Tripura News

Tripura SEC orders repoll in three seats after alleged bogus voting

The Tripura State Election Commission has ordered repolling in three seats across two Village Committees following allegations of bogus voting and disturbances during polling on September 29.

Rs 24.50 lakh in Bangladeshi currency seized near Tripura-Bangladesh border, one held

Security and enforcement agencies in Tripura seized Bangladeshi currency worth Rs 24.50 lakh in Bangladeshi currency from a vehicle near the India-Bangladesh border in Sepahijala district on September 29 and detained one person.

Tripura: BJP seeks re-polling at Warangbari SB School booth, accuses Tipra Motha of poll irregularities

Tripura BJP has asked the State Election Commission to order re-polling at a booth in Gomati district after alleging electoral disruption. The complaint has added to wider allegations of violence and irregularities during the Village Committee elections.

Indian Army's Spear Corps holds cleanliness, environmental awareness drive in Agartala

The Indian Army's Spear Corps organised an educational and awareness drive for troops stationed in Agartala on September 29 as part of the nationwide Swachh Bharat Campaign, focusing on cleanliness, environmental sustainability and operational health.

‘Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra’ to be held across Tripura on October 7

The Tripura government will organise a ‘Seva Jyoti Kalash Yatra’ across the state on October 7 as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public service.

Tipra Motha gives Tripura Police, SEC 24-hour ultimatum over firing on party candidate

Tipra Motha met the State Election Commission after its candidate and two supporters were allegedly shot during polling in Gomati district. The party demanded swift arrests and tighter security, calling the incident a serious electoral concern.

Tripura LoP accuses BJP, Tipra Motha of political interference amid violence during Village Committee polls

Jitendra Chaudhury accused the BJP and Tipra Motha of interference after violence during TTAADC Village Committee polls. The clashes and injuries have renewed focus on election security and impartial policing in Tripura.

Tipra Motha demands swift probe after candidate injured in Tripura VC poll firing

The Tipra Motha Party on September 28 demanded a swift and impartial investigation into the alleged shooting of its Village Committee election candidate Khakendra Reang in Gomati district during polling for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committees.

Tripura Traffic Police announces drive against dazzling, modified vehicle lights; tightens vigil

Tripura Traffic Police will begin a special drive against vehicles using unauthorised or unsafe lights. The move follows safety concerns over glare, modified fittings and emergency-style lighting.

NDA will secure huge VC poll victory, opposition will be nowhere: Tripura BJP chief

Tripura BJP president Abhishek Debroy on September 28 claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would secure a “huge victory” in the Village Committee elections and alleged that Opposition parties, including the CPI(M) and Congress, would be “nowhere” in the results.

Tripura food minister reviews food security awareness drive with SDMs

Tripura Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on September 28 chaired a virtual preparatory meeting with Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) from all eight districts to review preparations for field-level awareness programmes on food security schemes.

Tripura MP Biplab Deb to represent India at 81st UN General Assembly

West Tripura Lok Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb is scheduled to visit New York from October 5 to 9 as a member of India's Parliamentary Delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

‘People defied all odds to vote for democracy’: Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury

Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on September 28 said voters in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas had “defied all odds” to participate in the Village Committee elections, describing the turnout as a demonstration of their desire for democracy, peace and tranquillity.

Opposition blames EVMs, EC after poll defeats, says Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha on September 28 defended the Election Commission of India amid the ongoing political debate over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying differences of opinion within the poll panel should not be construed as institutional failure.

Tripura Village Committee polls record 79% turnout till 6 PM; one firing incident, three complaints filed

Tripura recorded around 79 per cent voter turnout in the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) till 6 PM on September 28, State Election Commissioner P K Chakraborty said.

Tripura VC polls: TIPRA Motha candidate among three injured in alleged firing in Gomati

A TIPRA Motha Party candidate was among three people injured in an alleged firing incident in Tripura's Gomati district on September 28, amid polling for the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Tripura Santiniketan Medical College holds discussion on technology-driven public services

An interactive discussion on good governance and technology-driven public services was held at Tripura Santiniketan Medical College & Hospital on Sunday, with participants stressing the need to make government services more accessible, efficient and people-centric.

Tripura CM urges voters to cast ballots freely, peacefully in Village Committee polls

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday, September 28, urged voters to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise without fear in the ongoing Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Tripura Village Committee polls: CPI(M) alleges hurdles in fielding candidates, polling agents removed

The CPI(M) on Monday, September 28, alleged that its candidates and polling agents faced obstruction during the ongoing Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Tripura TTAADC village committee polls begin amid tight security

Better organisation can bring better results, identify loopholes: Tripura Congress MLA to workers

Tripura Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman on Sunday, September 27 said the party is focusing on identifying its organisational strengths and weaknesses and chalking out a strategy to overcome existing challenges at the grassroots level.