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25,000-seater international standard cri Agartala, Aug 21 (TIWN / IANS) The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA), with financial assistance from the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), would build a 25,000-seat capacity international standard cricket stadium with all modern facilities near here. 21-Aug-2017
Maharaja’s birth anniversary on e AGARTALA, Aug 21 (TIWN): Storms of criticism brewed over PM Modi’s tweet on Birbikram Kishore Manikya’s birth anniversary . Questions are raised by CPI-M, Congress that, ‘why no tweet was done till date?’, ‘Has PM done to please state BJP’s benefits ?’. However from this year the Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya’s birth anniversary will be observed in state and every PMs will have to greet state on his occasion. A source said that if BJP comes in power, Maharaja’s birth anniversary will be observed officially and may have a state holiday on that day. Apart form that the Central Govt may dedicate a road’s name on Bir Bikram’s name in New Delhi. However, with the opposition BJP alleged that the Congress and CPI-M have demolished the King's names from many historical places, PM Modi also tweeted, "Glad to know that people across Tripura marked the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur with immense enthusiasm". 20-Aug-2017
Tripura's Central Govt funded Rs. 181 cr AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): CPI-M Govt using Centre's money to feed corrupt companies like Nagarjuna Constructions and blowing trumpets of development fooling voters continue as Manik Sarkar failed to thanks Centre for this Rs 181 crores funding. Smiles, unending joys of children were seen at the proposed international cricket ground in Narshingarh TIT College on Sunday when the foundation stone was laid by the Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Sunday. Dreams of becoming great cricketers have been every little player's dream there, but how many of them will get proper 'opportunity' to become somebody like Kapil Dev or Sourav Ganguli.... question raised ! Even a son of a saloon worker while talking to TIWN was telling about his dreams to become a great player. Tripura Chief Minister also mentioned that 'Cricket now a day lies on Money', asking the TCA Officials to begin scouting of children and 'hunting of talents'. But who will take the responsibility as CPI-M controlled TCA's corruption, fights among the Association members were exposed many times. 20-Aug-2017
CM lays International Cricket Stadium's AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has laid the foundation stone of International Cricket Stadium at Narshingarh on Sunday. 20-Aug-2017
Boycott China hits Communist hard : CPI- AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): CPI-M backed Bank forum undertaken false propaganda claiming that 2008's Lehman Brothers went bankrupt due to changing American economic policy, the bankers under United forum have explained why they do not want any privatization of banks. However, whereas the Govt banks like Gramin banks are being suffered through pathetic performances per year, the united bank forums have decided marketing the Communist policy of economy at New Delhi on Sept 15 with a protest. Moreover, the united forum also to go for two days long strike in the month of November. In a press meet, United forum of Bank Union members said, "People are asking why we are going for such a massive protest when nothing is said about our salary issues. But if we remind about 2008 when above 800 banks were collapsed at Europe due to the Modified bank policies the things will be cleared"."Bank has turned a loot-business for the corporates. Already around 40 lakhs of indebts have been reported from various corporates existing in India. Instead of farmers' loan waiving, the govt is waiving corporate-loans. 20-Aug-2017
Congress pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): Along with the entire Nation, Tripura also observed birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi on Sunday. 20-Aug-2017
Tapan Chakraborty asks TIT and TCA not t AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): Tripura Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty on Sunday while addressing at Narshingrah TIT field after the inauguration of International Cricket Stadium said TCA and ITI should cooperate with each other while using the field. 20-Aug-2017
Modi tweets praising Maharaja Bir Bikram AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): Now a days controversy doesn't need any ground but the politicians like Yechury also able to generate controversy with petty non-issues. 20-Aug-2017
PM Modi congratulates Tripura for rememb AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): Northeast state Tripura's visionary King Maharaja Birbikram Kr. Manikya who planned to develop Tripura at the maximum level, due to political troubles has turned almost a forgotten historical figure. However, with the opposition BJP alleged that the Congress and CPI-M have demolished the King's names from many historical places, PM Modi also tweeted, "Glad to know that people across Tripura marked the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur with immense enthusiasm". PM also said in another tweet, "Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur’s rich contribution towards the development of Tripura can never be forgotten". Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman Manikya Bahadur (19 August 1908 – 17 May 1947) was a King of Tripura. 20-Aug-2017
Nationalised banks to down shutters on T AGARTALA, Aug 20 (IANS / TIWN): All nationalised banks here will be closed on Tuesday, the All India Bank Officers Confederation said on Sunday. 20-Aug-2017
No ‘Mahapurush’ from Tripur AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): With a quite surprise, Delhi roads have many names named with various greatmen except anybody from Tripura. 19-Aug-2017
Housewife brutally injured by husband wi AGARTALA / BISHALGARH, Aug 20 (TIWN): A housewife was brutally tortured by her husband at Madhupur under Bishalgarh. Locals said that husband Priyolal Debnath has injured her with a knife led her critical. 20-Aug-2017
One convicted in RTA case UDAIPUR, Aug 20 (TIWN): The Ld. J.M 1st Class Court No.03, Udaipur Gomati Tripura, has convicted one person namely Sri Sankar Debnath (25) S/O Lt. Dhirendra Debnath of Tepania PS R.K.Pur, Gomati District U/S 279/304(A) IPC. 19-Aug-2017
CPI-M’s role under scanner for de AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): CPI-M undoubtedly responsible for disturbing communal harmony since Nripen Chakraborty, Dasarath Deb’s era which continued under Manik Sarkar’s rule. Dasarath Deb to Manik Sarkar and various CPI-M leaders time tried to insult Tripura’s royal family which was revered by both Tribals and Bengalees since centuries.Tripura’s erstwhile Kings like Birbikram Kishore Manikya always urged for a transparent society for the sake of development. King Birbikram was India’s first leader who thought about ‘Compulsory’ Education at the primary level and it was the King who spent huge to help Rabindranath Tagore during the construction of Santinikentan. How under such a leader separatist thoughts was provoked to believe that Bengalis are outsiders responsible for undeveloped Tripura, the BJP has raised question. The opposition BJP has promised to rename all the smashed names of the Maharaja from various historical places that has been done by CPI-M in its 24 years regime. 20-Aug-2017
PM greets Tripura, on the Jayanti of Mah New Delhi / New Delhi, Aug 20 (TIWN): The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people across Tripura, on the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur. 20-Aug-2017
CPI-M’s Anti-Nationalist propagan AGARTALA, Aug 20 (TIWN): With a major jolt CPI-M spokesperson Goutam Das has given once again anti-nationalist remark saying that, “Indira Gandhi has seen her ultimate destination due to her actions related to emergency”. “People has given her the exact answer what she deserved following emergency era”, said Das. Question raising, whereas the whole country remind Indira Gandhi for her dedication to the nation, how can a topmost party leader make such a remark ? The CPI-M spokesperson was talking regarding CM Manik Sarkar’s I-Day speech attempting to justify it standing in front of All India Radio centre. Das said that CM’s speech was not Anti-Nationalist but it was a self-evolution (Atmasamikhha). “It was a judgementary talk on where we stand on the 70th Independence Day. What should be the nation’s condition and how much it is lagging behind than the expectation”, said Das. Manik Sarkar on 15th August said that though Indians attained independence 70 years ago, they were yet to gain economic independence due to faulty policies pursued by powers that be since 1947. 19-Aug-2017
CM knew his speech can not be broadcaste AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): BJP has condemned CPI-M’s slogans, protests terming them as ‘chaos’ over an impossible issue, just to ‘make-an-issue’ ahead of Election. 19-Aug-2017
VHP observes 'Akhand Bharat Diwas' UDAIPUR, Aug 19 (TIWN): Akhand Bharat Diwas was observed by hosting a series of events in Udaipur on Saturday by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal. 19-Aug-2017
‘Communists are Super-Bosses of Te AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): Condemning CPI-M Chief Minister Manik Sarkar'S controversial speech on country’s 71st Independence Day, opposition leader Sunil Deodhar said on Saturday, “Such a leader has no right to utter on Independence Day who can’t respect the freedom atleast. This freedom came out of many sacrifices”. 19-Aug-2017
Deodhar blasts NDTV for not broadcasting AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): “Before two days of Independence day, when Manik Sarkar talked anti-national words, it was CPI-M Minister Badal Chowdhury who said in a programme that whatever the Indian Govt is doing with Doklam, it is not right. Why NDTV doesn’t broadcast such bytes of a Minister ?”, said Deodhar. 19-Aug-2017
‘It was Manik Sarkar’s last AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): “In the name of independence day's speech Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has raised question what the present ruling party of India has done for the independence ? Who are you to raise the question ? What you have done for the nation ?”, Sunil Deodhar said on the occasion of Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya’s birth anniversary. “Infact Manik Sarkar becomes happy when he is called an Anti-Nationalist. CPI-M has ruled only 2 states for long run. One is West Bengal and another is Tripura. However if Mamata Banerjee had ended CPI-M’s regime at West Bengal, it will Biplab Da to end CPI-M’s regime here in Tripura”, said Deodhar at Party Office. “Every freedom fighters fought in their won ways. RSS had own way of protest and Mahatma Gandhi also adapted his own policy but all wanted to free India from British. Communists never wanted India’s freedom and they wanted the divisions only. After freedom who had been standing with China ? 19-Aug-2017
‘Manik Sarkar loves to be called AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): Tripura BJP Observer Sunil Deodhar said on Saturday that the CPI-Ms are by nature anti-nationalist. Infact they love to be called anti-nationalists who danced with red-umbrellas when China attacked India. 19-Aug-2017
Manik & CPI-M crying foul against DD & A AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): CPI-M party leaders and workers , as instructed by Melarmath, proteted against Prasar Bharti against the so called censorship against Manik Sarkar's I-Day speech in Doordarshan& All India Radio(AIR) . Hundreds of workers came out to the streets and shouted slogans against Prasar Bharti in front of its office calling the decision as an "UNDECLARED EMERGENCY " . But quite surprisingly , none of the CPI-Mleaders not even CPI-M General Secretary SitaramYechuri spoke about why Manik Sarkar , popularly termed as knowlegde guru by his critics , spoke like an anti-national in spite of holding the chair of Chief Minister and that too in agovt programmed organized to mark the 71st Independence Day of India . Interestingly , apart from CPI-M party and its leaders none is taking any care of what DD or AIR has done in this regard . 19-Aug-2017
Increasing accidents in Sonamura : Munic SONAMURA, Aug 19 (TIWN): The increasing accidents at Sonamura has turned a matter of concern for all. 19-Aug-2017
TSU’s Foundation Day observed AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): On the occasion of Foundation Day of TSU (Tribal Students’ Union), the president of TSU on Wednesday hoisted the flag of TSU at Pradise Choumuhani. 19-Aug-2017
Tripura celebrates World Honey Bee Day AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): World Honey Bee Day was observed at Agartala on Saturday with a cycle rally inaugurated in the morning by Minister Aghore Debbarma at Agartala. 18-Aug-2017
CPI-M demonstrates against 'censorship' Agartala, Aug 19 (TIWN / IANS) The ruling CPI-M in Tripura on Friday staged a demonstration in front of the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) offices here to protest against alleged censorship of Chief Minister Manik Sarkar's recorded Independence Day speech by national broadcaster Prasar Bharati. 19-Aug-2017
Nritya Pratibha fest begins in Lake City UDAIPUR, Aug 19 (TIWN): ‘Nritya Pratibha’ festival has begun at Udaipur Rajarshi town hall. 18-Aug-2017
‘Manik Sarkar’s I-Day speec AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar’s speech on I-Day has sparked massive controversies due to his too much political mindset seemed to had killed his common sense and messed with the significance of Freedom-movement on 15th August-2017. CM’s arrogance was reflecting in his hate pitches against the Central Govt in front of Assam Rifles Students, Jawans and dignitaries. But when national media rejected CM’s speech to broadcast nationally, then CPI-M led by Sitaram Yechury sealed the TV channel as BJP/ RSS’s propganada medium. But the mess more happened when CPI-M spokesperson Goutam Das stood beside the Chief Minister and said that CM’s speech was not Anti-Nationalist but his speech but it was a self-evolution (Atmasamikhha). “It was a judgementary talk on where we stand on the 70th Independence Day. What should be the nation’s condition and how much it is lagging bahind than the expectation”, said Das. Manik Sarkar on 15th August said that though Indians attained independence 70 years ago, they were yet to gain economic independence due to faulty policies pursued by powers that be since 1947. 18-Aug-2017
Boycott of Chinese goods hits Tripura CM AGARTALA, Aug 19 (TIWN): This is a big blow for Tripura CPI-M when the citizens are openly enjoying burning of China flags creating a nationalist sentiment among the people. Moving with ‘Boycott China’ slogans, some Agartala citizens also under ‘Swadeshi Jagaran’ burnt China’s flag on Friday evening. The Swadeshi Jagaran members also urged people not to buy Chinese products and uninstall all Chinese apps from mobile phones. Tripura has been inspired by the Chinese Boycott move fueled with allegations of CPI-M being China’s agent spying in India. This issue also triggered controversies time to time with Chief Minister Manik Sarkar’s speech supporting China. However, the members of Swadeshi Jagaran ensured to bring losses to China’s business heavily in Tripura’s market. On Oct 17, 2016 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar had proven beyond doubt his anti-nationalism by showering sympathy for Pakistan on the 97th Foundation day of CPI-M. 18-Aug-2017
China’s flag burnt in CPI-M†AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Finally, moving with ‘Boycott China’ slogans, Agartala citizens also under ‘Swadeshi Jagaran’ burnt China’s flag on Friday evening. 18-Aug-2017
Anti-National CPI-M's another Black-spot AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Anti-National CPI-M's poster boy Manik Sarkar although denied to take legal challenges to Court against his speech censoring, but 'dramas' have been continued to justify his Anti-Nationalist I-Day speech in forms of demonstrations. In the name of protests CPI-M MPs as Sankar Prasad Dutta and other leaders led by Goutam Das have almost attacked on Prasar Bharti and All India Radio Station at Agartala on Friday asking why 'CM's speech was not shown in their media?'. However, after much dramas, now the main question is emerging, 'Had DD, AIR asked to reshape CM's speech ?' Answer is Yes. Now the question is : Why ? Answer is like everytime DD, AIR had telecasted the full show of I-Day as well as Tripura Chief Minister's speech but this time ICA Dept. has asked the DD, AIR to nationally telecast the programme outside Agartala. Naturally, DD asked to cut, reshape the programme as 1 hour long speech was not possible to telecast, moreover when the CM had delivered his speech in Bengali. India has total 29 states with 7 more territories. 18-Aug-2017
Man critically injured in accident : ref UDAIPUR, Aug 18 (TIWN): Once more, a critical accident has created panic at Udaipur after 2 vehicles' collision left a man injured seriously. 18-Aug-2017
For the 3rd time in a month Bankers remi AGARATLA, Aug 18 (TIWN): The privatization fear has gripped the bankers tightly as they have again sat to remind that on Aug 22, bankers will hold a strike for the whole day. 18-Aug-2017
Agartala club to make world's tallest 60 AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): A 60 ft of Durga idol will be made by Netaji Play Centre in this upcoming Durga Puja. 18-Aug-2017
BSNL union sat in 6 hrs demonstration an AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): As soon as the BSNL union members sat in demonstration the service has been punctured with a slow network service. 18-Aug-2017
BSNL employees under union demand to be AGARATLA, Aug 18 (TIWN): The BSNL employees under BSNL Casual Employees & Contract Workers unions have shown agitation at Agartala. 18-Aug-2017
Fatwa issued on Facebook against Tripura Agartala, Aug 18 (TIWN / IANS) The Tripura police on Friday launched a probe over a fatwa issued against Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Facebook, the authorities said. 18-Aug-2017
'Developed countries are buying our Doct AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): While addressing on the occasion of 14th foundation Institute of Nursing and Science at Durjoynagar, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said, "Doctor crisis is not only a problem of India but it's a crisis ongoing across the globe". "It's true that the numbers of doctors are less in compare to what it ought to be. Our country is suffering from shortage of doctors but again the developed countries are taking our Doctors from Indian markets". 18-Aug-2017
CPI-M's recruitment scams :Tripura Govt AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Following a joint movement by Forest Dept. contractual / casual employees demanding regularization, the Tripura Govt has selectively regularized a section of employees that has emerged huge resentments among a major section of Forest Dept employees who could not be regularized. In a letter to the Chief Minister of Tripura, the casual Forest Dept employees wrote, "We, total 363 casual labours are urging you humbly to regularize all of us. Whereas we protested for our rights jointly but it has been seen that 148 casual labours have been regularized by the state govt but others have not. 215 employees have not regularized as per the information. So we are requesting to you regularize total 363 employees together either in Group-D FFW or by creating new posts for us".The agitators also alleged that the Central Govt had ordered to regularize the employees in 2014 via a notification. In this regard the notification of the central govt was has also been shared with media by the complainers. 18-Aug-2017
Ahead of Assembly Election Yechury launc AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Sitaram Yechury is working hard and fully focused on 'Tripura Bahao Abhiyan' ahead of Assembly Election-2018. CPI-M Central Committee is also fully focused on how to save the last lamp of CPI-M who is existing in Tripura, however another is at Kerala. Seeing the existential crisis situation for CPI-M, Yechury has also called upon all Anti-BJP parties to jointly protest against the Central Govt. "We oppose RSS-Modi over the RSS' divisive & hateful ideology, as well as Modi's record of poor governance. CPI(M) won't be silenced by any form of censorship", said Yechury on Aug 16. As per Yechury's direction CPI-M has also announced to go for protest against DD, AIR for not broadcasting CM's speech."I don't like to recall those episodes of Emergency time of Indira Gandhi's times but we all Anti-BJP parties should join hands to tackle the emergency situation", said Yechury. 18-Aug-2017
DD & AIR had obvious reasons to reject T AGARTALA , Aug 18 (TIWN): CPI-M’s anti-national propaganda once again exposed as Manik Sarkar’s Independence Day speech was blocked by Prasar Bharati. A row of controversy has been created by the CPI-M ruled State Govt regarding the non-telecast of Manik Sarkar's Independence Day Speech . The speech was not telecast in Doordarshan and All India Radio(AIR) as both DD and AIR found some objectionable inputs in Manik Sarkar's speech given in the govt programme . Usually in Independence Day the dignitaries starting from Prime Minister to Chief Ministers of states speak highly about the velour and sacrifice made by the freedom fighters and also ask the citizens to follow their footprints . Also the orators remember the great service being done by the soldiers of our country for the mother land . But CPI-M party and its leaders do not seem to realize the importance of such a day as their leaders even from its inception have been playing their role in such a way that can only benefit the party not the nation .ManikSarkar , though holding the official position of Chief Minister , is no such exception . On the 71st Independence Day Manik Sarkar's speech given in the Assam Rifles ground sparked controversy as CM Manik concentrated more to spread his party's message aimed at political motivation rather than speaking about the interests of the country . 17-Aug-2017
Manik's speech censoring : Yechury conti AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Sitaram Yechury has continued to fool the mass with his acting of arranging serious press conferences on Manik Sarkar's I-Day speech, in an attempt to target the Modi Govt. 17-Aug-2017
Manik's I-Day Speech : China's spy Yechu AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Sitaram Yechury in a press meet, specially arranged to address about DD's cesoring of CM"s speech asked all the parties to join hands to fight for the rights of the states. 17-Aug-2017
Not going to court over censorship of my Agartala, Aug 18 (TIWN / IANS): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Friday said his government will not go to court against the censorship of his Independence Day speech by national broadcaster Prasar Bharati, but the ruling CPI-M said they would raise the issue in Parliament. 18-Aug-2017
Yogi to ban 'Noise pollution in the name AGARTALA, Aug 18 (TIWN): Amid high controversies, UP Chief Minister Adityanath Yogi is to take strong steps against the ‘noise pollution’ in the name of religion that has not left the Hindu temples. However, recently Sitram Yechury in his press conference has referred the UP CM raising questions why Adityanath Yogi permitted Janmastami to celebrate in police stations ? As another major step against religious hypocrisy Adityanath has called for a ban to the loud speakers during 'Bhajans' in temple premises. With a clear note it is to be dictated that sounds of prayers should not hit outside the temple at all. However, he also mentioned that if in religion places', marriage houses loudspeakers are allowed to play then how they can stop the Tirth-Yatra's (Kanuaray's) loudspeakers ?? 18-Aug-2017
'It's worse than Indira Gandi's Emergenc AGARTALA, Aug 17 (TIWN): After Tripura ICA Minister Bhanulal Saha called it's almost an emergency situation that DD has asked CM to shorten his speech, now Sitaram Yechury in a press meet said, "It's worst than Indira Gandhi's Prime Ministry time. He is an elected CM. How his speech can be asked for re-shape". 17-Aug-2017
Chakma community observes Black Day AGARTALA, Aug 17 (TIWN): Around 7.5 lakh Chakma community observed a 'black day' on Wednesday to protest the occupation of their original homeland in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh. 17-Aug-2017
Anti-National CPI-M's arrogance continue AGARTALA, Aug 17 (TIWN): Anti-national CPI-M's criticism of Supreme Court generated fresh controversy as communists arrogant speeches, badmouthing continue. Minister of Minority Welfare cum HUJI sympathiser Sahid Chowdhury said, Similar speech was delivered at Muktadhara by Minister of Minority Welfare (once Huji-linked suspected in 2008) Sahid Chowdhury on Thursday. He said, "The 10,323 teachers' verdict in the Supreme Court is inhuman. But Tripura Govt will give them jobs surely". Similar speeches were given at various times by various CPI-M leaders even in the state committee meeting of the CPI-M party. Bijan Dhar, CPI-M State Secretary said that the 'judgment was fully unfortunate and inhuman' that earlier sparked massive controversy. Moreover, in the name of minority, the minister has cunningly chosen Muslim students to study outside the state in B.Ed Colleges whereas at Muktadhara hardly any other minority student from Christian or Buddhist had been seen today. Addressing the students, the Minister mentioned clearly that Supreme Court's verdict is 'Not Right'. 17-Aug-2017
Alleged murder in Lockup ! Tension at Bi BISHALGARH, Aug 17 (TIWN): Tension, resentment, sorrow have gripped the family members and locals at Madhupur under Bishalgarh when an accused died in lockup. 17-Aug-2017