AGARTALA: The SUCI(C) on Thursday submitted a deputation to the Director of Health Services, raising an eight-point charter of demands, including the upgradation of infrastructure at GBP Hospital, the state’s premier medical facility. Party representatives handed over the memorandum highlighting long-standing infrastructural gaps at the hospital, which serves as the primary referral centre for patients […]
AGARTALA: Left Front leaders on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the state government over alleged failures in healthcare, power supply, law and order, and welfare delivery, demanding immediate corrective action. Addressing a press conference, Left Front convener and former Power Minister Manik Dey said the ban on private practice for GBP Hospital doctors had
GANGANAGAR: Three minor girls from Niyamjoy Para under Ganganagar police station in Dhalai district have been safely rescued from Gujarat after allegedly being trafficked on the pretext of job offers, police said. According to police sources, the girls were allegedly taken out of the state by Mukesh Reang, a youth from the same locality, who
Roads, bridges, railways, water pipelines, public buildings, and drainage systems form the backbone of every modern society. These assets enable economic growth, improve quality of life, and connect communities. Yet, in many countries, public infrastructure often receives attention only after something goes wrong—a bridge develops cracks, a road becomes riddled with potholes, or a drainage
Heatwaves are no longer rare or isolated weather events. Across the world, cities are experiencing longer, more frequent, and more intense periods of extreme heat. From record-breaking temperatures in Europe to prolonged hot spells across Asia and North America, rising heat has become one of the defining challenges of urban life. As climate patterns continue
For generations, academic marks have been regarded as the ultimate measure of a student’s ability. High scores often open the doors to prestigious universities, scholarships, and promising careers, while lower grades may unfairly define a student’s potential. Report cards have become symbols of success, and examinations continue to dominate school life. Yet in a rapidly
A rare moment of hope emerged in Venezuela after a 43‑year‑old security guard, trapped for eight days beneath the rubble of a collapsed seven‑storey building, was pulled out alive by an international rescue team. The man, identified as Hernan Gil, survived the twin earthquakes that devastated large parts of the country and pushed the official
Pakistan has once again accused India of “weaponising” shared river waters, escalating tensions over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) at a time when New Delhi has placed the 1960 agreement in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. Islamabad claims India is attempting to use river flows as a “strategic asset,” a charge New Delhi firmly
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first official visit to India has resulted in one of the most substantial India–Japan partnership upgrades in recent years, producing $12.5 billion in fresh investments, 129 MoUs, and a wide-ranging cooperation roadmap across defence, technology, energy and economic security. Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on 1 July, where she was
Apple is significantly increasing its production targets for its first‑ever foldable iPhone, asking suppliers to prepare around 10 million units for 2026—up from earlier estimates of 7–8 million. The move signals Apple’s push to regain momentum in the global smartphone market, where competition from Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo has intensified. According to industry reports,
