News for 'Agartala'

Tripura chief minister attacks Cong-INPT combine

Tripura chief minister attacks Cong-INPT combine

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Attacking the manifesto of the opposition Congress-Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura combine as a 'document of cheating', Chief Minister Sarkar on Monday said that the ruling Left Front was confident of forming the seventh government in the state in the February 14 assembly elections.

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Struggling with your career? Try the PSPG mantra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Mayank Rautela distils his 20-odd years of experience in human resources management to tell you how you can ace in your career.

First Look: Tripura Votes

First Look: Tripura Votes

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Tribal voters get their photo identity cards verified at a polling station in Mandai Bazar, 40km east of Agartala on February 23, during the Assembly elections

Anshul, Yashpal tons put Services in control

Anshul, Yashpal tons put Services in control

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Anshul Gupta and Yashpal Singh scored unbeaten centuries to guide Services to 277 for three against Tripura at stumps on the opening day of their third round Ranji Trophy Group C match.

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The vaccination rate needs to go up by three to four times, assert Ajay Shah and Amrita Agarwal.

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

Army concerned over colonel's assault, meets Tripura CM

Army concerned over colonel's assault, meets Tripura CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The army has expressed 'serious' concern over the assault and public humiliation of a senior ranking officer of the army in Agartala recently allegedly by sons of a former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and has sought urgent action against the culprits.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Rail Budget to signal road to reform: Prabhu

Rail Budget to signal road to reform: Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

India's decrepit state-run train services stand to receive at least a 25 percent boost in investment to over $9 billion.

Ranji Group C: Kerala hand Tripura innings defeat

Ranji Group C: Kerala hand Tripura innings defeat

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Kerala scored an emphatic innings and 77 runs win over Tripura to garner bonus points from their Ranji Trophy Group C match in Agartala on Tuesday.

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

Rediff.com13 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Cong protests against farm laws in several states, 3 PCC chiefs held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Party's state unit chiefs of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat were also detained along with the workers during the protests.

Students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind' in MP district

Students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind' in MP district

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

School Education Minister Vijay Shah says if successful, the proposal will be sent to make this must in all govt schools.

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy chief minister along with seven other ministers, including Indigenous People's Front of Tripura chief N C Debbarma.

Shiekh Hasina conferred honorary doctorate in Tripura

Shiekh Hasina conferred honorary doctorate in Tripura

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Sheikh Hasina, in her maiden visit to Tripura, expressed gratitude to the people for their help and cooperation during Bangladesh's liberation struggle. K Anurag reports.

BJP demolishes Left citadel in Tripura, certain to be part of govt in Nagaland

BJP demolishes Left citadel in Tripura, certain to be part of govt in Nagaland

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Congress had a reason to smile as it was able to emerge as the single largest party in Meghalaya, but failed to secure a majority.

Several states ease Covid curbs, others extend

Several states ease Covid curbs, others extend

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

With COVID cases declining, Delhi will see further relaxation in lockdown, including reopening of markets and malls and resumption of metro services, from June 7 while Maharashtra will implement a five-level plan to ease curbs based on weekly positivity rate and occupancy of oxygen beds in districts.

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

31 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 31 people were killed and 27 critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district in the early hours on Wednesday.

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

22 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

At least 22 people were killed and several others critically injured when a Tripura-bound bus fell into a deep gorge in Meghalaya's East Jaintia hills district in the wee hours of Wednesday.

Loss of Salaried Jobs in Lockdown: 17 million

Loss of Salaried Jobs in Lockdown: 17 million

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'Loss of these urban salaried jobs is, therefore, likely to have a particularly debilitating impact on the economy, besides causing immediate hardship to middle-class households,' points out Mahesh Vyas.

Hasina hopes liberal India will solve water issues soon

Hasina hopes liberal India will solve water issues soon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Bangladesh hopes for a liberal approach from India in the efforts to resolve water issues and bringing about parity in bi lateral trade by reducing the trade imbalance that is tilted in favour of India.

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Olympians Sakshi, Karmakar receive Padma honours

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and discus thrower Vikas Gowda were the other sport spersons to receive the honour on Thursday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Rediff.com11 May 2018

On Wednesday, the Tripura chief minister said that famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore refused the Nobel Prize in protest against the English.

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'A great General who had become a legend in his lifetime.' 'India will not see the likes of Sagat Singh again.'

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Ranji roundup: Mumbai's Dube shines in drawn match

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Former champions Mumbai claimed three points against Baroda after their four-day Elite Group A Ranji Trophy game ended in a draw at the Wankhede Stadium.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Ranji Roundup: Tamil Nadu win; Jharkhand score thrilling victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu registered their first win of the season, beating Kerala by 151 runs Sunday in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'B' match at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.

45 cows seized from smugglers die in a Tripura shelter

45 cows seized from smugglers die in a Tripura shelter

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Altogether 159 cows, which were kept in a cattle shelter (Gaushala) have died since May 14 last, the officials said.

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Drunk BSF jawan opens fire, two killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Two jawans of the Border Security Force were killed and another injured when a BSF jawan, in an inebriated condition, fired indiscriminately at Rajbari border outpost in south Tripura district, police said in Agartala on Thursday.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that she was returning the BMW car presented to her by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar for her historic performance at the Rio Olympic Games.

Dipa Karmakar, associations welcome PM Modi's Olympics Task Force

Dipa Karmakar, associations welcome PM Modi's Olympics Task Force

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

India's gymnastics heroine Dipa Karmakar has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of setting up a Task Force.

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The oil crisis could not have come at a worse time for the Modi government as its tax collection has fallen short of its 2020-2021 target by Rs 5.2 lakh crore.

ASK MAYANK: Why am I not doing well at work?

ASK MAYANK: Why am I not doing well at work?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Tripura: 13 Reang-Bru refugees charred to death

Tripura: 13 Reang-Bru refugees charred to death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

At least 13 Reang-Bru refugees from Mizoram sheltered in Naisinghpara camp in north Tripura district, nearly 200 km from Agartala, were on Saturday killed in an accidental fire, a top police official said. "Fire broke out at nearly 12 noon and soon engulfed the camp. Thirteen charred bodies of men, women and children have been recovered so far," Deputy Inspector General Police (Control) Nepal Das said.

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

89.8 per cent voter turnout in battleground Tripura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Voting is being held in 59 of the total 60 seats .

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

UN chief asks nations to commit to Paris deal amid 'dramatic floods'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

UNICEF estimates that almost 16 million children and their families are in urgent need of life-saving support. Since mid-August, there have been at least 1,288 reported deaths.

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The debate on genetically modified crops was yet to reach a specific conclusion and safety issues should be discussed before marketting them.