A massive 7.1‑magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, triggering a tsunami alert, and leaving a “considerable number” of people feared dead. Authorities confirmed that at least 50 people have been hospitalised, though the toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach more affected areas. The quake caused major power outages, […]
AGARTALA: The BJP on Tuesday announced an eight-month statewide programme, “Sampriti Sankalp Abhijan,” to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj, at a press conference addressed by state General Secretary and MLA Bhagaban Chandra Das, Vice-President Ajanta Bhattacharya, and Media In-charge Sunit Sarkar. Ajanta Bhattacharya said the initiative, undertaken by
KAILASHAHAR: The Bidyut Grahak O Karmachari Kalyan Samiti (Electricity Consumers and Employees Welfare Association) submitted a memorandum containing a 15-point charter of demands to the Deputy General Manager of TSECL in Kailashahar on Tuesday, protesting the recent electricity tariff hike, frequent load-shedding, and deteriorating service quality. After submitting the deputation at Gournagar, organisation representatives held
KANCHANMALA: Residents of Ward No. 2 under Kanchanmala Gram Panchayat have voiced sharp anger over the continued neglect of the road connecting Nakul Choumuna to Srinagar Rishi Colony, alleging that the vital stretch has gone without repair for nearly 35 years. According to locals, the road serves as a crucial link for people travelling between
AGARTALA: A car driver has lodged a complaint against a local youth leader at West Agartala Police Station, alleging extortion and death threats, causing a stir in the Tulsibati Maruti Stand area within the Chief Minister’s own assembly constituency. The complainant, driver Bittu Karmakar, alleged that Tanuj Dasgupta had been forcibly demanding Rs 50,000 from
AGARTALA: Former Union Minister Pratima Bhowmik on Tuesday met with officials of the National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to review the pace of ongoing construction work on National Highway 8 (NH-8). During the meeting, Bhowmik sought detailed updates on the current status of the project, including the progress of construction, timelines for completion,
UNAKOTI: State Minister Sudhangshu Das on Tuesday publicly raised concerns over medical services at Unakoti District Hospital, five days after government lawyers had lodged complaints against the facility. Making a surprise inspection, the Minister acknowledged that while the hospital’s overall environment was satisfactory, several deficiencies remained in the quality of medical services that required urgent
MOHANPUR: The road connecting Noagaon to Taltala School under Ward No. 6 of East Bamutia Panchayat in Bamutia block has remained in a state of severe disrepair for decades due to lack of maintenance, forcing residents to risk their lives while commuting. Since the area is predominantly agricultural and home to wildlife, school students, farmers,
JAMPUIJALA: Tribal residents of Molsum Para, Bijoy Nandi, and Raipara areas under Ujan Pathalia Ghat ADC Village in the remote hilly terrain of Jampuijala block gathered on Tuesday to appeal to the Chief Minister for the construction of a paved road in their locality. Speaking to the media, the villagers said that despite 79 years
MELAGHAR: A tragic incident has come to light in the North Jumerdepa area under Melaghar Police Station, where an elderly father discovered the body of his son on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Kamalesh Chakraborty. According to family members, the father had spoken to his son the previous night. However, upon waking
