TRIPURAHERALD

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the 19th College Foundation Day of Tripura Medical College and Dr Bram Teaching Hospital here at Agartala and claimed that the TMC is no less than any other colleges in the country in terms of rendering medical education.Dr Saha said that due to the sincere efforts of doctors, professors and health workers, the TMC is progressing on the path of development.The Chief Minister also inaugurated an open gym, children’s park and badminton court at the Tripura Medical College campus on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Dr. Saha said, Agartala Government Medical College and Tripura Medical College were supposed to be launched simultaneously in 2005. But the journey of Tripura Medical College started in 2006 as the letter of permission from the Medical Council was received after one year. Till now 13 batch students have passed from this college.The Chief Minister said that the number of patient referrals outside the state has largely reduced due to the massive improvement in the state’s health sector. Presently, it is becoming possible to perform operations for many complex diseases including kidney transplant, plastic surgery in the state. Along with infrastructural development of Agartala Government Medical College and Tripura Medical College quality education is also being provided, he added.

Janmastahmi, the birth of Lord Krishna was being celebrated across Tripura with religious fervour and gaiety on Monday. Devotees are gathering in huge numbers for the Darshan of Lord Krishna in temples. Devotees thronged to different temples and mandirs to offer prayers and greet each other by distributing ladoos to mark the festivities.

Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world.

Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In certain Hindu texts, such as the Gita Govinda, Krishna has been identified as supreme God and the source of all avatars.

It is an important festival, particularly in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism.The celebratory customs associated with Janmashtami include a celebration festival, reading and recitation of religious texts, dance and enactments of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana, devotional singing till midnight (the time of Krishna’s birth), and fasting (upavasa), amongst other things. It is widely celebrated across India and abroad.

At least 4 Bangladeshi nationals including 2 touts were apprehended from the India-Bangladesh border in Nischintapur area on Sunday dawn hours.

The incident took place after the BSF troopers deployed along the bordering area detained the Bangladeshi nationals, while they were attempting to cross over to Indian territory through the border fence.

The detained were later handed over with the police of Amtali police station on Sunday afternoon.

Police said that the detained Bangladeshi nationals who attempted to cross the border illegally were identified as Bidhan Baruah and Hritu Baruah, while the two touts, who were helping them to cross the border were identified as Swapan Miah and Sohel Miah, both hails from Nischintapur area.

Police is presently interrogating the detained Bangladeshi nationals.

The District Magistrate of West Tripura district on Monday issued a prohibitory order in violence-hit Ranirbazar area over defacing of Kali idol.

The incident occurred late Sunday late night after an idol was desecrated by some unidentified people and a few hours later, another group of unidentified people attacked nearby areas and torched many houses.

Police said that at least 16 houses were gutted while three houses were also damaged. A few vehicles were also burnt in the incident. A suo moto case was registered at Ranirbazar police station and a probe has begun.

MLA and Transport minister Sushanta Chowdhury along with senior police officials had reached the site on Sunday night to take stick of the situation.

West Tripura district magistrate Vishal Kumar served a notification regarding restrictions on public movement from 1am on Monday for the next 48 hours. The district administration has stepped up security in the area to prevent further flare-ups.

In a display of exemplary shows of indomitable spirit and courage, troops of Assam Rifles rescued 1740 stranded villagers from their submerged houses in the last couple of days. Two Rescue columns consisting of 80 personnel and four motor boats were launched immediately after receiving the requisition from the civil administration in various parts of Gomati and West Tripura district.Riflewomen of Assam Rifles have proved to be an asset during the rescue operation as they help in saving the dignity of women folk in embarrassing circumstances requiring privacy during the rescue operation.So far, Assam Rifles columns has rescued 1740 stranded villagers from very difficult situations working tirelessly till midnight in the last 72 hours. Medical aid including free medical checkup and other humanitarian assistance were also provided to the aggrieved villagers.There has been Excellent coordination between all agencies including the Civil administration, TSR and NDRF teams. The DM and SDM of both the Gomati and West Tripura district were in constant touch with the Assam Rifles authorities to deal with any emergency in the state.

Amidst incessant rains inundating large areas of state of Tripura, Assam Rifles has launched Relief & Rescue Operations in East Kanchanbari of Kumarghat, Unakoti district and Karbook and Amarpur of Gomati district,Tripura.Two columns for Flood Relief have been immediately launched by Assam Rifles on the night of 20 August 24 following the requisition from civil administration in view of incidents of landslides and rising water levels. Assam Rifles launched the rescue operations as hundreds of homes went under water in the state periphery due to surge of flash flood following 72 hours of incessant rains. While Haora, Karki, Dhalai, Manu, Muhuri and Gomti rivers swelled dangerously, the rains lashed out at the upper catchment areas as well. These six rivers are flowing above the danger mark.5607 families have been shifted to 183 relief camps in wake of deteriorating situation due to rise in water levels of rivers.Assam Rifles following its tradition of being the first responder is working in close coordination with civil administration to reduce the plight of stranded citizens alongwith providing relief to them.

As torrential rain has hit the state of Tripura over the past 72 hours, the flood situation is worsening in Tripura where all the major rivers are flowing above the danger mark. The switch gate of the Dumboor Reservoir has been opened automatically because the capacity of the reservoir is 94 metres, when the capacity reaches its maximum level then the switch gate of the reservoir automatically lifts up to throw the excess water from the reservoir. This system was made to prevent the reservoir from overflowing. As per reports the release of water from the Dumboor reservoir switch gate has further compounded the flooding situation, as rivers and streams in the plains have swelled beyond their capacities and are flowing above the danger level. At least 10 people died, while one went missing in the state. Over 30000 families were displaced so far till Wednesday evening.According to the government report, more than 250 Quick Response Teams of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Civil Defense Volunteers, Aapda Mitra Volunteers, Fire and Emergency Services, Forest, Power, Public Works Department, Agriculture and other line departments are deployed in the field and are carrying out relief and rescue operations including restoration as per the local needs and flood situation.A total of 330 relief camps have been opened by the District Administrations for providing shelter to over 32,750 affected persons in the State, the report stated, adding that the District Administrations have been providing necessary facilities, including food, drinking water, medical help etc. in relief camps. Officers from various departments like Rural Development, Water Resources, Power, PWD (Roads & Buildings), Forest, Police, Fire Service & Paramilitary Forces have been working round the clock for the last three days to mitigate the impact of floods & provide relief & rescue operations to affected families.The heavy and extreme rainfall has triggered landslides in over 1900 places across the State since Monday causing extensive road blockades. Roads are being cleared on a regular basis. Preliminary reports suggest damages to houses, livestock, infrastructures and agriculture crops. The field assessment for the same has started and will be completed soon, the report added.Due to very heavy and continuous rainfall over the past 72 hours from Monday, water level of rivers in Tripura has inflated significantly leading to flooding in many areas. High level of rainfall occurred on Wednesday in West Tripura District (182 mm), Khowai District (157.60 mm) and Gomati District (153.10 mm) in the last 24 hours. As a result, the whole state is affected with floods very badly, particularly Gomati and Unakoti districts. Water Level of rivers in six locations across the State is above the danger mark in Dhalai, Khowai, South Tripura, West Tripura, North Tripura and Unakoti Districts.

Along with the rest of the country, Tripura also celebrated the 78th Independence Day with full patriotism on Thursday. Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha hoisted the National Flag at the main state level programme at Assam Rifles ground here in Agartala.

Dr. Saha remembered the freedom fighters and their role in India’s independence and later underlined the achievements made by the Tripura government for the development of the state. He said that the government is working to present Tripura as an ideal state in the country.

Dr. Saha inspected and received guard of honour from the parade of Tripura police, Women platoons, BSF, Assam Rifles, CRPF, and other platoons including NCC and NSS cadets.

A cultural programme was organised in the ground of Assam Rifles, where students from different schools and social organisations participated.

Earlier, Chief Minister Dr Saha hoisted the tricolor at his government residence and Tripura along with the rest of the nation has joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to remember and honour the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for country’s freedom.

Blood donation is the greatest donation. The way different clubs and social organizations have come forward to eliminate blood shortage in the state is highly commendable, said Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder.

Addressing in a blood donation organized by Aurobindo Sangha to mark the 78th Independence Day, Birth anniversary of Rishi Aurobindo Ghosh and foundation day of Aurobindo Sangha on Wednesday here in Agartala, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder appealed to the residents of the State to donate blood in order to save lives. “Donating blood is an act of solidarity. Join the effort and save lives”. Each unit of blood donated is separated into four major components -platelets, plasma, red blood cells and white blood cells which can be used to save four lives, he said.

He said, responding to the appeal of chief minister Dr. Manik Saha, various clubs, social organizations & others have come forward for organizing blood donation camps over the past few months. It reflects the commitment of the people towards social responsibilities, he added.

It takes just a few minutes to donate blood, with each unit of blood donated being used to save four lives. We can segregate blood components these days and one unit is used to save lives. Many a time blood is not easily available to people in emergency situations. People need to understand the importance of blood donation and there is no harm in donating it. Donation is the lone source of blood. So, to save life, blood needs to be donated, he added.

“If we donate blood, it would not just help the patients but our own bodies as well. Donation of blood is like servicing one’s own system as it helps your body form new blood more often and so become more robust”. There is no alternative of blood. The demand of blood could only be met through voluntary blood donation, he said, adding that one can save a precious life by donating blood.