News for 'Tripura'

ONGC strikes new gas well in Tripura

ONGC strikes new gas well in Tripura

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Tripura Asset of ONGC has set a target of 60 lakh cubic metres of gas production per day which would be completed by three phases and Rs 1,946.22 crore (Rs 19.46 billion) has already been sanctioned by ONGC board for the first phase to be completed by 2011-12, the officials said.

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

Rediff.com19 May 2023

One out of every six sedition cases registered in India between 2014 and 2021 came from Assam.

Vijayan hits back at Shah over 'Kerala in your neighbourhood' remark

Vijayan hits back at Shah over 'Kerala in your neighbourhood' remark

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

"Everyone knows the situation in Kerala. Amit Shah should tell what is wrong here...minorities in Karnataka face widespread attacks whereas religious minorities are safe in Kerala," the chief minister said, adding that Kerala is the only place where the 'communal propaganda of Sangh Parivar' is not working.

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton in the previous game with a magnificent triple century to help Tamil Nadu declare their first innings

SC directs to provide Z-plus security to Ambanis in India, abroad

SC directs to provide Z-plus security to Ambanis in India, abroad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices Krishna Murari and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said on Monday it was of considered opinion that if there is a security threat, the security cover cannot be restricted to a particular area or place of stay.

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has rejected a request made by Justice V M Velumani to retain her as a Madras high court judge.

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

During a review, the EC found that the performance of some officers was "unsatisfactory" and they were found "complacent, if not complicit" in various matters, including the illegal supply of liquor as a possible poll inducement, sources said.

Farmer shot dead by Bangladesh forces in Tripura

Farmer shot dead by Bangladesh forces in Tripura

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

A farmer was on Friday shot dead in Sipahijala district of Tripura along the Indo-Bangla border by Border Guards of Bangaldesh, police said.

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

4 out of 40: Mizoram seats to keep an eye on

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

These are the four seats to watch out for in Mizoram, where the assembly elections will be held on November 7. The state has 40 constituencies.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

NLFT abducts 6 persons in Tripura

NLFT abducts 6 persons in Tripura

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Employed with a private construction company, they were engaged in laying a railway track in Dhalai district.

'Modi travelled to 7 countries when Manipur was burning': Oppn during no-trust motion

'Modi travelled to 7 countries when Manipur was burning': Oppn during no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Opposition MPs on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh over the violence.

Tripura: BSF constable shoots senior, kills self

Tripura: BSF constable shoots senior, kills self

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

A constable of the Border Security Force allegedly committed suicide after shooting and injuring a head constable at the Kaptoli border outpost, under the Sabroom subdivision of South Tripura district, police said in Agartala on Tuesday. Constable Vidyadhar shot head constable Rameswar Dayal with his service rifle, following an altercation over the allocation of duty and then shot himself, police said. The head constable is being treated at a local hospital.

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.

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

JD-S, BSP among 7 Opposition parties to join Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Apart from the 18 members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), including the Bharatiya Janata Party, seven non-National Democratic Alliance parties will attend the ceremony, going by their stated position on the issue which has snowballed into another political flashpoint between the ruling and opposition camps.

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

Buoyed by increasing minority support in NE, Modi now sets eyes on Kerala

Buoyed by increasing minority support in NE, Modi now sets eyes on Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Modi hit out at the Congress for its president Mallikarjun Kharge's attempt to play down his party's poor show in the polls by describing it as "small state elections".

Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya polls to be held in March

Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya polls to be held in March

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The Election Commission on Monday decided to get into action to prepare for state polls in Nagaland, Tripura and Mehalaya in the first week of March next year. "We have witnessed major success in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where there was not one violent incident. Now, without pausing for even a breath, the Election Commission will march ahead to conduct polls in north-eastern states," said a EC source.

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

MPLADS Fund: 14 Assam MPs Get Highest Share

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The pace of disbursement and project recommendation picks up as the tenure of the House draws near and usually all amount is released.'

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

His comment hat many of the people present at the funeral of the Mumbai blasts convict after he was hanged are "potential terrorists", sparking outrage.

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Rediff.com30 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she has written to the Centre, seeking permission to visit the strife-torn state of Manipur.

With reduced insurgency, Tripura sees better days

With reduced insurgency, Tripura sees better days

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

With insurgency on the wane, the tiny state, rich in natural resources, is seeing increased investment from several countries, including Thailand, Japan and Germany.

Republic Day Parade Before Republic Day!

Republic Day Parade Before Republic Day!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

A sneak preview of the dancers and tableaux who India will see on Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2023.

UPA publication, a 'report card of failure': Tripura CM

UPA publication, a 'report card of failure': Tripura CM

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Wednesday termed the United Progressive Alliance's publication of its performance, 'The Report to the People,' as a "report card of failure."

Forward Bloc quits Left Front in Tripura

Forward Bloc quits Left Front in Tripura

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

The Forward Bloc, a key constituent of the Left Front in Tripura, on Friday quit the ruling alliance after being denied three seats by major partner Communist Party of India-Marxist for next month's assembly elections in the state.

Shah was fully conversant with agenda on Art 370 abrogation: Ex-Lt Gen's book

Shah was fully conversant with agenda on Art 370 abrogation: Ex-Lt Gen's book

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Amit Shah's visit on June 26, 2019, was already touted to be a precursor for a dramatic announcement and "I got a call at 2 am in the morning, informing me of a meeting with the home minister at 7 am", Dhillon said in his book.

LF minister offered money to rape victims: Tripura Cong

LF minister offered money to rape victims: Tripura Cong

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

A senior Congress leader on Thursday alleged that a minister of the Left Front government in Tripura allegedly offered money to two gangrape rape victims to withdraw cases with the police, a charge that was denied.

2023 to witness 'semi-finals' to next year's LS polls

2023 to witness 'semi-finals' to next year's LS polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Key states of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana would go for polls this year, besides states from the North-East.

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In an address at an election rally in this southern-most part of Mizoram bordering Myanmar, Singh said violence is no solution to any problem and the two communities in Manipur must talk to each other to improve the situation in the troubled state.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

These states will go to polls before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

These states will go to polls before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com14 May 2023

After Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram would go for polls this year.

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

It was learnt that once Kishan conveyed his decision, Tripura selector Jayanta Dey wanted Wriddhiman Saha and he was also contacted.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Two persons, including a Border Security Force jawan, were killed and ten injured during a clash between the border guards and villagers at South Ramnagar in Agartala.

ONGC to buy Tripura power project pie

ONGC to buy Tripura power project pie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation will take 50.5 per cent stake in the company that will set up the over Rs 2,000-crore (Rs 20 billion) Tripura power project and the associated transmission lines.

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Special 26: Parties that are part of Oppn conclave

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Leaders from 26 opposition parties, in power individually or in alliance in Delhi and 10 states, are meeting in Bengaluru to discuss strategy to take on the Narendra Modi-led NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Manipur cops meet victims of parading incident

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

They said keeping in mind the situation arising out of ethnic clashes that broke out in the state on May 4, a team of women officials and personnel from Manipur police was formed to probe the case.

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued separate notifications announcing the appointment of acting chief justice of the Bombay high court Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala as the chief justice of the Madras high court and Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka as the chief justice of the Bombay high court.