AGARTALA: Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha is scheduled to attend the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the State Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (SIPARD), Directorate of Industries & Commerce, and Directorate of Skill Development on July 28. The event will be held at […]
KADAMTALA: Students of Kalaganger Par School in Kadamtala block took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting against the school’s poor infrastructure, which includes an acute shortage of teachers and a lack of even basic seating arrangements for students. According to reports, the school has been functioning without adequate teaching staff for a considerable period, severely
A brief removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook video has triggered a fresh controversy in India, with the government demanding answers from Meta over what it calls a serious lapse in content handling. The video — a selfie message posted on 23 July, in which PM Modi addressed protesting students and announced tougher measures
Natural farming has gained increasing attention in India as an alternative to conventional agriculture. Promoted as a method that minimises the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides while relying on locally available natural inputs, it promises healthier soil, lower cultivation costs, and environmentally sustainable farming. The Government of India has encouraged this approach through initiatives
The term “Global South” refers to developing and emerging economies across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and parts of Oceania that share common aspirations for economic growth, equitable development, and a stronger voice in global decision-making. For decades, many of these nations have argued that international institutions do not adequately reflect their interests. As geopolitical dynamics
Few places on India’s map are as strategically significant as the Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck.” This narrow stretch of land in northern West Bengal, measuring roughly 20–22 kilometres at its narrowest point, connects India’s mainland with its eight northeastern states. Though small in size, it serves as the only land
SABROOM: The Sabroom Court on July 27 sentenced a 65-year-old Pakistani woman, identified as Louise Nigat Arthur Bhanu, to two years’ imprisonment along with a fine of ₹10,000, in a case involving illegal entry into India. The woman was arrested at Sabroom railway station on the night of October 11 last year while allegedly attempting
CHURAIBARI: In a major crackdown on drug smuggling, police at the Churaibari watch post in Assam intercepted a truck carrying a huge consignment of Escof cough syrup being smuggled into Agartala, concealed behind a consignment of eggs. According to sources, the truck was stopped for routine checking at the inter-state watch post, where officials, acting
KHOWAI: Police from Khowai Women’s Police Station arrested one person following allegations of indecent behaviour lodged by a college student, officials said. According to sources, the student approached the police station with a complaint alleging that the accused had behaved inappropriately towards her. Acting on the complaint, police launched an investigation and subsequently took the
UDAIPUR: An accused in a gas cylinder theft case from Lake City Shopping Complex in Udaipur was apprehended by local residents, in an incident that has drawn attention to public vigilance stepping in where police response fell short. The detained person has been identified as Prasenjit Dey, a resident of the Bagma area. Following the
