Tripura
State in northeastern India
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Tripura is a state in northeastern 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 3.67 million. 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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Weather Update: 13 states on alert as IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall till...; check state-wise forecastThe states under alert are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Telangana. Bihar is also likely to receive..DNA - Published | |
Tripura: 4 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for 'illegally' entering IndiaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf Act protest: Eight in Tripura sent to 10-day judicial remandIndiaTimes - Published | |
Anti-Waqf Act protests in Tripura turns violent, 18 police personnel injuredA violent protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Tripura's Unakoti district led to clashes between demonstrators and police, resulting in injuries to at least 18 officers, including a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Violent protest in Tripura against Waqf Amendment Act injures 18 police officersA violent protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Tripura's Unakoti district led to clashes between demonstrators and police, resulting in injuries to at least 18 officers, including a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Man arrested for brutally killing a puppy after his video goes viral, citizens demand justiceA Tripura youth was arrested for brutally killing a puppy and sharing the video online, sparking public outrage and demands for strict legal action.DNA - Published | |
3 BSF jawans injured in clash with intruders at Indo-Bangladesh borderA violent altercation occurred at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura, leading to a BSF jawan and a Bangladeshi intruder being injured. The clash involved 20-25 intruders suspected of smuggling. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Union minister CR Patil, CMs of Rajasthan, Tripura, Odisha attend second All India State Water Ministers' ConferenceIndiaTimes - Published | |
Under PM Modi government, Tripura has moved on path of development: Amit ShahHome minister Amit Shah commends Tripura's Manik Saha government for transparent job appointments given to 2,807 youths, unlike the previous Left regime. He highlights the transformation in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Haathi kiska saathi? Battle for jumbo that crossed borderA Bangladeshi man, Atikur, is fighting to reclaim his elephant, Chandratara, who wandered into India. The elephant crossed into Tripura and is now in the custody of forest officials after ownership..IndiaTimes - Published | States with high malaria burden dip from 10 in 2015 to 2 in 2023: GovernmentIndia has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah inspects Bru package rollout; gets feedback from Brus at their village in TripuraHome Minister Amit Shah visited a Bru resettlement village in Tripura, reviewing the implementation of the 2020 agreement. He interacted with the community, addressing concerns about rations, Ayushman..IndiaTimes - Published | Left turned Tripura into 'backward' state, BJP brought progress: Amit ShahHome Minister Amit Shah highlighted BJP's role in Tripura's development since 2018, contrasting it with the Left's 35-year rule. He cited improved access to drinking water, free rations, healthcare..IndiaTimes - Published |
Forest cover of eight mountain states down in 2 years: Government reportIndia's latest forest report reveals a concerning decline in forest cover across eight mountain states between 2021 and 2023, including significant losses in several northeastern states. Tripura..IndiaTimes - Published | After hospitals, hotels and restaurants in Tripura says won't serve Bangladeshi citizensThe All Tripura Hotel & Restaurant Owners' Association has decided to cease serving Bangladeshi guests due to disrespect towards the Indian flag and mistreatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. Additionally,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Deeply regrettable': India after Bangladesh mission breach in TripuraIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | 55 Rohingyas among 675 illegal immigrants apprehended in Tripura in 2024: BSFIndiaTimes - Published |
'Terrorists out of jail concerning as Tripura shares borders with Bangladesh': CM Manik SahaTripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha raises concerns over the release of terrorists in Bangladesh and the nation's mistreatment of minorities. Recent mob attacks on Hindu temples and arrests of ISKCON..IndiaTimes - Published | After Kolkata, Tripura hospital says it won't treat Bangladeshi patientsILS Hospital in Agartala has stopped treating Bangladeshi patients due to rising anti-India sentiments and alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. This follows a similar move by JN Ray..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tripura government collaborates with Tata Technologies for ITI developmentThe Tripura government is partnering with Tata Technologies to upgrade 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. The project, costing Rs 683.27 crores, will introduce 11 new trades and..IndiaTimes - Published | What Modi 3.0 govt has achieved in its first 100 daysIn the first 100 days of Modi's third term, the government has cleared projects worth Rs 3 lakh crore focusing on infrastructure and job creation. Initiatives include support for farmers, youth..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tripura police accused of not arresting criminals for lynchingTripura police are investigating the lynching of Gautam Das, allegedly by BJP Yuva Morcha leaders. Despite a direct complaint from his father, no arrests were made initially. Opposition parties..IndiaTimes - Published | UP, Tripura CMs to inaugurate Siddheswari temple in Tripura on MondayOn September 16, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha will inaugurate the newly built Siddheswari temple in West Tripura district. The event will also..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Tripura CM Manik Saha sends 'queen variety' pineapples to Bangladesh PM Sheikh HasinaIn a gesture of goodwill and cross-border camaraderie, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has sent a consignment of pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The pineapples were dispatched..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP forms 4-member committee to look into post-poll violence in West BengalThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has established a four-member committee to assess the situation of post-election violence in West Bengal. The committee comprises ex-Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tripura's 'Queen Pineapple' saw 1500% price surge since 2018. What's so special about it?Tripura's 'Queen Pineapple' has seen a 1500% price surge since 2018, with prices rising from Rs 2 to Rs 32 per piece. In 2024, overseas exports are projected to reach 50,000 kg, including 600 kg to..IndiaTimes - Published | Tripura Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Full List of Winner and Loser Candidates will be announced SoonTripura Lok Sabha Election Result 2024 full list of winners: Tripura participated in the 18th Lok Sabha to decide the political representatives. Exit polls predict BJP-led NDA to win seat.DNA - Published |
Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in several states, severe heatwave in these states; check forecast for next weekIMD also forecasted thunderstorms followed by light to moderate showers, lightning and gusty winds for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, West Bengal, Sikkim and Tripura..DNA - Published | Tripura Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Results: Exit polls predicts clean sweep for NDA in TripuraIndiaTimes - Published |
NIA serves notice to a Tripura housewife; police launch investigation into drug racketIndiaTimes - Published | Monsoon onset over Kerala, Northeast likely from ThursdayThe southwest monsoon, driven by Cyclone Remal, is anticipated to arrive early in Kerala and the northeast, influenced by Cyclone Remal's impact on West Bengal and Bangladesh, accelerating its..IndiaTimes - Published |
Remal's wake leaves 33 dead, many missing in N-E; WB toll 9Cyclone Remal aftermath causes devastation in Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal, Tripura. Deaths reported, rescue efforts ongoing. Mizoram govt orders closures.IndiaTimes - Published | Cyclone 'Remal': Landfall process to commence in next few hours, says IMDIMD predicts cyclonic storm 'Remal' to make landfall in the next few hours over the North Bay of Bengal, near Sagar Islands and Khepupara, with intense weather conditions. Flight operations halted in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cyclone Remal: PM Modi chairs meeting to review response and readinessPM Modi reviewed the Cyclone Remal response. The cyclone has also triggered heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. Kolkata airport operations are suspended as..IndiaTimes - Published | Buddha Purnima 2024: Will banks remain closed today? Check state wise list hereIn Tripura, Orissa, banks will be closed on the fourth Saturday of Nazrul Jayanti and the Lok Sabha General Elections of 2024DNA - Published |
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Anant Ambani's Vantara lauded for timely rescue of ailing elephant, calf in TripuraIndiaTimes - Published | Tripura govt starts installation of radio collars on wild elephants to track movementIndiaTimes - Published |
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At 80%, Tripura's turnout highest; UP lowest with 55%IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Phase 2 reports lower voter turnout than Phase 1, what does this pattern indicate?EC data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 78.53 per cent polling.DNA - Published |
