In a horrifying incident today, the bus belonging to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala lost control and plunged into a pond in the Ranirbazar due to dense fog.
The accident resulted in serious injuries to numerous students, teachers, and the bus driver.
Local authorities, including firefighters, swiftly responded to the scene to rescue the injured victims. The victims, covered in blood, were immediately referred to GB Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Expressing concern over the unfortunate incident, Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha took to social media to convey his sympathies and wish a speedy recovery for the injured students, teachers, and other staff members.
"This is a tragic incident, and my thoughts are with all those affected by the NIT bus accident in Ranirbazar Chowk Basta area. I extend my heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to the injured students, teachers, and other employees," stated Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha in his social media post.
The Chief Minister also issued instructions to the local administration to provide all necessary assistance and support to the victims and their families during this challenging time.
After banning imports, India now bars Pakistani ships from entering its ports
After banning all imports from Pakistan, India on Saturday barred Pakistan-flagged ships from entering any of its ports, following the barbaric attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which took 26 lives.
PM Modi, Angolan Prez Lourenco discuss deepening ties, Global South collaboration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, extending warm congratulations to Angola for assuming the chairmanship of the African Union and highlighting the historic bond between the two nations.
25 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Coast Guard return home
The fishermen, who had been detained for over two months, arrived in Chennai from Colombo via an Air India flight and were provided state-arranged transport to their respective hometowns.
India will take firm, decisive actions against terrorists and their backers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India's unwavering resolve to act decisively against terrorism and those who support it.
Shutdown called to observe two years of ethnic conflict in Manipur cripples life
Normal life was badly affected in Manipur on Saturday as a shutdown was called by various groups to mark two years of ethnic conflict in the state. However, according to the police officials, the shutdown is peaceful so far in both the valley and hill districts.
India bans all imports from Pakistan amid rising tensions
India has banned all imports - direct and indirect - from Pakistan amid rising tensions with the neighbouring country over the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack.
Important to strengthen cooperation between two countries: Angolan Prez Lourenco on State Visit to India
Angola's President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on Saturday was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, following which, he expressed hope in strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.