For the people of Assam, the arrival of the monsoon brings mixed emotions. Rain is essential for agriculture, rivers, and the region’s rich biodiversity, yet it also signals the beginning of a familiar struggle. Every year, floods inundate villages, destroy crops, damage infrastructure, displace thousands of families, and claim lives. Despite decades of experience and […]
The internet has transformed the way people communicate, work, shop, and socialize. Today, much of our lives exist in the digital world. We maintain social media profiles, share photos, build professional networks, make online purchases, and interact through virtual platforms. In many ways, our digital identity has become an extension of who we are. But
JAMPUIJALA: An elderly tribal widow from Pramodnagar area under Jampuijala Block has appealed to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha for the grant of a pension, citing extreme financial hardship. Shobharani Debbarma, whose husband Khudiram Debbarma passed away nearly 30 years ago, has been living in dire poverty since his death. The elderly woman reportedly sustains
AGARTALA: The Tripura Sadar District Mahila Congress today launched a campaign demanding the immediate implementation of women’s reservation, with the slogan “Implement Women’s Reservation — Do it Today, Do it Now.” As part of the initiative, party workers sent a letter to the Prime Minister through the postal department, urging the Centre to implement women’s
BISHALGARH: A mysterious pit dug near the Charilam-Kanaibari railway bridge area under Bishalgarh Police Station triggered panic among residents of Brajapur Kanaibari after it was spotted during the early morning hours. According to locals, the pit, suspected to have been dug under cover of darkness, was first noticed by residents who had gone out for
UNAKOTI: A district-level programme on ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ (Save Farmland Campaign) and natural farming was organised at Swami Vivekananda Hall in Shrirampur on Friday, aimed at promoting sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices among farmers in Unakoti district. The programme was inaugurated by Tinku Roy, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Social Education and Social Welfare
Floods have become an increasingly familiar reality across many parts of India. Every monsoon, rivers overflow, cities experience severe waterlogging, and thousands of families are displaced. While extreme rainfall and climate change are often blamed, another critical factor receives far less attention—the rapid disappearance of wetlands. These natural ecosystems have quietly protected communities for centuries,
China has formally proposed the creation of a Bangladesh–Myanmar–China Economic Corridor (BMC‑EC) during high‑level talks between President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing. According to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s Office, the proposal was placed during detailed discussions on regional connectivity, trade expansion and long‑term strategic cooperation. PMO spokesperson Mahdi Amin said
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has sharply criticised major global credit rating agencies — Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s — accusing them of consistently undervaluing India’s economic strength and long‑term potential. Speaking at a plenary session organised by the High Commission of India in London, Goyal said the agencies had “not recognised the
AGARTALA: The Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) today carried out a fresh eviction drive in the city, targeting encroachments at Lake Chowmuhani Market, Shakuntala Road, and Harigangabasak Road. The drive, conducted as part of the corporation’s ongoing efforts to clear unauthorised structures and reclaim public spaces, saw civic officials remove illegal encroachments that had reportedly been
