Kailashahar is a municipal council city located in the Unakoti district in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura. Historically, it was the ancient capital of the Tripuri kingdom and is known for its lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The name 'Kailashahar' is believed to be linked to the Hindu mythological god Shiva, with 'Kailash' being the name of his abode. Along with its deep historical significance, the town boasts of numerous temples and ruins that reflect its past glory. The Unakoti rock carvings, located nearby, are a significant archaeological and religious site, featuring massive stone and rock-cut sculptures dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kailashahar offers a glimpse into the serene beauty and enchanting folklore of Tripura. With verdant hills, historical sites, and a tranquil ambiance, it captures the essence of this often-overlooked region of India. The town also serves as a gateway to explore the surrounding landscapes and indigenous cultures that characterize the state of Tripura.
File photo shows two girls harvesting pineapple at a farm at Nalkata village in Tripura. Photo: Arunangsu Roy Chowdhury
Unseasonal cultivation of pineapple, made possible by horticulture scientists in Tripura, is providing more revenue to farmers in the State.
βWe used ethyl sodium carbonate chemicals for bearing fruit in winter which is not its proper season and we have been successful,β Sujit Saha, a junior scientist of the Horticulture department, said.
The department carried out experiments on 30 hectare at a cost of Rs. 6 lakh and was successful, he said.
Labourer Firoz Mia in West Tripura cultivated pineapples on one hectare of fallow land encouraged by the Horticulture Department last year and now 5,000 pineapples have ripened in December which means an earning of about Rs. 1,50,000.
βInitially I was not interested in cultivation of pineapples, but the officers of the Horticulture Department gave me a lot of subsidies in buying seedlings and also provided technical assistance for using chemicals for untimely bearing of fruit. I have been hugely benefited,β Mr. Mia said.
Tripura is now a State with surplus production of horticulture crops like mango, jackfruit, papaya, banana and litchi.
A Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department source said the State has a demand of about 2,14,000 tonne for this kind of produce, but the actual production has gone to over five lakh tonne.
Generally two types of pineapple are grown in Tripura β Queen variety and Kelenga variety.
Of these the popular one is the Queen variety of which production was 40,000 tonnes this year, while the Kelenga variety produced an estimated at 66,406 tonne.
The increased production of pineapple-based food products are, therefore, finding markets outside the State.
Manager of Piyush Agro Tech, P. S. Chauhan said his company received orders from an Italian company for sending a consignment of 1,02,000 cans of sliced pineapples after its experts ascertained the packaging process.
βTripura pineapples, especially of the queen variety are now regularly going abroad. Canned pineapple slices are being sent to European countries,β Dipen Chowdhury, the in-charge of the processing unit of Piyush Agro Tech said.
The North East Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), the central agricultural marketing agency and the Tripura Small Industries Corporation have come forward with mini-fruit processing units.
Eleven passengers were charred to death and nine others are missing as a private bus caught fire after hitting a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool in the early hours of Friday.
The bus, belonging to a private travel operator, was heading to Bengaluru from Hyderabad and had 41 passengers, including two children, on board, officials said.
Nineteen passengers came out by breaking the windows of the Volvo bus of Vemuri Kaveri Travels. The accident occurred around 3.30 a.m. near Ullindakonda in Kurnool district, police said.
Kurnool District Collector A. Siri told media persons at the scene of the mishap that out of 41 people on board, they have traced 21. Eleven of these 21 were taken to hospitals in Kurnool.
βWe are yet to trace 20. Of them, eleven bodies have been recovered. Nine passengers are yet to be traced,β she said.
The Collector said the injured were in stable condition.
The bus began its journey from Hyderabad around 10.30 p.m., and when it reached near Kurnool on National Highway 44 (NH-44), at around 3:30 am, a two-wheeler rammed into the bus. The motorbike got stuck under the belly of the bus, and this is suspected to have caused the spark.
Survivors said the two-wheeler was dragged by the bus for about 300 meters. Most of the passengers were asleep at the time of the accidents. One of the survivors said he woke up to the screams of fire, and he, along with some others, broke the windows to jump to safety.
Akash, one of the survivors, said the bus was engulfed in flames within minutes. Most of the passengers on board belong to Hyderabad.
By the time a fire engine rushed to the spot, the bus was completely gutted. Police swung into action to shift the injured to hospitals.
The Collector said they have to confirm if the bus hit the bike or the two-wheeler rammed into the bus, but the bike went under the bus, and due to the impact of the collision, the fuel leaked, and a skidding spark triggered the fire.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Koya Praveen said the fire started from the bike. βThe fuel tank of the bus is intact. The fire started from the bikeβs fuel tank. As the material under the bus was highly combustible, the fire spread rapidly,β he said.
The DIG said that out of two drivers, one was in their custody while the other was yet to be traced.
A team of officials, including a doctor, officials from police, fire services, revenue and other departments, were at the mishap site to pull out of the charred remains of the passengers. The DIG said DNA tests would be conducted to identify the bodies.
Sonamura, Aug 12: Several workers of ruling BJP and INDI Alliance were injured when a clash erupted between the two groups at Kathalia block area during the counting of three-tier Panchayat polls on Monday.
The counting was peaceful in the three other blocks under the Sonamura sub-division. At Kathalia, the situation was boiling since the morning. After the announcement of the poll results, the two groups engaged in a clash.
Six injured persons- Dhananjoy Debnath, Ashis Paul, Prantosh Shil, Delwar Hossain, Satikul Rahman and Rajib Paul were taken to Sonamura sub-divisional hospital in Melaghar. After the preliminary treatment, they all were referred to GBP hospital.
In the first round, the counting for Bejimara, Rabindranagar, Srimantapur and Shovapur village was held. The CPM-Congress alliance secured the Bejimara Gram Panchayat, sending a wave of disappointment among the ruling party workers. There were speculations that the three other Panchayats will also go to the CPM-Congress alliance but the results were in favour of the ruling party.
As per the latest report came in, the counting for remaining 17 Gram Panchayats, 13 Panchayat Samities and three Zilla Parishad seats are still underway.
Udaipur (/ΛuΛdaΙͺΛpΚΙ/), formerly known as Rangamati, is the third biggest urban area in the Indian state of Tripura. The city was the capital of the state during the reign of the Manikya dynasty. It is famous for the Tripura Sundari temple also known as Tripureswari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.[3] It is a Municipal Council in Gomati district & also the headquarter of Gomati district. Udaipur is about 55 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.
Sarhul, the spring festival, holds significant cultural importance for indigenous tribes such as the Mundas, Oraons, and Santhals. Particularly for the Oraon community, it stands out as the largest spring festival observed during the months of March and April. In their native language, it is referred to as βKhaddi,β symbolizing the symbolic union or marriage of the earth. The significance of the forest flower known as sakhua or Sal is paramount as it symbolizes the cultural importance deeply rooted within the forest ecosystem. Despite their inherent significance, forest flowers often go unnoticed, highlighting the need to acknowledge and appreciate their cultural and ecological value. During this festival, reverence is bestowed upon Dharti Mata, as, the wife of Lord Rama encompassing the celebration of all forms of nature.This festival exemplifies the indigenous tribesβ conviction in the autonomy of their nature-centric worship practices which shows their core value of religion different from brahamnical ideologies. It underscores their deep-rooted gratitude towards nature for the sustenance and resources it provides, showcasing a distinct cultural reverence for their environment and its bounty.
This festival provides a strong sense of identity, particularly for theOraon tribe who predominantly engaged in agriculture, adheres to Sarnaism as its religious belief system which is not Hinduism revering nature as integral to their spirituality, this community celebrates the festival by offering homage to trees and various natural elements.
