Investigation so far by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the cash-for-municipalities’ job case in West Bengal has revealed that there had been a total of 1,829 illegal recruitments against payment of money in 17 urban civic bodies in the state, sources said on Wednesday.
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Israel will pay price for killing Hamas deputy leader: PIJ
The political bureau of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) has said that Israel will pay the price for the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas, in Lebanon.
Transporters call off strike after assurance from govt
Countrywide protests by transporters against the increase in quantum of punishment in hit-and-run cases under the new criminal code ended on Tuesday night after the Centre's assurance that it will have a discussion with them before implementing the provisions.
IDF kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
While Israel has not officially issued a statement on the killing, Israeli politician and former diplomat Danny Danon in a social media post praised Israeli security forces for the killing of Saleh al-Arouri outside of Beirut.
MLA Surajit Dutta was the strength of BJP: CM Dr Manik Saha
Remembering the late BJP MLA Surajit Dutta, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday underlined the role of the late MLA and said that people of Tripura will never forget former Minister and MLA Surajit Dutta, who passed away recently.
CM Dr Manik Saha chairs review meeting of PWD; asks officers to ensure quality work
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday chaired a meeting here at Agartala Pragna Bhavan to review the project works of the state Public Works Department (PWD) and asked the engineers and officers to ensure quality work.
Two Bangladeshi nationals held in Sabroom
In a successful operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals, including a 13-year-old minor, in Vaishnabpur Tilabari area and handed them over to Sabroom police station. The incident came to light based on secret information received by the BSF.
Four notorious thieves held with stolen items worth Rs 4 lakh
The arrests are linked to recent cases of gold jewellery thefts reported from Banamalipur and Dhaleshwar on December 20 and 29 last year. Numerous complaints of thefts from various locations prompted a thorough investigation by the police.
Two held with cannabis in Ambassa
In a successful operation on Monday night, Tripura Police intercepted a Bolero car at Subnagar Nanka Point in Ambassa of Dhalai district, leading to the recovery of 13.6 kilograms of dry ganja.
Pak poll panel rejects nominations of top PTI leaders
As general elections inch closer in Pakistan, for former premier Imran Khan and the top leadership of his Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party the going is getting tougher as it faces rejection of nomination papers by the Election Commission.
6 security personnel injured in attack by militants in Manipur
Police officials in Imphal said that the suspected Kuki militants targeted the vehicles carrying police commandos and Border Security Personnel as they were en route the border town Moreh close to Myanmar injuring five police commandos and a BSF rifleman.
Japan Airlines plane catches fire at Tokyo airport; all 379 passengers, crew escape
A Japan Airlines airplane was in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday following a possible collision with another aircraft, the country's national broadcaster NHK said in a report.
Vizag horror: 17-year-old girl from Odisha gang-raped by 13 men
The crimes, committed between December 17 and 19, came to light after a missing complaint was lodged with the police. She was traced in her native village in neighbouring Odisha and was brought to Visakhapatnam.
SC asks Centre to give info on status of KAVACH implementation in railways
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Attorney General R. Venkataramani -- the highest law officer of the Union government -- to apprise it about the safety measures taken by the Railways to prevent train accidents, including the status of implementation of KAVACH anti-collision system on railway tracks.
5,000 artists to perform in Ayodhya from January to March
According to officials in the tourism department, guests will get to witness the grandeur of Indian culture through music, art and dance performances in Ayodhya in one of the biggest events of the decade.
Strict security measures implements for Assembly on Jan 05
Notably, the only exception to this rule is man-driven rickshaws. Members of the Legislative Assembly, media representatives, and staff must present their identity cards or valid permits to security personnel stationed at the entrance.
Ratan Nath bats to use modern tech for power generation
In the morning, the power minister started the rally by waving the flag and releasing balloons in the corporate office premises. Later, a colorful rally of the office took place around the various streets of the city.
BSF seizes drugs worth Rs 41 Cr, detained 632 persons for border related crimes in 2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed along with the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura have seized narcotics and other smuggling items worth Rs 41 crore and arrested 112 Rohingya and 632 Indian and Bangladeshi nationals for their engagement with border related crimes in 2023.
NFR extends Agartala – Rani Kamalapati train till March 2024
To clear extra rush of passengers, the Northeast Frontier Railway has decided to continue the services of special train Agartala – Rani Kamalapati – Agartala upto March, 2024.
Tripura Police destroy two lakh cannabis saplings
The operation spanned nearly five hours, resulting in the destruction of approximately 2 lakh cannabis plants across 100 acres of land under the purview of the forest department, according to the police.
CM advocates collective efforts for holistic development
Dr. Saha said this after listening to the 108th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program at Booth No. 19 under Ward No. 20 of the Bardowali Assembly constituency on Monday.
BJP social media volunteers playing key role in highlighting PM’s development initiatives: CM
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday said that social media has become a powerful tool for digitally connecting with people, and the social media volunteers of the BJP are making significant contributions in highlighting the development initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Putin wants Trump back as President: Retd US Army General
Trump, the frontrunner in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, has long been praised by Putin (even suspected of trying to interfere in the 2016 campaign to influence voters) and the former President has often quoted the Russian leader on the campaign trail.
Kicking Trump off the ballot in 2024 could divide the US: Ex-Obama aide David Axelrod
Reacting to the news that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows blocked Trump from the state's ballot because she alleged Trump violated the 14th Amendment through his actions on January 6, Axelrod told a media network : "I have very, very strong reservations about all of this."
SpaceX launches US military's 'most intriguing' shuttle X-37B
Elon Musk's private space enterprise SpaceX has launched the US military's most secretive X-37B plan through its hulking Falcon Heavy rocket that returned to the skies.