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  Agartala, April 16: In response to growing concerns over traffic fatalities, Tripura's political and administrative leadership convened a crucial meeting at Sonar Tori Guest House today to formulate a district-specific road safety strategy. The discussion, spearheaded by former Chief Minister and current MP Biplab Kumar Deb, focused on tackling reckless driving, illegal parking, and other violations contributing to West Tripura's worsening road safety record. The quarterly review meeting saw participation from key stakeholders including Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Deepak Majumdar and West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar. Officials presented alarming statistics showing a consistent rise in traffic-related incidents across the district, with particular concern expressed about accidents involving two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. Deb emphasized the urgent need for coordinated action, stating, "We cannot afford to lose more lives to preventable acci...

Agartala, April 16: Tension gripped the city center as Pradesh Congress workers staged a vociferous protest outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office, accusing the BJP-led central government of weaponizing investigative agencies against opposition leaders. The demonstration turned violent when protesters attempted to surround the ED premises, leading to clashes with police personnel who deployed barricades to control the situation. Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha led the agitation, alleging systematic targeting of Congress leadership. "The Modi government is fabricating cases against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi through the ED to suppress opposition voices," Saha claimed before media persons. He asserted that the recent chargesheets against Congress leaders were politically motivated attempts to damage the party's credibility ahead of elections. The protest saw heated exchanges between police and demonstrators when Congress workers tried breaching secu...

Agartala, April 16:   In a significant move towards achieving nutritional security, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday proposed a comprehensive ₹969 crore plan to make the state self-reliant in milk, egg, fish, and meat production. The announcement came during a virtual meeting of the High-Level Task Force comprising Chief Ministers of Northeastern states, held in the presence of Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia. Addressing Nutritional Needs Dr. Saha emphasized that milk, eggs, meat, and fish are vital sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the healthy growth of Tripura's population. "Our focus is not just on increasing production but ensuring that every citizen has access to nutritious food," he stated. Bridging the Milk Deficit The dairy sector remains a priority, with Tripura producing 2.47 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of milk in 2023-24 against a demand of 2.82 lakh MT—a shortfall of ...