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06 Apr

Pradyot Debbarma Slams BJP Manifesto Over Indigenous Rights, Kokborok Script Omission

ParomitaTripura

Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday, April 6, sharply criticised the BJP for releasing a poll manifesto that, he alleged, ignores key concerns of Tripura’s indigenous communities, including land rights, direct funding, and the script for the Kokborok language. Addressing a large election rally in Ampi under Gomati district in support of Tipra Motha Party candidate Kamal Koloi for the TTAADC elections, Pradyot questioned the BJP’s stance on the Roman script. He pointed out that despite opposing the use of the Roman script for Kokborok, the party had published its own manifesto using the same script. He further alleged that…

06 Apr

Six Candidates In Fray For Dharmanagar Assembly By Poll In Tripura

ParomitaTripura

Six candidates are in the fray for the upcoming by-election to the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency in Tripura.The candidates are representing various political parties including CPI(M), INC, BJP, SUCI(C), Amara Bangalee, while one is an Independent candidate.Over 46,000 voters are eligible to cast their votes across 55 polling stations.Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura, Brijesh Pandey on Monday briefed the media in Agartala on preparations for the bypoll.Polling will be held on April 9 from 7am to 5pm, while campaigning will officially end on the April 7 at 5 pm, marking the beginning of the 48-hour silence period. Counting of votes is…

06 Apr

Boost to Infrastructure: School Building and RCC Bridges Inaugurated in Lower Siang

ParomitaArunachal Pradesh

The inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed Golden Jubilee Model School Building at Gensi was held at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Gensi in Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.The event was inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Education P. D. Sona. He was accompanied by Kardo Nyigyor, Deputy Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly; Gobi Nyigyor, Deputy Commissioner, Lower Siang; Dr Taikio Teyiarh, Commanding Officer, 188 MH, 56 Infantry Division, Indian Army, along with Heads of Departments and other dignitaries.During the programme, minister Sona formally inaugurated the new school building and interacted with teachers as well as…

06 Apr

TIPRA Motha Founder Calls for Peace Ahead of Poll Season, Urges Restraint

ParomitaTripura

Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has appealed to people to refrain from violence during the ongoing election process for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).In a video message on Monday, Pradyot Kishore said he had received reports of violence in certain areas and cautioned that such incidents could tarnish the image of the Tiprasa community.“If during elections, you fight among yourselves, use abusive language, or engage in violence, it will only malign the image of the Tiprasa community,” the TMP leader said.Elections to the 28-member TTAADC are scheduled to be held on April 12.He…

06 Apr

Half-Billion Dollar Price Tag: The Staggering Cost of F-15 Crash and High-Stakes Rescue

anuprovaInternational

The recent crash of a sophisticated F-15 fighter jet and the subsequent high-risk extraction of its crew have left military analysts projecting a total financial hit exceeding $500 million, highlighting the immense fiscal stakes of modern aerial warfare. This staggering estimate encompasses not only the loss of one of the world’s most advanced air superiority platforms—valued at approximately $150 million to $200 million depending on its specific electronic warfare and radar configuration—but also the exorbitant "hidden" costs of a large-scale, multi-branch combat search and rescue (CSAR) operation. When an asset of this caliber goes down in hostile or remote territory,…

06 Apr

Rogue Elephants Finally Captured in Lohit, Tirap

riyaArunachal Pradesh

In a coordinated effort, the environment, forest and climate change department, along with the Karnataka forest department, successfully captured rogue elephants linked to multiple human fatalities in Deomali and Sunpura. The operation, which commenced on March 30, led to the capture of the first elephant on April 1, associated with the deaths of five persons, including former MLA Kapchen Rajkumar. A subsequent capture near Jecko village involved another elephant blamed for the death of police officer Martin Lego. The capture utilized advanced technologies, including AI-enabled thermal drones and expert input, with a team from the Karnataka Forest Department overseeing the…

06 Apr

ABD onboards Industry Stalwart Amar Sinha

Business BureauBusiness

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has announced the appointment of Amar Sinha as Managing Director (MD) Designate, effective April 2, 2026. The decision was approved by the company’s Board of Directors as the tenure of current MD Alok Gupta nears completion, marking a planned leadership transition aligned with ABD’s long-term growth strategy. Sinha brings over three decades of leadership experience in the alco-beverage and consumer sectors. He has previously held key positions, including Chief Operating Officer at Radico Khaitan, Managing Director at Whyte & Mackay India, and senior roles at Herbertsons under…

06 Apr

Kuki Human Rights Trust Calls for Independent Inquiry into “Targeted” NSA Detentions

nanikaManipur

Tensions in Manipur have escalated on the legal front as the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust, or KOHUR, issued a sharp critique of the state government’s recent actions. The rights body is alleging that the Government of Manipur is using the National Security Act (NSA) to bypass judicial decisions, specifically citing the detention of two individuals who had recently been granted bail by the Gauhati High Court. The controversy centers on the detention of Philip Khaikholal Khongsai, the former president of the Moreh Youth Club, and Hemkholal Mate, the chief of K. Molsang village. A Division Bench of the…

06 Apr

Action against Zekyl Enterprises for violating fertiliser control norms in Aizawl

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Authorities have initiated action against illegal sale and unauthorised distribution of urea in Sihphir area of Aizawl after an inquiry found serious violations of government rules.According to officials, MAHFED Ltd. received information about irregular sale of subsidised urea and conducted field inspections on March 20 and March 23 in Sihphir. The inspection included verification of supply practices and interaction with farmers and buyers.The findings revealed that urea, which is a controlled and subsidised commodity, was being sold at prices much higher than the government-fixed rate. While the notified Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is ₹266.40 per 45 kg bag, several cases…

06 Apr

Over 27,000 join “Run for Soldiers” at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium under Fit India campaign

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh flagged off the second edition of the PNB Soldierathon 2026 on Sunday, marking the 132nd Foundation Day of Punjab National Bank.The event, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium New Delhi, was organised jointly by Punjab National Bank and the Indian Armed Forces. The marathon, themed “Run For Soldiers”, aimed to honour the contributions of soldiers, particularly those associated with Operation Sindoor, while also promoting fitness and public health. More than 27,000 participants from different walks of life took part in the event, making it one of the largest fitness initiatives linked to a public sector…