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 Before the arrival of electricity, during the summer people of this region used to sleep outside their houses on trees or balconies, accompanied by hand fans. Later, after the arrival of the British, fan or fan was used in wealthy and elite homes. *****Three fans lying on the balcony pulling the fan. Photo: Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London/ Bridgman Images****** A new professional class called Pankhawala emerged in the 17th century based on Tanapakha. Those who pulled the fans were called Pankhapular or Pankhawala.

National Conference on Agri-Horticultural Crops of Tripura along with Buyer-Seller Meeting held on Monday at Pragya Bhavan. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha Tachara Minister Ratanlal Nath was present.                                        CM DR. MANIK SAHA WITH OTHERS. Pic: Pranab Shil

A protest march was organized in the city by the Democratic Youth Federation of India Sadar sub-committee demanding stricter role of police against increasing murders, rapes, drugs and gambling across the state and demanding permanent government jobs for all eligible unemployed youth.  

Rotary Club of Agartala City Installation Ceremony was held at a private hotel in Agartala. Justice Arindam Lodh of Tripura High Court, Rotarian former president Achintya Bhattacharya, Rotarian current new president Pranavashish Majumdar, Rotarian former secretary and Rotarian current new editor Dr. Ananya Das and others were present.