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Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
Tripura musician held with 173kg cannabis
Agartala: Tripura Police arrested a local musician after recovering over 173kg of dried cannabis valued at over Rs 10 lakh from his residence in the Konaban area under Madhupur police station limits of Sepahijala district. The accused, identified as Paritosh Sarkar, was apprehended following a tip-off received by officer-in-charge Debajit Chatterjee on Sunday. Acting on the intelligence, a joint team comprising personnel from the Madhupur Police Station, Tripura State Rifles (TSR), and the Intelligence Department launched a swift raid on Sarkar's premises. According to police, Sarkar attempted to flee upon spotting the approaching team but was quickly caught. During the search operation, police recovered large quantities of ganja concealed under a sand heap in the courtyard, inside his house, and from a nearby hill located behind the property. Speaking to reporters, Chatterjee confirmed that a case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. "Preliminary investigation reveals that several local youths were in contact with the accused. We are expanding the probe to identify others involved in this network," he said. Police sources indicated that further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Former TSR jawan loses 72L in investment scam
Agartala: A retired Tripura State Rifles jawan has reportedly lost Rs 72 lakh after investing in the stock market through a private broking firm, prompting him to seek police intervention, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. Bidhan Chandra Das, a resident of Jambura village in Khowai district, filed a complaint at Khowai police station against LFS Broking Pvt Ltd, alleging fraud. Das claims he was introduced to the firm by an individual named Tapas Shukladas and initially invested Rs 5 lakh in Sept 2020. Encouraged by the firm's promise of a 2% assured monthly return, he continued to invest in phases, eventually totalling Rs 72 lakh. Despite having a formal agreement guaranteeing monthly interest payments, Das discovered that the company had vanished, and he could no longer contact its representatives. The police have registered a case under IPC Section 420 and Section 318(4) of BNS, addressing cheating and fraudulent activities. Preliminary investigations have identified Syed Rahman as the managing director of the accused firm. Rahman is currently in judicial custody in Odisha's Khurda district for a similar fraud case. The investigation is ongoing.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura govt spent 2,000cr in 7 years for women empowerment, says state minister
Agartala: Tripura govt has spent around Rs 2,000 crore on improving the socio-economic conditions and empowerment of women in the state in past seven years of BJP's rule, social welfare and social education minister Tinku Roy said on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Both central and state govts undertook multiple schemes for the empowerment of women and to make them self-reliant, along with bringing over 33% of women into elected bodies from three-tier panchayats to the state assembly. As many as 58,000 self-help groups with more than 5 lakh women have been formed to drive them into economic activities, Roy said. "Over 3,500 women representatives are serving in gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zilla parishads in the state. In govt jobs, 33% of posts are reserved for women, and half of the stalls in govt markets are reserved for women. A women's Tripura State Rifles battalion has been formed in the state to symbolise the empowerment of women," Roy said. Tripura govt has been disbursing a monthly pension of Rs 2,000 to each of the 1,14,300 elderly women. Also, Tripura State Policy for Empowerment of Women-2022 for the welfare of women has been formulated, and women's helplines have been launched in every district. Scooters were awarded to the top-performing girls in the Class XII examination.
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)
