On June 26, Assam Rifles held anti-drug oath ceremonies in Jiribam, Perzwal & Tamenglong, reinforcing their dual commitment to public awareness and narcotics enforcement.
ICICI Lombard and Bajaj Allianz Life strengthen insurance awareness efforts in Tripura
ICICI Lombard General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, as lead insurers under Tripura’s State Insurance Plan, are intensifying efforts to bridge the insurance gap and promote financial literacy across the state. Their initiatives, highlighted at the fifth Tripura State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) meeting, align with IRDAI’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ vision. Both companies are collaborating closely with the state government and local organizations to deliver need-based insurance solutions and expand awareness programs in urban and rural areas. Leaders from both insurers reaffirmed their commitment to making insurance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive, while also supporting communities through CSR initiatives. The partnership aims to ensure comprehensive insurance coverage and financial security for individuals and businesses throughout Tripura.
In Mizoram, drugs valued at about Rs 34 crore were destroyed.
On International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Mizoram’s Excise and Narcotics Department and police destroyed drugs worth over ₹34 crore. The drugs included heroin, methamphetamine, crystal meth, ganja, and nitrazepam, and were incinerated at separate events near Aizawl and at Zoram Medical College and Hospital. The day was also marked by awareness processions and seminars across the state.
Deaths from traffic accidents have decreased by 34% in Tripura.
Tripura has recorded a significant 34% decline in road traffic accident deaths this year, as announced by Superintendent of Traffic Police Kanta Jangir. The achievement follows a statewide crackdown on traffic violations, including non-standard and fake number plates, loud silencers, and permit violations. Enhanced enforcement has led to the identification of 635 non-standard plates, seizure of 26 bikes, and increased surveillance at key locations. Additional safety measures, such as targeted surveys of accident-prone areas and increased checkpoints, have contributed to an 11% drop in overall accidents and a 32% reduction in fatal accidents compared to last year.
Manipur: To address the ethnic problem, the World Meetei Council calls on Kuki and Meitei MLAs to put politics aside.
“The World Meetei Council has urged Kuki and Meitei legislators in Manipur to set aside political differences and take immediate responsibility for resolving the ongoing ethnic conflict. Acknowledging that ‘wrongs have occurred on both sides,’ the Council questioned how long people must bear the pain of a crisis that has persisted for over two years. Emphasizing the crucial role of local leadership, the Council appealed to MLAs to rise above politics and lead efforts for peace, warning that if elected representatives do not act, ‘then who will?’ Despite several attempts by the Centre, the desired resolution remains elusive, with more than 260 lives lost and thousands displaced since May 2023.”
CBSE will open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with Arunachal Pradesh’s SCERT to open a sub-regional office in Itanagar, marking a major boost for the state’s educational infrastructure. The new office, located in the SCERT campus at Gohpur Tinali, will provide improved services to CBSE-affiliated schools and ensure quicker resolution of academic and administrative issues. This collaboration highlights the importance of national and state-level cooperation in advancing education.
Despite the train disruption, Tripura monitors key stocks; petrol is accessible until Friday.
With train services to Tripura disrupted due to a major landslide in Assam’s Lumding–Badarpur Hill section, the Tripura government on Wednesday assured the public that essential food items remain in stock and fuel supplies will last till Friday.
In Shillong, three people are detained and heroin valued at Rs 25 lakh is seized.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Shillong has seized heroin worth ₹25 lakh and arrested three individuals in a significant crackdown. The operation began with the apprehension of Rohit Mattu, followed by the arrest of Raman Raina and Suraj Gill, the alleged main supplier who used a hardware store as a front for trafficking. Over 150 grams of heroin were recovered, and another suspect, Rohit Honda, is currently being pursued. Police have described the bust as revealing a complex drug distribution network in Shillong and remain committed to dismantling illegal drug operations. All arrested individuals are in custody as investigations continue.
The government intends to establish drug rehabilitation facilities in eight districts in Tripura: CM Manik Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that the state government will set up drug de-addiction centres in all eight districts to combat rising substance abuse. The Union DoNER Ministry has sanctioned ₹198 crore for a special centre in Sepahijala district’s Bishramganj. Each district facility is expected to cost ₹20 crore. Saha highlighted Tripura’s vulnerability as a drug smuggling corridor due to its geography, surrounded by Bangladesh and neighbouring states. He noted that youth are being targeted and stated the government is implementing strict regulations and a zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse, with law enforcement seizing and destroying more drugs than ever before.
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, ADG of the BSF, visits Tripura and assesses operational readiness along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Director General (ADG) of the BSF’s Eastern Command, is on a four-day visit to Tripura to assess security preparedness along the India-Bangladesh border. On his arrival at Agartala, he was received by Inspector General Ashwani Kumar Sharma and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the BSF frontier headquarters. During his visit, the ADG toured key Border Outposts (BOPs) such as Bhagalpur and Lankamura, as well as the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Agartala-Akhaura, interacting with field commanders and jawans to review operational readiness. The visit highlights the BSF’s commitment to strengthening border security in Tripura, a region especially sensitive due to its extensive and vulnerable border with Bangladesh. Most of the border has been fenced to counter smuggling and illegal cross-border activities. ADG Aggarwal will continue inspections and high-level meetings throughout his stay.
