France has reported around 1,000 excess deaths linked to the brutal heatwave sweeping across Europe, as temperatures in several countries climbed towards 40°C and extreme weather disrupted transport, power supply and public health systems. France’s public health agency said most of the fatalities involved elderly citizens, warning that the toll may rise as data from […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles’ highest environmental honour — ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ — in recognition of his leadership in environmental conservation, ocean protection, and sustainable development. The award was presented during his ongoing three‑day visit to the island nation, marking a significant moment in India–Seychelles relations and India’s wider engagement
The Northeast is one of India’s most culturally diverse and naturally beautiful regions. Rich in natural resources, vibrant traditions, and talented young people, it has immense potential for growth. Yet every year, thousands of young people leave states such as Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim to study, work, or settle
AGARTALA: The Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 was inaugurated today at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, marking a major push to showcase the state’s signature crop on the national and international stage. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, accompanied by Union Minister of State
Across the world, governments are investing heavily in the concept of smart cities. From intelligent traffic management and digital public services to surveillance cameras and data-driven governance, technology is increasingly being viewed as the key to building more efficient and sustainable urban spaces. India has also embraced this vision through its Smart Cities Mission, aiming
Walk through any Indian city or village, and the country’s informal workforce is impossible to miss. Street vendors selling fresh vegetables, construction workers building roads and homes, domestic helpers, drivers, delivery personnel, farmers, artisans, waste collectors, small shopkeepers, and countless daily wage labourers keep the wheels of the economy turning. They provide essential goods and
DHARMANAGAR: A bicycle distribution programme was organised on Saturday at Saraspur Amtila Vinanjappa Higher Secondary School under Kadamtala Block in North Tripura, as part of the State Government’s ongoing initiative to strengthen the education sector. Bicycles were distributed among selected students from the 2023–24 and 2024–25 academic sessions, with school authorities stating that the scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three‑day visit aimed at strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and expanding cooperation with one of its closest island partners. Soon after landing, Modi posted on X, thanking President Dr Patrick Herminie for the warm welcome and describing Seychelles as
SONAMURA: A tragic case of patricide has rocked the North Rangamura area under Sonamura subdivision, after a man allegedly beat his father to death with a stick following a domestic altercation on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Oyakhi Roy Tripura, reportedly died on the spot after being struck on the chest by his son, Samir
Hezbollah has forcefully rejected the newly announced US‑brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a “humiliating, shameful surrender” that undermines Lebanese sovereignty and legitimises Israel’s continued military presence in the south. The group’s deputy chief Naim Qassem declared the deal “null and void,” insisting that Lebanon must instead adhere to the provisions of
