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INTTUC submits deputation to AMC Mayor | Agartala, Dec 27 (TIWN): A delegation of Indian National Trinamool Trade Union Congress (INTTUC) today submitted a deputation to the Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC)- Dr. Prafullajit Sinha seeking immediate rehabilitation of evicted roadside hawkers of Battala. | 27-Dec-2014 |
E-FMS Implementation is lacking due to | Belonia, December 27 (TIWN): Bhartachandra Nagar, Poangbari , Tepania/Kalacherra/Laljuri/Chandipur new blocks under South Tripura are lacking for implementation of e-FMS System from 1st January 2015 . Director of Information Technology/Rural Development department is not either responding to the cause. Labour Payment as well as Material Payment directly transferred to Worker Bank Account & Vendor Accounts via e-FMS System. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Protest on Kokrajhar violence at the cap | AGARTALA, December 27 (TIWN): Minority Welfare Council state committee today protested against the Assam violence where the Bodo militants killed 78 Adivasis. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Ferrying of essentials affected after As | Agartala, Dec 27 (TIWN / IANS) Ferrying of essential goods from different parts of India to the northeastern region has been affected due to the violence in Assam, officials said here Saturday. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Fruits, sweets distributed among childre | Agartala, Dec 27 (TIWN): To mark the 45th Foundation Day, Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has been carrying out different drives from December 21 and such drives would be continued till December 30. As part of the programmes, SFI leaders today distributed sweets and fruits among the children of Nirmala Sishu Bhaban and interacted with them. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Faculty sent to 14-day judicial custody | Kailasahar, Dec 27 (TIWN): Tapash Chandra Ghosh, a faculty of Zoology Department of Ramakrishna Memorial College in Kailasahar, who was arrested last night with the charges of molesting a student of the college, was sent to 14-day judicial custody today. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Road safety week from January 11 | AGARTALA, December 27 (TIWN): To make the people aware of road mishaps, road safety week would be observed that would start from Jan 11 at Vivekananda Maidan. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Jampui hill losing its glory due to negl | AGARTALA, December 27 (TIWN): The famous tourist spot which is popularly known as Jampui hill, is rapidly losing its glory due to the apathy and negligence of government towards its maintenance and preservation. | 27-Dec-2014 |
BDOs under heavy pressure to inflate MGN | AGARTALA, December 27 (TIWN): Inexperienced RD Minister Naresh Jamatia has asked all the BDOs to generate at least 40 mandays under the MGNREGA within next two weeks to justify the state's claims for more funds for the MGNREGA scheme from the Centre. After CM Manik Sarkar’s ‘penny wise pound foolish’ decision to remove Jiten Chaudhury from RD Ministry paying “rich†dividends to Left front Govt. Tripura had a terrible performance in terms of lowest-ever mandays generation in the first three quarters of 2014-15. Inept RD Minister Naresh Jamatia tried his best but failed. Till today, Tripura has generated only 28 mandays on an average in the past nine months. Some blocks recorded as low as 20 mandays. Tripura's performance was satisfactory till Jiten Chaudhury was RD Minister in the previous years till 2013-14. It was never less than 50 days till the third quarter of a particular fiscal during Jiten Chaudhury's time. Also, Tripura topped the list in terms of mandays generation, asset creation and mobilization of funds in four consecutive years. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Manik Sarkar blamed Congress-run Panchay | KAMALPUR, DEC. 26 (TIWN): “Congress-run 87 Panchayats of the state turned into dens of extreme embezzlement and corruption. But the Congress party failed to restrict the corruption and now blaming the State Government.â€, told the Chief Minister and CPIM Politburo member Manik Sarkar as the Chief orator in the open session of 21st Sub divisional Conference of CPIM at Harachandra School ground, this evening. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Trip in OTPC Unit-I due to heavy fog; St | OTPC PLANT/PALATANA, December 26 (TIWN): With a sudden trip in OTPCs 726.6MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine(CCGT) Thermal Power Plant at Palatana state has suffered from heavy power crisis since Friday morning to late midnight. An OTPC official told TIWN on Friday night," Due to heavy fog falling from Thursday night , the plant tripped early on Friday morning. After cooling down throughout the day the technicians and engineers succeeded to start the plant in the evening. But to have full load generation(363mw) it may take another three or four hours ( midnight)." The official also said that if heavy fog covers the sky like Thursday, none can guarantee that there won't be another trip . | 26-Dec-2014 |
Tripura's rising narcotics business, NLF | AGARTALA, December 27 (TIWN): Tripura Police and intelligence machinery needs to wake up from slumber in tackling organized narcotics smuggling, funding Islamic terrorist networks, re-grouping of NLFT, NE militants. Due to recent surge in militant activity across Indo-Bangla, Myanmar corridors, central government would soon hold a meeting with all chief ministers of the eight northeastern states to discuss the security threat by jihadi groups in collaboration with NE insurgent groups NDFB, ULFA, NLFT. Central Govt taking terror threats in NE states very seriously, Situation is serious and a meeting with chief ministers of the states from the (northeast) region will be convened soon to discuss and take strategic decisions. Recent killing of BSF jawans in Tripura by NLFT militants, massive smuggling of arms, narcotics by Islamic terrorist elements are a major concern, as informed by sources in NIA, Army intelligence.A total of 32 militant camps exist along Indo-Bangla border; among them 15 militant camps are being used by NLFT, NDFB, Bangladesh HUJI said a highly placed source in BSF. Of the total 15 militant camps, Tripura ultras belonging to banned outfits National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), the source further added. | 27-Dec-2014 |
Crisis of drinking water; Road blockade | UDAIPUR/MAHARANI, December 26 (TIWN): Angry people again blocked the Amarpur-Udaipur road at Maharani area today. For two hours the people of Maharani blocked the road at two different places- Hatimura and Colony area.. Quite naturally hundreds of people and vehicle stranded on either side of the road. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Winter flower show in Agartala | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): Flower lovers thronged the Vivek Udyan garden in Agartala to witness the annual colourful Winter Flower Show. The two-day long event has been organised by the Flower Lovers Association, Agartala. It started on Friday. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Cold wave grips Tripura | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): A cold wave has gripped Tripura for the past two days with the north-westerly wind coupled with deep fog affecting rail and air traffic. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Seminar held to mark 70th ‘Janashi | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): A seminar held today at Agartala Rabindra Bhawan to mark the 70th Janashikha Dibas. Tripura MP Jitendra Chowdhury inaugurated the seminar. The historic 70th Janashikha Divas to be observed on December 27 across the state. The observing committee will organize the main program at Agartala Rabindra Bhawan on the very day. Beside a four day long programme will be staged across the state to mark the day. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Living room gutted with fire at Orient C | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): At least 3 family members in Agartala Orient Chowmuhni today escaped from a devastating fire that broke out in their living room.The fire broke out at round 2:25 Pm today in the living room of one Nani Kumar Paul’s house, where the family members averted from a devastating fire that broke out at the roof of their living room. The fire originated from a short circuit, said Tripura Fire Service OC Kuntal Debbarma. | 26-Dec-2014 |
50 bamboo plant nurseries are present in | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): 50 bamboo plant nurseries are present in the state at present, said Principal Secretary V. K Bahuguna. Taking to TIWN today Principal Secretary V. K. Bahuguna said that the order of closure of the ICFRE centre in Tripura has been issued by the secretary ICFRE without any consultation with the state government. This has caused wide range of spontaneous public protest as well as in the government at the highest level, he mentioned. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Superstition believe prevails: People un | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): Indeed a developing state Tripura brings in believes in superstition among the people, who seems to be much unaware of science and knowledge. In yet another incident of believe in superstition, thousands of devotees of Gokulpur Bazar area under Gomati District witnessed to be attracted towards a five surprising branches that has took its root from Beleric tree (Bahera). | 26-Dec-2014 |
Prakash Karat, Brinda Karat likely to a | Agartala, Dec 26 (TIWN): All India general secretary of CPI (M)- Prakash Karat and Politburo member Brinda Karat are likely to arrive in Tripura to attend a open rally at Vivekananda Stadium on February 25, next as part of 21st CPI-M state level conference, said a party source today. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Shortage of teachers grip Senior Madrasa | Kailasahar, Dec 26 (TIWN): Suppressed resentment is brewing among the students of Tilla Bazar Senior Madrasa at Kailasahar as they have been facing teacher shortage problem for long time. According to the students, no new teacher was recruited from the beginning of the Madrasa. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Haora River, the lifeline of Agartala dy | AGARTALA, December 26 (TIWN): Life line of Agartala and the main source of water for the people of the western parts of the state – Haora River have lost its splendor with the pollution finding their way into water sources are way above receiving water bodies’ natural assimilative capacity. Surface water pollution is increasingly becoming a source of conflict among upstream and downstream water user because the later suffer the effects of upstream pollution. | 26-Dec-2014 |
DGP K. Nagaraj : Investigation officers | Agartala, Dec 26 (TIWN): Someday, the Tripura Police will bag a position in national level under the leadership of respective police officers, said DGP (In-charge)- K. Nagaraj in a programme at CID Complex in AD Nagar, here today. | 26-Dec-2014 |
OTPC UNIT-II shut down continues; Why CM | OTPC PLANT/ PALATANA, December 26 (TIWN): Shutdown of Unit-II of OTPCs 726.6mw Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Thermal Power plant in Palatana continues till today. And now it is not clear how long will it continue. A highly placed sources in OTPC informed TIWN," The situation here seems to be similar like the Unit-I had in 2013 though in a different way. In 2013 the Gas Boosters got damaged soon after the inaugural programme and now the plant has no problem in generating power. Yet the Power Purchase Agreement has not been finalized Thus, BHEL cant take the risk of suffering huge loss." He said. actually the complete trial run was not completed before the Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Unit-II(363.3MW) to the nation on 1st December. | 26-Dec-2014 |
CPI(M) remembers Mao Tse Tung; Forgets N | UDAIPUR, December 26 (TIWN): Over the years CPI(M) is seen to observe the birth and death anniversaries of its leaders mostly those who were not at all Indians. But none can question against it as such programmes can be organized by the party as per its own strategy. But the question:- Are the leaders , who contributed a lot for social progress ever since the birth of Communist party in India, is equally remembered? today CPIM) remembers Mao Tse Tung on his birth anniversary. Almost in all party offices in the state as well as other arts of the country Mao was remembered in befitting manner. Floral tributes were shown to Mao, the founder of Communist Party in China. Interestingly 25th December is the death anniversary of late Communist leader Nripen Chakraborty. Apart from being a former Chief Minister of Tripura, Nripen Chakraborty is still regarded as one the most honest Communist leaders in India and still people of all communities regard him with great honour for his simple and humble living.But his party, for which Nripen Chakraborty did a lot seems to have forgotten him. Yesterday no programme was organized in his memory but today Mao'so birth anniversary is being observed at every corners of the state. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Security forces intensify hunt for Bodo | Guwahati, Dec 26 (TIWN / IANS) Security forces Friday stepped up operations against Bodo militants in Assam, after Home Minister Rajnath Singh ruled out talks with them after they massacred unarmed tribals. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Form secular government in Kashmir: CPI- | New Delhi, Dec 26 (TIWN / IANS) The CPI-M Friday called for a "secular government" in Jammu and Kashmir after assembly elections threw up a hung house. | 26-Dec-2014 |
Pomp, gaiety mark Christmas across India | AGARTALA/ KOLKATA, December 25 (TIWN): Pomp and gaiety on Thursday marked Christmas celebrations across India.President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on the occasion.In Delhi, Christmas was celebrated with prayers being offered for the country's "well-being" as well as the victims of the Dec 16 Peshawar school attack.Midnight masses were held at various churches across the capital. In Agartala, students prayed for the victims in Peshawar school attack, visited Churches to offer Christmas prayers. Celebrations went off very well despite the rapid increase in the number of non-Christians, who visit the churches on Christmas in Tripura. Huge crowd attended Chirstmas festival at Mariyamnagar Church, outskirts of Agartala.Christmas was also celebrated across northeast India with special prayers, hymns, and mass in churches, besides the traditional spread of delicious food. In addition, a vast number of people belong to Christian community thronged at Shantir Rani Catholic Church in Mariamnagar, Bishop House Church at Durjoynagar and Don Bosco Church since morning to offer prayers. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Christmas celebrated with religious ferv | Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN): Despite the freezing weather, Christmas is being celebrated across the state with enthusiasm and fervor on the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ. As part of worldwide celebration, Christian and non-Christian people are celebrating the Christmas all over the state. Almost all the churches are embellished with colorful lights and charming Christmas stars.Celebration of Christmas was started with the Midnight mass which was celebrated in all the churches in Tripura and It was accompanied by prayers and singing of carols, Christmas cakes and cookies and other special frailties in full swing which were shared with neighbors, friends and loved ones. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Won't talk to terrorists, Rajnath says i | Guwahati, Dec 25 (TIWN / IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday ruled out talks with Bodo "terrorists" who massacred 73 tribals in Assam.After visiting some of the affected areas in Kokrajhar and Sonitpur districts, Rajnath Singh said: "The violence is not merely a case of insurgency but one of terrorism. We are going to deal with this sternly."He said the central government "will adopt a zero tolerance policy" towards terrorism and declared that "there would be no talks at any cost" with such militant outfits.The comments from Rajnath Singh, who flew into Assam Wednesday evening, came as the death toll in the Tuesday horror in Kokrajhar, Sonitpur and Chirang districts rose to 73 Thursday, officials said.Those slaughtered include 21 women and 18 children. Scores of others have been injured in the mayhem. On Wednesday, three more tribals died when police fired at thousands who took to the streets. Rajnath Singh said 50 companies of paramilitary forces had been rushed to the state, and the army and Assam Rifles had been asked to cooperate with the police to control the situation.The minister asked the Assam government to take time-bound action and promised all help from the central government. | 25-Dec-2014 |
No progress of construction of bridge at | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): The only hope of the farmers of Kailasahar Jalai area and Dolugao area was a bridge over the Manu river for the benefit of the farmers especially. The 20,000 inhabitants of the Kailasahar Jolai area and Dolugao area has been longing for a bridge to connect Jalai area with Dolugao. But till today the state govt. lacks behind to bring in the wishes of the 20,000 inhabitants come true. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Tripura: Indigo likely to start its fou | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): To ease the problems of the air passengers Indigo is all set to start its fourth flight from the state capital Agartala to Kolkata. The flight will depart from Agartala at 5.10 PM and reach Kolkata at 6.05 PM. This will be in addition to the three flights already in operation. These are one departing at 10.45 AM and reaching at 11. 40 AM. The second Indigo flight departs at 12.25 PM and reaches Kolkata at 1 .20 PM. The third flight operating daily leaves Agartala at 3.10 PM and reaches Kolkata at 4.10 PM. | 25-Dec-2014 |
70th ‘Janashikha devas’ to | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): The historic 70th Janashikha Divas to be observed on December 27 across the state. The observing committee will organize the main program at Agartala Rabindra Bhawan on the very day. Beside a four day long programme will be staged across the state to mark the day. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Road traffic accident stands tall in Tr | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): Road traffic accidents the leading cause of death by injury and the tenth-leading cause of all deaths globally now make up a surprisingly significant portion here in Tripura, said Minister for transport Manik Dey while speaking in a meeting of road safety week at civil secretariat, here today. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Closure notice hurts people engaged in | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): While the Centre for Forest-based Livelihood and Extension (CFLE) is gradually becoming a viable centre-point of development and playing a vital role in upliftment of the poor people, the Union Forest Ministry has ordered to shut down the CFLE's Tripura unit recently. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Indeed “Golden Eraâ€: NH-44 | AGARATLA, December 25 (TIWN): In the “Golden Era†of So. Called Mr. Clean Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Sarkar why the condition of NH-44 which is also the life line of the state is getting worse day-by-day? After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MORTH) handed over development and maintenance of 104 km of the Assam Agartala National Highway (NH-44) to the PWD from Border Roads Organization (BRO) in July 16th, 2013, the condition of the NH-44 is getting worse day-by-day due to negligence of PWD. And the CPI (M) party fund of CPI (M) is increasing day by day by embezzling the funds provided by the Central Government for maintenance of NH-44. | 25-Dec-2014 |
AMC conducts Youth Festival | Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN): Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area level Youth Festival was conducted at the Samar Smriti Bhavan in Bankumari on Thursday. The festival was inaugurated by the Mayor of AMC- Dr. Prafullajit Sinha. Over 35 youths have participated in the different musical events during the programme. | 25-Dec-2014 |
BJP celebrates birthday of former PM Ata | Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN): With the initiative of Bharatiya Janata Party (Party), the 90th birthday of former Prime Minister of India- Atal Bihari Vajpayee was celebrated across the state. Besides, BJP state committee, Badharghat Mondol Committee celebrated the day at AD Nagar with dignity. Altogether 50 BJP leaders including workers and members of Mondal Committee were remained present. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Christmas celebrated with zeal and fervo | Aizawl/Kohima/Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN / IANS) Christmas was celebrated Thursday across northeast India with special prayers, hymns, and mass in churches, besides the traditional spread of delicious food. | 25-Dec-2014 |
TIPS students, children of Shilpangan co | Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN): In protest of militant attack on the innocent students of Peshawar in Pakistan and massacre at Kokrajhar in the neighbouring state Assam, students of Tripura Institute of Paramedical Science (TIPS) conducted a peace rally in Agartala, here today. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Christmas being celebrated with zeal and | Agartala, Dec 25 (TIWN): Despite the freezing weather, Christmas is being celebrated across the state with enthusiasm and fervor on the birthday of Lord Jesus Christ. As part of worldwide celebration, Christian and non-Christian people are celebrating the Christmas all over the state. Almost all the churches are embellished with colorful lights and charming Christmas stars.Celebration of Christmas was started with the Midnight mass which was celebrated in all the churches in Tripura and It was accompanied by prayers and singing of carols, Christmas cakes and cookies and other special frailties in full swing which were shared with neighbors, friends and loved ones. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Manik becomes biggest fan of Modi but Tr | AGARTALA, December 25 (TIWN): Tripura CM Manik Sarkar rolled back every word he uttered against Modi near Parliament House dharna on November 26th. Starting from Karat to every CPIM leader including Manik vented their mouthful on Narendra Modi and his government for curtailing MGNREGA funds for Tripura. Now after 5 days on December 1st at Palatana and Agartala, same CM Manik Sarkar bowed down his head front of Modi as his biggest fan, lauded Prime Minister Modi. Then 2 days back,Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tripura State Committee demanded that the state government should make an assessment about the quantum of money allegedly amassed by chit fund companies by duping investors and handover the cases to the CBI for investigation. | 25-Dec-2014 |
Good governance key to nation's progress | New Delhi, Dec 25 (TIWN / IANS) Good governance is the key to nation's progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, a day being observed as Good Governance Day. | 25-Dec-2014 |
SDM Sonamura, BSF destroys Ganja worth R | SONAMURA, December 24 (TIWN): In another successful and perfectly coordinated operation headed by the SDM Sonamura, Subhasis Das, a joint team of Sonamura Sub-Divisional Administration, BSF 29 Battalion, local Police Administration and Excise officials has today destroyed two huge plantations of Indian hemp, commonly known as Ganja, which have an estimated financial value of Rs.6.25 crore. | 24-Dec-2014 |
Foundation stone of new technology resea | AGARTALA, December 24 (TIWN): The much awaited technology research center foundation stone laid today at Sekerkote area. Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today laid the foundation stone of the solar power working research center “Arkaneerâ€. | 24-Dec-2014 |
Tripura Livestock Development Agency lik | AGARTALA, December 24 (TIWN): In order to provide mobility Al activities and veterinary service in different districts, 8 numbers of motorbikes will be provided to Al Co-Ordinators/ veterinary officer as a beginning. | 24-Dec-2014 |
Sad plight of the people of Watengbari a | UDAIPUR, December 24 (TIWN: More than 75 tribal families living in Warenbari area are now suffering from basic amenities like drinking water, sanitation and pucca shed for shelter. More importantly even in this so called era of development under Manik Sarkar's Golden Era, these tribal people have to drink impure water collected from a stream that flows more than 2km away from there residences. | 24-Dec-2014 |
Tripura calls for restoration of funds u | Agartala, Dec 24 (TIWN / IANS) Tripura has urged the Centre to restore the funds allocated under central schemes after the latter curtailed funds required for the construction of roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a Tripura minister said here Wednesday. | 24-Dec-2014 |
Multi-crore Bishalghar MGNREGA scam: Two | AGARTALA, Dec 24 (TIWN): In a new twist, Partha Acharjee (Accounts Assistant) of MGNREGA at Bishalghar RD Block, a key accused was arrested for his involvement in misappropriation of MGNREGA funds from his house at Suryamaninagar, here this afternoon. Among the 12 FIR named accused persons, another accused of massive financial irregularities at Bishalghar RD Block- Chayan Nandi (Technical Assistant) was arrested from Pecharthal, here this afternoon. Both of them will be produced before the SDJM Court, Bishalghar on Wednesday, said police. Though the name of Partha Acharjee was not in the FIR but police arrested him with the charges of public fund embezzlement for misappropriating huge funds by passing fake work order and submitting fake adjustment and bills alongwith the then BDO Bimal Chakraborty, the prime accused of MGNREGA scam. | 24-Dec-2014 |
No Recruitment Rules in TSECL: TBUSS mee | AGARTALA, December 24 (TIWN): To provide pension, Gratuity, leave salary, group insurance, LTC and other facilities to the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL) staffs, to frame Recruitment Rules (RR), along with five points charter of demands the Tripura Bidyut Utpadak Sramik Sangha. (TBUSS) today met the TSECL Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) Shyamal Kumar Ray. Talking to TIWN today the TBUSS General Secretary Manoj Kumar Laskar alleged that the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd. (TSECL) has been recruiting the staffs without any Recruitment Rules (RR). The TSECL has been set up during the year 2005 and now it has been since 10 years that the TSECL has not framed any recruitment policy and has been recruiting the staffs without any proper policy, alleged Manoj Kr. Laskar. | 24-Dec-2014 |