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Tripura: State in northeastern India
Tripura is a state in Northeast India. The third-smallest state in the country, it covers 10,491 km2 (4,051 sq mi); and the seventh-least populous state with a population of 36.71 lakh. It is bordered by Assam and Mizoram to the east and by Bangladesh to the north, south and west. Tripura is divided into 8 districts and 23 sub-divisions, where Agartala is the capital and the largest city in the state. Tripura has 19 different tribal communities with a majority Bengali population. Bengali, English and Kokborok are the state's official languages.

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Sri Ram’s Connect with NorthEastern India| Exploring the Divine Unakoti in Tripura | Oneindia [Video]

Sri Ram’s Connect with NorthEastern India| Exploring the Divine Unakoti in Tripura | Oneindia

Nestled in the Raghunandan Hills just 10 km from Kailashahr, Unakoti awaits UNESCO World Heritage Site status. This hidden gem is adorned with 99 lakh sculptures of devi-devatas, tracing its roots to..

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Here’s The List Of All States That Have Declared Holiday For Ram Mandir Inauguration| Oneindia [Video]

Here’s The List Of All States That Have Declared Holiday For Ram Mandir Inauguration| Oneindia

As India anticipates the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22, numerous states declare holidays or half-days to honor the historic event. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Haryana,..

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Congress sets up publicity committee with AICC treasurer Ajay Maken as convener and party general secretaries Jairam Ramesh and K C Venugopal as members. State election committees constituted for..
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One in five girls and about one in six boys in India are married, with the progress made towards eliminating the practice of child marriage entirely stagnating in recent years, according to a study..
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