Tripura

PM Manmohan Singh condemns Tripura blasts

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan SinghNew Delhi, Oct 2:  today condemned last evening's serial blasts in Tripura, in which the death toll has risen to four.

The PM spoke to the State Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and inquired about the post-blast situation.

At least 76 people were injured in the serial bomb blasts that rocked Agartala on Thursday evening. The first blast took place at around 7:30 p. m. at the Radhanagar bus stand, and minutes later there was another blast at Maharajganj Bazar in the heart of the city.

Indian police arrest four after serial blasts

New Delhi - Indian police arrested four suspects in connection with serial blasts that killed two and injured 100 in Agartala, capital of the north-eastern state of Tripura, news reports said Thursday.

Five blasts occurred Wednesday night within about 45 minutes in busy areas of the city, including markets and bus stops within a two-kilometre radius.

Four arrests were made, the PTI news agency said, quoting an official statement. One of those detained was reportedly seen near one of blast sites. The statement did not give any further details on the suspects.

All the blasts were of low intensity, local police said, adding that a sixth bomb had been found and defused.

One killed, 50 injured in serial blasts in north-eastern India

New Delhi - One person was killed and 50 injured in serial bomb blasts in Agartala, capital of the north-eastern Indian state of Tripura on Wednesday, news reports said.

Four blasts occurred in the space of about 45 minutes in busy areas of the city, including markets and bus stops within a two-kilometre radius, Times Now television reported.

All the blasts were of low intensity, local police official Shreeyash (Eds: one name only) was quoted as saying. He said a fifth bomb had been found and defused.

All the injured had been taken to hospital. Twenty of them were in critical condition, reports said.

Tripura’s Jirania block registers 97 per cent literacy rate

Tripura’s Jirania block registers 97 per cent literacy rateAgartala, Sept 20 : Education is the key that opens up many doors. To a great extent it is true, and the people of Jirania block in West Tripura firmly believe in this adage. This is evident from the fact that the block has registered a record 97 per cent literacy rate and has set an example for the entire northeast region.

Tripuri youth creates art from broken glass

Tripuri youth creates art from broken glassAgartala, Sept 13 : Necessity is the mother of invention. The necessity to lead a normal life and earn a livelihood made Nikhil Mahaja of South Tripura District to experiment with broken glasses and today he has created a new art from what was considered useless pieces of broken glasses.

Nikhil has become an inspiration for many unemployed youth in the State who want to make a name for themselves in the world.

Christian in Tripura protest Orissa violence

Christian in Tripura protest Orissa violenceAgartala, Aug. 29 : Christian in Tripura brought out a silent rally Friday to protest the continued violence against the community in Orissa, where at least 11 people have died in sectarian violence.

All Christian schools and institutions across the state remain closed.

The United Christian Forum of Tripura brought out the rally from RMS Choumhuni and went to the Raj Bhavan to place a deputation to the Governor.

Hundred of protestors including women and young children wearing black badges walked through the streets of Agartala in silent.

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