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TRIPURA, November 24, 2024 - In a deeply moving cinematic experience, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath attended the screening of "The Sabarmati Report" at a local cinema, turning the film viewing into a profound moment of collective remembrance and reflection on the tragic Godhra train burning incident. As the powerful narrative of the film unfolded, depicting the struggle of a determined Hindi journalist seeking justice for the victims, Minister Ratan Lal Nath was visibly moved. His emotional response transcended mere film viewing, transforming the cinema hall into a space of profound social consciousness. At the film's conclusion, the minister took a remarkable step that captured the audience's collective sentiment. He led a one-minute silence, illuminating the darkened hall with mobile phone flashlights - a symbolic gesture of respect and solidarity with the Sabarmati Express victims. Raising his hands in a passionate appeal, Ratan Lal Nath addressed the viewers with ...

  West Tripura District Administration and Social Welfare Department conducted a critical master volunteer training program on Friday at Birchandra State Library, addressing the escalating challenge of youth drug addiction through the "Drug-Free India" campaign. The training program revealed alarming insights into youth vulnerability to substance abuse, highlighting multiple complex factors driving drug addiction: Socio-Economic Drivers of Youth Drug Addiction: - Unemployment and economic uncertainty - Limited educational and career opportunities - Psychological stress and mental health challenges - Social isolation and peer pressure - Easy accessibility of narcotic substances - Lack of recreational and constructive engagement alternatives Additional District Magistrate Sajal Biswas emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive intervention. "Our youth are increasingly trapped in a cycle of substance dependency," he noted, "This training aims to create a robust ...

AGARTALA, November 21, 2024 - The Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) mobilized hundreds of concerned citizens today at Battala, leading a powerful protest against what they termed as an "unjustified" increase in CNG and PNG prices. The demonstration highlighted the growing public discontent over energy costs in a state known for its natural gas abundance. The price hike, effective from November 20th, has pushed CNG rates to a staggering ₹75.91 per kg in West Tripura, drawing sharp criticism from SUCI activists who question the rationale behind such increases in a state blessed with abundant natural gas reserves. "It's a cruel irony that Tripura's citizens are forced to pay premium prices for their own natural resource," declared the SUCI spokesperson during the rally. The organization emphasized how the price hike disproportionately affects middle and lower-income families who switched to PNG for domestic use, believing it would be a more economical opti...