tactics aimed at confusing the populace. While addressing an election campaign for BJP candidate Kriti Singh D... read..

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"High voter turnout in West Tripura shows people support to BJP, East Tripura to witness even higher turnout": CM Manik Saha

Days after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls concluded on April 19, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claimed that voters in the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency had shown their support to BJP referring to the high voter turnout in the Constituency.... read..

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Tripura Pera sellers elated after product receives GI tag

The Pera sellers of Tripura Sundari temple are elated as the iconic sweet dish which is a part and parcel of the temple's identity was accorded the Geographical Indication tag.... read..

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"PM Modi has always prioritised development of janajati communities": Tripura CM Saha

During an election rally on Monday, Tripura's Chief Minister, Dr Manik Saha, criticised the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Congress party, accusing them of exploiting janajati communities as mere vote banks.... read..

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Tripura: Demdum village residents take to the streets demanding regular water, power supply

Residents of Koi Chandra Para in Demdum village took to the streets to demand regular water and electricity supply in their area.... read..

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INDI alliance has no base, they are misleading people: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday criticized the CPI(M) for misleading people with promises of 'golden days' and leaving a debt burden of Rs 13,000 crore on the state.... read..

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"Ask CPI-M why you were called 'refugees' in own country": BJP's Biplab Deb tells newly settled Bru voters

Former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP candidate for West Tripura Parliamentary Constituency, Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday advised the newly enrolled Bru voters to ask CPI-M why they had been referred to as refugees in their own country during the prolonged ... read..

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China, Pakistan are silent because of PM Modi: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday said that countries like China and Pakistan who have always created troubles for India are now silent because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong leadership.... read..

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Tripura CM terms opposition's fresh elections demand a "scripted drama"

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday branded the opposition's demand for fresh elections in West Tripura parliamentary constituency and Ramanagar assembly constituency as a "scripted drama".... read..

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Tripura CM Saha expresses satisfaction with voter turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

Amidst the electoral fervour gripping the state, Tripura CM Manik Saha, who has been actively participating in the poll campaigns and engaging with voters, underscored the significance of democratic values and development-oriented governance.... read..

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Tripura: Two polling officials suspended for allowing election-related malpractices in Ramanagar constituency

As India saw its first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on Friday, two polling officials were suspended for allegedly allowing election-related malpractices in the polling booths they were assigned in the West Tripura district.... read..

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LS polls: 35 CAPF companies deployed in Tripura for night patrolling ahead of first phase of voting

35 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed at various places for night patrolling as the state votes in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections today, West Tripura Election Officer Vishal Kumar said.... read..

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"Feels great": Tripura CM Saha casts his vote in Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha cast his vote in Agartala in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: Around 2,500 voters cross border fencing to cast votes in Tripura

Around 2,500 voters crossed fencing on the India-Bangladesh border to cast their votes in Tripura on April 19.... read..

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"Tall talks and promises by EC have become fruitless" claims INDIA bloc citing "election manipulation"

Alleging election manipulation in Tripura, the INDIA alliance stated that the "tall talks" and promises made by the Election Commission of India have become teethless today.... read..

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LS polls: High voltage clash anticipated in West Tripura ahead of election day

The stage is set for a high-stakes electoral showdown in Tripura as the polling for the West Tripura and Ramnagar by-elections promises a multi-cornered contest, with nine candidates are in the fray West Tripura and two candidates from Ramnagar.... read..

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LS polls crucial in building corruption-free India, developed nation: Tripura CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Wednesday that the significance of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in re-electing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India for a third term and in making a corruption-free and developed nation.... read..

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Minor kidnapped from Tripura rescued in Assam; three arrested

A minor girl from Tripura's Sepahijala district who was allegedly abducted from her locality was rescued from the neighbouring state of Assam. A total of three persons were arrested in connection with the case and subsequently produced before the Court on... read..

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"North East mere liye politics ka nahi, prem aur prathmikta ka vishay hai...": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that North East plays a major role in making India a developed country and also emphasised that Congress did "injustice" with the northeast region while Communists "destroyed" the people of Tripura unlike h... read..

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Drugs material worth Rs 26 crore seized; 13 officials suspended amid Model Code of Conduct: Tripura CEO

Chief Electoral Officer Tripura Puneet Agarwal on Tuesday said that as many as 13 officials were placed under suspension while seizure of materials and cash worth a total value of Rs 26 crore were seized while the Model Code of Conduct was in force.... read..

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Cong, CPIM stitched alliance to protect "Loot Ki Dukan": PM Modi at public rally in Tripura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress, CPIM-led INDIA bloc in Tripura and alleged that the Congress and CPIM used to be arch-rivals in Tripura and were compelled to stitch an alliance in order to make sure that their "Loot Ki D... read..

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Congress demands PM Modi's statement on demand for 'Greater Tipraland'

The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the demand for "Greater Tipraland" raised by the Tipra Motha Party, which has recently joined the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura.... read..

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People's trust in PM Modi assures massive victory for BJP in LS polls, says Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that BJP candidates in both Lok Sabha seats will win with a huge majority due to the trust of the people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP aims to continue its dominance in Tripura West

As the general elections draw near, the political landscape of the country is buzzing with anticipation. One of the constituencies that will be closely watched is Tripura West.... read..

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds roadshow in Agartala in support of Congress' Tripura West candidate

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday held a roadshow in support of Congress' Tripura West Lok Sabha poll candidate Asish Kumar Saha and INDIA bloc candidate for Ramnagar assembly by-polls Ratan Das in Agartala.... read..

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INDI alliance will soon belong in a museum, says Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Monday that the INDI alliance will soon become a relic of the past as their place will be in a museum, as people are eagerly waiting to cast their votes in favour of BJP candidates in the upcoming Lok Sabha ele... read..

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CPI (M) wants to make India "powerless": Biplab Deb on party's promise to eliminate nuclear weapons

Former Tripura Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Biplab Deb hit out at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) over their poll promise of complete elimination of India's nuclear weapons.... read..

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Tripura CM lauds citizen's 'swift response' in averting accident involving his convoy

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha lauded a citizen's swift response in averting a potential road accident on Sunday when the former's convoy was on the way, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) informed through an official release on Sunday.... read..

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No tribal son or daughter made President during Congress or Communist rule: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hit out at the Congress and Communists for not appointing anyone from the tribal community to the post of President during their rule.... read..

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Tipra accord achieved sans violence: Tripura royal scion

Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Monday said that the recently signed tripartite accord between Government of Tripura, Centre and Tipra Motha Party is a rare development in the history of accords in North East.... read..

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"Youth get guns from communists, laptops from PM Modi," says Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the Communists gave guns to the youth while Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that they got access to gadgets like laptops for progress in their lives.... read..

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Election Commission suspends two more police officials in West Tripura constituency for dereliction of duty

The Election Commission of India on Saturday suspended two more police officials found guilty of dereliction of duty in poll-bound West Tripura Parliamentary constituency.... read..

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CPI(M), Congress compelled Tripura's indigenous people to take up arms: BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb

Former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP candidate for West Tripura Parliamentary Constituency Biplab Kumar Deb alleged that Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), key constituents of the opposition grouping INDIA bloc, compelled the indigenous... read..

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Tripura: Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshow on April 16, a day before PM Modi's rally

Senior Congress leader and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to participate in the party's campaign rally here in Tripura on April 16, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Swami Vivekananda Maidan here in Agartala.... read..

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Assam rifles seize 62 kgs of marijuana worth Rs 27.9 lakhs in Tripura

Assam Rifles seized marijuana worth Rs 27.9 lakh from Tripura's Sepahijala district on Friday.... read..

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People of Tripura will not give single vote to Cong-Left joint candidate: Former CM Biplab Deb

Former chief minister and the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from West Tripura, Biplab Kumar Deb, said the people will not cast a single vote in favour of the INDIA candidate backed by the Congress and the CPI(M).... read..

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LS polls: CM Manik Saha holds rally in support of Biplab Kumar Deb in Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday conducted two roadshows in support of Biplab Kumar Deb, who is the BJP candidate for the West Tripura Lok Sabha Constituency. The first roadshow was held in Belonia, while the second one was conducted in Gomati,... read..

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LS polls: Tripura CM accuses TMC of intimidating voters in West Bengal

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday accused TMC of intimidating voters in West Bengal and condemned their actions as shameful for democracy.... read..

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