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The saffron party was fuelling communal polarisation in the country by making 'unacceptable statements', Yechury said. (Photo: File)

BJP inciting religious tension, PM remark on Ayodhya dispute unacceptable: Yechury

The state BJP rejected the charges and claimed that Yechury was distorting facts and the CPI(M) has 'mastered the art of lying'.

27 Nov 2018 8:47 AM

The Tripura government in a notification on November 3 had said that government employees would be allowed to avail any four holidays chosen by them out of a list of restricted holidays during 2019. (Photo: File)

'What will you mourn for?': Biplab Deb justifies dropping May Day holiday

Biplab Deb claimed his government has done justice by granting holiday on May Day only for workers in industrial sector.

12 Nov 2018 5:16 PM

The Chief Minister also said that the state government would launch a scheme to distribute cows among 5,000 families. (Photo: ANI)

Tripura: Biplab Deb plans to tame cows at Chief Minister's residence for milk

He said that this would also inspire other people of the state to do the same and will help them fight malnutrition.

05 Nov 2018 12:01 PM

The CM made the comments in an effort to explain that poverty was not a curse. He added that poor thoughts was the true evil and added that every one should learn from the PM. (Photo: PTI)

One of PM Modi's brothers drives auto rickshaw, another is a grocer: Tripura CM

Deb lauded their humility saying that despite Narendra Modi having been PM for for 4 yrs and CM for 13 yrs, his family lived a simple life.

01 Oct 2018 5:16 PM

Swamy's statement comes after Swaraj on Saturday used the United Nations platform to highlight the serious issue of Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism and human rights violations in India. (Photo: ANI)

Imran Khan nothing but 'chaprasi', says Subramanian Swamy

Swamy was here to attend a programme of 'Sanskritik Gaurav Sansthan' Tripura unit.

01 Oct 2018 2:07 PM

The drug peddlers in the region were unhappy with the chief minister as he had called for making the north-eastern state drug-free. (Photo: File)

Myanmar based drug peddlers have hatched plot to kill Tripura CM: BJP

According to reports, over 50,000 kg cannabis have been seized, along with narcotic pills, heroin, in last 6 months in Tripura.

19 Sep 2018 5:28 PM

Police have started an investigation after the school authorities filed a complaint. (Representational Image)

Tripura: Boy jumps off school building after teachers force him to get rakhi tied by girlfriend

Students and parents staged a protest against the school authorities and demanded the arrest of the teachers involved in the incident.

29 Aug 2018 10:07 AM

Speaking at the event, he announced that 50,000 ducklings would be given at subsidised rates to families in the area. (Photo: File)

'Oxygen level increases when ducks swim in water': Tripura CM's latest statement

"Fish in the water will get more oxygen. They also benefit from the bird droppings. Thus, pisciculture will benefit," he added.

28 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

n October 2015, Madhya Pradesh government had issued a similar advisory, asking its officials not to wear jeans and sunglasses during official functions. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

No casual attire for official events: Tripura govt tells bureaucrats

The memo also pointed out that officials use their mobile phones during meetings, which is a 'mark of disrespect'.

28 Aug 2018 1:16 PM

A statement released on Thursday evening said Deb’s comments were taken out of context and claimed that he was misquoted. (Photo: File)

Wave of happiness in Tripura: CM Biplab Deb on lynching incidents in state

His reply stunned the reporters who were expecting that strict action against the attackers and a way to curb this menace will be taken.

06 Jul 2018 12:27 PM

The deceased, Zahir Khan, was from Uttar Pradesh and engaged in retailing of crockery and garments in remote markets for the last 20 years in Tripura. (Photo: Representational)

UP man lynched in Tripura on suspicion of being child lifter

The announcer, Sukanta Chakraborty of Manikghar, was killed on the spot, while the driver of the vehicle was severely beaten up.

29 Jun 2018 10:20 AM

Tripura Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma presented a Rs 16,387.21 crore tax-free budget for the financial year 2018-19. (Photo: ANI)

BJP govt presents first tax-free budget of Rs 16, 387 cr in Tripura

The first budget of the BJP govt also marginally increased road tax, except for three-wheelers and electric vehicles.

20 Jun 2018 10:47 AM

Deb said he himself had accepted Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's fitness challenge and tweeted that he does 20 push-ups. (Photo: File)

Tripura will develop 56 inch chest if its youth take fitness challenge: Biplab Deb

PM Modi claimed that he had 56-inch chest during his campaign before 2014 general election to lash out at the incompetence of his opponents.

03 Jun 2018 8:03 AM

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb says Rabindra Nath Tagore returned Nobel Prize in protest against British Raj. (Photo: File)

Tagore returned Nobel Prize in protest against British Raj: Tripura CM Biplab Deb

Tripura CM Biplab Deb made these remarks at a function in Udaipur to mark birth anniversary of Rabindra Nath Tagore.

11 May 2018 11:29 AM

A BSF jawan allegedly shot 3 colleagues dead with his service weapon before committing suicide at a border outpost at Maguruli in Unakoti district of Tripura. (Representational Image/PTI)

BSF jawan shoots 3 colleagues dead, then kills self in Tripura

BSF condoled the incident and said arrangements are being made to send the jawans' bodies to their respective states.

06 May 2018 2:58 PM

Biplab Deb, who took charge of Tripura in March, has made several remarks which have triggered widespread criticism. (Photo: File)

'No one can touch my govt, will chop off nails of those who do,' says Tripura CM

In a new video, Biplab Deb is heard saying if anyone interferes in his government or pokes at it, he would chop their nails off.

02 May 2018 11:01 AM

The official's statement came in the wake of reports in a section of the media that Modi had summoned Deb to Delhi over the chief minister's controversial statements on a range of issues. (Photo: PTI)

No summon, Tripura CM received meeting invite from Modi a month back

The CMs' meet is on the commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Tripura CM's office said.

01 May 2018 9:03 AM

Deb was addressing a seminar organised by Tripura Veterinary Council on 'The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve livelihoods, food security, and safety', on the eve of World Veterinary Day. (Photo: Twitter | @BjpBiplab)

Do not look for jobs, milk cows instead: Tripura CM advises youth

Days after sparking a controversy with his critique of model-actor Diana Hayden, Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb is at it again.

29 Apr 2018 6:37 PM

Police said the victim was threatened with dire consequences if she revealed the matter to anyone. (Representational image)

‘Powerful’ businessman rapes, threatens 14-yr-old girl in Tripura; held

The minor was repeatedly raped at the man's house at Champlai, about 60 kilometres from Tripura, since February this year.

23 Apr 2018 8:12 AM

According to police, Rohingya refugees often sneak through Tripura to enter Indian soil. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

18 Rohingya refugees, en route Delhi, arrested in Tripura

The arrested Rohingyas allegedly escaped from camps in Bangladesh and were heading to New Delhi in search of jobs.

19 Apr 2018 8:34 PM

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