Dr. Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of Tripura, announced on Friday that the Maitri Setu, an emblem of India-Bangladesh friendship, is likely to commence operations in September. The bridge spans the Feni river, connecting Sabroom town in Tripura with Ramghar in Bangladesh and with its operation the state shall get access to the Chittagong sea port, which is around 72 Kms away from the southern border of Tripura.
Amid ongoing discussions among the opposition CPI-M, Congress, and TIPRA Motha regarding support to the already declared CPI-M candidates for the upcoming by-polls in Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly constituencies, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially revealed its nominees.
In a gesture that underscored the strengthening of ties between the neighbouring nations, the BSF and its counterpart, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), exchanged packets of sweets following the flag hoisting ceremony
The resounding call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignited a fervor of patriotism across the nation through the Har Ghar Tiranga program, and Tripura is also no exception.
In a surprising turn of events, leaders from Tripura's three primary opposition parties - TIPRA Motha, CPI-M, and Congress - convened at the office of Opposition Leader Animesh Debbarma on Saturday to strategize a joint approach for the impending by-election, aiming to prevent the splitting of the anti-BJP vote.
The slated by-elections are set to be carried out across 51 polling stations within the Boxanagar assembly constituency and 59 within the Dhanpur area.
The group had arrived from Bengaluru on the Ham Safar Express and had been in the vicinity of Rajbati railway station, making arrangements for their journey back to Bangladesh, when the police took them into custody.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to escalate in the mixed-populated area, prompting the deployment of a large number of police forces. As a precautionary measure, classes have been suspended in an effort to deescalate the situation.
