Tripura: CPI(M) Storms Assembly Well Over DGP
Agartala, August 28, 2026: Proceedings in the Tripura Legislative Assembly witnessed a dramatic disruption on Friday after CPI(M) legislators entered the well of the House and protested over the death of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar. The Opposition sought to raise the circumstances surrounding the senior police officers death and demanded that the... The post Tripura: CPI(M) Storms Assembly Well Over DGPs Death, Seeks SIT or High Court Judge-Led Investigation first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 28, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday made it clear that the government would not compromise in its fight against narcotics, including when allegations involve members of the police force. Replying to Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy in the Assembly, Saha said strict measures were being taken... The post Tripura: 14.7% NDPS Conviction Rate Recorded Till July; CM Dr Manik Saha Says No Leniency for Drug-Linked Police Personnel first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 28, 2026: Members of the surrendered militant organisations ATTF and NLFT launched a fresh agitation on Friday, blocking the Assam-Agartala National Highway at Champaknagar and a railway line in the Brigudas area over a seven-point charter of demands. The protesters alleged that several assurances made by the Central and state governments at the... The post Tripura: Surrendered ATTF, NLFT Members Block NH, Railway Line Over Unfulfilled Rehabilitation Demands first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura records 3.15 pc rise in tourist arrivals in 2025-26: Assembly
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura recorded a 3.15 per cent increase in tourist arrivals in 2025-26 compared with the previous financial year, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury informed the state Assembly on Thursday. Chowdhury provided the figures in response to questions raised by MLAs Tofajjal Hossain and Antara Sarkar Deb on the opening day of [] The post Tripura records 3.15 pc rise in tourist arrivals in 2025-26: Assembly appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura govt taking series of steps to strengthen power infrastructure, protect consumers: Minister
Agartala, Aug 28 (IANS) Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has said that the state government and the Power Department have taken a series of measures to strengthen electricity infrastructure and ensure an uninterrupted power supply to consumers, particularly during adverse weather conditions. Speaking in the Tripura Legislative Assembly on the first day of its []
Tripura govt probing DGP Anurag
Agartala, Aug 28 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state government has initiated all-out efforts to uncover the truth behind the death of state Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, asserting that strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in any wrongdoing. Making a statement on the first day []
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Tripura Government Preparing to Set Up 8th Pay Commission: Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Thursday said the state government has initiated preparations to constitute the 8th Pay Commission for government employees and pensioners. Speaking on the first day of the 10th session of the 13th Tripura Legislative Assembly, Singha Roy outlined the history of pay revisions in the... The post Tripura Government Preparing to Set Up 8th Pay Commission: Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has called for immediate attention to alleged discrepancies in the ongoing census process, asking Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to ensure that officials and enumerators record household and population details exactly as found during field verification. Raising the issue during Thursdays Assembly proceedings, Chaudhury pointed... The post LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Raises Alleged Irregularities in Ongoing Census Exercise, Urges CM Dr Manik Saha to Ensure Accurate Enumeration first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 27, 2026: The opening day of the Tripura Assemblys monsoon session was disrupted by a political confrontation over nationalism after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath questioned Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhurys participation in a programme marking the birth anniversary of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro. The issue was raised by Nath during Zero... The post Tripura: Minister Ratan Lal Nath Attacks CPI(M) Over Fidel Castro Event, LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Rejects Nationalism Allegations in Assembly first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura has spent 87.87 crore on 12 small and medium-scale tourism destination projects completed over the past three years, while more than 400 crore is being invested in five major tourism infrastructure projects currently under execution. However, expansion of tourism infrastructure, particularly in the ADC areas, continues to face challenges over... The post Rs 487-crore Tourism Projects Underway in Tripura; Forest Clearances, Funding Constraints Remain Major Hurdles, Says Minister Sushanta Chowdhury first appeared on Northeast Today .
86.52% of Tripura Households Now Covered by Piped Drinking Water: CM Dr Manik Saha
Agartala, August 27, 2026: Tripura has achieved 86.52 per cent coverage of rural households with piped drinking water connections, with 6,47,437 of the states total 7,50,449 households receiving the facility as of August 20, 2026, Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha informed the Assembly on Thursday. Replying to a query raised by BJP MLA Jahar... The post 86.52% of Tripura Households Now Covered by Piped Drinking Water: CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: 80% of TTAADC households now have piped drinking water, says CM Manik Saha
Guwahati: Around 80 per cent of areas under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) have been covered by piped drinking water connections, Chief Minister Manik Saha told the state Assembly on Thursday, August 27. Speaking during the opening day of the Monsoon Session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, Saha said the remaining areas [] The post Tripura: 80% of TTAADC households now have piped drinking water, says CM Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Agartala, August 07, 2026: Four persons suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were detected at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala while allegedly travelling with the assistance of an Indian national suspected to be acting as their handler, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said. According to the CISF, its personnel became suspicious of the five... The post Tripura: CISF Detects Four Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals and Indian Handler at MBB Airport, Agartala first appeared on Northeast Today .
1 Kashmir-tested antibiotic among 199 samples flagged in CDSCOs July alert
Srinagar, Aug 26:A Cefpodoxime dispersible tablet sample tested through DTL, Dalgate Srinagar has failed description test, and is listed among the 199 flagged samples found Not of Standard Quality by Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO). The country-wide alert includes medicines, cosmetics and medical devices found NSQ or misbranded. One product, Diabetes All Powder has been declared spurious. The spurious drug sample tested at Chattrapati Sambhajinagar Lab in Maharashtra raises serious concerns about a formulation that was being sold for life-threatening disease diabetes. The CDSCO has a robust network of laboratories across states and UTs for ensuing quality healthcare formulations, disposables, devices and other items in healthcare. The batch of Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod-100DT is an antibiotic sample reported by the Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL), Dalgate, Srinagar. It has been included among 199 drug, cosmetic and medical-device samples flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its July 2026 State Drug Alert. The antibiotic sample was recorded as failing the Description test. The product Cefpodoxime Dispersible Tablets Nexopod -100DT, with batch number BL-033E25 is the NSQ sample listed. Its manufacturing date is listed as May-2025, while the expiry is Apr-2027. The manufacturer has been identified as Austin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Antibiotics remain among the medicines routinely used across clinics and hospitals. The CDSCO's July alert covers a broad range of pharmaceutical and healthcare products, including antibiotics, antidiabetics, antihypertensives, analgesics, gastrointestinal medicines, cardiovascular drugs, corticosteroids, antiepileptics, vitamin and mineral preparations, including injections. It also lists medical devices and cosmetic products. The 199 samples have been flagged under different categories of quality and compliance failures, involving parameters such as assay, dissolution, disintegration, identification, description, pH, sterility, uniformity of weight, content of active ingredients and compliance with label claims. Many products have been classified as misbranded. The July list contains several other antibiotic formulations including Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP. Many formulations of Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP, a commonly prescribed antibiotic combination have failed quality tests. A Levofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mgandCefpodoximeProxetil-Clavulanic Acid have also been listed as NSQ. Pantoprazole Tablets IP, manufactured by Finecure Pharmaceuticals, is among the products listed, alongside Methotrexate Tablets IP 7.5 mg manufactured by Macmillon Pharmaceuticals, Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP manufactured by Cureza Healthcare, Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg manufactured by Divine Medicare, Itraconazole 100 mg manufactured by MK Healthcare. The July alert also includes Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP. Failures extend to injections and topical medicines. Shockingly, Oxytocin Injection IP 5 IU/ml. The July 2026 State Drug Alert reflects quality-control findings reported by laboratories across multiple jurisdictions, including Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh.
Monsoon session of Tripura Assembly from Thursday likely to witness heated debates
Agartala, Aug 26 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly will begin on Thursday and is likely to witness heated discussions on various issues, including the death of state Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, officials said. Deputy Speaker of the Tripura Legislative Assembly Ram Prasad Paul said that the three-day session would []
Tripura court sentences woman to 10 years of RI for husbands death
Four Bangladeshi nationals and Indian facilitator arrested near Tripura airport
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Tripura: CPI(M) state committee reviews political situation ahead of local body polls
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The CPI(M) Tripura State Committee on Wednesday held a meeting in Agartala to review the political and organisational situation in the state and chalk out its programmes ahead of the upcoming Village Committee and municipal elections. The meeting was held at Dasarath Deb Bhavan in the presence of CPI(M) national [] The post Tripura: CPI(M) state committee reviews political situation ahead of local body polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Debbarman seeks Governor
Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Tripura Governor N Indrasena Reddy and sought his intervention so that several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) could be converted into codified laws. According to Debbarma, the council has been waiting for the completion of [] The post Tripura: Pradyot Kishore Debbarman seeks Governors speedy action on pending ADC bills appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: Heroin, Yaba Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized in Agartala Outskirts, Suspected Peddler Arrested
Agartala, August 26, 2026: A joint anti-drug operation in Charipara, a border-area village on the outskirts of Agartala, led to the arrest of a suspected narcotics dealer and the recovery of heroin and yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 10 lakh, Tripura Police said on Wednesday. The operation was carried out by personnel of Amtali... The post Tripura: Heroin, Yaba Worth Rs 10 Lakh Seized in Agartala Outskirts, Suspected Peddler Arrested first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura to Observe Month-Long PM Modi
Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said the state would observe Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on September 17 through a month-long Seva Paksha (Service Fortnight) programme, with around 25 activities planned across different sectors. Speaking about the preparations, Saha said a meeting was held to discuss how the state... The post Tripura to Observe Month-Long PM Modis Birthday with 25 Seva Paksha Initiatives from September 17, Says CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: Pradyot Urges Governor to Act on 18 TTAADC Bills, Stresses Sixth Schedule and Land Rights
Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripuras royal scion and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Wednesday met Governor N. Indrasena Reddy and urged him to examine several bills passed by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) that have remained pending for years. After the meeting, Debbarma said the Governor had been kind and... The post Tripura: Pradyot Urges Governor to Act on 18 TTAADC Bills, Stresses Sixth Schedule and Land Rights first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and
Agartala, August 26, 2026: The Tripura CPI(M) will review the political and economic situation in the state and chalk out its programmes for the coming days, including strategies for the forthcoming village committee and municipal elections, CPI(M) State Secretary and Politburo Member Jitendra Chaudhury said on Wednesday. Chaudhury was speaking in the presence of CPI(M)... The post Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and Undemocratic Government Actions, Says LoP Jitendra Chaudhury first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Warns Attackers Won
Agartala, August 26, 2026: Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday stepped up his criticism of the ruling BJP over alleged attacks on opposition party offices and workers, warning that those responsible would ultimately have to face the consequences. Chaudhury made the remarks during a visit to a CPI(M)... The post Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury Warns Attackers Wont Be Spared, Says CPI(M) Maintaining Record of Incidents first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM Manik Saha appoints 42 GDMOs to enhance health services
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Tripura govt steps up recruitment of doctors to strengthen healthcare: CM Saha
Agartala, Aug 25 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday that the state government has accorded special importance to the recruitment of doctors and health workers, along with expanding health infrastructure, to provide advanced and modern medical services to every citizen. The Chief Minister, who also holds the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, []
Tripura minister warns of action against Anganwadi workers joining protests
Reported by Mrinal Banik Agartala: Tripura Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy on Tuesday warned of action against Anganwadi workers who close their centres or neglect official duties to participate in protests. Roy said the government would not tolerate Anganwadi centres remaining closed during working hours for participation in protests. He said necessary [] The post Tripura minister warns of action against Anganwadi workers joining protests appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha seat-sharing differences
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha over seat-sharing for the upcoming village committee elections were natural and expressed confidence that the two parties would soon reach a consensus. Speaking to reporters, Saha said disagreements were common among political allies and decisions were [] The post Tripura: BJP-Tipra Motha seat-sharing differences natural, says Manik Saha appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME Scheme
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura has emerged as the countrys Overall Best-Performing State in the Small State category under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme, earning national recognition for its efforts to promote food-processing enterprises and strengthen grassroots livelihoods. The honour was presented at the PMFME Conclave 2026, organised at... The post Tripura Wins National Recognition as Overall Best-Performing Small State Under PMFME Scheme first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Tuesday described the newly released publication Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales as a valuable guide for exploring the states heritage, culture, nature and tourism potential, while urging defence personnel and visitors to discover destinations beyond conventional sightseeing. Speaking at the book release programme... The post Tripura: A Land of Timeless Tales Showcases States Rich Tourism Potential: Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday sought to downplay differences between the BJP and its alliance partner Tipra Motha Party (TMP) ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections, saying that disagreements among political partners are natural and that a unanimous decision would ultimately be reached. Speaking to reporters about... The post Tripura: BJP-TMP Differences Will Be Resolved, Says CM Dr Manik Saha Ahead of Village Committee Polls first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura Government Gives 22,365 Direct Jobs, 26,228 Contractual Recruitments, Says CM Dr Manik Saha
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister and Health Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state government has provided direct employment to 22,365 people to date, including appointments under the die-in-harness scheme. He said around 26,228 people were provided employment through contractual and outsourcing channels between 2018-19 and August 24, 2024, highlighting... The post Tripura Government Gives 22,365 Direct Jobs, 26,228 Contractual Recruitments, Says CM Dr Manik Saha first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM distributes appointment letters to medical officers, stresses health governance
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The dispute follows a rebellion within the TMC parliamentary party after 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs announced that they had joined or merged with the NCPI, a Tripura-based political outfit, and sought separate recognition in the House
587 Seats, Polls After 10 Years: Tripura
Agartala, August 25, 2026: After a decade-long gap, elections to Tripuras village committees are set to be held following a directive from the Supreme Court. The elections will cover 587 seats, though the exact polling dates are yet to be announced. The polls are expected to be conducted within the next few months. The State... The post 587 Seats, Polls After 10 Years: Tripuras State Election Commission Begins Preparations first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 25, 2026: Tripura Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha on Monday laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for the H.P. Ghosh Memorial Medical College at Lalchhari in Ambassa, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare infrastructure in the tribal areas of the state. The 100-bed medical college will be... The post Tripura: Medical College Project Set to Create 5,000 Jobs; CM Dr Manik Saha Unveils Foundation Stone at Ambassa first appeared on Northeast Today .
9-foot Burmese python rescued from house in Tripuras Sepahijala
Tripura: Students Block NH-8 in Pecharthal Demanding Appointment of Teachers
Agartala, August 24, 2026: Students of Nabinchhara Class XII School took to the streets on Monday morning, blocking the Assam-Agartala National Highway (NH-8) at Nabinchhara to protest the acute shortage of teachers at their school. Carrying placards and raising slogans, the students staged the road blockade, disrupting traffic movement and causing a massive queue of... The post Tripura: Students Block NH-8 in Pecharthal Demanding Appointment of Teachers first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 24, 2026: A comprehensive review meeting on the developmental activities of South Tripura district was held at the conference hall of the Belonia Circuit House on Monday, chaired by State Minister for Animal Resources Development and Fisheries Sudhangshu Das, who has been appointed as the Guardian Minister for the district. The meeting reviewed... The post Tripura: Guardian Minister Sudhangshu Das Reviews Key Development Works in South District, Identifies Areas Needing Special Attention first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 24, 2026: Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Monday held a meeting with representatives of the Tripura Wholesale Grocery Merchant Association at the Secretariat to review the supply and prices of essential commodities in the state. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, Director and other senior... The post Tripura Minister Sushanta Chowdhury Meets Traders to Check Essential Commodity Prices, Reviews Fuel Supply System; CPI(M) Demands Action first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 24, 2026: Tribal organisations affiliated with the CPI(M) stepped up their campaign against alleged irregularities in recruitment to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), staging a mass sit-in in Agartala on Monday and demanding cancellation of appointments allegedly made in violation of established procedures. The protest was organised jointly by the... The post Tripura: CPIMs Tribal Outfits Stage Sit-In, Seek Probe Into 250-Plus Alleged ADC Appointments first appeared on Northeast Today .
Agartala, August 24, 2026: The possibility of a fresh political contest between the BJP and its tribal ally Tipra Motha has emerged ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) village committee elections, with Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma signalling that his party could chart an independent course. In a late-night... The post Tipra Motha May Go Solo in Village Committee Polls Amid BJP Differences: Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma first appeared on Northeast Today .
Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Agartala flood sites to assess relief
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Tripura distributes 1,877 toolkits to skilled Bru youth
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Visits Flood-Affected Areas, Promises Permanent Solutions
Agartala, August 23: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Sunday that the state government will take steps to find a permanent solution to the recurring flood problem. He assured that the administration is fully alert and working around the clock to provide relief and assistance to those affected. After visiting several flood-affected areas, including ... Read more Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Visits Flood-Affected Areas, Promises Permanent Solutions
Heavy rain, thunderstorms lash parts of J&K; Ramban admin issues safety alert
Ramban , August 23 : Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting district administrations to issue safety advisories. In Ramban district, intense downpours and lightning were reported in different parts of the district. Taking precautionary measures, the Ramban district administration issued an alert, advising residents--especially those living in upper reaches and in close proximity to rivers, streams, and other water bodies--to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the inclement weather. Simultaneously, rain lashed several parts of the neighbouring Udhampur district, bringing down temperatures and causing wet conditions across the region. According to meteorological data, widespread precipitation and overcast conditions have led to a noticeable dip in temperatures across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, accompanied by extremely high humidity levels. Srinagar City recorded a temperature of 16.2 degrees Celsius with 100 per cent rainfall, while Jammu City registered 22.4 degrees Celsius with 98 per cent rainfall. Among other major stations, the tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded the lowest temperature in the region at 10.6 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded 14.2 degrees Celsius alongside 96 per cent rainfall. In the Jammu division, Katra recorded 20.8 degrees Celsius with 95 percent rains, Banihal witnessed 17.4 degrees Celsius with 93 per cent showers, and Kupwara recorded 17 degrees Celsius under cloudy skies. According to the five-day forecast issued by the IMD, rainfall activity is expected to gradually taper off over the coming days, transitioning to scattered light showers across parts of southern and eastern districts including Ramban, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, and Anantnag. However, the weather department has cautioned about the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching up to 60 km/h at isolated places, alongside the persistent risk of localised flash floods, landslides, and mudslides in vulnerable hilly terrains over the next five days. According to IMD data, across the country, very heavy rainfall was recorded over Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, and East Madhya Pradesh yesterday. Additionally, heavy rainfall was also reported over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam and Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, West Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. Additionally, the weather agency predicted isolated heavy rainfall for Uttarakhand from August 22 to 28. Additionally, fairly widespread rainfall is expected in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim between August 22-28, over Jharkhand from August 23-28, and over Bihar between August 24-26. (ANI)
Child care leaves must be genuinely assessed, HC tells Tripura govt
Tripura HC: Child-care leave not unconditional right, requests must be assessed
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Tripura government highlights four-year health transformation under Niramay Arogya initiative
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Tripura government to cover 100% of additional electricity tariff for over 10 lakh consumers
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Tripura Minister Sudhanshu Das urges Hindus to reconsider Congress over Vande Mataram stance
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Agreement first, alliance later: TIPRA Motha to BJP in Tripura
Oil drilling project sparks protests over pollution concerns in Tripura
Tripura aims to expand pig farming and pork production with government support
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Tripura Cabinet approves 916 police constable recruitments and 105 new GRP posts
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Cuban ambassador in Tripura to mark Castros birth centenary
Citizenship Rules 2026: District collectors empowered to grant citizenship
The Union Home Ministry has authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to process and grant citizenship through registration or naturalisation to eligible applicants
Tripura University Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts of Internal Audit Officer. Candidates Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 19-08-2026, and closes on 09-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Tripura University official website.
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam and Tripura (except tribal areas), and Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to grant naturalised citizenship to fit and proper applicants ordinarily residing in these regions. The government notified the Citizenship (Third Amendment) Rules 2026 on Wednesday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
ABVP workers allegedly assaulted during Independence Day in Tripura
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Tripura University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 97 Posts
Tripura University has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 95 Guest Faculty posts. A total of 95 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. The application process will be conducted up to 25 August 2026, 16:30 hours. Interested candidates can apply via email through the official website, tripurauniv.ac.in
Tripura Holiday Alert: Schools and Banks Closed Today for Maharaja Bir Bikram Birthday
Tripura observes a state holiday today, August 19, 2026, for Maharaja Bir Bikram's birth anniversary. Check if schools and banks are closed, and see which essential services remain operational during this public holiday.
Tripura Holiday Today: Are Schools and Banks Closed for Maharaja Bir Bikram Jayanti?
Is Tripura observing a public holiday today? Find out if schools, colleges, and banks are closed for Maharaja Bir Bikram Jayanti 2026. Get the latest updates on government office operations and essential services across the state.
Tripura CM Manik Saha holds high-level BJP meeting before local polls
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Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma warned of alliance reconsideration. He stated the accord's implementation is crucial for indigenous rights. Discussions with BJP leaders on election strategy remained inconclusive. The party joined the state government after signing the tripartite accord. Village Committee elections are scheduled later this year.
Banks closed tomorrow: Why branches will remain shut in Tripura on August 19
On August 19, banks across Tripura will be closed in observance of a regional holiday. Other states will also experience bank holidays later this month to honor various festivals. While branch operations will be halted, digital banking services will continue to function normally. Customers should adjust their plans accordingly to account for these closures while still being able to access online and ATM banking throughout the holidays.
Tripura University B.Pharm Result 2026 Out - Check 8th Sem Result Online @ tripurauniv.ac.in
Tripura University released the Provisional Result of B.Pharm 8th Semester Examination 2026 on 18 August 2026. Get the direct PDF link, steps to check your result, and FAQs here.
TMP May Reconsider Alliance with BJP Over Tri-Partite Agreement Compliance: Pradyot Debbarma
Agartala, August 18: Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, the leader of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), indicated on Monday that his party might reconsider its alliance with the BJP for the upcoming village committee elections in Tripuras tribal areas if the central and state governments fail to implement the provisions of the tri-partite agreement signed on ... Read more TMP May Reconsider Alliance with BJP Over Tri-Partite Agreement Compliance: Pradyot Debbarma
3 Ex-Chief Ministers, 18 MPs, 10 Women: BJP's Power-Packed Team For 2029
A special focus has been placed on the northeast. Three leaders from the area - one each from Tripura, Assam and Nagaland -- have found space in the team.
BJP announces new team under Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Biplab Deb get key roles
Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani, former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Gajendra Patel, Satish Poonia, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia have been entrusted with key responsibilities as general secretaries
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Monday unveiled his new team, with former Chief Ministers Vasundhara Raje (Rajasthan) and Tirath Singh Rawat (Uttarakhand) and Ram Madhav among the Vice Presidents and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and former Union Minister Smriti Irani among the General Secretaries. The BJP announced []
Tripura doc, interning in Kol, seeks protection for parents after attack on home
Tripura: Row over decision to withdraw PRTC requirement for govt jobs
Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the PRTC would no longer be mandatory for candidates applying for Tripura government jobs. Instead, job aspirants would be required to prove that they have studied for five consecutive years in any school in the state, he said.
Tripura Doubles GDP in Six Years, Achieves Significant Progress Across All Sectors: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, August 16: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Saturday that the state has made significant advancements in all sectors in recent years. He stated that the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has doubled, with a special focus on creating economic opportunities for nearly 4 million people. During the 80th Independence Day celebrations at ... Read more Tripura Doubles GDP in Six Years, Achieves Significant Progress Across All Sectors: CM Manik Saha
Some Unknown Footnotes Of Independence
ASHOK OGRA Lord Mountbatten announced the Partition plan on All-India Radio on 3 June 1947. He was followed on the microphone by Nehru, Jinnah and Baldev Singh (speaking for the Sikhs). The next morning, the Viceroy addressed a press conference. It was here that he suggested, for the first time, that the British would leave not by June 1948 (as originally planned) but by the middle of August 1947, that is, in less than ten weeks. There were many interesting moments leading to Independence that are not talked about as often. Here are a few of them. DEMARCATING BORDERS The task of partitioning Bengal and the Punjab was entrusted to a British judge named Sir Cyril Radcliffe. He was given just 35 days to divide colonial India into two nations. He had no prior knowledge of India (this was deemed an advantage). He was assigned four advisers: two Muslims, one Hindu, and one Sikh. But since they fought on every point, he soon dispensed with them. He did not bother to visit the areas that were to be demarcated. Journalist Jayanta Kalita writes that Radcliffe submitted his final boundary maps on August 12, 1947. But Mountbatten decided not to make them public immediately. So, when Pakistan became independent on August 14 and India on August 15, people did not know exactly where the border would run. The Radcliffe Line was announced only on August 17. The confusion that followed was enormous. Families suddenly discovered that their homes were in one country and their fields in another. In Punjab, Muslim-majority areas of Gurdaspur district went to India, giving it an important land route to Kashmir. Pakistan strongly opposed the decision. In the east, the mainly Buddhist Chittagong Hill Tracts went to East Pakistan, leading to tensions and displacement. Radcliffe left India on August 18. Disturbed by the bloodshed, he reportedly burned his notes, refused his 3,000 fee and never returned to the subcontinent. The story of integrating the princely states presented a greater challenge. RECALCITRANT PRINCELY STATES India became independent on August 15, 1947, but the India we know today had not yet fully taken shape. More than 560 princely states had to decide their future. Most had acceded to India, but some important states were still holding out. Kashmir had not joined either India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh remained ambivalent. Hyderabad wanted to remain independent, while Hindu-majority Junagadh opted for Pakistan, creating a serious problem. Bhopal, Travancore and some other states had also shown reluctance to join India. There were other smaller princely states across central, northern and western India that had their own doubts and concerns. Jodhpur and Indore, too, hesitated at different stages. The possibility of India ending up as a patchwork of separate territories was not entirely out of the question. Writer-journalist Josy Joseph, in his well-researched book Birth of a Nation: Twenty-One Days That Made India, gives a fascinating account of those anxious days leading up to Independence. He writes about the pressure being put on the princes as their hopes of remaining independent began to fade. Nehru was firm. Patel and his ministry were prepared to go beyond persuasion if necessary. One of the first princes to come over to Patels side was the Maharaja of Bikaner. His Dewan was K. M. Panikkar, a widely respected historian who, more clearly than other people, could see that the Vasco da Gama epoch of Asian history. This encouraged other princely states in the region to voluntarily join the Dominion of India. A number of people worked behind the scenes. One of the most important was V. P. Menon. He had started his career as a typist and rose through the administrative system to become Patel's key aide in dealing with the princes. Officials, activists and intelligence operatives also played their part. In one of his books, Menon describes in some detail the tortuous negotiations with the rulers. The process of give and take involved much massaging of egos: one ruler claimed descent from Lord Rama, another from Sri Krishna, while a third said his lineage was immortal, as it had been blessed by the Sikh Gurus. I have a personal memory connected with the late V. P. Menon. Capt. C. P. Nair, founder of the Leela group of hotels, was a dear friend. Whenever I was in Mumbai, I would often stay at the Leela. He was a nephew of V. P. Menon and would regale me with stories about his uncle-his pragmatism, his practical approach and the way he could be soft and firm at the same time while dealing with the princely states and their Dewans. Manipur and Tripura had their own stories. They acceded to India in 1947 but retained considerable internal autonomy before their complete merger with India in 1949. The major unresolved cases were settled later, and in different ways. Junagadh eventually became part of India after a hectic parleys and pressure. Hyderabad was integrated in September 1948 through Operation Polo. Kashmir acceded to India in October 1947 after tribal forces from Pakistan entered the state and the Maharaja sought India's military assistance. This was the uncertain political situation when the Constituent Assembly met in Delhi on the night of August 14-15 to mark India's freedom. THE MIDNIGHT SESSION The Constituent Assembly met at 11 pm, with Dr Rajendra Prasad presiding. Sucheta Kripalani opened the proceedings by singing Vande Mataram. Rajendra Prasad paid tribute to Gandhi and reassured minorities about their rights. Then came Nehru's Tryst with Destiny speech: At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. Nehru also reminded the country that Independence was not just an occasion for celebration. It carried a responsibility to serve India and its people. There were other important voices that night. Muslim League leader Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman, who was still a member of the Indian Constituent Assembly, supported Nehru's pledge and spoke of governing without favour. S. Radhakrishnan spoke about India's largely peaceful transfer of political power and contrasted it with the violence that had often accompanied such changes elsewhere. At midnight, the members stood and took a solemn pledge, dedicating themselves to the service of India and its people and to world peace and human welfare. Then came another memorable moment. Hansa Mehta presented the national flag to the Assembly on behalf of the women of India. Sucheta Kripalani later sang Sare Jahan Se Achha and the first verse of Jana Gana Mana. In the early hours of August 15, Rajendra Prasad and Nehru went to Viceroy's House to formally inform Mountbatten that the Constituent Assembly had approved his appointment as independent India's first Governor-General. There is a delightful little story from that night. Nehru handed Mountbatten an envelope that was supposed to contain the list of portfolios of his new Cabinet. Mountbatten opened it and found only a blank sheet of paper. The correct list was soon recovered. Yet, amid all the uncertainty, a new country had been born. Millions of people were now beginning the difficult task of building a democratic India and deciding what kind of nation it would become. What followed was an experiment in democracy that often looked untidy and chaotic, but proved remarkably resilient. The economist John Kenneth Galbraith memorably called India a functioning anarchy. The phrase sounds dismissive, but its more interesting word may be functioning. India argues, protests, quarrels and frequently appears chaotic, yet the democratic machinery somehow keeps moving. (The Author works as Advisor with Apeejay Education, New Delhi)
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