Tripura: BSF arrests smuggler with 4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs

Tripura: BSF arrests smuggler with 4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in the state of Tripura, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended one smuggler and seized four gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs on Saturday. Based on specific BSF input, an ambush was laid by BSF troops in the area of Nischintpur. Ambush party observed movement of two suspects in between the international boundary and the border fence. The movement of suspects was kept under surveillance by BSF troops deployed at the border Observation Post. Suspects moving from the Bangladesh side to the Indian side negotiated the border fence and entered the nearby forest area but the alert BSF Ambush party successfully apprehended one suspect. However, another suspect managed to escape towards the Indian village Nischintapur taking advantage of dense vegetation, said a BSF official. He said that on spot questioning the apprehended person revealed his identity as Prashant Rai (36) a resident of Amtali under West District. Frisking of apprehended person was carried out in the presence of independent witnesses and 4 numbers gold biscuits appx weight 466 grams suspected to be gold worth Rs 36.6 lakhs recovered from his possession. The apprehended person accepted his involvement in trans-border smuggling of gold and revealed that the consignment was handed over to him by one Bangladeshi smuggler namely Iqbal r/o Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, the official further said, adding that a massive search operation being carried out by BSF in the border area to nab the culprit who escaped from the spot. Further investigation is going on. (ANI)

BSF seizes gold worth Rs 36 lakh, arrests one in Tripura

BSF seizes gold worth Rs 36 lakh, arrests one in Tripura BSF foiled a gold smuggling attempt in West Tripura's Nischintapur area and arrested one person, an official said on Sunday. Based on specific inputs, BSF jawans laid a trap in different locations under the Nischintapur Border outpost on Saturday and observed the movement of two suspects near the border. ''They were moving from Bangladesh side to the Indian part, negotiated the border fence and entered the nearby forest area but alert BSF jawans successfully apprehended one suspected smuggler while another fled away taking advantage of dense vegetation,'' said a senior BSF official. During the search, four gold bars amounting to Rs 36.6 lakh were seized from the arrested Prashant Rai, a resident of Kishmatkuri under Amtali police station, he said. The official said the arrested person admitted his involvement in trans-border smuggling of gold and revealed the consignment was handed over to him by one Bangladeshi man identified as Iqbal, a resident of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh.

Shifting cultivators, rubber tappers more susceptible to malaria: Tripura Health Secretary

Shifting cultivators, rubber tappers more susceptible to malaria: Tripura Health Secretary Tripura Health Secretary Kiran Gitte said that the state health department has launched a comprehensive drive to eradicate malaria by 2027. As a part of the drive, the state government has undertaken multi-pronged initiatives that include the testing, treatment, and distribution of preventive medicines and protective gear. Speaking to reporters on Saturday on the sidelines of a visit to Subalsingh, a nondescript village under West Tripura district, the top official said that the state government had identified 126 villages comprising 700 localities that are considered to be endemic zones for malaria. There are as many as 126 villages, which consist of 700 paras (localities). The total population living here is around 3.5 lakh people. This target population will be tested, for sure. Apart from that, 9.5 lakh treated mosquito nets are going to be distributed this season, he added. According to him, rubber tappers and the Jhumia population of the state are more prone to the vector-borne disease. We have seen that water gets accumulated in the bowls installed in rubber plants for collection latex where the parasites carrying mosquitoes breed. This is how rubber tappers fall prey to the disease. The Jhumia population, which earns their livelihood through shifting cultivation, is also found to be prone to this disease. We are taking special care of people belonging to these two categories through the distribution of preventive medicines, he added. For household testing, ASHA and Anganwadi workers have been imparted special training. The ASHA workers have been imparted training to carry out doorstep testing, said Gitte. According to health officials, in the last few years, the cases of malaria have been in gradual decline. Last year, deaths due to the dreaded disease were in the single digits. (ANI)

NE scientists attend workshop in Umiam

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 18: Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ICAR-ATARI), Umiam, successfully hosted a two-day-long Annual Review Cum Action Plan Workshop of NICRA-TDC, which concluded on Saturday. The event gathered scientists and heads of 15 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) from across Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. The workshop [] The post NE scientists attend workshop in Umiam appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Jharkhand: 5 arrested for kidnapping, selling 9-month-old boy

Jharkhand: 5 arrested for kidnapping, selling 9-month-old boy Five people, including three women, were arrested for allegedly kidnapping and selling a nine-month-old boy at Rs 58,500, police said on Saturday. The kidnapping had happened on May 12 at Ranchi Railway Station when three persons, including a woman, had allegedly stolen the boy from his parents. They sold him at Puri in Odisha on May 13, he said. Ranchi senior superintendent of police (SSP) Chandan Kumar Sinha, in a press conference, said that the child was rescued from Puri and five people involved in the crime were arrested. According to a police statement, Pradip Lohra, along with his wife, child and a friend, had returned from Agartala in Tripura where they worked as labourers. They arrived at Ranchi Railway Station at 4.30 pm on May 11. ''Since they are residents of Ghagar in Latehar district and found no communication to reach the destination, they decided to stay there. They slept at the railway station that night,'' the statement said. ''The next day, two men and a woman came and befriended them,'' it said. At an opportune moment, the trio kidnapped the little boy and fled. They then sold the baby boy to a woman in Puri in Odisha, it stated. After the child's father registered a complaint, the Ranchi police set up a special team and solved the case, the statement said.

Tripura: Four Bangladeshis, One Indian Tout Arrested At Railway Station

Four Bangladesh nationals and one Indian citizen were arrested when they were about to board a Chennai-bound express train from Agartala station, a railway police officer said on Saturday. They could not show any valid documents- either passport or visa to travel in India, during preliminary interrogation, he said. A group of few people were... The post Tripura: Four Bangladeshis, One Indian Tout Arrested At Railway Station appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura: One held with gold biscuit worth Rs 36 lakh

Agartala: In the fight against the menace of trans-border smuggling in Tripura, BSF on May 18, arrested one suspected smuggler and seized4 gold biscuits worth Rs 36.6 lakhs. A BSF press release informedon May 18 based on specific BSF input BSF troops laid an ambush in the area of Nischintapur in West District. Ambush party [] The post Tripura: One held with gold biscuit worth Rs 36 lakh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura BJP Condemns Oppositions Despicable Mindset in Protest March

Agartala, May 18, 2024: The Tripura Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized what it calls the conspiracies, propaganda, and despicable mindset of the opposition, which they claim is aimed at stalling the states development. To amplify their message, the BJP organized a robust protest march today, mobilizing party supporters and leaders. The procession commencing from... The post Tripura BJP Condemns Oppositions Despicable Mindset in Protest March appeared first on Northeast Today .

NIA Charges Two Bangladeshi Nationals for Human Trafficking in India

NIA Charges Two Bangladeshi Nationals for Human Trafficking in India The NIA on Saturday charge-sheeted two Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly crossing into India illegally 10 years ago and pushing people from their country into forced labour through an organised racket. The probe of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the case has revealed that the accused -- Muhammed Sahajalal Haldar and Muhammed Idris alias Erdish Khan -- had crossed into India through Benapole on the India-Bangladesh border and had initially worked as waste segregators, according to a statement. Benapole is a town in Bangladesh's Jessore district. Later, they first rented land at Seegehalli and then at Margondanahalli in Karnataka, and started their own waste segregation units by constructing godowns and temporary sheds, the NIA said in its statement. They used to employ trafficked Bangladeshi nationals and force them into hard labour on meagre wages under the threat of arrest by the Indian police, it said. As part of an elaborate human trafficking network, Bangladeshi nationals were brought to India through the India-Bangladesh border on the pretext of secure jobs with valid Indian identity documents, according to the findings of the probe. ''Further strengthening its case against the human trafficking network, the NIA on Saturday charge-sheeted two men for illegally crossing into India 10 years ago and pushing Bangladeshi nationals into forced labour,'' the statement said. The charge-sheet was filed in a special NIA court in Bengaluru against Haldar and Khan, who were arrested in February with the help of the Internal Security Division of Karnataka, after being on the run for months, it said. The NIA had registered a case in this regard on November 7 last year after receiving credible inputs about certain Karnataka-based entities working with facilitators and traffickers in Assam and Tripura in India and Bangladesh to establish a transnational human trafficking network. Nationwide searches by the NIA had led to the arrest of several accused in the case and the agency had earlier charge-sheeted 12 Bangladeshi nationals. ''Further investigations are continuing to track other suspected traffickers, including 'dalals' and touts involved in the racket,'' the agency said.

Five Arrested at Agartala Station for Illegal Travel to Chennai

Five Arrested at Agartala Station for Illegal Travel to Chennai Four Bangladesh nationals and one Indian citizen were arrested when they were about to board a Chennai-bound express train from Agartala station, a railway police officer said on Saturday. They could not show any valid documents- either passport or visa to travel in India, during preliminary interrogation, he said. ''A group of few people were entering the platform through the main gate of the station to catch a Chennai bound express train on Friday around 5 pm. On suspicion, the GRP personnel detained five people and took them to a police station for interrogation,'' the Officer in Charge (OC), GRP Agartala station, Tapas Das, said. The arrested Bangladesh citizens were identified as Jahangir Alam (21), Riyad Hussain (22), Onan Hussain (19) and Imam Hussain (23), while Rafikul Islam, who hails from Sonamura in Tripura's Sepahijala district appeared assisting the foreigners. According to them, they had plans to go to Chennai, Das said. ''All Bangladesh nationals were arrested for travelling in India without valid passports and one Indian tout was also arrested for accompanying them. They were forwarded before a local court seeking police remand for further interrogation,'' Das said. On May 11, eight Bangladesh citizens were arrested from Agartala railway station for sneaking into Indian soil without passports.

BJP government in Tripura is preparing to implement CAA: CM Manik Saha

A six-member state-level empowered committee with the Director of Census Operations as its chairman was formed in Tripura recently to grant citizenship under the CAA. A senior officer in Tripura said that district-level committees headed by the District Magistrates of all the eight districts were also formed accordingly.

Homeless in Tripura: Around 40 Families Camp in Forests to Seek Government Action

Agartala, May 18, 2024: In a bid to draw government attention to their plight, around 30 to 40 families from various parts of North Tripura district have been spending their nights in the forests of Pekuacherra under Panisagar subdivision. These families are landless and hope that their protest will prompt the government to issue them... The post Homeless in Tripura: Around 40 Families Camp in Forests to Seek Government Action appeared first on Northeast Today .

NIA Chargesheets 2 More in Transnational Human Trafficking Racket

New Delhi: Strengthening its case against human trafficking network, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday chargesheeted two men for illegally crossing into India 10 years ago and pushing Bangladesh nationals into forced labour. The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Muhammed Sahajalal Haldar and Muhammed Idris alias Erdish Khan, who were arrested in February this year with the help of the Internal Security Division of Karnataka after being on the run for months. The NIA had registered the case RC-01/2023/NIA/DLI on November 7, 2023, after receiving credible inputs about certain Karnataka-based entities working with facilitators and traffickers in Assam, Tripura and Bangladesh to establish a transnational human trafficking network. Nationwide searches by NIA had led to the arrest of several accused in the case and the agency had earlier chargesheeted 12 Bangladeshi nationals under IPC, Foreigners Act and Passport (Entry into India) Act. NIA investigations have revealed that Haldar and Idris, who had crossed into India through Benapole at the Indo-Bangladesh border, initially worked as waste segregators. They later rented land at Seegehalli and Margondanahalli respectively in Karnataka, and started their own waste segregation units by constructing godowns and temporary sheds. They used to employ trafficked Bangladesh nationals and force them into hard labour on meager wages under threat of arrest by the Indian police. As part of the elaborate human trafficking network, Bangladeshi nationals were being smuggled into India through the Indo-Bangladesh border on the false promise of secure jobs with valid Indian identity documents, as per NIA investigations. Further investigations are continuing to track other suspected traffickers, including dalals and touts, involved in the racket.

'Maitri Setu Between India And Bangladesh Set To Be Operational After Elections': Tripura CM Manik Saha

Maitri Setu, Agartala-Akhaura rail link to be made operational soon: Tripura CM Manik Saha

The trial in Agartala-Akhaura railway link has already been completed, and it will also be made operational soon, Manik Saha said, adding that many investors are coming to the northeastern State to invest.

Tripura preparing to implement CAA, says CM Manik Saha amid opposition

AGARTALA: The BJP government in Tripura is set to implement the citizenship amendment act (CAA), chief minister Manik Saha announced on Friday (May 17). This decision comes amid strong opposition from other political parties, who fear the new law could ignite communal tensions in Tripura. Speaking to the media at a blood donation camp at [] The post Tripura preparing to implement CAA, says CM Manik Saha amid opposition appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Congress to contest panchayat elections state-wide, announces Tripura PCC President

Congress to contest panchayat elections state-wide, announces Tripura PCC President In a significant political development, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Ashish Kumar Saha announced that the Congress party will contest the upcoming Panchayat elections across the state. This declaration was made during an organizational meeting organized by the Bamutia Block Congress on Friday in the Talatala area. This organizational meeting aims to fortify our party structure. Additionally, we will be contesting the upcoming Panchayat elections on a statewide basis. The meeting in Talatala marks a crucial step for the Congress as it gears up for the local elections, focusing on rebuilding and reinforcing its presence in Tripura's political landscape, Ashish Kumar Saha, President, TPCC. The meeting saw the presence of several key Congress leaders, including Tripura Pradesh Mahila Congress President Sarvani Ghosh Chakraborty, Gomati and South District Congress General Secretary Milon Kar, Bamutia Block Congress President Sunil Dutta, Vice President Suman Ghosh, and Bamutia Block Youth Congress President Biplab Biswas, among other party workers. The three-tier panchayat elections in Tripura are likely to be held in July. The Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) has already completed the delimitation of wards and panchayats as per the rules. (ANI)

Will convene meeting of Edu Dept: Tripura CM on poor performance of students in CBSE exams

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Friday that he will convene a meeting with Education Department officials to discuss the performance of state-run Vidyajyoti Schools in the CBSE exams. In 2019, 125 state-run schools were renamed Vidyajyoti Schools, and the CBSE curriculum was introduced to provide better education for the students.

Tripura CM to convene meeting on poor performance of students in CBSE exams

AGARTALA, May 17: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Friday said he would convene a meeting with officials of the education department on the performance of state-run Vidyajyoti Schools in CBSE exams. A total of 125 state-run schools were rechristened as Vidyajyoti Schools in 2019 and the CBSE curriculum was introduced in them to provide []

Tripura Forms State-Level Committee To Grant Citizenship Under CAA

The Tripura state government has started the process of appointing officials to the State Level Empowered Committee and the District Level Committee for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.

Tripura team in city to study infra of mother-and-child hubs

Malaria Control a Priority in Tripura: Health Secretary Kiran Gitte Holds Meeting with DMs Virtually

Agartala, May 17, 2024: In a proactive move against malaria, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte convened a vital video conference with the District Magistrates across the state. The conference underscored the urgency of accelerating existing anti-malaria initiatives and charting new strategies to combat the disease. Key topics included the expedited release of larvivorous fish in reservoirs,... The post Malaria Control a Priority in Tripura: Health Secretary Kiran Gitte Holds Meeting with DMs Virtually appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura Opposition Leader Jitendra Chaudhury Urges Chief Secretary JK Sinha Immediate Intervention for Remote Areas Livelihood Crisis

Agartala, May 17, 2024: Tripura CPIM Secretary and Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury urged states Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha to address the dire livelihood conditions in the states remote and hilly regions in a letter sent on Friday. Chaudhury, accompanied by four CPIM MLAs- Sailendra Chandra Nath, Ramu Das, Nayan Sarkar, and Sudip Sarkar... The post Tripura Opposition Leader Jitendra Chaudhury Urges Chief Secretary JK Sinha Immediate Intervention for Remote Areas Livelihood Crisis appeared first on Northeast Today .

Embracing Technology in Education: Tripuras CM Dr Manik Saha Vows to Enhance Learning with Innovative Upgrades

Agartala, May 17, 2024: Tripura Chief Minister Prof Dr Manik Saha has pledged to elevate the quality of education services provided to students across the state. During his inaugural visit to the office of Educational Channel Vande Tripura at Shiksha Bhawan in Agartala, Dr. Saha expressed his commitment to integrating technology into learning and ensuring... The post Embracing Technology in Education: Tripuras CM Dr Manik Saha Vows to Enhance Learning with Innovative Upgrades appeared first on Northeast Today .

Police Seize Drugs Worth Over 15 Lakhs from Vehicle at Assam-Tripura Border

Agartala, May 17, 2024: In a significant crackdown on illegal narcotics in Assam-Tripura border, police officials at Churaibari Gate have seized drugs valued at over Rs 15 lakh from a container vehicle during a routine check. The driver of the vehicle has been taken into custody. Following a brief hiatus in drug seizures, our vigilant... The post Police Seize Drugs Worth Over 15 Lakhs from Vehicle at Assam-Tripura Border appeared first on Northeast Today .

Maitri Setu, Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link to be open soon: Tripura CM

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha announced on Friday that the Maitri Setu and the Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link will soon be operational. He highlighted the efforts of the current government to maintain peace and tranquillity in the state, which is attracting numerous investors. With the election concluded and a new government set to [] The post Maitri Setu, Agartala-Akhaura Railway Link to be open soon: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura Chief Secretary urged to look into livelihood crisis in remote areas

Agartala: Tripura CPI (M) state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury wrote to Tripura Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, seeking urgent intervention to address the severe livelihood crisis affecting the states remote and hilly regions. In his letter, the CPI (M) leader detailed a visit he made on May 13 to several remote areas, accompanied by four [] The post Tripura Chief Secretary urged to look into livelihood crisis in remote areas appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

'Political tourists' to have no impact on Odisha people: Patnaik on visit of BJP CMs, ministers

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday denounced the campaign speeches by his counterparts from other states and union ministers terming them as derogatory and abusive, and claimed that those political tourists have no impact on people of his state. In the last few days, a number of BJP CMs and union ministers campaigned in the state, and altogether 14 rallies were addressed by them on Friday at various places across the state. Some chief ministers and union ministers come as political tourists only at the time of elections and then they disappear, Patnaik told PTI Videos. CM Naveen Patnaik will sign power subsidy bill right after taking oath, says VK Pandian The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief claimed that the speeches of those political leaders and ministers have no effect on the people of Odisha at all. And it's most unfortunate that many of them use derogatory and abusive language. I never believe in doing that and the people in our state don't appreciate such language, Patnaik asserted. Pradhan accuses BJD of neglecting Sambalpur, promises development During the last few days, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb and at least eight union ministers along with several senior BJP leaders have campaigned in Odisha, where Assembly and Lok Sabha polls are taking place together. On Friday, four rallies are being addressed by Sarma, three each by Sai and Sharma, two by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and one each by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his cabinet colleague Bhupender Yadav. BJP MP Hema Malini is also speaking at three rallies during the day. People want to give Naveen rest, make BJP form government with two-thirds majority: Nadda

Senior Tripura CPI (M) MLA writes to Scindia over the steep rise in airfare

Guwahati: Senior CPI (M) MLA Jitendra Choudhury has written to Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, urging him to take immediate steps to control the steep rise in airfare between Kolkata and Agartala. Chaudhury said the airfare between Kolkata and Agartala has reached an unprecedented high of Rs 17,000. He added, This is particularly distressing given [] The post Senior Tripura CPI (M) MLA writes to Scindia over the steep rise in airfare appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura opposition writes Jyotiraditya Scindia to regulate airfare in Agartala-Kolkata sector

Jitendra Chaudhury writes to Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindhia demanding reduced airfare on the Agartala-Kolkata route to ease financial burden on citizens.

Missing minor girl from Tripura rescued in Rajasthan after nine months

AGARTALA: A minor girl, who had been missing for nine months from the Khowai district of Tripura, was rescued from a village in Rajasthan, police officials reported. One individual, identified as Ashok Kumar Choudhury, was arrested in connection with the case. The 16-year-old girl, hailing from the Singicherra area under Khowai police station in Tripura, [] The post Missing minor girl from Tripura rescued in Rajasthan after nine months appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Abducted from Tripura, minor girl rescued from Rajasthan after nine months

KHOWA: A minor girl, who was missing for nine months from Khowai district of Tripura, was rescued from Rajasthan village, said police officials. One person was also arrested in connection with the case, the police officials added. The accused was identified as Ashok Kumar Choudhury. According to the information, the 16-year-old girl from the Singicherra area under the Khowai police station went missing from her native area in September, 2023. In a joint operation with local police, Rajasthan police traced the location of the minor girl. She was rescued on May 11 from Rajasthan village. Upon receiving the information, the police had initiated a probe into the matter and traced the minor girl in Rajasthan. During the investigation, police found that she went to the village near Jaipur without informing her family. The police also found that a woman, a resident of Rajasthan, helped the minor girl reach the village. According to the police, the girl was staying with the accused Ashok at his home. The police arrested Choudhury on charges of abduction. The arrested person was produced before the Khowai district court on Thursday and subsequently sent to 14-day judicial custody. Charges were framed under Indian Penal Code Sections 417, 366, 366 (A) and 34.

PM Modi dropped broad hints of BJP's defeat, claims Tripura LoP Jitendra Choudhury

Jitendra Choudhury claims PM Modi hinted at BJP's 'inevitable defeat' by shifting campaign from development to polarising subjects. Modi criticizes Congress for wealth X-ray, asset seizure. Choudhury highlights Opposition bloc's representation, criticizes BJP as a sinking ship.

Tripura forms state-level committee for granting citizenship under CAA

Agartala: The Tripura government has constituted a six-member state-level empowered committee with Director Census Operations, as chairman to grant citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official said on Friday. The CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Aryavart Merit Scholarship Results Announced: Rs. 7 Crores Awarded

In a resounding success for academic inclusivity, The Aryavart International University located in Dharmanagar, North Tripura has transformed the lives of more than 1000 students following a rigorous online examination held from 21st April 2024 to 27th Apr 2024. This landmark initiative which allocated a staggering Rs. 7 crores in scholarships, has exemplified the institutions... The post Aryavart Merit Scholarship Results Announced: Rs. 7 Crores Awarded appeared first on Northeast Today .

Kapil Sibal elected as Supreme Court Bar Association president

Kapil Sibal emerged victorious in the SCBA presidential elections, securing over 1,000 votes, while his contender Pradeep Kumar Rai received over 650 votes. Other candidates in the race included Adish C Aggarwala, Priya Hingorani, Tripurari Ray, and Neeraj Srivastava.

Forty years: Tripura floods death toll at 27, about 1.25 lakh homeless

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal elected as SCBA president

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal elected as SCBA president Senior advocate Kapil Sibal was on Thursday elected as the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). The elections of the association were held on Thursday. Besides Sibal, senior advocates Adish C Aggarwala, Pradeep Kumar Rai, Priya Hingorani and advocates Tripurari Ray and Neeraj Srivastava were contesting for the post of SCBA president. According to sources, Sibal secured over 1,000 votes while Rai got over 650 votes. A Harvard Law School graduate, Sibal was the additional solicitor general of India during 1989-90. He was designated as senior advocate in 1983. Between 1995 and 2002, the former minister in the Congress-led UPA government served three times as SCBA president. The apex court had earlier directed that some posts in the executive committee of the SCBA be reserved for women members. A bench of justices Surya Kant and K V Vishwanathan had said it was of the view that the SCBA is a premier institution and is an integral part of the highest judicial forum of the country. It had directed that there shall be reservation for women members of the Bar. The bench had said in the upcoming 2024-2025 SCBA polls, the post of treasurer of the executive committee be reserved for women. On Sibal getting elected to the post of SCBA president, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, ''Kapil Sibal has just been elected as president of the Supreme Court Bar Association by a landslide. This is a big win for liberal, secular, democratic, and progressive forces.'' ''This is also, in the outgoing PM's words, a trailer for the changes that will happen very soon nationally. The soon to be former regime's legal drumbeaters and cheerleaders must be shocked,'' he said.

Wife and Son Allegedly Kills Father in Tripura

Agartala, May 16, 2024: In a shocking turn of events that has gripped the Damdamiya area under Lefunga police station in West Tripura district, a family conflict has culminated in the tragic death of a local man, allegedly at the hands of his own wife and son. The incident has sent ripples of horror throughout... The post Wife and Son Allegedly Kills Father in Tripura appeared first on Northeast Today .

Missing Minors Rotten Body Found Hanging Behind JB School in Tripura

Agartala, May 16, 2024: A harrowing breakthrough sent shockwaves through the community adjacent to Tripuras Chailengta JB School under Dhalai district as the rotten body of a missing minor was unearthed. The unsettling find has ignited a flurry of speculation, with locals grappling with the unsettling question of whether the incident was a tragic suicide... The post Missing Minors Rotten Body Found Hanging Behind JB School in Tripura appeared first on Northeast Today .

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal Laid to Rest in Jaipur

Veteran BJP Leader and Former Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal Laid to Rest in Jaipur The last rites of veteran Congress leader and former Gujarat governor Kamla Beniwal were performed at Lalkothi cremation ground here on Thursday. Assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani, former minister and Congress leader B D Kalla, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Govind Singh Dotasra and various other political leaders attended Beniwal's funeral alongside her family members and relatives. Beniwal died on Wednesday at a private hospital here at the age of 97. Apart from Gujarat, she also served as governor of Tripura and Mizoram. A seven-time MLA, Beniwal also remained the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan beside holding other positions in the state government and the Congress party.

Railways plan to complete Tripura networks electrification before August 2024

Guwahati: In a significant achievement for the Indian Railways, the electrification of the railway track from Assams Lumding to Sabroom in Tripura is set to be completed before August 2024. According to reports, the electrification has been completed along 165 km of the 265 km track from Dharmanagar to Sabroom via Agartala, with the remaining [] The post Railways plan to complete Tripura networks electrification before August 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 in Bengal: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said BJP will secure 32 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, citing strong voter enthusiasm for the party. In 2019, BJP won 18 seats in the state. Saha backs PM Modi's target of 400+ seats for NDA and plans to campaign in Bengal for BJP's victory.

BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 in Bengal: Tripura CM

Tripura CM predicts BJP victory in 32 West Bengal Lok Sabha seats, dismisses oppositions claims of fewer seats

BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, claims Tripura CM

AGARTALA: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha, on Thursday (May 16), expressed confidence, asserting that the BJP would secure victory in 32 out of 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. During a media interaction, Tripura CM Manik Saha shared his observations from participating in the BJPs campaign in West Bengal, noting the considerable enthusiasm among [] The post BJP will win 32 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, claims Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura Railway Network Electrification Set For Completion In August

Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights intensifies efforts

Key to these efforts have been awareness campaigns and educational programs aimed at altering mindsets and educating communities about the detrimental consequences of child marriage.

Tripura: Jail break of convicted militant reveals escape of Turkish ATM scammer

The escape of convicted militant Swarna Kumar Tripura from the high-security central prison near Agartala brought the fleeing of international ATM hacker, Hakan Zanburkan, into the spotlight

All-India Kisan Sabha, Tripura welcomes bail given to NewsClick editor by Supreme Court

All-India Kisan Sabha, Tripura welcomes bail given to NewsClick editor by Supreme Court The All-India Kishan Sabha (AIKS), Tripura State Committee, welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to News Click editor Prabir Purkayastha on Wednesday. Purkayastha had been detained since October 2023 amid allegations of receiving foreign funding for the news portal, an accusation that led to his arrest under the UAPA law. Pabitra Kar, the state secretary of AIKS Tripura, hailed the apex court's judgement, criticising the basis for Purkayastha's prolonged detention. The editor was targeted and arrested solely because of his support for the historic farmers' movement and his critical stance against the Modi government, Kar stated during a press meet at the AIKS Agartala office. Kar highlighted that despite the serious accusations of receiving funding first from Khalistani sources and later from Chinese entities, the police failed to present any substantial evidence supporting these claims, raising questions about the motives behind the arrest. What is the meaning of being detained for so long if there is no proof? Kar asked. The AIKS leader did not hold back in accusing the BJP of using state machinery to suppress dissenting voices, particularly those not aligning with RSS ideologies. The pattern of arresting prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal, Navalkar, and Hemant Soren showcases a troubling trend of politically motivated arrests, he added. The AIKS has consistently supported Purkayastha, stating at the time of his arrest that it was both unjust and illegal. The organisation vows to continue its struggle against what it perceives as illegal arrests and actions by the police that go against public interest. Today's development has been a significant relief for Purkayastha's supporters and a noteworthy event for those monitoring the intersections of press freedom, government accountability, and the right to dissent in India. (ANI)

NFR Aims to Electrify Lumding-Sabroom Track by August 2024: Official

Agartala, May 15, 2024: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is pushing to complete the electrification of the railway track from Lumding to Sabroom in Tripura before August this year, a senior official announced on Wednesday. Out of the total 265 km track from Dharmanagar to Sabroom via Agartala, electrification has been completed along 165 km... The post NFR Aims to Electrify Lumding-Sabroom Track by August 2024: Official appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura Student Hangs Self after Announcement Higher Secondary Results at Khowai

Agartala, May 15, 2024: In a tragic incident an 18-year-old student named Sujoy Munda took his own life by hanging after receiving his higher secondary examination results. The heart-wrenching incident took place on Wednesday at approximately 11:30 AM in the Mundabasti area of North Singicherra Gram Panchayat under Khowai district. Sujoy Munda, a student enrolled... The post Tripura Student Hangs Self after Announcement Higher Secondary Results at Khowai appeared first on Northeast Today .

Congress veteran and former Gujarat governor Kamla Beniwal dies, condolences pour in

Kamla Beniwal, former governor of Gujarat, Tripura, and Mizoram, passed away at 97 in Jaipur after a brief illness. She served as a seven-time MLA, deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, and was a key figure in the Congress party.

Scandal Erupts Over Agar Plant Sale in North Tripura: Police Investigate Alleged Tree Theft

Agartala, May 15, 2024: A scandal has erupted over the sale of agar plants leading to a heated situation in the Jolaibasa area of Baragol gram panchayat under Kadamtala police station in North Tripura district. A case has been officially filed in the Kadamtala police station marking the escalation of tensions surrounding the dispute. Sources... The post Scandal Erupts Over Agar Plant Sale in North Tripura: Police Investigate Alleged Tree Theft appeared first on Northeast Today .

Congress veteran and former Gujarat governor Kamla Beniwal passes away

JAIPUR: Veteran Congress leader and former governor of Gujarat Kamla Beniwal died at a private hospital in Jaipur on Wednesday. She was 97. Beniwal was admitted to the hospital after a brief illness. One of her family members said the funeral will be held on Thursday. Apart from Gujarat, she also served as governor of Tripura and Mizoram. A seven-time MLA, Beniwal also remained the deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, apart from holding other positions in the state government and the Congress party. Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and other leaders condoled the demise of Beniwal. Mishra expressed grief on the demise of Beniwal and prayed for peace to the departed soul. In a post on X, the chief minister wrote, The news of the demise of Dr Kamla Beniwal, former governor of Gujarat and former deputy chief minister of Rajasthan, is extremely sad. My condolences are with the bereaved family. . : : Bhajanlal Sharma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@BhajanlalBjp) May 15, 2024 Former chief minister Gehlot said he was deeply shocked by the news of the demise of Beniwal. Her personality was multi-faceted and she did exemplary work in every field, apart from politics, he said. Gehlot said that Beniwal was a senior colleague in his cabinet in his first term as the state's chief minister and he got to learn a lot from her during the period. , , . pic.twitter.com/EuDDIyNDOh Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) May 15, 2024 She was an efficient administrator, dynamic speaker and a strong leader. Her commitment and loyalty towards the Congress ideology is an example, he said. Gehlot added that as the governor of Gujarat, Beniwal further enhanced the dignity of that post by protecting constitutional values.

Tripura: Morgue Worker Accused of Exploiting Grieving Family at GBP Hospital

Agartala, May 15, 2024: In a troubling development at GBP Hospital, Agartala, a morgue worker stands accused of exploiting a grieving family by demanding money in exchange for services. Identified as Bijoy Karmakar, the accused allegedly solicited funds from the relatives of Rubel Ahmed, who tragically passed away recently. Rubel Ahmed, a resident of Kailashahar... The post Tripura: Morgue Worker Accused of Exploiting Grieving Family at GBP Hospital appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Inaugurates SPECTRUM Art Exhibition

Hyderabad: Tripura State Governor N. Indrasena Reddyinaugurated the SPECTRUM art exhibition at the Chitramayi State Art Gallery in Madhapur. Film director Thammarreddy Bharadwaj and music director Mahit Narayan were also present at the event. The exhibition showcases drawings, oil paintings, etchings, ceramic sculptures, and fiber sculptures by seven artists from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa: P.Y. Raju, Gopal, Kranti Chary, Priyadarshan, Rajesh Chodankar, Sree Harsha, and Vasudeo Shetye. The Governor, after viewing the artwork, appreciated the depth of the art. He also congratulated the artists on their work. Indrasena Reddy praised the artists for their beautiful paintings and sculptures. Film director Thammarreddy Bharadwaj said that such exhibitions are very much needed for society. He appreciated the way the artists had painted their beautiful paintings. Prominent artist P.Y. Raju said that the SPECTRUM art exhibition, which began on Wednesday at the Chitramayi State Art Gallery, will continue till May 20. He invited visitors to the exhibition. The seven artists expressed their gratitude to Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy, film director Thammarreddy Bharadwaj, and music director Mahit Narayan for inaugurating the art exhibition they had organized. The seven artists expressed their gratitude to Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy, film director Thammarreddy Bharadwaj, and music director Mahit Narayan for inaugurating the art exhibition they had organized.

Tripura Jobs : Tripura University Recruitment 2024

Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in Tripura University. Tripura University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Associate and Project/ Field Assistant under the project of Tribal Area Sub Plan (TSP) Scheme funded by IBITF, IIT Bhilai entitled Development of a [] The post Tripura Jobs : Tripura University Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

FIR against two officials for aiding prisoner escape correctional home in Tripura

Agartala: An FIR has been lodged against two individuals, including the Guard Commander of the Central Correctional Home in Tripura, for allegedly aiding a life-convicted prisoners escape. Swarna Kr. Tripura, convicted of murder, managed to escape from the Central Correctional Home situated at Bishalgarh in Sepahijala District on Tuesday. The Superintendent of the correctional home, [] The post FIR against two officials for aiding prisoner escape correctional home in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

INDIA bloc will form govt with support of more than 350 MPs: Tripura Cong chief

Speaking to media persons during his visit to Kamalasagar, in the Sepahijala district of Tripura, Saha said that he sees no scope for the BJP`s return

Anant Ambani's Vantara aids timely rescue of an ailing elephant and her calf - Team travels 3,500kms from Jamnagar to Tripura

Anant Ambani's Vantara aided an ailing elephant, Pratima, and her calf, Maniklal, in Tripura's Unakoti district. The initiative is supported by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation, located in the Jamnagar Refinery Complex.

Militant serving life imprisonment escapes from Tripuras central jail

AGARTALA, May 14: A member of the banned NLFT, who was serving life imprisonment in a murder case, escaped from the central jail in Tripuras Sepahijala district, an official said on Tuesday. The disappearance of Swarna Kumar Tripura of the outlawed outfit from the central jail came to light this morning during the roll call []

Panchayat polls likely to be held in Tripura in July end: Official

AGARTALA, May 14: The Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) has initiated the process to conduct three-tier panchayat elections which are likely to be held in the northeastern state in July end, an official said. TSEC has already completed the delimitation of wards and panchayats as per the rules. The TSEC has initiated steps to identify []

Padma awardee Tripura weaver Smriti Rekha Chakma aspires to set up training centre

Assam score big win over Tripura in Swami Vivekananda U20 Mens NFC

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Assam score big win over Tripura in Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC

Assam score big win over Tripura in Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's NFC Assam moved to the top of Group G in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship, defeating Tripura, while Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh played out a goalless draw at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground. After the win on Monday, Assam has now garnered four points from two matches, and is at the top of Group G, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, who are on two points apiece. Tripura trails the pack with a solitary point to their name, as per a press release from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). *Assam demolish Tripura Assam 6 (Pintu Handique 34', 59', Nicodim Narjary 42', 45', Gwgwmsar Gayary 57', 86')beatTripura 0 Assam completed a 6-0 rout of Tripura as they moved to the top of Group G. The score was 3-0 in Assam's favour at half-time. Pintu Handique (34', 59'), Nicodim Narjary (42', 45'), and Gwgwmsar Gayary (57', 86') scored a brace each. It took Assam a little over half an hour to get going, when Narjary played a deft low cross to Handique, who slotted it in from close range. Narjary scored two in quick succession close to the half-time break. He had Ray Rajkumar to thank for both his goals, as the latter's pin-point crosses from the left flank handed the opportunities to Narjary, who, with two strikes, put his side 3-0 up at half-time. Tripura's miseries were doubled after the change of ends. Gayary and Handique scored two more, close to the hour mark, before the former put the final nail in the coffin with four minutes of regulation time left. A cross from the left by Ray Rajkumar caused some confusion inside the Tripura box, as Narjary ran onto the ball and scored. *Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh play out stalemate Arunachal Pradesh 0 drew with Madhya Pradesh 0 Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh played out a goalless draw in a match that saw two contrasting halves. Madhya Pradesh had more impetus in the first half, as they looked to make inroads near the Arunachal penalty area. Naganba Waikhom had a good effort early on in the second minute from a free-kick that was approximately 30 yards out. While the Madhya Pradesh defender belted his effort, Arunachal keeper Anant Shah collected it without much fuss. Shijagurumayum Jackson perhaps had the best chance of the match for Madhya Pradesh in the 24th minute, when he ran onto a low cross inside the six-yard box, but ended up skying it. Arunachal Pradesh changed their tempo in the second half, mounting incessant attacks on the opposition goal. Their perseverance almost paid off in injury time, when Tobom Langkam's free-kick from a potentially dangerous position was blocked. (ANI)

PM Modi seeks blessings at Dashashwamedh Ghat ahead of Varanasi nomination

PM Modi seeks blessings at Dashashwamedh Ghat ahead of Varanasi nomination Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganga here on Tuesday morning before his nomination filing from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency. He also performed aarti at the ghat amid chanting of Vedic mantras. In a post in Hindi on X, Modi said, ''My relationship with my Kashi is amazing, inseparable and incomparable... all I can say is that it cannot be expressed in words!'' He is eyeing a hattrick in the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, which he had won for the first time in 2014. The prime minister held a dazzling roadshow in Varanasi a day ago and vowed to do a lot more to serve the holy city in his third term. A day later, he posted a clip from his Monday's roadshow on 'X' and said, ''The love and blessings that my family members of Kashi showered on me during the road show has become an unforgettable moment in my life.'' Several Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of BJP and NDA-ruled states and leaders of the party are likely to accompany Modi to the collectorate for his nomination filing on Tuesday. The BJP's NDA partners Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary, LJP chief Chirag Paswan, Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president Omprakash Rajbhar are also expected to be present. Besides Adityanath, chief ministers Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh), Eknath Shinde (Maharashtra), Bhajan Lal Sharma (Rajasthan), Himanta Biswa Sharma (Assam), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana), Pramod Sawant (Goa), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim) and Manik Saha (Tripura) are also likely to attend the prime minister's nomination filing. Following the nomination process, Modi will hold a meeting with BJP workers at the Rudraksha Convention Centre. Voting in Varanasi will take place in the seventh phase on June 1.

Tripura Panchayat Elections Expected in Late July: Official

Tripura Panchayat Elections Expected in Late July: Official The Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) has initiated the process to conduct three-tier panchayat elections which are likely to be held in the northeastern state in July end, an official said. TSEC has already completed the delimitation of wards and panchayats as per the rules. ''The TSEC has initiated steps to identify polling booths and draft the electoral rolls for the three-tier panchayat elections to gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zilla parishads. We are trying to complete the process at the earliest,'' TSEC commissioner Saradhindu Chowdhury said. The northeastern state has 591 gram panchayats (6,111 seats), 116 panchayat samitis (419 seats) and eight zilla parishads (116 seats). Chowdhury said the poll panel has set the target of publishing the final electoral roll for panchayat elections by mid-June. ''Once the final electoral roll with booths are finalised, we will recommend the state government to conduct elections. It is up to the government to make a decision on when the election will be held. We are expecting the three-tier elections to be held in July end,'' he said. In the last panchayat elections held on July 27, 2019, the ruling BJP had won more than 95 per cent of the seats in gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zilla parishads, of which 86 per cent were unopposed. Chowdhury said if the elections take place in the last part of July, the model code of conduct will come into effect by June end.

PM offers prayers at Varanasi Ghat, to file nomination shortly

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganga here on Tuesday before filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency.He also performed aarti at the ghat amid chanting of Vedic mantras. Several Union ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of BJP and NDA-ruled states and leaders of the party are likely to accompany Modi to the collectorate for his nomination filing. The BJP's NDA partners Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary, LJP chief Chirag Paswan, Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president Omprakash Rajbhar are also expected to be present. Besides Adityanath, chief ministers Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh), Eknath Shinde (Maharashtra), Bhajan Lal Sharma (Rajasthan), Himanta Biswa Sharma (Assam), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana), Pramod Sawant (Goa), Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim) and Manik Saha (Tripura) are also likely to attend the prime minister's nomination filing. Following the nomination process, Modi will hold a meeting with BJP workers at the Rudraksha Convention Centre. Voting in Varanasi will take place in the seventh phase on June 1.

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists arrested in Assam

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists arrested in Assam Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists belonging to the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) were arrested in Guwahati, police said. The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Assam Police said that the two who were arrested on Monday have been identified as Bahar Mia and Rarely Mia. Two suspected cadres, Bahar Mia (30), Rarely Mia (40), of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), an affiliate association of a terror outfit namely Al Qaeda In Indian Subcontinent (AQIS- an organisation banned in India with all its affiliated groups) were apprehended at Guwahati Railway Station by an Assam Police team yesterday, CPRO Assam Police said on Tuesday. They are suspected cadres of ABT, an affiliate of Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), which is banned in the country along with all its affiliated groups. The police said that both the cadres are Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally staying in India without a passport and obtaining Indian documents to spread a terror network in Assam. Earlier on April 30, Tripura Police apprehended three individuals suspected of illegal entry into India in Dharmanagar, North Tripura. Upon noticing three individuals behaving suspiciously in Dharmanagar Bazar, one of the police personnel initiated a preliminary investigation. It was soon discovered that all three individuals were Bangladeshi nationals who had entered India without proper documentation, including passports. The suspects, identified as Manju Ali, Rashel Ahmed, and Md Fahim, were promptly arrested by law enforcement officials. (ANI)

High AC usage sparks safety concerns: Tripura electricity dept urges consumers

He stressed the importance of transparency, emphasising that undisclosed power consumption not only jeopardises system reliability but also community safety

Tripura brick kiln workers stage protest over unpaid wages, poor working conditions

Tripura brick kiln workers stage protest over unpaid wages, poor working conditions Hundreds of brick kiln workers gathered for a protest outside the office of the Labour Commissioner in Agartala on Monday, voicing their grievances against the alleged negligence of kiln owners and the state government in ensuring fair wages and basic amenities. The demonstration, organised by the Tripura Brick Kiln Union, lasted for over two hours, with participants demanding immediate action to address their plight. The protestors, including many migrant workers from various divisions across the state, expressed severe discontent with the ongoing issues related to wage non-payment and lack of essential services such as food, drinking water, and medical care at the workplace. Thousands of workers, including children and women, are suffering immensely. Some have not been paid for up to one and a half months, stated Tapan Das, State General Secretary of the Tripura Brick Kiln Workers Union. The union has put forth several demands, including the provision of food, fuel, drinking water, and medical supplies during work hours, accurate accounting of labour hours in the presence of labour officials, and the covering of all transportation and sustenance expenses for workers returning to their home states. Leaders from various labour organisations, including CITU State General Secretary Shankar Dao, joined the protest. Dao criticised the current state government for its failure to protect the labourers' rights, contrasting it with the previous administration's policies. Under the Left Front government, the workers' welfare was prioritised, and the brick kiln industry flourished. Now, due to the neglect of the current government, many kilns have shut down, leaving thousands jobless, he remarked. The protest concluded with a delegation of union leaders submitting a memorandum to the Additional Labour Commissioner, demanding urgent intervention to resolve the issues faced by the workers. The union warned of a larger state-wide movement if their demands are not met promptly. The state government and labour department have yet to respond to the allegations and demands raised by the brick kiln workers. (ANI)

Tripura: Anant Ambani's Vantara leads timely rescue of ailing elephants in Unakoti

Tripura: Anant Ambani's Vantara leads timely rescue of ailing elephants in Unakoti In a display of compassion and swift action, Anant Ambani's Vantara organization orchestrated a remarkable rescue mission, spanning thousands of kilometres, to aid an ailing elephant and her calf in Tripura's Unakoti district. The rescue effort, captured in an online video that has since gone viral, showcased the dedication of Vantara's team and the impact of collaborative action in wildlife conservation. Upon receiving the distress call, Vantara mobilized a convoy of vehicles, including ambulances and feed trucks, alongside a team of skilled personnel, to provide essential care for the elephants named Pratima and her calf, Maniklal. Despite the daunting distance of 3,500 kilometres from Jamnagar to Tripura, the convoy accomplished the journey in a mere 24 hours, demonstrating unparalleled efficiency and commitment to the cause. The rescue operation revealed the dire condition of Pratima, with extensive wounds, lacerations, and severe stiffness in her limbs. Additionally, she exhibited signs of blindness in one eye, while her calf suffered from malnutrition. Subsequent veterinary care provided by Vantara's dedicated team ensured the elephants received the necessary treatment and rehabilitation. However, the rescue also shed light on a concerning aspect, as highlighted by PETA in a released statement. Pratima and her calf were unlawfully held without an ownership certificate, in violation of wildlife protection laws, underscoring the urgent need for stricter enforcement and oversight in safeguarding vulnerable species. The successful rescue and rehabilitation of Pratima and Maniklal exemplify the positive impact of collaborative efforts in wildlife conservation and serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting our natural heritage. (ANI)

PM Modi Leads Grand Six-Kilometer Roadshow in Varanasi Before Nomination Filing

New Delhi/Varanasi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a six-kilometre-long roadshow in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, which was decked with posters and garlands throughout the route. Mr Modi will file his nomination papers on Tuesday from Varanasi for the third time as the BJP-led NDA chases an ambitious target of 400 paar. Before beginning his roadshow, the PM garlanded the statue of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya outside the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Mr Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP UP chief Bhupendra Chaudhury. Beginning from the famous Lanka Chowk right outside the BHU, the roadshow ended near the Kashi Vishwanath temple, and along the route passed through nearly 120 big and small temples and various ghats. Later, the PM offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh and the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1. The mega roadshow passed through Sant Ravidas Gate, Assi, Shivala, Sonarpura, Jangambadi and Godaulia. The roadshow reverberated with the sounds of conches, dhols and damrus to welcome the PM. Hundreds of people were seen in saffron attire while people from different states in their traditional attire were also part of the gathering. People lined the barricaded roads, some of them holding saffron flags, balloons and small trishuls. Small stages were set up along the route where cultural performances were held. Cutouts of famous people from Kashi were also installed in many places. People from different communities, including Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Maheshwari, Marwari, Tamil and Punjabi, welcomed Mr Modi at 100 points in 11 zones marked out on the route of the roadshow. Two hours after the roadshow began from the Malviya Chauraha in Varanasis Lanka area, the Prime Minister reached the Kashi Vishwanath temple and offered prayers. The PM also shared a video of the roadshow on the social media platform X and said, Kashi is special... The warmth and affection of the people here is unbelievable. The PM will spend the night at the BLW guest house. On Tuesday, the PM will file his nomination papers after offering prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple. Mr Modi may also offer prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganga around 9 am, a BJP statement issued in Lucknow said. As per his itinerary, the PM may also take a cruise trip to the Namo Ghat in the city ahead of filing nomination papers. Following the nomination process, Mr Modi will hold a meeting with BJP workers at the Rudraksha Convention Centre. Mr Modi is also expected to take a dip in the Ganga river on the occasion of Ganga Saptami on Tuesday. Several ministers, including Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of the BJP and NDA-ruled states and leaders of the party are likely to accompany Mr Modi to the collectorate. The BJPs NDA partners Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary, LJP chief Chirag Paswan, Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president Omprakash Rajbhar are also expected to attend, the statement said. Besides UP CM Adityanath, chief ministers Nitish Kumar of Bihar, Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, Vishn Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh, Eknath Shinde of Maharashtra, Bhajan Lal Sharma of Rajasthan, Himanta Biswa Sharma of Assam, Nayab Singh Saini of Haryana, Pramod Sawant of Goa, Prem Singh Tamang of Sikkim and Manik Saha of Tripura are also likely to attend the Prime Ministers nomination filing.

Police seize 30 Kgs of dry cannabis in Tripura's Khowai, 4 held

Police seize 30 Kgs of dry cannabis in Tripura's Khowai, 4 held Tripura Police seized 30 kilogrammes of dry cannabis at Teliamura Railway Station here and arrested four people who smuggled the contraband. According to the police, the raid took place late on Sunday night. According to the released information, the suspects, identified as Rahul Das, Gopesh Debnath, Raju Das, and Shantu Das, were intercepted while attempting to transport the contraband on an autorickshaw. Their intention was allegedly to smuggle the narcotics out of the state via the Rani Kamalabati Express train. Upon conducting a thorough search, the police successfully seized 30 kilogrammes of dry cannabis from the bags carried by the individuals. Authorities estimate the market value of the confiscated substance to be around four lakh rupees. Rajiv Debnath, Officer-in-Charge of Teliamura Police Station, stated that such operations will continue in the area to curb illegal activities. He further mentioned that similar raids and operations will be conducted in the future to maintain law and order in the region. The successful interception and seizure mark a significant victory for law enforcement agencies in their ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region. The individuals apprehended will face legal proceedings as per the relevant laws governing drug offences. (ANI)

Anant Ambani's Vantara lauded for timely rescue of ailing elephant, calf in Tripura

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Ex Vice-President, Tripura Governor cast votes in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Tripura Governor N. Indrasena Reddy, were among prominent leaders who cast their votes here on Monday for Lok Sabha elections in Telangana. Naidu and his wife Ushamma were among the first voters at a polling station at Obul Reddy School in upscale Jubilee Hills in Secunderabad parliamentary constituency. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

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Odisha enters the ballot phase on May 13 in high stake southern belt

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha is all set to enter the poll arena with voting for four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies to go underway in the high stake battlefield across the southern districts on Monday. Around 62.87 lakh voters, including 30.97 lakh male and 31.89 lakh female, will exercise their franchise at 7,303 booths in the first of the four phase elections in the state. Of them around 1.75 lakh are first timers. As many as 37 candidates are in fray from Koraput, Nabarangpur, Berhampur and Kalahandi Lok Sabha seats while 243 candidates are in the race from the 28 Assembly segments. The contest will be keen with both the ruling BJD and main rival BJP leaving no stone unturned to capture the seats while the Congress too is no pushover in this belt of the state. All eyes will be on the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat where BJP candidate Pradeep Panigrahy is locked in an intense fight with Bhrugu Baxipatra of the BJD. The seat has assumed importance as Panigrahy was once a close aide of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik till he was convicted and jailed in a job scam. After his release from jail, he turned a bitter critic of the chief minister and joined BJP which has fielded him from the seat. The BJD candidate Baxipatra was the state BJP vice-president and a major contender for the party ticket. With the party preferring to field Panigrahy instead, he joined BJD to be fielded by the ruling party from the seat. The BJP had virtually pressed its entire top leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national president JP Nadda, Defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief ministers of Assam, Tripura and Chhattisgarh Himanta Biswa Sarma, Biplab Deb and Vishnu Deo Sai respectively to campaign in the first phase polls. While the prime minister addressed huge public meetings at Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6, other leaders held separate public meetings in the area. Berhampur is in Ganjam, the home district of chief minister Naveen Patnaik and a defeat at the hands of the BJP will be a huge setback for the ruling party. The BJD campaign was led by Naveen and party leader VK Pandian. While the chief minister has already visited the area twice, Pandian has covered all the Assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase polls. Besides BJD and BJP, the Congress is also in the fight in this phase as its only sitting MP from the state Saptagiri Ulaka from Koraput is locked in a triangular fight against Kaushalya Hikaka of the BJD and Kaliram Majhi of the BJP. However, Congress campaign in this round has suffered as no national leaders visited these constituencies. Besides Berhampur and Koraput, Nabarangpur and Kalahandi constituencies will also go to polls in this phase. BJP has fielded Malvika Deo, wife of Arka Keshari Deo, a former MP and erstwhile scion of Kalahandi royal family, while the BJD nominated Lambodar Nial, who had lost elections twice consecutively in 2014 and 2019 from Khariar Assembly segment. Congress has fielded Draupadi Majhi, a former municipality chairperson from the seat. The BJP had won the seat in 2019. The Nabarangpur LS seat is expected witness a triangular fight between former MP Pradeep Majhi of BJD, former MP Balabhadra Majhi from BJP and former MLA Bhujabal Majhi of Congress. The seat has been won by the BJD for the last two elections. Among the heavyweights in the fray for the Assembly in this round are president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee Sarat Pattanayak from Nuapada who is pitted against Planning and Convergence minister Rajendra Dholakia. Former leader of the Opposition Pradipta Nayak has entered the fray from Bhawanipatna seat while chairman of the Congress campaign committee Bhakta Charan Das is contesting from Narla in Kalahandi district. Former minister Dibyashankar Mishra is in the fray from Junagarh while senior Congress leader Tara Prasad Bahinipati is testing his luck from Jeypore seat. Biplab Patro, the son of former Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro, is also fighting from Digapahandi seat against Odia cine star and former Berampur MP Sidhant Mohapatra of BJP. The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for smooth and peaceful conduct of polling. With six districts including Malkangiri, Koraput, Kalahandi and Nuapada having Left wing extremism history, the Election Commission has declared 17 per cent booths as critical. It has also made elaborated security arrangements deploying 104 CAPF companies in strategic locations to maintain law and order and ensure smooth voting. There will be webcasting in 60 per cent of the booths, chief electoral officer, Odisha, Nikunja Bihari Dhal said. While normal voting time is from 7 am to 6 pm, the duration has been reduced by two hours to 4 pm for multiple booths in Nuapada, Khariar, Lanjigarh, Narla, Umerkote, Jharigam, Nabarangpur and Dabugam Assembly constituencies due to their sensitive nature. The timing has also been kept from 7 am to 5 pm in some booths in Nuapada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati and Nuadapa districts. Dhal said provision of air ambulance has also been made at Koraput for any emergency situation.

Tripura forest officials launch drive to radio collar wild elephant, 'Moti'

Tripura forest officials launch drive to radio collar wild elephant, 'Moti' The Forest department of Tripura in collaboration with ANCF (Asian Nature Conservation Foundation) launched a special operation to radio-collar one elephant, that has been entering human settlements and destroying paddy fields and small huts in the hilly parts of Khowai district. The drive to radio collar the wild elephant who has been given the name of 'Moti' by locals began on Sunday. 'Moti' roams in the forest alone and had recently destroyed paddy fields and small huts in human settlements close to forest areas, forest official said. Locals have been urging officials to look into the issue where wild elephants enter human settlements quite frequently, a senior forest official told ANI. District Forest Officer Akshay Bhodre said, The operation was launched on Sunday and will continue until the troublemaker elephant can be radio collared. Radio collaring helps us keep track of the movement of the elephant in the forest areas. If we get his movement inputs we can accordingly plan and deploy our forest guards and volunteers to keep him at bay from the human settlements. The district official said that already one elephant had been radio collared enabling them to track the movement of the wild elephant herd moving inside forest areas. To assist forest department of Tripura, Padma Shri awardee veterinarian KK Sharma, famed as the elephant doctor of Assam has arrived at Tripura and is part of the team which is supervising the whole operation. Speaking to mediapersons on the sidelines of his visit to the forest areas, the elephant doctor said, Elephants are the protectors of the forest. Earlier there used to be a lot of elephants in the jungle but now there are only a small group of 16 female elephants and Moti. Encroachment in the reserve forest areas is the reason behind such conflicts. Stating that in absence of elephants the whole forest would turn into a barren land, Sharma said, The elephants must stay in the forest areas but we also have to look after the people living around the forest. Last year we installed a radio collar on one elephant which provides us with the real time location of that elephant. Moti is a loner so we are trying to radio collar him now. (ANI)

Telangana: Leaders find own ways to relax on eve of polls

With the all-consuming and stressful campaigning done and dusted, the top leaders of political parties tried to find their ideal stress-busters on the eve of Lok Sabha elections in the state on Sunday. While some, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, indulged in sporting and leisure activities, others like state BJP chief G Kishan Reddy relaxed by visiting places of worship. Revanth, who is also the president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC), took time off to play football with students at the University of Hyderabad. To everybodys surprise, Revanth looked relaxed even after leading 58 election campaign meetings across Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka in the last few days. It was a delightful sight for many as the chief minister took to the football field for close to two hours under the scorching sun, making right moves like a professional player. Donning jersey No 9 bearing his name, Revanth was seen running and dribbling the ball to the best of his ability before passing it to students and his party colleagues, like a perfect team player, during the match. The match was organised by the Congress-affiliated National Students Union of India (NSUI) and students of the university. That the team represented by the CM emerged victorious came as an icing on the cake for both the organisers and Revanths colleagues. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi plays gully cricket with youngsters near his residence in Shastripuram Later taking to X, Revanth said, Until yesterday, the campaign for the parliament election was head-on. While getting ready for public service again from tomorrow... played football with young players at the Central University ground. Telangana youth will be encouraged in sports to fly the Indian flag on international sports platforms. #football. Speaking to TNIE, TPCC media committee chairman Sama Rammohan Reddy, who also played in the the CMs team, said: The match was planned by the NSUI and the university students. It was a surprise for the chief minister. Willow wielder AIMIM chief Owaisi, meanwhile, found time to play his favourite sport of cricket with people, mostly children, on the road near his residence in Shastripuram. He was passing through the area when he saw children playing gully cricket. So he joined them and had some fun, a party colleague told TNIE. While Owaisi was wielding the willow, delighted children, some of them posing as fielders standing close to their famous visiting batter, recorded the moment on their phones. It may be mentioned here that during his student days at the Nizam College, Owaisi represented Osmania University in the Vizzy Trophy inter-university (U-25) team as a fast bowler in 1994. He was also selected for the south zone university team. BJP state president G Kishan Reddy offers prayers at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday Temple visits Meanwhile, a relaxed Kishan Reddy visited as many as five temples, starting with Sri Sringeri Shankarmath in the city on the occasion of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti. The BJP state chief, who is seeking re-election from the Secunderabad Lok Sabha segment, also performed special pujas at the Mahankali Ammavari temple in Amberpet, Ujjaini Mahankali temple and Sri Ganesh temple in Secunderabad, and the Yellamma Pochamma Devasthanam at Balkampet. Later addressing the media, Kishan said that he offered prayers, seeking prosperity for people, the countrys development in all fields and its enhanced image on the world stage and for a peaceful environment. He appealed to the people to not see polling day as a holiday. Step out and utilise your voting right, he said. He also said that the people should elect those who will do good for the country and society. Kishan, who is also the Union tourism minister, expressed confidence that India will become the third largest economy in the world in the next three years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Telangana Leaders' Pre-Election Leisure: Football, Cricket, and Temple Visits

Hyderabad: As the final countdown for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana on May 13 begins, political leaders are taking a well-deserved break from the hectic campaign trail, opting for a more relaxed and leisurely approach. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, known for his passion for football, recently indulged in a friendly match at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday. Sporting an 'I.N.D.I.A.' jersey with his name emblazoned on the back, Reddy joined students and Congress workers for an exhilarating game that lasted over an hour. He played barefoot at times, alongside the students and later leading a team against a side led by NSUI state president Venkat Balmoori who called it a refreshing change from the rigors of the campaign trail. Not to be outdone, AIMIM chief and Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi took to some gully cricket to unwind from the hectic campaigning. While en route to Shastripuram, Owaisi spotted a group of youngsters engrossed in a cricket match. He stepped out of his car and joined them for a quick game, creating a buzz on social media with a video of his impromptu match. Union minister G. Kishan Reddy chose to spend his time differently, visiting the Balkampet Yellama Temple in Secunderabad to seek blessings for the well-being and prosperity of all, he said on X, while former Chief minister and BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao reportedly chose to rest at his farmhouse in Erravelli, perhaps taking a moment to recharge before the electoral showdown. As the Model Code of Conduct mandates a halt to political speeches and campaigning 48 hours prior to polling, leaders made most of the opportunities to wind down, showcasing their interests and connecting with voters on a personal level. Former minister M Harish Rao, Medak Parliament candidate BRS Venkatarami Reddy, and Dubbak MLA Prabhakar Reddy met at Komati Cheruvu and danced to music. They also went on a mini-vehicle ride, sparking cheers from fans.

Tripura: 57-yrs old man sexually assaults Class 3 girl on lonely road while returning home, arrested

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 57-year-old man in Kakraban area under Tripuras Gomati district on Saturday while she was returning home from school. However, police launched an investigation registering a case against the ...

Aiming to increase voter turnout by 3 per cent in Andhra Pradesh, says CEO

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)Mukesh Kumar Meenasays that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is striving towards increasing the voter turnout in the State to around 82% against the 79% in the 2019 elections. He said the polling will be conducted between 7 am to 6 pm in 169 Assembly constituencies. In three of the remaining six segments, the voting process will begin at 7 am and end at 4 pm and the other three will begin at 7 am and end at 5 pm. What arrangements have been made for the polling on May 13? As of now, all the logistical activities such as printing of ballot papers, commissioning of EVMs have been completed. Voters list is ready and also shared with the candidates. Similarly, training for the polling staff, casting of postal ballots, and home voting was also completed. Separate dispatching centres have been set up for each Assembly constituency at the district headquarters, where the polling staff and security personnel will arrive on May 12 and dispatched to their stations by the evening on the same day, along with election material. In case of big districts like Alluri Sitharama Raju, dispatching centres have been set up at Paderu and Rampachodavaram to avoid long journeys for polling personnel. How are the polling stations equipped to conduct the elections smoothly? The number of polling stations was increased to 46,389 from 46,165. We have created 224 auxiliary polling stations at the main polling stations, where the upper limit of electors has exceeded 1,500. Apart from all basic infrastructure facilities such as drinking water and ramps, we are also setting up shades at the polling stations in view of prevailing summer conditions in the State. An ANM (Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife), along with medicines, will also be kept available at polling stations across the State. During the elections in 2019, voters were seen standing in queue lines till the night. Are you anticipating a similar situation in this election as well? As the weather is much harsher now, voters may turn less at polling stations between 12 pm and 4 pm. They may opt to arrive in the evening to escape the scorching heat to vote. We have already given instructions to the district election officers to make arrangements accordingly. There are around 3,000 to 4,000 polling stations where there are over 1,200 voters. In all such stations, we will utilise the reserve staff to expedite the polling process. As we cannot rule out the possibility of untoward incidents at the end of the polling, web cameras have been installed to keep a close watch and take necessary measures at the respective polling booths. Several officers including the Director General of Police (DGP) have been transferred and were out of election duties. What about the politicians crossing the norms prescribed by the ECI? More than 400 politicians including Ministers, MLAs, MLCs and other public representatives were booked for violation of MCC. With regard to the Chief Minister YS Jagan and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu, we have issued notices for the objectionable speeches during the electioneering. As the ECI specifically asked about the two leaders, we have sent the explanations given by them along with our observations. Holding the position of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is a challenging job as you will become a soft target to the political parties even if you go by the rule book. How are you facing it? In fact, every IAS officer is trained on conducting elections right from the beginning of their career. I have been involved in conducting elections in my capacity as Sub-Collector, Joint Collector and Collector. Additionally, I have also discharged duties as observer in four States, including Gujarat, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura. With all the experience I have gained, I am balancing the things in my capacity as the Chief Election Officer. But one thing is clear, that violations will not be entertained, the action will be to the logical end against the violators. What is the number of new voters? About 10.30 lakh voters are aged between 18 and 19. What are the measures being taken for enhancement of poll percentage? The turnout of voters was around 79% in the 2019 polls. We are making efforts to increase it to 82 to 83% in this election. We are focusing on the segments, where the poll percentage was less to the national average of 68% and identified 20 such constituencies including 19 Assembly constituencies from urban areas and one rural segment - Paderu. We are involving resident welfare associations and conducting voter awareness activities in colleges and universities. Additionally, through SVEEP, the initiative of the ECI, widespread programmes are being carried out to enhance the voter turnout.

U20 mens football national: No winners on opening matchday in Group G

U20 mens football national: No winners on opening matchday in Group G Narainpur (Chhattisgarh): Tripura were held 2-2 by Arunachal Pradesh, while Madhya Pradesh and Assam played out a goalless draw in opening Group G fixtures of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Mens National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Saturday. [] The post U20 mens football national: No winners on opening matchday in Group G appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Two Fuel-Carrying Trains Arrive in Tripura to Alleviate Fuel Crisis

Two Fuel-Carrying Trains Arrive in Tripura to Alleviate Fuel Crisis Two trains with petrol and diesel headed to Tripura on Saturday amid a fuel crisis due to disruption in railway freight services in Assam's Dima Hasao, an official said. Goods train services have been disrupted on the line since April 26, following the derailment of a freight train in Jatinga area of Dima Hasao. However, passenger train services remained normal. ''Two trains carried petrol and diesel today. Three-four days back, we had sent another freight train with essential commodities like sugar and edible oil,'' North East Frontier Railway spokesperson Sabyasachi De told PTI. One of the trains has 49 wagons and is heading to Dharmanagar in Tripura, he said. The other train has 50 wagons, of which 25 were meant for Dharmanagar and 25 for Silchar in Assam, he added. De said work on the restoration of the tracks was underway. ''We could send the two trains today as there was no rain for the last two-three days. The restoration work depends on how the weather is. We are trying our best,'' he said. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha thanked Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw. ''I express my sincere gratitude to Railway Minister Ashiwani Vaishaw for initiating proper steps to resolve the issue of goods train service. I also thank the NFR authority and workers for their tireless efforts amid the adverse climate,'' he said. The Tripura government started rationing petrol and diesel for two-wheelers, cars and commercial vehicles from April 30. ''The fuel crisis remains. We don't know when the track will be ready for resumption of goods train service fully,'' Director of state Food and Civil Supplies Department Nirmal Adhikari said.

Two trains with petrol, diesel head to Tripura amid fuel crisis

Two trains carrying fuel to Tripura amidst a crisis caused by disrupted railway services in Assam's Dima Hasao. Restoration work on tracks underway, as services remain disrupted since April 26.

Sandeshkhali incident tip of iceberg, atrocities on women common under TMC rule: Tripura CM

Tripura CM criticized TMC rule in West Bengal, highlighting Sandeshkhali women atrocities and corruption. NSG operation revealed hidden weapons. Women filed rape FIRs against TMC leaders. Saha emphasized the need for change in governance.