Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and enquired about the flood situation, and assured him of full assistance from the Centre.

Speaking to reporters, he said the situation along the Tripura-Bangladesh border is being closely monitored. He said he is in continuous touch with central authorities and following their instructions besides taking regular updates from the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Assam Rifles, and the Border Security Force (BSF).

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Sunday visited violence hit Gandatwisa in Dhalai district and met with the people and assured of all help. Saha announced a financial assistance of Rs 242.55 crore for the development of Gandatwisa in Dhalai.

Tripura Police detained more than 60 members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) for attempting to block the convoy of chief minister Manik Saha in Agartala on Wednesday.

Tripura Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Jitendra Chaudhury has urged chief minister Manik Saha not to allow setting up a proposed "Swadheen Trust".

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha instructed the authorities to terminate the warden and caretaker of the hostel following the incident of 20 girls student falling ill at school after consuming the meal on Thursday.

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Thursday came down heavily on West Bengal police and said that "jungle raj" is prevailing in the state.

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha said that the primary competition for the BJP lies within its own ranks rather than against the opposition INDIA...

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha said that the primary competition for the BJP lies within its own ranks rather than against the opposition INDIA bloc candidates who are already out of the poll fray.

Saha expressed confidence that people in the West Parliamentary seat and 7-Ramnagar Assembly Constituency will vote for BJP.