Mass protests erupted across Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Saturday after Pakistani authorities intensified their crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil rights movement that has been leading demonstrations for months. The unrest surged following the arrest of JAAC leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir and the reported detention of more than 600 […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia is being described by experts as a crucial step in India’s effort to strengthen its position in the increasingly contested Indo‑Pacific region. The trip, which marks the first stop of Modi’s three‑nation tour to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, comes at a time when the Indo‑Pacific has
Khowai: Concern is mounting over incidents of illegal infiltration through the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura’s Khowai subdivision, with local residents alleging that several border-adjacent areas are being used as easy transit routes by Bangladeshi nationals. According to local sources, while Bangladeshi nationals are frequently apprehended from various locations in Khowai town, the key masterminds allegedly
Ramnagar: Ramnagar Local unit on Saturday organised a march followed by a roadside public meeting, raising a set of civic demands including speedy completion of the pending Light House construction project and immediate withdrawal of the recently hiked electricity tariff, which they termed “abnormal.” Participants also demanded regular disbursement of social welfare allowances, adequate supply
Dhanpur: Workers staged a road blockade in the Shantinagar area of Dhanpur on Saturday, alleging that they were being denied entry into the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) premises amid an ongoing dispute between two party mandals over control of the establishment. According to workers affiliated with the Dhanpur Mandal, leaders of the Sonamura
Agartala: The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Saturday held a press conference here, alleging that tribal communities across the country, including in Tripura, are being systematically deprived of their rights under the BJP-led government, while also flagging growing concerns over drug addiction among youth in the state. Addressing the media, DYFI General Secretary
South Charilam: Residents of Karaimura area under South Charilam Panchayat have alleged that a contractor engaged for road construction work abruptly abandoned the project and fled, reportedly fearing demands for “cut money” (illegal commission). According to locals, the contractor left the site midway, leaving the road work incomplete and causing inconvenience to villagers who depend
AGARTALA: A school teacher’s house in Anandanagar Para No. 5, under Srinagar police station, was reportedly burgled late Friday night, in what residents say is the latest in a string of theft incidents to hit the area. According to the complaint, miscreants broke into the residence of school teacher Bopesh Debnath and allegedly made off
AGARTALA: A students’ conference was organised at Agartala Town Hall on Saturday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, drawing participation from senior political leaders and a large gathering of students. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended the event as chief guest, along with BJP State President Abhishek Debroy and other
AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday responded to media queries regarding the alleged smuggling of narcotic substances into Agartala via train, amid growing concerns over the use of rail routes for drug trafficking into the state. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and is reported to have
