Agartala, Aug. 12 -- Tripura held a large-scale HIV/AIDS awareness event on Tuesday, with 6,000 students from across the state taking part in the 'Bell of Awareness' program to observe International Youth Day.

Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the event, calling it a significant milestone for the state. The program, organized by the Tripura School Education Department and Tripura State AIDS Control Society, aimed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and the risks of drug abuse, which is a major factor in HIV transmission.

Saha highlighted that Tripura ranks fourth in HIV prevalence among northeastern states. He urged students to avoid drug use and emphasized the role of parents and teachers in preventing addiction. "Be cautious about y...