Tripura

19 Aug

Retired Judge Bibhas Kanti Kilikdar sworn in as Tripura Lokayukta

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Retired judge Bibhas Kanti Kilikdar has officially assumed the role of Tripura Lokayukta, succeeding K N Bhattacharya. The oath of office was administered by Governor Indrasena Reddy on Friday at Raj Bhavan, Agartala, in the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The Chief Minister expressed his congratulations in a Facebook post, stating, "Today attended the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-appointed Lokayukta of Tripura Dr. Bivash Kanti Kilikdar at Raj Bhavan, Agartala." Kilikdar, appointed on July 9, will serve a three-year term as the head of the autonomous body responsible for investigating corruption complaints in the state. The Tripura Lokayukta…

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17 Aug

IMA Tripura’s strike follows Kolkata Doctor’s tragic death

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The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Tripura State Branch has declared a 24-hour strike starting from 6 AM on August 17 to 6 AM on August 18. During this period, all non-essential medical services in private and government establishments will be halted, while emergency services will remain operational. In a statement issued by IMA Tripura Secretary Dr. Basab Ghosh and President Dr. Sanjib Kumar Debbarma, the association expressed profound shock over the recent brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, on August 9. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage within the medical community. The…

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16 Aug

Tripura: Medical Community in Agartala Demands Justice for Slain Kolkata Doctor

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Resident doctors from Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) staged a protest on Tuesday condemning the rape and murder of a fellow resident doctor at RH Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The demonstration reflects growing anger and demands for justice following the tragic incident. Dr. Himanshu from the psychiatric department outlined the protest's key demands: immediate punishment for the perpetrator and the establishment of a central act to ensure the safety and protection of resident doctors within hospitals. During the protest, all outpatient departments (OPDs) at AGMC were closed, though emergency services remained operational. Dr. Basav Ghosh, State Secretary of the…

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13 Aug

Tripura CM highlights ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative in Agartala

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha emphasized the patriotic essence of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative during a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan event in Agartala on Monday. Speaking ahead of the 78th Independence Day celebrations, Dr. Saha highlighted that the initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to foster nationalistic sentiments across the country. "Prime Minister Modi introduced the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' program to honor those who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom and to safeguard our nation," Dr. Saha remarked. He further noted that the program, first announced in 2022, encourages the hoisting of the national flag at…

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12 Aug

Tripura government launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign with series of events

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The Tripura Government has kicked off a series of events from August 11 to 14 as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, aimed at promoting national pride and patriotism. The initiative, which includes a Tiranga Yatra, a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the observance of Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is set to engage residents across the state. West Tripura District Magistrate Vishal Kumar emphasized the importance of widespread participation, stating, “We have organized a Tiranga Yatra led by Ministers and MLAs, which has already commenced. This will be followed by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan from August 12 to 14, with…

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09 Aug

Subrata Chakraborty praises peaceful voting in Tripura

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura has expressed strong confidence in securing a decisive victory in the ongoing Panchayat elections, attributing their anticipated success to the party's sterling performance over the past five years. The three-tier Panchayat elections cover 2,102 seats, including 1,819 Gram Panchayat seats, 188 Panchayat Samiti seats, and 95 Zila Parishad seats. BJP General Secretary Amit Rakshit, speaking at a press conference, revealed that the party had already secured over 71% of the seats uncontested. "Today, in some seats, elections were held. So far, the process has been peaceful, with voters participating in a festive atmosphere,"…

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08 Aug

Voter turnout hits 30% in Tripura Panchayat elections by noon

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The three-tier Panchayat elections in Tripura, which commenced at 7 AM today, have witnessed a voter turnout of over 30% by 12 PM. The polling process spans Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads, with a total of 6,909 seats up for grabs. According to an official from the Tripura State Election Commission, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already secured 4,805 seats uncontested. The breakdown of seats includes 6,370 in Gram Panchayats, 423 in Panchayat Samitis, and 116 in Zila Parishads. The election involves 12,94,153 registered voters, comprising 6,58,445 males, 6,35,597 females, and 11 others, spread across 2,650…

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07 Aug

Tripura CM boosts border surveillance amid Bangladesh unrest

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Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced today that the state government is ramping up surveillance along the international border with Bangladesh in response to the current unrest in the neighboring country. Dr. Saha, who also holds the position of Home Minister, stressed the critical need to prevent unauthorized entries into Tripura from Bangladesh. During a press briefing, he detailed his ongoing efforts to assess the situation and affirmed that the state is closely coordinating with central authorities to bolster security measures. “I am in regular contact with the central government and have engaged with the Chief Secretary, Tripura…

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30 Jul

29 Bangladesh nationals arrested in Tripura amid infiltration concerns

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Infiltration by individuals, especially from the Rohingya community, across the Bangladesh border has become a "very serious" issue, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official stated on Monday. Since Saturday, 29 Bangladesh nationals without valid travel documents have been arrested in two locations in Tripura, highlighting the ongoing infiltration problem. "Infiltration, especially Rohingya infiltration, has become a very serious issue. The presence of Rohingyas has been found in Hyderabad, Haryana, and Kashmir. This is a threat to security," said MEA Joint Secretary Ankan Banerjee during a media briefing. Banerjee emphasized that the infiltration issue is being discussed at the highest…

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29 Jul

Jishnu Dev Varma becomes Telangana’s governor

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Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, has been appointed Governor of Telangana, marking a historic first for Tripura. This appointment signifies the first time a native of Tripura will serve as governor in another state. Born to Rajkumar Ramendra Kishore Dev Varma and Maharajkumari Kamal Prava Devi, Dev Varma has been a long-standing member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He joined the BJP in the early 1990s, demonstrating unwavering loyalty even when the party had little influence in Tripura, a state predominantly governed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Dev Varma's political career peaked…

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