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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Climate
- Times of Oman
India: Over 10,000 shifted to safer locations amid torrential rainfall in Tripura
Agartala: Over 10,000 people have been shifted to safer locations across Tripura as torrential monsoon rains battered the state over the past 48 hours, officials said on Sunday. Triggered by intense moisture incursion, the heavy to extremely heavy rainfall has disrupted connectivity, inundated low-lying areas, and forced thousands into relief camps, even as authorities brace for more downpours in the coming days. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala, has issued a red alert across all districts of Tripura after incessant monsoon rains battered the state over the past 48 hours. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, intensified by strong moisture incursion, has severely disrupted connectivity and forced thousands into relief camps. In a release issued by the IMD, active monsoon conditions are forecasted to persist, with a high likelihood of further heavy rains today and tomorrow. In response, state authorities have mobilised rescue teams and activated emergency protocols. Bodhjung Nagar in West Tripura recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours at 198.5 mm, followed by Kailashahar in Unakoti (192.2 mm), Jirania in West Tripura (175.5 mm), and Agartala (140 mm). A total of 14 rescue teams--11 in West Tripura and 3 in Unakoti--comprising personnel from NDRF, SDRF, Assam Rifles, Fire Services, Civil Defence, Bharat Scouts, and Aapda Mitra volunteers have been deployed. Sixty relief camps have been established across West Tripura, Khowai, Unakoti, and North Tripura, currently sheltering approximately 2,800 families and over 10,600 people. Numerous roads in North Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, and West Tripura were temporarily blocked due to landslides and fallen trees. Quick response units from SDRF, the Forest Department, and PWD have cleared many of the affected routes. Preliminary reports show that 201 houses have been damaged, with 92 severely and 109 partially damaged, mostly in Gomati, Khowai, Sepahijala, and North Tripura. The Howrah River in Agartala reached 10.91 meters at 5 PM, crossing the danger level, although it has shown a receding trend over the past hour after remaining stagnant since morning. In Agartala city, stormwater drainage systems comprising 17 pump houses effectively cleared water stagnation within 2 to 3 hours despite high-intensity rainfall in a short period. Tripura Chief Minister, along with senior officials including the MP (Rajya Sabha), Mayor of Agartala, Revenue Secretary, DM and SP of West Tripura, visited several affected areas and relief camps including those at Chandrapur, Pratapgarh English Medium School, Vivekananda School, Pragati School, Tulsibati School, and B. R. Ambedkar School. Authorities have advised citizens to stay calm, avoid venturing near rivers and low-lying areas, and follow instructions from local administrations. The state government continues to work in close coordination with all departments to ensure relief, rehabilitation, and risk mitigation efforts are carried out efficiently and effectively.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Tripura woman arrested with pistol, live cartridges, drugs
A 25-year-old woman, who possessed pistol and contraband items, was arrested on Friday in North Tripura district. The woman, identified as Mamoni Begum, was nabbed during a raid at the house of her husband, Helal Miah, at Bhagyapur of Dharmanagar. Acting on a tip off, a police team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police Jeremiah Darlong recovered a pistol, four live cartridges and 7,800 yaba tablets worth Rs 20 lakh from Begum's possession. 'We arrested her and a case was registered against her under the Arms Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police are interrogating the woman to know from where she collected the pistol and for what purpose,' North Tripura District Superintendent of Police Avinash Rai told reporters. Nearly three weeks ago, eight pistols and 16 empty magazines were recovered from an express train in Agartala railway station. The operation was conducted with the joint initiative of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) during their routine security check of the Firozpur-Agartala bound Tripura Sundari Express train. The recovered pistols are all factory-made and smaller in size than the 9 mm service pistols.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mizoram through to Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC quarter-finals
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh)[India], May 19 (ANI): Mizoram booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 National Football Championship from Group D after demolishing Tripura 11-1 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Stadium. Jharkhand defeated Himachal Pradesh in the other match of the group, according to the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Mizoram are now top of the group with nine points from three matches, an unassailable lead. Maharashtra and Tripura are behind them with six points, but even if they catch up to Mizoram, the northeastern side has beaten both, and will be ahead by dint of a better head-to-head record. Nine goals in the second half saw Mizoram claim a massive 11-1 victory against Tripura, to seal their last eight spot. Mizoram led 2-1 at half-time. Mesak Lalrinngheta (15', 83', 90', 90+1') and PC Pazawna (47', 52', 54', 77') scored four each for Mizoram, while Michael Lalbiaksanga (60', 63') netted two and Ngurthanmawia (31') one. Sukha Dayal Jamatia (29') scored the only goal for Tripura. Earlier in the day, Jharkhand defeated the bottom side Himachal Pradesh 2-1. The former led 1-0 at half-time. Chandra Mohan Soy (10') gave Jharkhand the lead early on, before Aryan Thakur (53') equalised in the second half. Parity did not last long, however, as Daksh Kumar Mahli (55') scored the deciding goal a couple of minutes later. (ANI)
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mizoram kicks off Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 15 (ANI): Mizoram began their campaign with a win against Maharashtra, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Meanwhile, Tripura climbed to the top of Group D in the Swami Vivekananda Men's U-20 National Football Championship after defeating Himachal Pradesh at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Wednesday. Tripura defeated Himachal Pradesh 2-1, while Mizoram notched up a 4-0 victory against Maharashtra. Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable victory. Lalhruaitluanga opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a shot from distance, Laldawngzuala added a second, a few minutes later. F Malsawmtluanga curled in a free-kick from around 30 yards out just after the hour mark to make it three. Stephen Ngurchhuanmawia scored in the second half injury time to earn a big win for Mizoram, who now have three points from one game, and have gone second in the group. In the other game, Tripura defeated Himachal Pradesh 2-1 in a tightly contested match. All goals were scored in the first half. Naba Kishore Singha scored both the goals for Tripura. His first was a finish at the near post after he was played in behind the Himachal defence via an aerial through ball from the left in the 11th minute. Aryan Thakur levelled things up for Himachal Pradesh in the 21st minute with a deftly-placed left-footed strike, but Naba Kishore scored the decisive goal, a tap-in from inside the six-yard box, to win the match for his side. Tripura are now top of Group D, having earned six points from their two matches. Maharashtra are third, while Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh occupy the respective bottom two spots. On Thursday, Manipur will face Uttar Pradesh, and Sikkim will take on Punjab. (ANI)
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win
Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 14 (UNI) Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable 4-0 victory against Maharashtra at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday. Lalhruaitluanga opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a shot from distance, Laldawngzuala added a second, a few minutes later. F Malsawmtluanga curled in a free-kick from around 30 yards out just after the hour mark to make it three. Stephen Ngurchhuanmawia scored in the second half injury time to earn a big win for Mizoram, who now have three points from one game, and have gone second in the group. Tripura climbed to the top of Group D in the Swami Vivekananda Men's U-20 National Football Championship after defeating Himachal Pradesh 2-1 in a tightly contested match. All goals were scored in the first half. Naba Kishore Singha scored both the goals for Tripura. His first was a finish at the near post after he was played in behind the Himachal defence via an aerial through ball from the left in the 11th minute. Aryan Thakur levelled things up for Himachal Pradesh in the 21st minute with a deftly-placed left-footed strike, but Naba Kishore scored the decisive goal, a tap-in from inside the six-yard box, to win the match for his side. Tripura are now top of Group D, having earned six points from their two matches. Maharashtra are third, while Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh occupy the respective bottom two spots. UNI BM
