TRIPURAHERALD

A walk-a-thon was organized by ILS-CBCC cancer hospital, Agartala in association with Voluntary Health Association of Tripura to observe World No Tobacco Day here on Wednesday. The walk-a-thon started in-front of the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan.

Speaking to the reporters during the walk-a-thon Agartala Press Club President Jayanta  Bhattacharya  said this year the theme for World No Tobacco Day is “We need food, not tobacco”. The 2023 global campaign aims to raise awareness about alternative crop production and marketing opportunities for tobacco farmers and encourage them to grow sustainable, nutritious crops. It will also aim to expose the tobacco industry’s efforts to interfere with attempts to substitute tobacco growing with sustainable crops, thereby contributing to the global food crisis, he added.

Every year May 31st is observed as World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness about tobacco-related diseases and their impact on the overall population. As per recent estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), India accounts for nearly 1.35 million every year and is the second largest producer and consumer of tobacco.

ILS Hospital doctors and others were present in the walk-a-thon.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army today foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and narcotics by arresting three people after an exchange of fire near the border fence along the Line of Control in Poonch district. An Army jawan and one of the arrested accused were injured in the firing at forward Karmara village in Gulpur sector on the LoC in the wee hours today. The alert army troops guarding the border picked up suspicious movement and challenged the persons which led to a gunfight.

The whole area was immediately cordoned off and three people, one of them in an injured condition, were arrested along with a consignment of narcotics and weapons, while an Army jawan was also injured. The arrested accused were identified as Mohd Farooq who received a bullet injury in his leg, Mohd Riaz and Mohd Zubair, all residents of Karmara. They are believed to have received the arms and narcotic consignment from across the border and were trying to smuggle it into this side when they were intercepted by the alert army troops. The seizure made from the arrested included an AK assault rifle, two pistols, six grenades, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted inside a pressure cooker and 20 packets of suspected heroin.

Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda arrived in New Delhi this afternoon on a four-day official visit to India. He was received by Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi at the airport. This is his first bilateral visit abroad after assuming office in December last year. He is being accompanied by a high-level delegation.

 During the visit, the Nepalese Prime Minister will call on President and Vice-President. He will also hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss diverse areas of the bilateral partnership. Mr Prachanda will visit Ujjain and Indore as part of his visit. The visit will impart renewed momentum to the close and unique India-Nepal relationship.

 The Ministry of External Affairs said, the visit continues the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Nepal in furtherance of India’s Neighbourhood First policy. It said, the bilateral relations have significantly strengthened in the last few years in all areas of cooperation. The visit underscores the importance given by both sides to adding further momentum to the bilateral partnership.

North Korea’s attempt to launch its first military spy satellite ended in failure after the rocket’s second stage malfunctioned yesterday. North Korea said that an accident occurred as it planned to send up its first space satellite, causing it to crash into the sea. According to North Korean state media, the new satellite transport rocket Chollima-1 launch failed as it lost propulsion due to an abnormal startup of the engine on the second stage after the first stage was separated while flying normally. Authorities will analyze the cause of the accident and launch another rocket soon.

Earlier, North Korea had announced its plans to launch a satellite by 11 June to monitor US military activities. Meanwhile, the launch prompted emergency alerts and brief evacuation warnings in parts of South Korea and Japan. The notices were withdrawn with no danger or damage reported. Both the countries have sparked concerns and urged North Korea to abandon the plan, emphasizing that it would be considered a breach as it violates UN resolutions.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that North Korea appeared to have fired a ballistic missile and the government was analysing the details. He added that there were currently no reports of damage following the launch. South Korea’s military said the projectile might have broken up in mid-air or crashed after it vanished from radar and analysis was being conducted as per reports.

This was North Korea’s sixth satellite launch attempt, and the first since 2016. It was supposed to put the nuclear-armed state’s first spy satellite in orbit.

In a remarkable event at Gomati district hospital in Udaipur on Tuesday a women has given birth to conjoined twins (girls), bringing awe and hope to the medical community.

It was reported that a 25-year old expectant mother named Revati Reang was admitted in Gomati district hospital in Udaipur on May 26. According to Gynaecologist and hospital superintendent Dr. Kajal Das today Revati Reang gave birth to conjoined twins (girls) through caesarean procedure. One in 50,000 to 60,000 such cases are seen. The newborn twins are currently receiving specialized medical care as experts diligently work towards ensuring their well-being, Dr. Kajal Das added.

The delicate situation has invoked a sense of anticipation and compassion, as the medical team closely monitors the twins’ progress. This extraordinary event serves as a testament to the marvels of life and the dedication of healthcare professionals in their tireless pursuit of providing exceptional care to all.

CPI(M) state secretary and MLA Jitendra Chaudhury demanded for expansion of health infrastructure at Sabroom in South Tripura district and sought the intervention of the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha in this regard.

Addressing a letter to the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Tuesday, Jitendra Chaudhury stated, “Sabroom town is emerging soon as an important international destination, following the inauguration of Indo-Bangla Maitree Setu, hence expansion of health infrastructures has become very essential beside other services.”

The CPI(M) MLA pressed for a 7-point charter of demands in his letter to the Chief Minister. The demand includes – Opening of a Fast Referral Unit in Sabroom Sub-Divisional Hospital, appointment of MD(Medicines) in Sabroom Sub-Divisional Hospital, appointment of Anesthesiologist and Sonologist, at least 1(One) each, in Sabroom Divisional Hospital that Gynecological operation could be started soon, operationalization of the Blood Bank in Sabroom Sub-Divisional Hospital for which infrastructure is already in place, up-gradation of the Manughat PHC at Ratanmani/Betaga ADC Village as 24 X 7 Hospital considering its remoteness and dire needs, up-gradation of Bankul PHC as Community Hospital which deserves for its geographical location and size of population and up-gradation of Srinagar PHC as Community Hospital, as it is the only Hospital in entire Poang Bari R.D Block area.

Ten persons were killed and 55 others injured in a bus accident in Jammu today. The mishap took place in Jhajjar Kotli area.

The bus skidded off a bridge and fell into a gorge while it was on its way to Katra. It was carrying passengers from Amritsar to Katra in Reasi district. Soon after the accident, local residents and police rushed to the spot and launched the rescue operation.

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed condolences over the death of many pilgrims in a bus accident in Jammu. In her condolence message, she described the accident as extremely unfortunate. The President wished the injured people a speedy recovery.

The mishap took place in Jhajjar Kotli area of Jammu this morning. The vehicle was carrying passengers from Amritsar to Katra in Reasi district. Ten persons were killed and 55 others injured in the accident.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. He expressed deep pain at the loss of lives in the accident and directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the injured.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been conducting a series of meetings with all the stakeholders in Imphal to resolve the present communal violence in the State. Mr Shah arrived in Imphal last night with the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs, including the Secretary (Home) and Director of the IB.

The Union Home minister interacted with the leaders of seven women’s organisations, including vendors at Rajbhawan in Imphal early this morning.

Afterward, Mr Shah interacted with the leaders of civil society organisations, conglomeration- COCOMI and others at the CM Secretariat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says today, as the government completes 9 years in service to the nation, he is filled with humility and gratitude. On this day in 2019, the Prime Minister took the oath of Office and Secrecy for a second term.

In a tweet, Mr. Modi said that every decision made and every action taken has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people. Mr Modi said that he will keep working even harder to build a developed India.

The Prime Minister has shared a website link on his Twitter account to showcase India’s development journey in the past 9 years. He invited people to visit the website and witness how people have benefited from various Government schemes.

BJP President J P Nadda has described the nine years of the Narendra Modi government as a regime of service, good governance and welfare of the poor. He said, during the period, historic achievements have been made in the areas of national security, self-reliance, global status, economic empowerment and others.

In a series of tweets, Mr. Nadda said, it is being ensured that the government’s welfare schemes reach the people standing at the last end. He highlighted that basic needs, including health, education, road, water and electricity have reached remote areas in the country.

The BJP Chief added that India is moving forward on the path of development even after COVID-19 global pandemic.