Tripura: CPI (M) accuses BJP of attacking party workers

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI (M) in Tripura has alleged that the goons of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have attacked party supporters and resorted to vandalism across the state since March 10 following BJP’s landslide victory in four states in Assembly elections. CPI (M) state secretary and former MP Jitendra […]

HM Shah to visit Tripura today to mark BJP-IPFT govt’s 4 years in office

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting Tripura today on the occasion of the BJP-IPFT government’s completion of four years in office. Security arrangements had been tightened across the state ahead of the visit of the Union Home Minister. Shah will first visit the Tripurasundari temple in Gomati district to offer prayers. He will […]

Tripura: War of words between BJP & CPI(M) over corruption charges

A political war of words has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the CPI(M) with both parties accusing each other of being involved in financial corruption. After CPM state secretary and former MP Jitendra Chowdhury accused the BJP-led government of indulging in collecting cut money from contractors and suppliers, Tripura ICA minister Sushanta […]

Tripura eyes drone technology for Agriculture push

Tripura will be introducing drone technology for the development of the primary agriculture sector in the state. This was informed by Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb while addressing the 10th Biennial Conference of Tripura Agriculture Graduate Association on Sunday. CM Deb said in today’s world possessing the correct data is most vital for the success […]

TMC office attacked in Agartala, ‘Preplanned’- Alleges BJP

In what may be termed as the political climate of Tripura heating up just ahead of the urban civic body polls a TMC office was ransacked in Agartala’s Banamalipur. The office was located at the house of Former MLA and TMC leader Shubal Bhowmik. Reportedly a TMC worker was injured during the attack. The attack […]

Tripura Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman sacked for alleged anti-party activities

In a move widely expected Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb has dropped Health Minister Sudip Roy Barman from his cabinet. This is for the first time that a BJP or a BJP-led Government in the Northeast has dropped a minister from the cabinet for alleged anti-party activities. An official notification signed by in-charge Chief Secretary […]