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Sepahijala: A Karnataka resident has been arrested for assisting his Bangladeshi girlfriend in illegally entering Tripura. The man has been identified as Datta Yadav, a contractor from Bidar. According to reports, the 35-year-old woman, Gulshana Akhtar, had previously worked at a beauty parlour in Mumbai and later at a private firm in Bengaluru, where she met Yadav. The two entered into a relationship during her stay in India. After Akhtar returned to Bangladesh, Yadav reportedly wanted her to come back. On Wednesday, Akhtar crossed into Tripura without valid documentation. Acting on a tip-off, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested the couple the following day in Tripura's Sepahijala district. They were handed over to the state police. The couple had reportedly planned to travel to Bengaluru from Agartala. According to North East Today, Yadav is already married and lives with his wife in Bengaluru. Despite being aware of this, Akhtar left her family in Bangladesh and crossed the international border, hoping to build a future with him. On Friday, the couple were produced before a court and remanded to 14 days' judicial custody.
Agartala: Border Security Force (BSF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) jointly seized Yaba tablets worth approximately Rs 16 crore during a late-night operation in Tripura's Sepahijala district, officials said on Monday. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the illegal stockpiling of drugs, BSF personnel from the Tripura Frontier and NCB officials from Agartala conducted a coordinated raid at the residence of a suspected trafficker in Madhya Boxanagar, under Kalamchoura police station ...Read More >
Agartala, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major push to boost power generation amid a natural gas shortage, the Tripura government will introduce Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) technology at the Rukhia Power Plant in Sepahijala district, increasing its generation capacity by 120 megawatt (MW). Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Monday that the foundation stone and Bhumi Pujan for the project will be held on November 26. Nath, who also holds the Agriculture portfolio, said that despite the ongoing gas crisis, the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has initiated measures ...Read More >
Guwahati: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has alerted Assam and neighboring northeastern states about moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning over the next five days. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Assam's Guwahati released the warning on Sunday, advising residents to stay vigilant, particularly in vulnerable areas. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The forecast predicts moderate rain across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram. Additionally, some areas in Tripura and Mizoram may e ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line, valued at over Rs 8,070 crore, linking Mizoram's capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. Mr Modi however failed to reach Aizawl due to inclement weather condition so inaugurated the projects virtually from Mizoram's Lengpui Airport, and addressed the gathering. Expressing his gratitude for warmth and affection of the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From today, Aiza ...Read More >
Agartala, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Tripura government has taken a zero-tolerance policy against the drug menace and its illegal trade, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday. Inaugurating and laying foundation stones of various projects worth Rs 42.46 crore in Dhalai district, the Chief Minister said that Tripura is being used as a corridor for the illegal drugs trade and the law enforcement agencies are always remain extra alert to curb the illicit activities. "Of late we have witnessed a section of girls becom ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the need to build a strong bridge between the people of hills and valleys in Manipur during his visit to Imphal, stressing that any kind of violence in Manipur is unfortunate and a great injustice to ancestors and future generations, urging unity for peace and development. Addressing the public in Imphal, PM Modi highlighted Manipur's significant role in India's freedom struggle, noting it was here that the Indian National Army first hoisted the Indian flag, earning it the title "gateway to India ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Delhi-based '3plus4crew', Shylee Preetam from Hyderabad and Riniya Taku from Itanagar were top winners in different categories at the 15th All India K-pop contest here. Organised by the Korean Cultural Centre India, the event concluded with a grand finale at the OP Jindal Auditorium. Also Read | Fish Venkat Death: Telugu Actor Venkat Raj aka Fish Venkat Dies of Kidney Disease and Liver Failure at 53. '3plus4crew' impressed judges with their rendition of Seventeen's "Super" to win the top prize along with Rs 2 lakh in the dance category. In the vocals, the top award ...Read More >
Agartala, July 1: Tripura government plans to establish a medical hub and efforts are underway to develop treatment facilities for all types of diseases, reducing the need for patients to seek care outside the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced here on Tuesday. Addressing the Doctors' Day function, the Chief Minister said that at a cost of Rs 250 crore a Super Speciality block was established at the government-run Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital. "Tripura currently has three medical colleges including a private one with a total seat capacity of 400. The state also ha ...Read More >
"The BJP is the only party which could usher in development in the tribal areas of the state. If you vote for us, we will ensure speedy development", he said. Accusing the TMP of siphoning off funds meant for development, the CM said the state has sanctioned 28 projects amounting to Rs 200 crore for the tribal council over the past three years, apart from the budgetary outlay. "Out of Rs 200 crore, Rs 112 crore has already been released to the TMP-controlled tribal council, but no utilisation c ...Read More >
Imphal, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) BSF's Additional Director General (ADG), Eastern Command, Kolkata, Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, who was on a three-day visit to Manipur, directed the troopers to perform their assigned tasks with utmost dedication and professionalism towards maintaining law and order situation in in the state, an official said on Sunday. A BSF spokesman said that Aggarwal, an IPS officer, interacted with officers and troops, and directed them to perform their assigned tasks with utmost dedication and professionalism towards maintaining law and order situation in Manipur. The BSF ADG ...Read More >
12 IMPHAL: PM Modi begins a two-day trip to three states of the Northeast on Saturday, combining outreach with a Rs 36,000-crore development outlay focused as much on providing the healing touch to conflict-scarred Manipur as on giving the region an economic fillip. Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Kuki heartland of Churachandpur by helicopter from Mizoram, the first stop of his tour, to address a rally at the appropriately named Peace Ground and launch projects with a combined budget of Rs 7,300 crore. The itinerary then shifts to Imphal's historic Kangla Fort, where he will inaugurate anot ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid tribute to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his 220th death anniversary at Guindy in Chennai on Sunday. The Chief Minister offered flowers to the portrait of the freedom fighter in Chennai. Dheeran Chinnamalai was born as Theerthagiri Sarkarai Manradiar on April 17, 1756. He was a Palayakkarar and chieftain who ruled the Kongu Nadu region. Chinnamalai fought against the Kingdom of Mysore, which collected taxes in the Kongu region. However, later, he joined hands with Tipu Sultan and waged wars agains ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and do not survive for further consideration. Hence, the writ petition stands disposed of. Liberty is al ...Read More >
Agartala, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Tripura on September 22 to inaugurate the redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas worshipped by Hindus in southern Tripura's Udaipur. While addressing the closing ceremony of the Neermahal Jal Utsav at Melaghar in Sepahijala district, the Chief Minister said that the BJP government is working for the development of all tourist spots across the state. He said that the Prime Minister would arrive in Tripura on September 22 to inaugura ...Read More >
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Monday that Reliance Industries will dispatch a team to evaluate investment opportunities in the northeastern state. Speaking at a party program in Khumulwng, Sepahijala district, the CM shared that he recently met Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani in Mumbai to discuss potential areas for investment in Tripura. "I invited him to join the state's journey for development. In Tripura, there is a possibility of tourism. Besides, the northeaste ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about how psychiatrists or psychologists were unable to cure him. The sender also said that a/he would ta ...Read More >
Agartala, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tripura government plans to establish a medical hub and efforts are underway to develop treatment facilities for all types of diseases, reducing the need for patients to seek care outside the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha announced here on Tuesday. Addressing the Doctors' Day function, the Chief Minister said that at a cost of Rs 250 crore a Super Speciality block was established at the government-run Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital. "Tripura currently has three medical colleges including a private one with a total seat capacity of 400. T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
12 Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced the deportation of 33 more Bangladeshi infiltrators this week -- pushing the total past 450 since 2024. Warning acceleration of such stringent efforts in the coming days, Sarma said, "We are deploying a two-pronged strategy to remove infiltrators from Assam. Existing illegals are being detected, detained and pushed back. And️ fresh batches of incoming illegals are being directly pushed back from where they entered," Sar ...Read More >