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Madhav addressing a gathering on Friday. (Photo: File)

BJP means Nationalism, it is in party’s DNA: Ram Madhav

Madhav also praised the people of the state for choosing Modi as PM for second term by sending two MPs from the state for the first time.

08 Jun 2019 8:39 AM

Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said "We are optimistic that the revised rules would attract potential investors to Tripura and help in building an investment-friendly environment here." (Representational image)

Tripura to provide subsidy on setting up of large industries

Decision to provide subsidies on capital investment for large industries was taken in a ministers meeting recently.

05 Jun 2019 1:54 PM

The charge of ministries held by Barman was allocated to Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma. (Photo: ANI)

Party made us leader, shouldn't forget it: Biplab Deb on Sudip Roy's removal

Deb made these remarks while replying to a question about the reason behind Roy Barman's axing from the state cabinet.

03 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb (Photo: File)

Tripura CM warns party members of not indulging in violence

Tripura CM Biplab Deb alleged that post-poll violence occurs in both West Bengal and Tripura due to the earlier Communist rule.

29 May 2019 2:24 PM

Heavy rains leading to flash flood have left hundreds of houses submerged in North Tripura, Unakoti and Dhalai districts of Tripura. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

More than 1000 families homeless as flash flood hits Tripura

The flood was mainly after the water level of river Juri and river Kakti started rising and came close to the danger level.

26 May 2019 10:04 AM

On specific information, Barman along with a team of senior health department officials rushed to the hospital and directly entered into the labour room where the operation was going on. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Tripura minister catches doctor red-handed while conducting abortion

The Health Minister also said that this practice has been going on from the last two and a half years.

23 May 2019 7:20 AM

The Election Commission (EC) had postponed polling in the Tripura (East) Lok Sabha seat from April 18 to April 23, saying the law and order situation there was not conducive. (Photo: ANI)

Villagers in Tripura agree to withdraw protest after officials promise to fulfill demands

The protesters demanded setting up of market shed, Panchayat office and basic facilities which according to them are fundamental right.

24 Apr 2019 11:23 AM

The villagers say that no doctor or government official has visited them so far. (Photo: ANI)

Fever outbreak keeps Tripura villagers from voting

Lack of medical facilities has worsened their plight.

23 Apr 2019 7:42 AM

A video showing Debburman assaulting Mintu Debbarma inside a police station in Khowai district, around 50km from here, has gone viral on social media. (Image: ANI twitter)

Watch: Tripura Cong chief booked for slapping man in police station

State Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath insisted that 'Pradyot should be punished for taking law in his own hands'.

19 Apr 2019 2:06 PM

In video footage, Pradyot Burman is seen entering the police station where the accused was seated on a bench. He is seen talking to the accused who greets the leader with folded hands and a few seconds later Burman lands a slap on his cheek. (Photo: ANI)

Video: Tripura Cong Prez slaps man for attacking sister's convoy

Pragya was returning after completing her campaign in Tulasikhar when her vehicle was pelted with stones.

19 Apr 2019 8:30 AM

Gandhi in his speech also stated that a "sum of Rs 30,000 crore was paid to Anil Ambani in the Rafale deal". (Image: File)

BJP files complaint with Tripura CEO against Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi distorted facts for the sake of political mileage at a rally at Khumulwng,

24 Mar 2019 5:10 PM

CPI(M) leader and member of Kailashahar Municipal council in Unakoti District, Debasish Sen also joined the Congress on Tuesday. (Image: File)

3 Tripura BJP leaders including state vice-president join Congress

Bhowmick, Das and Debnath were earlier with the Congress.

19 Mar 2019 5:25 PM

Dhar said that video went viral on social media showing that Deb put his hand on the waist of Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Santana Chakma, a young tribal leader. (Video Screengrab)

Watch: Tripura minister groped colleague while sharing stage with PM

The minister Manoj Kanti Deb declined to comment on the incident when contacted.

12 Feb 2019 11:40 AM

‘They are trying to form a ‘majboor’ (weak) government in Delhi. They are worried about the present ‘majboot’ (strong) government,’ said PM Modi at the rally in Agartala. (Photo: ANI)

It seems Olympics going on to ridicule me: PM Modi

PM Modi calls opposition ‘mahamilawatwalas’, says leaders are only involved in ‘holding hands in meetings in Delhi and Kolkata for photos.’

09 Feb 2019 6:44 PM

Flower lovers thronged the Rabindra Kanan Park to witness the colourful exhibition. (Photo: Pixabay)

Floriculture flourishes in Tripura

Flower exhibition held in Tripura to revitalise floriculture.

01 Feb 2019 4:02 PM

"Right from Pandit Nehru regime to the last Manmohan Singh regime, if you go through the history of Congress, in every tenure you will discover corrupt practices, either in this deal or that deal," Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal alleged. (Photo: File)

Cong govts corrupt since Nehru regime, alleges Assam CM

CM claims that NDA govt led by Modi has been providing good governance and working for development for all sections, mainly northeast.

18 Dec 2018 7:10 PM

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

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