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33% Of Government Job Seats To Be Booked For Women: Union Minister
On the occasion of Women's Day, Union Minister Amit Shah announced 33% of government jobs to be reserved for women. While addressing a rally, Shah said that farmer's earnings have doubled under the current government's rule, up to Rs 1.2 lakhs. "Agartala has been connected with the rest of the country through rail. A total 542 km of national highways has been built," he added.
Tags: India, Tripura, Assam, Amit Shah, BJP
Courtesy: Times of India
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Former BJP Leaders Sudip Barman & Ashish Kumar Join Congress On Feb 8
Former BJP leaders Sudip Kumar Barman and Ashish Kumar Saha joined the opposition Congress on February 8. Notably, on February 7, they resigned from BJP in Tripura, after the BJP removed Barman from the ministry post due to anti-party activities. Ahead of joining the Congress, two leaders met with former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi. The developments came ahead of 2023 Tripura Assembly elections.
Tags: Tripura, Bharatiya Janata Party, Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Courtesy: ANI
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Cross Border Infiltrations Gone Down During COVID-19 Pandemic: IG Sushanta Kumar
Border Security Force (BSF) Tripura Frontier IG Sushanta Kumar Nath stated that the cross border infiltrations have gone down owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "a total of 221 infiltrators have been arrested while attempting to cross the borders illegally." The number was reportedly higher in 2018 and 2019. IG Sushanta Kumar Nath further stated that the total seizures made last year were worth Rs 35.64 crore.
Tags: BSF, Tripura, Sushanta Kumar Nath, Infiltration, Agartala
Courtesy: ANI
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PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 450 Crore Worth Integrated Terminal At Agartala Airport: Tripura
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Integrated Terminal Building at Maharaja Bir Bikram Tripura Airport, on January 4. Built at a cost of Rs 450 crore, the new terminal is spread across 30,000 square metres with all modern facilities. Besides airport terminal, PM Modi also launched Mukhyamantri Tripura Gram Samriddhi Yojana and Project Mission 100 of Vidyajyoti Schools in Tripura. Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb and other ministers attended the… read-more
Tags: Tripura, Integrated Terminal, PM Modi, CM Biplab deb, Agartala
Courtesy: ANI
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Tripura Govt Gives Approval To Build Buddhist University In Sabroom
In Manu Bankul of Tripura's Sabroom, a Buddhist university will be built as the state government gave its approval for the same, said officials on December 11. According to PTI, It'll provide opportunities to students from 31 different countries, as well as help research on Buddhist literature, culture, and tradition. ''The foundation stone of the project is expected to be laid within a month or two,'' said Sankar Roy, Sabroom MLA.… read-more
Tags: Tripura, Sabroom, Buddhist university, Buddhist Literature, Manu Bankul
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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BJP Defeats TMC, CPI(M) To Win Tripura Civic Poll
In the civic body elections in Tripura, the ruling BJP won all the seats of the 51-member Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) on November 28. BJP also performed well in several other urban local bodies, reported PTI. The election was held on the 222 seats of AMC on November 25 and while on 112 seats BJP nominees won uncontested. However, opposition parties TMC and CPI(M) demanded a fresh election.
Tags: Tripura, Civic Polls, BJP, Agartala Muncipal Corporation, win
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Shakes Northeast Region
The National Seismology Department said that the northeast region, including Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura was jolted by an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude on November 26. The epicentre of the quake was reported to be near the boundary of Myanmar, near Mizoram. So far, there're no reports of damage to property and loss of life. Earlier on April 28, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the Assam region.
Tags: Earthquake, Northeast Region, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Tripura Municipal Elections Begin; 785 Candidates & 222 Seats
The Tripura Municipal Elections for 222 seats began at 7:00 AM, on November 25. Approximately 785 candidates are contesting, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Trinamool Congress, the Indian National Congress, the Communist Party of Marxist (CPM) and independent candidates. A total of 664 polling stations with tight security are installed. Voting will continue till 4:00 PM and six lakh voters are reportedly eligible to cast their votes… read-more
Tags: Tripura, TMC, BJP, Tripura Municipal Elections, politics
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
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Supreme Court Refuses To Delay Local Polls, Suggests Additional Forces: Tripura
The Supreme Court (SC,) on November 23, heard a plea by the Trinamool Congress and refused to delay the Agartala Municipal elections in Tripura, amid violence. In addition, the apex court asked the election authority to deploy additional forces to ensure smooth polls, scheduled on November 25. The Top Court also directed the Director-General of Police (DGP) and Home Secretary to submit a report on arrangements of the polls.
Tags: Tripura, Agartala Municipal Elections, Supreme Court, TMC, BJP
Courtesy: Times Of India
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SC To Hear TMC's Plea Against Tripura Violence
The Supreme Court (SC) is expected to hear a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Tripura violence, on November 23. The plea was filed in view of the continuous violent incidents ahead of the Agartala Municipal Elections on November 25. The apex Court asked police to ensure that no political parties are restricted from their campaign rights within law and order.
Tags: Agartala Municipal Elections, Tripura, TMC, BJP, Supreme Cour
Courtesy: ANI
