Tripura has once again recorded the highest voter turnout in the country. The second phase of elections for Tripura's East Parliamentary Constituency began today.
All necessary steps have been taken to ensure a free and fair second phase of the Lok Sabha election in the East (ST) Parliamentary Constituency in Tripura where the election will be held on April 26.
A 27-year-old BSF jawan, deployed for Lok Sabha election duty in Tripura’s East Parliamentary Constituency, was found dead inside a bus while returning to a temporary camp set up for the security forces at Kanchanpur under North District.
A day after the BSF stated that illegal infiltration is a major challenge in Tripura, on Tuesday, five Rohingyas including two minors were detained at Piturbazar Motor Stand under Kailashahar of Unakoti District.
Assam Rifles in joint operation with Customs Department seized 380 kg of Marijuana worth rupees 1.71 crore hidden in the forest area of Mantala.
Cross-border crimes, especially illegal infiltration, have emerged as the biggest challenge for the BSF in guarding the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura, a top official said.
Jitendra Chaudhury, Tripura's Opposition Leader, accuses of vote rigging in the recent election. He demands a fresh poll to uphold democratic principles.
The Department of Meteorology Agartala has issued a warning for the upcoming five days, indicating a likelihood of temperatures soaring above the normal range.
President of India Droupadi Murmu on April 22 conferred Padma Shri on Chittaranjan Debbarma for his contributions in the field of Spiritualism in Tripura.
A fraudulent attempt to impersonate Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha's undersecretary was thwarted as Tripura Police arrested the culprit in the act of trying to deceive a senior journalist and a businessman.
Minister Nath, leading the meeting via video conference with the Managing Director of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) and officials from various districts, instructed that no leaves be granted until the conclusion of the elections.
Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha criticizes CPIM for leaving the state in debt while praising the progress made under PM Modi's leadership. He contrasted the deceptive promises made by the CPIM with the progress made under PM Narendra Modi's leadership.
The Meteorological Department in Tripura has issued a warning of hot and Humid day in the state due to prevailing partly cloudy sky.
Residents of Joypur area in Tripura's West District, living beyond the border fence, have appealed for land within Tripura territory. Despite residing beyond the fence, they cast their votes in the West Parliamentary Constituency.
Congress MLA from Tripura, Sudip Roy Barman, accuses BJP of threatening voters during the Lok Sabha general polls. He claimed that BJP-backed goons prevented a large number of voters from casting their votes.
The Election Commission of India has issued a show cause notice to Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Chief of Tipra Motha, for a contentious Facebook post. The ECI has demanded immediate removal of the post and an explanation, citing violation of election conduct rules.
The first phase of elections in West Parliamentary Constituency, Tripura commenced at 7 AM with stringent security measures. As of 9 AM, the voter turnout stands at 15.9%, with reports of minor EVM malfunctions.
The report indicated that among the eight districts, only four were impacted, including Unakoti, Dhalai, West, and Gomati Districts. In Unakoti District's Kumarghat Sub-division, 16 houses were partly damaged, four severely damaged, and one fully damaged.
Tripura Police have arrested three youths, including two minors, among seven for allegedly gang-raping two minor girls in the Gabardi area in the West District.
Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, conducted an inspection of the arrangements for PM Modi's upcoming election rally. The event is set to take place at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala on April 17.
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura has launched a Voter Help Line in all 60 Assembly Constituencies for the 2024 General Elections. The initiative will provide a centralised system for voters and political parties to address their queries and complaints.
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