# elected (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover elected. Page: Feed: --- ## [Public outrage over alleged cancellation of development project, road blockade at Mendi Chowmuhani](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/public-outrage-over-alleged-cancellation-of-development-project-road-blockade-at-mendi-chowmuhani/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Tension mounted along the Ambassa–Kamalpur road on Thursday as local residents staged a prolonged road blockade at Mendi Chowmuhani, protesting the alleged move to cancel a development project in the area. Protesters accused local authorities and the elected representatives of deliberately stalling development work despite the tender process having already \[…\] ## [Tetra4 commissioning Phase 1 of Virginia gas project liquid helium plant](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tetra4-commissioning-phase-1-of-virginia-gas-project-liquid-helium-plant-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ Nasdaq- and JSE-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes (ASPI) says oil and gas producer Tetra4 has started commissioning Phase 1 of its liquid helium plant, following engineering optimisation, at the Virginia gas project, in South Africa. The start-up of the liquid helium part of the plant is the key remaining step to realise value from two product streams - liquid helium and liquefied… ## [CRPs urged to strengthen women’s self-help groups:Transport Minister](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/crps-urged-to-strengthen-womens-self-help-groupstransport-minister/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury held an interactive meeting with Community Resource Persons (CRPs) of Self-Help Groups under Ranirbazar Municipal Council and Jirania Nagar Panchayat. The meeting focused on the activities, challenges, prospects and future action plans of the groups. Speaking at the meeting, Chowdhury urged the CRPs to work with \[…\] ## [Governor Nallu and Sudhangshu Das call for modern, scientific approach to pig farming](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/governor-nallu-and-sudhangshu-das-call-for-modern-scientific-approach-to-pig-farming/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Tripura government is encouraging farmers to adopt scientific and modern techniques in pig farming to improve productivity and turn livestock rearing into a more profitable source of livelihood, Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das said on Thursday. Das was speaking at a seminar and workshop on modern pig farming practices \[…\] ## [Khowai Panchayat Samiti Chairperson accused of misusing government cement for house construction](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/khowai-panchayat-samiti-chairperson-accused-of-misusing-government-cement-for-house-construction/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Allegations of misuse of government-allocated cement have surfaced against Khowai Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Tinku Bhattacharya, triggering strong reactions among local residents. According to allegations aired in an audio report, cement meant for government development work was allegedly transported to the Chairperson’s residence for use in the construction of his… ## [Surrendered militant groups meet Governor, submits memorandum; warns of larger movement](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/surrendered-militant-groups-meet-governor-submits-memorandum-warns-of-larger-movement/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : A delegation representing two organisations of surrendered militants, JARC and JAC, on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Tripura Indrasena Reddy Nallu at Lok Bhavan, pressing for fulfilment of a nine-point charter of demands. Speaking to the media, Joint Organisation Convenor Jiban Joy Reang said members of the \[…\] ## [Recent structural collapses point to recurring weaknesses in the built environment sector – ...](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recent-structural-collapses-point-to-recurring-weaknesses-in-the-built-environment-sector-macpherson-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Sabrina Jardim · Engineering News | Home_ Following a series of recent building and construction site collapses across South Africa, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced the findings of four investigations undertaken by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE). The investigations follow incidents at Redcliffe, in Verulam, in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal; Doornkop, in Soweto, Gauteng; Ormonde, in… ## [Government and business pin hopes of 3% growth on mining, farming, tourism and infrastructure](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/government-and-business-pin-hopes-of-3-growth-on-mining-farming-tourism-and-infrastructure-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Terence Creamer · Engineering News | Home_ The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3% and to create one-million new jobs by 2030. These new focus areas were unveiled jointly in Johannesburg on August 20 by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, a key business convenor of… ## [India assures help after deaths of Bangladeshi nationals in Kolkata hotel fire](https://tripurachronicle.in/world-news/india-assures-help-after-deaths-of-bangladeshi-nationals-in-kolkata-hotel-fire/) _2026-08-20 · Sunita Sarkar · Tripura Chronicle_ Dhaka, Aug 20 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Thursday assured that New Delhi would take all necessary steps following the deaths of Bangladeshi nationals in a hotel fire in Kolkata, local media reported. “It’s very sad. We will certainly do whatever needs to be done,” he said while addressing reporters following \[…\] ## [Grain SA calculates cost impact of JSE’s continued approach to soybean futures to be almost R700m](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grain-sa-calculates-cost-impact-of-jses-continued-approach-to-soybean-futures-to-be-almost-r700m-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Marleny Arnoldi · Engineering News | Home_ Industry body Grain SA estimates that almost R700-million in value could be at stake as a result of the JSE’s decision on how soybean location differentials are calculated. “This raises serious questions about who ultimately carries the cost of an inefficient system,” the organisation states. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1vPEhOb6FBIZ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected Bangladesh’s 23rd President](https://tripurachronicle.in/world-news/mirza-fakhrul-islam-alamgir-elected-bangladeshs-23rd-president/) _2026-08-20 · Sunita Sarkar · Tripura Chronicle_ Dhaka, Aug 20 (IANS) BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh on Thursday after defeating Oli Ahmed, the candidate backed by Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance, local media reported. Fakhrul secured 255 votes, while Ahmed could manage only 88 of the 343 valid votes cast in the presidential election held \[…\] ## [SC Welfare Minister Reviews Schemes, Calls for Better Delivery](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/sc-welfare-minister-reviews-schemes-calls-for-better-delivery/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Scheduled Caste (SC) Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das on Thursday chaired a review meeting at the State Secretariat to assess the progress of various welfare schemes, developmental activities and future initiatives of the department. The meeting was attended by the Special Secretary, Director and other senior officials of the SC Welfare \[…\] ## [PCC Chief slams BJP, TMP for failing to work on tribal developemnt says Congress to Contest Village Council Polls](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/pcc-chief-slams-bjp-tmp-for-failing-to-work-on-tribal-developemnt-says-congress-to-contest-village-council-polls/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Asish Kumar Saha on Thursday announced that the Congress will contest the upcoming Village Council (VC) elections and accused the BJP and its alliance partner, Tipra Motha Party, of failing to protect the interests and welfare of the state’s indigenous population. Saha said the \[…\] ## [Mayor Dipak Majumder Inspects Civic Issues in Agartala Wards 41 and 42](https://tripurachronicle.in/local-news/mayor-dipak-majumder-inspects-civic-issues-in-agartala-wards-41-and-42/) _2026-08-20 · Abhishek Dey · Tripura Chronicle_ Agartala, 20th August 2026 : Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Mayor Dipak Majumder on Thursday visited various areas under Wards 41 and 42 to assess civic issues and take stock of problems faced by local residents. During the visit, the Mayor interacted with residents and discussed issues related to roads, drainage, sanitation and other civic amenities. \[…\] ## [WCape, SAPS, Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime launch Lawyers in Police ...](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/wcape-saps-global-initiative-against-transnational-organised-crime-launch-lawyers-in-police-stations-project-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety Minister Anroux Marais this week unveiled the Lawyers in Police Stations Project (LPSP), in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC). The project pretty much does what it says on the label: It focuses on strengthening the… ## [AAAM elects new leadership for 2026 to 2028 term](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/aaam-elects-new-leadership-for-2026-to-2028-term-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has announced its newly elected office bearers and advisory board for the 2026 to 2028 term. Hyundai Motor Middle East and Africa president and CEO Tarek Mosaad succeeds Volkswagen Group Africa chairperson and MD Martina Biene as AAAM president. ## [TRIM’s Gobhozi elected to lead global heavy haul association](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trims-gobhozi-elected-to-lead-global-heavy-haul-association-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Irma Venter · Engineering News | Home_ Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) technology management chief engineer Nkululeko Gobhozi has been elected as International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) chairperson for the next two years. The announcement was made during the IHHA board workshop, hosted in collaboration with the South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) at the Transnet Maritime Training Centre in Cape Town this week. ## [Absa appointed master custodian of Government Employees Pension Fund](https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/absa-appointed-master-custodian-of-government-employees-pension-fund-2026-08-20) _2026-08-20 · Schalk Burger · Engineering News | Home_ Financial services firm Absa has been appointed master custodian to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) – Africa’s largest pension fund, with more than R3.5-trillion worth of assets under management. Absa says this is one of the most significant custody mandates in South Africa’s institutional investment market.