Tripura

07 Apr

Need To Align Educational Thinking With Evolving Global Landscape: Tripura Governor

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Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended the 39th Convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) held in Agartala on Tuesday.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised the need to align educational thinking with the evolving global landscape.He said that distance learning, online education and digital education are no longer just alternatives, but have become important parallel streams alongside the conventional education system.Speaking at the convocation ceremony held at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, he highlighted the growing importance of digital learning in today's world.On the occasion, the Governor awarded degrees to 30 selected students. Regional Director Dr. Chandrashekhar Putta also…

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07 Apr

Postal Ballot Voting For TTAADC Election Begins In Tripura

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The postal ballot voting for the TTAADC election began in Tripura from 10am on Tuesday.“Polling personnel and officials engaged in election duty have cast their votes through postal ballots. The voting process will continue for two days, on Tuesday and Wednesday,” an official said.The TTAADC elections are scheduled to be held on April 12.Long queues of voters were witnessed at polling centres in different parts of the state since morning.People turned up in large numbers and participated in the voting process with enthusiasm.Officials informed that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the election.“The…

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07 Apr

Tripura CM Saha Confident of BJP Sweep in Dharmanagar By-Election

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Ahead of the April 9 by-elections in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory in the Dharmanagar seat, surpassing its previous vote margin. Addressing a large rally, Saha said the strong turnout reflects growing public support for the party and its candidate, Jahar Chakraborty. He stated that voters have firm faith in both the BJP leadership and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thousands of supporters joined the procession, indicating strong momentum in favour of the BJP nominee. Saha also called on party workers to remain committed to public service…

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07 Apr

Saha Claims BJP Growth Reflects Development Focus, Criticises CPI(M) and Electoral Violence Ahead of TTAADC Polls

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that growing public support for the Bharatiya Janata Party reflects its “country first” approach, while accusing rival parties of putting “the individual or the party before the nation” ahead of the TTAADC elections.Addressing an election rally at Dasda Bazar in North Tripura, Saha said people are increasingly supporting the BJP due to its development agenda. “Our policy is first the country, then the party and finally the individual,” he said, drawing a contrast with the Tipra Motha Party and Communist Party of India (Marxist).Saha urged voters to reject Tipra Motha in the autonomous…

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07 Apr

Manik Saha Credits ‘Country-First’ for BJP Surge Before TTAADC Polls

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has claimed that growing public support for the BJP reflected the party’s its “country first” approach and that the people were increasingly aligning with the BJP because of its development agenda. Addressing a rally at Dasda Bazar in North Tripura ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, the Chief Minister said, “Our policy is first the country, then the party and finally the individual,” he said, contrasting it with what he described as the priorities of Tipra Motha Party and Communist Party of India (Marxist). Saha called upon voters to decisively…

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06 Apr

Pradyot Debbarma Slams BJP Manifesto Over Indigenous Rights, Kokborok Script Omission

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Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday, April 6, sharply criticised the BJP for releasing a poll manifesto that, he alleged, ignores key concerns of Tripura’s indigenous communities, including land rights, direct funding, and the script for the Kokborok language. Addressing a large election rally in Ampi under Gomati district in support of Tipra Motha Party candidate Kamal Koloi for the TTAADC elections, Pradyot questioned the BJP’s stance on the Roman script. He pointed out that despite opposing the use of the Roman script for Kokborok, the party had published its own manifesto using the same script. He further alleged that…

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06 Apr

Six Candidates In Fray For Dharmanagar Assembly By Poll In Tripura

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Six candidates are in the fray for the upcoming by-election to the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency in Tripura.The candidates are representing various political parties including CPI(M), INC, BJP, SUCI(C), Amara Bangalee, while one is an Independent candidate.Over 46,000 voters are eligible to cast their votes across 55 polling stations.Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura, Brijesh Pandey on Monday briefed the media in Agartala on preparations for the bypoll.Polling will be held on April 9 from 7am to 5pm, while campaigning will officially end on the April 7 at 5 pm, marking the beginning of the 48-hour silence period. Counting of votes is…

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06 Apr

TIPRA Motha Founder Calls for Peace Ahead of Poll Season, Urges Restraint

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Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has appealed to people to refrain from violence during the ongoing election process for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).In a video message on Monday, Pradyot Kishore said he had received reports of violence in certain areas and cautioned that such incidents could tarnish the image of the Tiprasa community.“If during elections, you fight among yourselves, use abusive language, or engage in violence, it will only malign the image of the Tiprasa community,” the TMP leader said.Elections to the 28-member TTAADC are scheduled to be held on April 12.He…

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05 Apr

Political Activity Gains Momentum Ahead of Dharmanagar Bypoll in Tripura

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Along with the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, the lone by-election for the Dharmanagar Legislative Assembly constituency in Tripura is witnessing hectic campaigning. The bypoll for the Dharmanagar legislative assembly seat has been necessitated following the demise of sitting MLA and Speaker Bishwabandhu Sen. Apart from the three main candidates from the BJP, Left and Congress, local regional outfits and independents are also in the fray. BJP has fielded Jawahar Chakraborty, whereas Amitabh Dutta is the nominee of the CPI(M). Congress has fielded Chayan Bhattacharjee for the April 9 by-poll. For the 28-member TTAADC polls scheduled…

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04 Apr

Tripura CM Alleges Financial Mismanagement, Urges Transparency in Tribal Council Areas

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With just days left for the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), Chief Minister Manik Saha has aised questions over the source of election funds of the Tipra Motha Party, setting the stage for a fresh political confrontation in the state.Addressing reporters in Agartala, Saha said there appeared to be a lack of clarity regarding how the party was managing its poll expenses. Referring to recent remarks made by Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, the Chief Minister claimed that there had been internal discussions within the party about aligning with the BJP to secure adequate…

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