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  Agartala: The Hon’ble Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura, will be the Chief Guest at a one-day training programme on “Sampling of Drugs, Investigation Technique & Launching of Prosecution” at Pragna Bhavan, Hall No. II, Gorkhabasti, Agartala. The training programme aims to enhance the knowledge and technical skills of officials involved in drug regulation, quality control, and law enforcement. Experts will provide insights into drug sampling methods, investigation techniques, and legal aspects of prosecuting offenders in cases of drug adulteration and substandard medicines. With an increasing need to ensure the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products, this initiative seeks to strengthen Tripura’s drug control mechanism. The programme will also focus on best practices in handling evidence, case documentation, and compliance with regulatory standards. Officials from the Drug Control Administration, law enforcement agencies, an...

Household Structures Demolished amid Infrastructure Work Residents of Bhola Giri in Gorkhabasti have raised serious allegations against a local road construction contractor, claiming widespread property damage resulting from negligent construction practices. Local homeowners report significant structural damage, particularly to household toilets and bathroom facilities, attributing the destruction to the contractor's failure to implement essential soil stabilisation techniques. Critical Safety Concerns Highlighted Sources reveal that the construction work proceeded without installing crucial bamboo reinforcements (hana), a standard practice designed to prevent soil displacement. The alleged cost-cutting measure has potentially compromised residential structural integrity. "The contractor appears more interested in maximising profits than ensuring community safety," said one affected resident, who wished to remain anonymous. "Our homes are at risk of further structura...

Agartala, Monday: The Tripura Brick Kiln Workers’ Union submitted a deputation to the Labour Commissioner, pressing a nine-point demand for better wages and working conditions. General Secretary Tapan Das elaborated on their demands in a press conference. The key demands include a minimum 10% wage hike for brick kiln workers this year and the construction of permanent housing for those still living in temporary shelters. The union also urged the government to ensure clean drinking water, sanitation, medical supplies, cooking fuel, and electricity in workers’ quarters. Additionally, they demanded social security measures for all workers, including maternity benefits for female workers, proper wage disbursement, and educational facilities for migrant workers’ children . They also called for infrastructure development and regular inspections of brick kilns by labour officials. The union has urged the state government to act swiftly to address these pressing issues.