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18 Apr

Lok Sabha Rejects 131st Amendment Bill; Government Faces Legislative Setback on Women’s Representation

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The Indian political landscape witnessed a dramatic development on Friday as the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, failed to secure the required support in the Lok Sabha. The legislation, intended to revolutionize women’s representation in elected bodies, fell short of the mandatory two-thirds majority, sparking a heated war of words. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has led the condemnation, terming the defeat a “Black Day” for Indian democracy and accusing the opposition of maintaining an “anti-women mindset.” The bill, a cornerstone of the government's legislative agenda, aimed to reserve 33 percent of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and…

18 Apr

Tripura CM Calls Bill Rejection a ‘Black Day’ for Democracy After Lok Sabha Vote

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has claimed that the failure to pass the constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha reveals the opposition parties' anti-women mentality, and it was a 'Black Day' for Indian democracy. Saha's statement came after the Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 was defeated. "Black Day for Indian democracy, opposition’s anti-women mindset exposed. The failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill-2026 in Lok Sabha reveals the Congress, TMC, DMK, SP, and INDIA alliance’s deep-seated anti-women mentality,"…

17 Apr

Tipra Motha Dominates TTAADC Elections with 24 Seats Victory

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The Tipra Motha Party secured a landslide victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, winning 24 out of 28 seats, according to official results declared on April 17. Vote counting began at 8 AM across 17 centres under tight security arrangements. As per procedure, VVPAT slips were counted first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) after a short interval. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to win four seats, while other parties such as the CPI(M) and Congress failed to make a significant impact in the elections. Polling for the 28 seats was held on April…

16 Apr

Tripura Sets Up Special Counters to Provide Low-Cost Fish on New Year’s Day

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On the occasion of the Bengali New Year, the Tripura government has taken up multiple initiatives, including the sale of fresh fish at affordable prices across various regions. The Fisheries Department has set up special outlets in Udaipur subdivision of Gomati district and Amarpur. Around 1,500 kilograms of different varieties of fish were sold at Rs 200 per kilograms, bringing relief to consumers. Festivities were also seen at Kamalti wholesale fish market in Sepahijala district, where trading continued from midnight of Chaitra Sankranti into the New Year. Fishermen from Rudrasagar, Gomati and nearby areas supplied fresh catches, while traders purchased…

12 Apr

Heavy Security Deployed as Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Elections Progress

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Elections to 28 seats of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) began in 1,257 polling stations across eight districts of the state amidst heightened security on Sunday, officials said. Voters were seen queuing in front of polling booths since 7am to exercise their democratic rights amidst a security blanket thrown in the entire poll bound areas of the state to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections. Security forces, including state police and central forces, have been deployed strategically across sensitive locations. Apart from the unprecedented deployment of paramilitary forces, one IG and two DIGs have been deputed for six…

11 Apr

Tripura’s Kailashahar Airport Under Scanner as AAI Notes Structural Issues

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A team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) visited the long-closed Kailashahar airport on Friday to check its current condition. During their visit, they found that many parts of the airport are badly damaged and not properly maintained. The team included Agartala Airport’s Chief Security Officer S.K. Roy and other officials. They inspected different areas of the airport, including buildings, the power supply room, and the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower. They noticed several problems. Many buildings are in poor condition, with leaking roofs causing water damage. Broken windows and plants growing on the rooftop of the ATC building…

10 Apr

24 Central Armed Police Forces Deployed For TTAADC Polls In Tripura

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Twenty-four companies of Central Armed Police Forces will be deployed for smooth and peaceful conduct of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) polls.Speaking to mediapersons in Agartala, Director General of Police, Anurag said out of the 24 companies four companies of CAPF have already reached the state and remaining twenty would arrive shortly.The central forces include 12 companies of the BSF, 10 of Sashtra Seema Bal, and two of the CRPF.Polling for the all crucial Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council Polls will be held on April 12 while counting will be taken up on April 17.The TTAADC…

10 Apr

24 Companies of Central Forces Deployed for Tribal Council Polls in Tripura

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The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned 24 companies of central paramilitary forces for the April 12 elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council. Four companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have already arrived in the state. One company of CAPF generally consists of 100 to 135 personnel. "The MHA sanctioned 24 companies of central forces for the tribal council elections. Out of the 24 companies, four have already arrived in the state, while the remaining 20 companies will be reaching very shortly," an official source said. The additional central forces, comprising BSF, SSB and CRPF, will…

09 Apr

ByPoll To Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency Peaceful

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Polling in the bye-election to the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency in Tripura was conducted peacefully amid tight security arrangements across the constituency. An average voter turnout of 79.84 per cent was recorded till 5pm.Earlier, voting began at 7am in 55 polling stations, with a large number of voters turning up at each centre throughout the day.Adequate arrangements were made to ensure smooth conduct of polling, including the provision of wheelchairs for elderly and specially-abled voters at all polling stations.Voters, from senior citizens to first-time electors, appreciated the calm and orderly atmosphere and thanked the Election Commission and local administration for ensuring…

08 Apr

Pradyot confident of Tiprasa people’s support for TMP

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Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma today said he was confident that Tiprasa people would vote for his party in the forthcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTADC) elections.Polling for 28 seats of the council will be held on April 12, while counting is scheduled for April 17.The TMP had won the tribal council elections in 2021 by securing 18 seats in the 30-member body, while the BJP won nine seats and sat on the opposition bench. The governor nominates two members to the council to ensure representation of all tribes in the state.Addressing reporters at…