Biplab Deb

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Voters show their identification cards as they wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling booth during the Tripura Assembly elections, in Rajnagar, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (Representational Image/PTI)

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08 Mar 2023 12:10 AM

Tripura Governor Satyadeo Narain administers oath to BJP leader Manik Saha as the new chief minister during his oath taking ceremony, in Agartala. (PTI Photo)

Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura chief minister

Will work for the people of Tripura, taking further the development agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saha said

15 May 2022 12:57 PM

Mr Das is all set to defect to the Trinamul Congress on Wednesday on the auspicious occasion of 'Mahalaya', that marks the onset of Debipaksha, a week ahead of the Bengalis’ biggest festival, the Durga Puja. (Twitter)

BJP in Tripura gets major jolt; MLA defects to Trinamul

Dissatisfied with himself for his association with the BJP, Mr Das performed his 'atonement' by shaving his head at a temple

06 Oct 2021 6:47 AM

Internet services have been suspended in Tripura for 48 hours from 2 pm on Tuesday in view of the ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, an official notification said. (Photo: ANI)

Tripura govt blocks internet services for 48 hours amid Citizenship Bill protests

Demonstrators raised slogans against the central government and demanded to keep the state out of the purview of the Bill.

10 Dec 2019 7:56 PM

He was speaking at an event to observe the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in state capital Agartala. (Photo: File)

'Crime against women have reduced after we came to power,' says Tripura CM

The BJP-IPFT government in the north-eastern state had launched the ‘Nasha Mukta Tripura’ or Drug-free Tripura campaign.

26 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

The charge of ministries held by Barman was allocated to Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma. (Photo: ANI)

Party made us leader, shouldn't forget it: Biplab Deb on Sudip Roy's removal

Deb made these remarks while replying to a question about the reason behind Roy Barman's axing from the state cabinet.

03 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Dhar said that video went viral on social media showing that Deb put his hand on the waist of Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Santana Chakma, a young tribal leader. (Video Screengrab)

Watch: Tripura minister groped colleague while sharing stage with PM

The minister Manoj Kanti Deb declined to comment on the incident when contacted.

12 Feb 2019 11:40 AM

The Tripura government in a notification on November 3 had said that government employees would be allowed to avail any four holidays chosen by them out of a list of restricted holidays during 2019. (Photo: File)

'What will you mourn for?': Biplab Deb justifies dropping May Day holiday

Biplab Deb claimed his government has done justice by granting holiday on May Day only for workers in industrial sector.

12 Nov 2018 5:16 PM

The Chief Minister also said that the state government would launch a scheme to distribute cows among 5,000 families. (Photo: ANI)

Tripura: Biplab Deb plans to tame cows at Chief Minister's residence for milk

He said that this would also inspire other people of the state to do the same and will help them fight malnutrition.

05 Nov 2018 12:01 PM

The CM made the comments in an effort to explain that poverty was not a curse. He added that poor thoughts was the true evil and added that every one should learn from the PM. (Photo: PTI)

One of PM Modi's brothers drives auto rickshaw, another is a grocer: Tripura CM

Deb lauded their humility saying that despite Narendra Modi having been PM for for 4 yrs and CM for 13 yrs, his family lived a simple life.

01 Oct 2018 5:16 PM

Speaking at the event, he announced that 50,000 ducklings would be given at subsidised rates to families in the area. (Photo: File)

'Oxygen level increases when ducks swim in water': Tripura CM's latest statement

"Fish in the water will get more oxygen. They also benefit from the bird droppings. Thus, pisciculture will benefit," he added.

28 Aug 2018 7:29 PM

A statement released on Thursday evening said Deb’s comments were taken out of context and claimed that he was misquoted. (Photo: File)

Wave of happiness in Tripura: CM Biplab Deb on lynching incidents in state

His reply stunned the reporters who were expecting that strict action against the attackers and a way to curb this menace will be taken.

06 Jul 2018 12:27 PM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma. (Photo: ANI)

Of a ‘Hindu Wakanda’ & modern India’s dreams

The glory of ancient Hindu science is an essential component of the Hindutva worldview.

16 Jun 2018 12:54 AM

How ‘pseudo-morality’ blurs public discourse

The now-infamous remarks smack of the familiar discrimination of skin colour, eye colour, religion and gender.

04 May 2018 4:46 AM

The norms of power: Need new mindsets

The Supreme Court has specifically directed that benefits can’t be denied just because someone doesn’t have an Aadhaar card, for instance.

30 Apr 2018 12:29 AM

An angry BIP-LASH!

“Be it a politician or a common man, one shouldn’t make comments on a woman’s physical attributes. This is unacceptable”

28 Apr 2018 12:09 AM

A long-time Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary, Biplab Deb became the Chief Minister of Tripura in March this year. (Photo: Twitter/@BjpBiplab)

Internet, satellite existed during Mahabharata: Tripura CM

Tripura CM said, 'The Europeans and the Americans may claim that it is theirs, but it is actually our technology.'

18 Apr 2018 9:03 AM

'I appeal to the people of Tripura, lets take the state to a new height so that we can change the lives of people. I want to assure that in Tripura's march towards development, the central government will provide full cooperation with the motto of cooperative federalism,' he said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Govt will fully support Tripura for all-round development: Modi

After the swearing-in of the first BJP government in Tripura, Modi said that it has many opportunities and potentials.

09 Mar 2018 2:28 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony. (Photo: AFP)

Tripura govt to be sworn in on March 8, BJP-IPFT begin talks to pick CM

Biplab Deb, a young BJP leader with a background in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is expected to be the state’s new chief minister.

06 Mar 2018 9:03 AM

BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav and Tripura BJP chief Biplab Kumar Deb display victory sign as they celebrate with supporters after party's victory in Tripura Assembly elections results in Agartala on Saturday. BJP's win marks an end to 25 years of CPI-M government rule in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Left fort demolished in Tripura, Biplab Deb likely to be next CM

BJP had not declared any CM candidate, it is believed that Tripura BJP president Biplab Deb would succeed CM Manik Sarkar.

03 Mar 2018 6:41 PM

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