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Along with the rest of the country, the second phase Covid vaccination for above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with co-morbidities was launched on March 1 in Mon and Longleng.  A press release by District Hospital, Mon, stated that identified facility was selected only for launch, while more facilities will be open to public in phase wise manner.  A photo ID will be required to register for those above 60 years of age. For co-morbidity issues, a medical certificate will also be required. DPO, UIP & RCH, Dr. Sashinle Tep informed that COWIN app 2.0 allows…

Minister of Soil and Water Conservation, Geology and Mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam has batted for promotion of eco-tourism in the state in order to generate employment avenues through tourism industry.  According to a press release by chairman of Hausum Khel, Poilwa, Namkwa Diswang, the minister made this appeal while inaugurating the Hausum Khel Resort, Poilwa on February 27 in the presence of advisor, Tourism, Art & Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi.  The monolith of the resort was dedicated by pastor Hindi Baptist Church, Dimapur, Rev. Peuhau N. Hau.  In line with the appeal made by the minister, the advisor also called upon…

Minister for School & Higher Education, Government of Tripura, Ratanlal Nath graced the fresher’s welcome programme “Novatos-2K21” of ICFAI University Tripura as chief guest on February 24 at the University Campus, Kamalghat.  Dwelling on the loss in economy and education due to sudden break of Covid-19, the minister maintained that the economic loss can be recovered but loss in education cannot be recovered. He emphasized on class room education as destiny of the country is being shaped in its class room. He actively took initiatives to reopen the schools, colleges and Universities in Tripura. He informed that the pre-primary schools…

As part of the charity campaign for menstrual hygiene education, the Child Help Foundation (CHF) distributed sanitary pads to the school girls of Ghokito village, Dimapur on February 27.  The foundation also educated the middle school and higher school girls and their mother on the proper usage and disposal of sanitary pads as well. Earlier, the program started with a prayer by youth pastor NCRC, Alen Swu and welcome speech by council chairman, Ahoshe Kiho. Yashica explained and shared on how million women and girls in India do not have access to safe menstrual hygiene products, endangering their health, curtailing…

The Congress party is all set to get a leg up in its electioneering in Assam with the arrival of General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who will arrive in the state for a 2-day visit on March 1 next, reports Insidene.  The state is gearing up for polls, which will be held in 3 phases from March 27 to April 6 to elect 126 MLAs to the 14th Assam Legislative Assembly. Gandhi will land in Lakhimpur airport on Monday, after which she will take part in road rallies with other party leaders, as part of the party’s #AssamBachaoAhok campaign, which has…