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  In the remote village of Killa, nestled within Tripura's Gomati District, a 22-year-old named Baslang Jamatia has emerged as a local football prodigy, capturing the admiration of football enthusiasts far and wide with a breathtaking free-kick during a grassroots tournament. Despite facing financial constraints that halted his formal education at class 10, Baslang's fervor for football has always burned brightly. Unaffiliated with any clubs or teams, Baslang, along with his friends, has diligently honed his skills on the village's modest pitch. What sets him apart is his remarkable journey of self-teaching, drawing inspiration from YouTube tutorials and videos of his football idols, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, to refine his technique. In an exclusive interview with India Today NE, Baslang shared his inspiring story, remarking, “At the age of 16, I began playing football in my village. Even though I have no ties to any official club or team, my friends and I continu...

  The Leader of Opposition in Tripura, Animesh Debbarma, has called for the establishment of drug rehabilitation centers in every constituency and proposed the formation of a cross-party committee to address the state's growing drug problem. Debbarma criticized the government for its ineffective measures in combatting drug issues and highlighted the rising number of drug peddlers, consumers, and HIV AIDS cases. He also expressed concerns about the power department's increasing electricity tariffs and the eviction of drivers by the Agartala Municipal Corporation ahead of Durga Puja, demanding official explanations from the government.