Assam Police seized narcotics worth Rs 7 crore in Hojai district and arrested three people in connection, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the police, based on a tip-off, a special team conducted an operation in Jamuhndal area and seized at least 660 grams of contrabands on Tuesday.
The arrested persons were identified as Mafida Begum, Khudeja Begum and Ataur Rahman.
They have been produced in the court and were taken into police custody for interrogation.
Further investigation in the matter is underway.
CMs of Northeastern states condole demise of ex-PM Dr. Manmohan Singh
Chief Ministers of several northeastern states expressed their deep condolences over the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who died on Thursday at the AIIMS in Delhi at the age of 92.
Dr. Manmohan Singh, legendary economist and former PM, passes away
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here following a deterioration in his health.
Minister Santana Chakma calls women to join SHGs to become self-reliant
The state industry and commerce minister Santana Chakma on Thursday inaugurated the closing ceremony of the 19th Regional Saras Fair here at Agartala Hapania International Fair Ground and urged upon the women to join Self Help Groups (SHGs) to become Atmanirbhar.
Minister Sudhangshu Das pitches for fishery and livestock rearing to become self-reliant; chairs review meeting
The state animal resource development department (ARDD) Sudhangshu Das on Thursday chaired a west Tripura district level review meeting on various developmental schemes under the SC Welfare, ARDD and Fishery department here in the conference hall of the District Magistrate of West Tripura district.
Tripura UPSC aspirant receives Lakshya-Chief Minister's Special Scholarship
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday handed over Rs 5 lakh cheque to the Tripura’s UPSC aspirant Sagar Dutta Majumder as part of the Lakshya-Chief Minister's Special Scholarship.
Education and purity of thought vital for society: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today emphasized the importance of working for the welfare of people by removing mental impurities and fostering purity through education.
THRC orders probe into minor’s gang rape, seeks report by Jan 13
The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to investigate the gang rape of a minor girl and submit a detailed report by January 13, 2024. The report must also be shared with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
DoNER Ministry approves 86 projects worth Rs 1,970.54 crore for NE in 2024: Official
The Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has approved 86 projects worth Rs 1,970.54 crore for the eight northeastern states in 2024, officials said on Thursday.