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03 May

All Eyes on Dharmanagar as Tripura By-Poll Vote Counting Begins

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The stage is set for the counting of votes for the Dharmanagar Assembly by-election in Tripura on Monday with necessary measures and security arrangements put in place by the administration. The Assembly seat had fallen vacant following the death of former Tripura Speaker Bishwabandhu Sen in December last year, and the by-election for the seat was held on April 9. According to the schedule announced by the Election Commission, the counting of ballots of the by-poll is scheduled to begin at 8 am. Returning Officer and Dharmanagar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Debjani Chowdhury stated that the counting process would be carried out…

02 May

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Disrupt Life in Tripura; Relief Camps Opened After Widespread Destruction

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Severe storms accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds have caused widespread destruction across Tripura over the last two days, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured while damaging thousands of homes and disrupting electricity supply in many parts of the state. Officials said the storms affected several districts and caused major damage to houses, standing crops and power infrastructure. The situation has raised concern among residents as many families were forced to leave their homes after strong winds and heavy rain battered large areas. According to officials from the state disaster management department, one of the…

30 Apr

Heavy Storms Batter Tripura, Leave One Dead and Over 4,000 Houses Damaged

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Heavy storms accompanied by rain caused widespread destruction across Tripura between April 28 and 29, leaving one person dead, two others injured and thousands of families affected in several districts of the state.According to figures released by the State Emergency Operation Centre in Agartala, a total of 4,191 houses were damaged during the storm and heavy rainfall that lashed different parts of the state over two days.Officials said the damage included 195 houses that were completely destroyed, 547 houses that suffered severe damage and 3,449 houses that were partially damaged due to strong winds, falling trees and heavy rainfall.The weather-related…

29 Apr

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Disrupt Life Across Tripura

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Tripura is reeling from the aftermath of severe weather conditions that swept through the state on April 27 and 28. According to reports from the State Emergency Operations Center, heavy rains, thunderstorms, and high-velocity winds have left a trail of destruction, resulting in damage to at least 1,534 houses across multiple districts. While authorities have confirmed that no fatalities occurred during the weather event, two individuals sustained injuries amidst the chaos. The storm’s impact extended well beyond residential areas, causing significant damage to critical infrastructure. Strong winds uprooted numerous trees, which in turn blocked several arterial roads and brought down…

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…