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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
MZP council seeks probe into rest house explosion
Aizawl: The federal council of Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) on Thursday called upon the Mizoram govt to take swift action regarding the explosion at a forest department rest house. The incident occurred at Thaidawr hill within Phuldungsei village in Mizoram territory, and the council requested a thorough investigation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Unidentified individuals detonated explosives at the forest guest house, which was being constructed by the Tripura govt at Thaidawr hill, between 2 and 3am on Wednesday. The blast resulted in substantial damage to the incomplete structure. The MZP issued a statement denouncing the violent act within Mizoram's borders and urged the state govt to investigate the matter, halt Tripura's construction activities, and station state police in the area. The statement noted, "The fact that the explosion happened at the time the Tripura State Rifles were on duty can be regarded as intention to tarnish the image of Mizoram and also terrorise the villagers of Phuldungsei. " At the federal council meeting, which represents the organisation's second-highest decision-making body, members passed a resolution stating that the MZP would maintain its opposition to the Mizoram-Myanmar border fencing, citing concerns about its impact on the unity of 'Zofate' or ethnic Mizos. The council also resolved to address the issue of excessive fees charged by certain state-funded educational institutions. Additionally, they decided to pursue action against teachers who employ proxy staff, seeking govt intervention against those who use substitutes in their positions.
India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Centre sanctions creation of one more India Reserve Battalion of TSR: Tripura CM
Agartala (Tripura) [India], May 16 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry has ordered the creation of another India Reserve Battalion (IRB) of Tripura State Rifles in the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha said. The decision has been taken based on Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha's proposal placed before Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his meeting in Delhi. Announcing the decision, CM Saha wrote on Facebook, 'Big boost for Tripura! Union Ministry of Home Affairs sanctions raising of another India Reserve Battalion for Tripura State Rifles, enhancing security and generating employment opportunities. Grateful to PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.' According to officials, the Government of India shall reimburse a one-time financial assistance of Rs50 crore for raising one IR Battalion. The Centre will exercise the right of first call on the IR Battalion and shall have full authority to ask the State to make the Battalion available for deployment anywhere in the country, as and when required. Meanwhile, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha completed three years as CM on Thursday. Saha assumed charge as Chief Minister of Tripura on May 15, 2022. CM Saha credited the people of the state for the work his government has carried out in the last three years. 'With the blessings of the Prime Minister, I assumed the responsibility of the Chief Minister on this day, 15th May 2022. Later, when the BJP came to power for the second time, I was once again entrusted with this responsibility. Today marks the completion of three years in this role,' CM Saha told ANI. (ANI)
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Detention of illegal Bangladeshis has risen 36% in Tripura, says CM Manik Saha
The detention of Bangladeshis illegally entering Tripura through the international border has risen by 36 per cent from last year, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday. 'We are surrounded by Bangladesh on three sides. BSF is protecting the border in the first line, while TSR (Tripura State Rifles) jawans are placed in the second line, and the state police in the third line are closely monitoring the border. The number of cases increased by 18 per cent in 2024 from 2023. The detention of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh has increased by 36 per cent now,' he said while speaking at a programme in Agartala where he handed over appointment letters to 975 new police recruits. Saha stated that the BJP-led state government had provided 17,554 government jobs till March. 'In 2025 alone, 4,499 appointment letters have been handed over,' he said. 'Unlike the previous governments, police have been given freedom and we have decided not to interfere in their work. Police are doing their job to maintain law and order in the state.' Saha said Tripura has the third-lowest crime rate among the 28 states of the country. The overall crime rate declined 19.4 per cent in 2024 from 2023 and further by 10 per cent in the first four months of 2025. The road accident rate declined 13 per cent in 2024 from 2023. The state has launched a 24×7 helpline (1091) at every police station to ensure women's safety, he added. Later, Saha wrote on social media, 'With a significant decline in the overall crime rate over the past few years, the government is now working towards the goal of building Nasha Mukt Tripura. Besides, the state government is providing jobs and developing infrastructure. In this direction, today handed over offers to 975 police constables–643 men & 332 women–in an event held at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala today. Congratulated the recipients and extended best wishes to them for their new phase of life'.
