TRIPURAHERALD

Chief Minister of Tripura Dr. Manik Saha attended the 8th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog organized on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Role of Team India’ at new Convention Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chairman of NITI Aayog.

In the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, when states grow, India grows. He also emphasised the importance of evolving a common vision to achieve a Vikasit Bharat @ 2047. The Prime Minister also stressed on the need for the Centre, States and UTs to work together as Team India to ensure an Adarsh Amrit Kaal. He highlighted that NITI Aayog provides a platform for equal partnership between the Centre and States, thus strengthening cooperative and competitive federalism in the country.

Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder inaugurated RRR “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” centre at Durga Chowmuhani  on Saturday. He also flagged off a mobile vehicle which will collect the materials.

Reuse and up-cycling of common household goods has been an integral part of Indian culture. Taking a cue from this shared habit, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)’s campaign titled – ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’ is launched to champion the RRR’s of waste management- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Urban India is increasingly adopting the principles of making ‘Wealth’ from waste with citizens actively refurbishing old items for reuse. This is giving an impetus to the overall zero-waste ecosystem under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.

The 3R’s form the backbone of ‘Waste to Wealth’ and has empowered many craftsmen, recyclers, Self Help Groups, entrepreneurs, startups, etc. to recycle waste into a host of products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) further encourages individual and collective action towards the same. Mission LiFE aims to protect and preserve the environment and bring about a pro-planet behavioural change that can be instilled through individual action in day-to-day life.

This nationwide campaign aims to highlight cities to setup ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centres, one stop collection centres, for citizens to contribute clothes, shoes, old books, toys and used plastic to be reused or recycled.

 Blood donation is the noblest donation in the world. Every donation is critical and you can make a lifesaving difference, said Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Tourism Sushanta Chowdhury while speaking in a blood donation camp organized by ONGC Employees’ Union of Tripura on the occasion of their 1st Biennial Conference-2023 at ONGC Auditorium Hall on Saturday.

Standing beside a person in trouble and extending a helping hand is an ideal person. Hundreds of people are losing in the battle of life for a drop of blood every moment, we do not want this in any way. We can save many lives by donating blood. It is possible to save a dead person’s life by donating blood by our willingness. Though many impossible things happen in modern medical science but blood has not been discovered yet.   As a result, the patients who need excess blood for some reason, that blood has to be collected from the body of a healthy person. This is why blood donation is considered a great donation, Sushanta said.

One person can help another by donating blood. Therefore, people should come up and donate their blood so that the needy person can be cured. There is no alternative of blood. He appealed to donate blood as much as possible as there is no substitute for human blood. Donating blood should become a habit for the mass as blood can save lives. Sometimes, we come across many patients who pass away due to insufficient blood in the hospitals or the Blood Bank but the regular initiatives of the people may save lives, he added.

A total of 150 people have donated blood in the blood donation camp.

Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder, Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) State President Rajib Bhattacharjee, MLA Meena Rani Sarkar, MLA Rampad Jamatia, ONGC Executive Director/Asset Manager Tarun Malik and other dignitaries were present.

Agartala Battalion of Agartala Sector Assam Rifles felicitated Aasha Malviya of Nataram Village, Rajgarh Dist, Madhya Pradesh on 27 May 2023 at Agartala, Tripura. Agartala Battalion felicitated her for the initiative and noble cause at Battalion Headquarters at Agartala.

A 24-year-old is on a mission to prove that contrary to populist belief, India is a country that is safe for women to travel solo. Asha Malviya is a national-level mountaineer who has embarked on a solo journey on a bicycle and she aims to touch the heart of India.

Aasha Malviya is a solo cyclist on pan India cycle tour with aim to ride 25000 km covering 28 states making countrymen aware about “Women Safety and Women Empowerment”. Till date she has travelled 16600 km covering 19 states starting her journey from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 1st Nov 2022. Tripura is the 20th state she has visited. She is desirous to end her journey on 15 August 2023 at New Delhi.

 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set its focus to strengthen the organisation by identifying the weakness in booth-level for better performance in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls next year. The state has two Lok Sabha seats that have been with the BJP since 2019.

We have Lok Sabha polls ahead in 2024. We should pledge to win the two Lok Sabha seats with majority votes and gift it to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We are determined to gift two Lotus from Tripura to PM Narendra Modi in the LS polls to strengthen his hands for a stronger & prosperous India, said party sources.

We all need to focus on strengthening the organisation. Success of the organization will come when we work following ideals and principles. I think all activists will play a strong role in concentrating on organizational work with more concentration to achieve this goal, added the party sources.

The state has two Lok Sabha seats that have been with the BJP since 2019 and instructions have already given to all the activists to concentrate on making the party organisation strong by identifying the weak booths. “Our preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls have already been started in the booth and mandal level. We are hopeful of winning two Lok Sabha seats again.” “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritised to get in touch with the people, to know their needs. So, work has started in this direction primarily,” the party sources added.

MMA Tripura brings home six medals from the 6th Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) INDIA National Championship held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 18 to 21 May 2023. A total nine fighters participated where in 3 won bronze, 2 silver and 1 gold.

Saijak Debbarma from Khowai District secured 2nd position in Youth A Boys (16-17years) -52kg weight category. Manisha Debbarma from Khowai District secured 2nd position in Youth B Girls (14-15years) -40kg weight category. Joseph Kalai from Khowai District secured 1st position in Youth B Boys (14-15years) -40kg weight category. Khapang Debbarma from Khowai District secured 3rd position in Youth A Boys (18-21years) -52kg weight category. Rajib Debbarma from Sepahijala District secured 3rd position in Semi Contact Boys (above 18years) -93kg weight category. Sabinoy Debbarma from Sepahijala District secured 3rd position in Semi Contact Boys (above 18years) -70kg weight category.

According to Raymond Bongcher Technical Director & State In-charge – TRISMMAA, MMA Tripura is the only state MMA governing body in Tripura founded in the year 2015 and is a registered body under Indian Trust Act. MMA Tripura has been actively working and promoting the art of MMA through State Championship, State Level Seminars, and demonstrations to various places.

Today MMA Tripura is proud to say we have achieved that many medals because we and our fighters have really worked hard. We assure MMA Tripura will do much better in the days to come. We are sad we have no proper place to practice unlike other games, if we are to have the facilities and place to practice MMA Tripura can produce more champions for our state. For this we will approach the government for their help and support, we hope they will genuinely accept and understand our needs, Raymond Bongcher added.

Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder inaugurated the State Launching Programme of ‘’ TB Mukt Panchayat’’ Initiative at Rabindra Satabarshiki  Bhavan on Wednesday.

Addressing in the programme Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder said that India had made appreciable progress in eradication of Tuberculosis mainly due to public participation. TB disease is a serious public health issue. To tackle this issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the aim of elimination of TB by 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for TB Mukt Panchayat as part of TB Mukth Bharat Abhiyan. Panchayat will play an important role in eradicating TB from now on. To achieve this goal, various programs are being conducted across the country as well as in our state, he added.

He further said, “TB Mukt Panchayat is a great initiative. Under this campaign, every representative of the village panchayat will take a resolution that their villages will be completely TB free. Not even a single TB patient is in their respective villages.”

The objective of “TB Mukt Panchayat” is to empower the Panchayati Raj Institutions to realize the extent and magnitude of problems associated with TB, take necessary actions towards solving them, create healthy competition amongst Panchayats and to appreciate their contribution. The TB Mukt Panchayat also aims at creating awareness regarding TB disease, early diagnosis, and treatment of PwTB, promoting TB detection, and supporting PwTB and their families, he added.

Due to the combined efforts of everyone, blood supply has become very normal in the blood banks said Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation  Dipak Majumder while addressing in a blood donation camp organized by Tripura fair price shop directors association Sadar A.M.C. committee on Wednesday. 

The blood supply has become much normal in different blood banks in the state due to the spontaneous response of various social organizations and organizations for organizing voluntary blood donation camps. But blood will always be demanded. So, considering this matter, we have to continue this effort in the future, the mayor said.

On his facebook Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation  Dipak Majumder wrote, I am very happy that various social, employee organizations and other organisations have come forward to respond to the appeal of Chief Minister Professor (Dr) Manik Saha to remove blood shortage. Due to the combined efforts of everyone, blood supply has become very normal in the blood banks. By voluntarily donating blood we can save many lives, the post added.

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.

Bangladesh will strengthen security on its border with Myanmar to check the influx of drugs into the country, said Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan in Dhaka on Tuesday. Briefing media after a meeting related to the Rohingyas and law and order situation in Bangladesh, Home Minister said the government has decided to enhance patrolling and intelligence surveillance by the law enforcement agencies to prevent influx of drugs and movement of terror groups from Myanmar.

The number of check-posts will also be increased to prevent terrorist groups like Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and Arakan Army from carrying out criminal activities inside Bangladesh, said the Minister.

Expressing concern over incidents of crime in Rohingya camps of Bangladesh, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal said a massive operation will be conducted to recover drugs and weapons in the Rohingya camps.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal said that law enforcement agencies will carry out a drive against drug movement based on specific information.  He said the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) will be strengthened at the border to stop infiltration from Myanmar.