Detention of illegal Bangladeshis has risen 36% in Tripura, says CM Manik Saha

Detention of illegal Bangladeshis has risen 36% in Tripura, says CM Manik Saha

The detention of Bangladeshis illegally entering Tripura through the international border has risen by 36 per cent from last year, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday. “We are surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. BSF is protecting the border in the first line, while TSR (Tripura State Rifles) jawans are placed in the second … Read more

More arrests in Northeast for social media posts on Pahalgam terror attack; Assam CM Sarma warns NSA would be slapped on violators

More arrests in Northeast for social media posts on Pahalgam terror attack; Assam CM Sarma warns NSA would be slapped on violators

Nineteen people have been arrested in the northeastern states till Saturday for their ‘seditious’ comments on the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead. Those arrested include AIUDF legislator Aminul Islam and 13 other persons in Assam, four in Tripura, and one in Meghalaya. On Saturday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said three more … Read more

High-level Tripura Government team visits bordering town of Belonia to inspect embankment repair work; locals complain of construction by Bangladesh

High-level Tripura Government team visits bordering town of Belonia to inspect embankment repair work; locals complain of construction by Bangladesh

A high-level team of the Tripura Government Sunday visited Belonia town and adjoining villages near the India-Bangladesh border in South Tripura district to inspect repair works of embankments, among others, damaged in the floods last year. The team also held discussions with the district magistrate, local public representatives, and officials concerned during the visit. The … Read more