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CID to investigate
Tumpa suicide
case
Women's
Organizations meet CM
Times News
Agartala,
Sep. 04 :
In a significant move, Chief Minister Manik Sarkar today asked
Director General of Police (DGP) Pranay Sahay to order CID
investigation into the sensational Tumpa Das 'suicide' case at
earliest.
The directive
came when a group of women's organizations met the Chief Minister
and made him aware of the way police are handling the case. After
the meeting, Minakshi Sen Bandopadhaya, former chairperson of
Tripura Commission for Women told the reporters that the Chief
Minister accepted that confusion brewing over the mysterious death
of Tumpa Das, wife of Raju Das at Buddamandir area.
"We demanded CID
probe to reveal the truth keeping in mind of the background of Raju
and his family members and the Chief Minister readily agreed to the
demand", she said.
She also lashed
out at the police for plying dubious role to safeguard the people
behind the incident. "Police did not act according to the law of
lands right from the beginning", she said. "We are happy that the
case would be investigated by the CID that will certainly reveal the
truth behind the mysterious death", she said. However, the
representatives of Women's organizations were critical over the role
of Addl SP (Urban) Bijoy Kumar Nag in the case. "He is intentionally
misguiding the people saying that postmortem on the body will be
conducted on August 26. But the fact is that it was done on August
25", she said.
She also
demanded change in Women PS's monopoly in handling cases related to
crime against women.
"There should be
scope for 'willing' women to go other police stations and lodge her
complaint", she said adding that the Chief Minister agreed on the
proposal.
She further said
that the Chief Minister lauded the move of the women's organizations
for coming forward against the crime against women.
'We are forgetting
dignity of Mankind'
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04 :
Inaugurating the three-day workshop on "Humanitarian Value &
Disaster Risk Reduction" organized by Tripura State Branch of Indian
Red Cross Society at Red Cross Bhavan here today, Power and
Transport Minister Manik Dey said "Humanitarian service is the
service to one's country. But unfortunately we are forgetting the
dignity of human value and becoming self centric day by day".
Speaking on disaster management, the minister said, "We should
inculcate the significance of one's duty to the human lives among
our children. Every concerned citizen therefore must make aware of
one's limitation to the people of grass root level so that they
could be well informed on how to protect people during manmade or
natural calamities. "To raise the understanding level of the people
should be our prime responsibility" he said. He further mentioned
that it should be the responsibility of the parents to teach their
children to have respect for human being. Praising the organization,
Mr. Dey said, the organization not only protects life, render health
services, promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and
peace amongst the people but at least stands beside the distressed.
He exhorted the
people and the organization to stand for each other so that the lost
humanity could be restored. Talking on the aim of the organization
Mr. Dey said that it is an auxiliary government though independent
and which aim is to assist the world's most vulnerable people in
times of natural disasters, wars or epidemic. He showed his respect
to Henry Durant, Father of Red Cross for his noble emanation to the
humanity.
"With the
purpose to mentally prepare, the organization took the initiative
programme to educate the volunteers more about the movement", said
Bhavesh Sodagar, Branch Development & Humanitarian Values Officer,
South
Asia
Regional Delegation. He also underlined the fundamental principles
of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement that the
reason of its emanation was to bring assistance without
discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, to prevent and
alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. "The main
purpose is to protect the life and health but that could be possible
only if one is prepared to prevent" reiterated Mr. Sodagar.
CBI sleuths to
visit Sonamura, Udaipur
Draft Scam
Times News
Agartala,
Sep 04 :
The CBI sleuths today visited some banks and talked to employees
engaged in draft section. However, as expected they did not say
anything on the progress of the investigation. Sources said, the
four-member team led by Inspector Sanjoy Sen is likely to visit
Sonamura and Udaipur tomorrow to gather more inputs related to the
scam. The CBI is all set to seek help from the Interpol to apprehend
14 more accused persons including kingpin of the fake drafts racket
that rattled the state's banking service about two years back.
Investigation so far revealed that, Kamal Hassan and his companions,
all are citizens of Comilla district in Bangladesh, had distributed
fake drafts to their Indian counterparts. Interpol's help is must if
CBI wants to arrest the fourteen accused criminals staying in
Bangladesh, sources said.
Though there is
no extradition treaty between India and Bangladesh, a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) was singed in Dhaka recently to nab criminals
from both sides. Altogether 59 persons were identified as accused in
the fake draft rackets of 'Alraji Banking Corporation' and out of
them 14 are from Bangladeshi. As the scam's root is extended to
Bangladesh, the state police authorities have handed over the case
to CBI on June 22. CBI suspects that all the fake drafts were
computer generated high-resolution copies of original drafts were
sent to Indian racketeers from Bangladesh. Several banks in the
state had received 161 fake drafts in 2006. CBI sleuths are likely
to visit Sonamura, Kanchanpur, Udaipur and Kailashahar subdivision
to collect inputs on the fake drafts scam. On Monday police arrested
two persons from Kailashahar subdivision for possessing fake
drafts. Based on specific information, police swung into action and
arrested Md. Ambar Ali (45) of Magurali and Md. Kuddus Ali (35) of
Kailasahar on Monday. Sources said that the case might be forwarded
to the CBI for in-depth investigation as it has already undertaken a
similar nature of case.
RKVVM pays
tribute to Dr. Krishnan
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04:
Dr. Sarvapalli Radha Krishnan's birthday is celebrated as 'Teachers'
day' in the country. It's an occasion for all of us to pay tribute
to our teachers and commit ourselves to the values espoused by them.
Today, the students of Ramakrishna Vivekananda Vidyamandir (RKVVM)
here celebrated Teachers' Day at their school building. The birthday
of Dr. Sarvapalli Radha Krishnan was celebrated taking computer
classes of 22 teachers by the pupils. The teachers were taught MS
print, Microsoft and Power Point at the computer classes by the
students of class XI and class X today. Speaking on the occasion,
headmaster of the school said that the particular function was
initiated to encourage computer learning among the students. He also
said "Dr. Sarvapalli Radha Krishanan was not only a great
philosopher but also a true statesman and a renowned scholar. He
symbolized all the qualities of head and heart which a teacher
should possess".
TGTA conference
on September 6
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04 :
Tripura Government Teachers Association (TGTA) is going to organize
their 63rd annual state conference at Town Hall here on next
September 6 and the conference is stated to be continued till
September 9. Briefing to media persons at TGTA office, H B Road
here, general secretary Amal Chatterjee highlighted the programmes
would be taken up during conference.
He said the
first day of the conference would be kept for a discussion titled
'No Commercialization of Education, Union Government Should Take the
Entire Responsibility of Education Sector'.
The seminar is
stated to be graced by dignitaries like Mr. M A Baby, Education
Minister, Kerala, State School Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty
and general secretary of School Teachers Federation of India (STFI)
Mr. K Rajendran. On the other hand, during representatives' session,
West Bengal School Education Minister Partha Dey, Chief Minister
Manik Sarkar, Finance Minister Badal Choudhury, State School
Education Minister Tapan Chakraborty and so on will take part.
When asked about
what kind of discussion might take place in the four day long
conference, Mr. Chakraborty said it would be an overall discussion
relating educational issues to country's present scenario.
Mr. Chakraborty
today criticized the union government alleging that union government
intentionally is privatizing educational institutions and has
started avoiding taking the responsibility of education sector.
However, he
eulogized the present education system in state and only said that
they had demanded to state government for more teachers when asked
about teachers' shortage in schools.
TGTA does not
oppose any N-deal or agreement, but there should be the guarantee of
protection of country's sovereignty, he said replying a question
over N-deal with the US. He however did not show any discontent when
the pay review committee issue was roused. He only stated that Pay
Commission or Pay Review Committee, the titles might be different
but the theme is same.
Teacher' Day with Tanishq
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04 :
Teachers are the unsung heroes in our lives. They show us the right
path and mould us into good Samaritans.
Respecting this
great service rendered by them, Tanishq , India's largest branded
jewellery retailer has announced special Teacher's Day Celebrations
across all Tanishq boutiques in the Country.
Teacher's Day is
celebrated on the 5th of September.
It marks the
birthday of Mr. Radha Krishnan, a great educationalist and the
former president of India.
Commemorating
the special occasion of Teacher's day, Tanishq offers wide range of
jewellery, extending an opportunity to experience the design
expertise and product innovation. Tanishq will showcase the designs
from different parts of the country in both plain gold and studded
range. Tradition, nature, art and architecture inspired jewellery
will also be on display.
The range also
includes daily wear collection " Every days" crafted in 18k gold.
The collection translates the eternal, timeless beauty of diamonds
that has mesmerized women for centuries into an exquisite range of
jewellery suiting the many moods and moments of modern day women.
Starting at RS. 3,500, the " Every days" collection has a wide
repertoire of around 140 different designs comprising of earrings,
bracelets, neckwear and finger rings. Besides they also will feature
the grand and opulent " Jodha Akbar" collection that beautifully
captures the glamour and allure of traditional motifs and techniques
with modern design sensibilities.
Further, they
also have the highly acclaimed and quality certified Tanishq
Solitaries as well as the elegant Saptama Collection. Tanishq has
been synonymous with superior craftsmanship, exclusive designs and
guaranteed product quality.
It has build
itself the envious reputation of being the only jewellery brand in
the country that strives to understand the Indian woman and provide
her with pure jewellery that meets both her traditional and
contemporary jewellery needs.
AAKS starts
campaign
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04:
State branch of Aam Aadmi Ka Sipahi (AAKS), a voluntary organization
has started awareness campaigning in state. As a part of it, a team
of State Youth Congress visited a number of Gram Panchayats under
Hejamara R D Block and collected information regarding NREGA on last
September 2. State Co coordinator of AAKS, Santanu Deb, vice
president Tapan Sinha, Secretary Rahul Saha and youth leader
Arabindo Datta were few of the team visited that day. The team also
interacted with common rural people on NREGA and heard problems of
the people. It may be recalled here that it is a programme of Youth
Congress emanated from Rahul Gandhi's vision of the necessity of the
youth to connect with the grassroots level and popularize the
historic schemes implemented by the Congress led UPA Government,
especially the NREGS, which has been extended countrywide from this
year.
CPM for Bihar
Times News
Agartala,
Sep 04:
CPI (M) state
committee extended cooperation for the flood affected people in
Bihar. It donated Rs.2 lakh for them. In a statement, state
committee informed this. It said, the party called for help and for
that they sent their money to central committee.
Students teach
Times News
Kumarghat,
Sep 04:
Students at 82 miles Higher Secondary School imparted computer
trainings to their teachers today. This special programme was
organized to mark the Teachers' Day. The students and teachers, both
were excited with the programme.
Headmaster of
the school, Basudev Chakma and other teachers participated in the
module.
Fuel in illegal
sale
Times News
Kumarghat,
Sep 04:
The illegal
business of petrol, diesel got flourished at Pabicherra market,
local motorstand area, Fatikroy market places.
The common
people were in fear that at any moment severe incident of fire might
occur for unsafe storage of the fuel here and there. People demanded
immediate action to stop that practice.
Yawrng released
Times News
Agartala,
Sep 04:
Feature film Yawrng got released today. This film is based on people
displaced by the Dambur hydroelectric project. Father Joseph
Pulinthanath and Father K J Joseph of Don Bosco were the main
architects of the film.
In the
release-ceremony, Ministers, Anil Sarkar, Jitendra Chowdhury, CEM
of Autonomous District Council, Ranjit Deb Barma and Bishop Lumen
Montriol were present. All of them praised the efforts in promoting
cultural heritage of the state.
It is a Kokborok
film but has subtitle in English.
EM instructs
probe,Shillong
team arrives
School authority
calls picnic
Times News
Agartala/
Udaipur, Sep 04 :
However, the school is rattled with the sex scandal, authority of
Jawahar Novodaya Vidyalaya at Udaipur Banduar has slatted a picnic
at Shipahijala wild life sanctuary for students and teachers on next
Monday and sources claims it, a bid to bring the reactions under
control. Not only that the principal of the school, D G Shekharan
who allegedly tried to rape one female teacher, has also summoned
guardians to be present in an urgent meeting on Saturday, which
people smell fishy.
On the other
hand, School Education Minister, Tapan Chakraborty instructed
director of schools to carry out an investigation into the incident
and to submit report as soon possible.
Expressing
concerns over the increasing trend of sexual nuisance in educational
institutions, Mr. Chakraborty said, " appropriate action will be
taken after getting the inquiry report. The state does not tolerate,
if anybody tries to create havoc in educational atmosphere".
A high profile
team from JNV regional headquarters Shillong reached the school this
evening. They started questioning the concerned persons and also
others.
Recently a lady
teacher of the school complained to the district magistrate of South
Tripura that Principal, D G Shekharan tired to rape her in the month
of July last year and he relentlessly abused her sexually for the
last one year. She also communicated the JNV higher authority in
this regard. The concerned DM formed a three-member inquiry
committee besides making a hearing on the matter. The inquiry
committee carried out their task. A panel of State Women's
Commission visited the school. Zilla Shabhadhipati of South
district, Maya Paul went to the school to take enquiry but she faced
misbehave from the students yesterday; they poured filthy words to
Mrs. Paul. The incident, sources claimed, " was on the behest of a
section of authority to derail the inquiry being carried by
different agencies".
At Kendriya
Vidyalaya of Agartala Kunjaban, allegation was submitted in written
by students and their guardians that teacher S K Aangare molested
four seven standard students on August 25. An inquiry committee was
formed here also but even after a week, it is yet to take any action
so far.
INDEF thanks
Union Govt
Times News
Agartala, Sep
04 :
The Union government has enhanced the pay scale of superintending
engineers, now they get place in the highest grade of pay scale,
band no 4. In this context, a circular was published on the August
30.
Indian Engineers
Federation (INDEF) expressed thankfulness to the government for
accepting their demands to enhance the pay scale from the one, which
was prescribed in the 6th Pay Commission recommen- dations.
In a statement,
Secretary General of the organization, Chinmoy Deb Nath told, " the
6th Pay Commission kept the superintending engineers at pay band 3
and the recommended basic pay would be Rs.32, 490 at starting which
now will be Rs.46, 100."
He said that
INDEF went in intensive movement after the publication of Pay
Commission's recommendations. It presented their charter of demands
to the Prime Minister, Union Finance Minister, Chief Ministers of
the states.
Besides, the
representatives of INDEF observed 'Demand Day' on the 17th May last
and also staged demonstration in Delhi on the July 7th and 8th.
Engineer Deb
Nath along with Chairman of the organization, M Nagraj met Union
ministers, Joypaul Reddy and Subodhkanta Sahay and also they gave
deputation to Foreign Minister, Pranab Mukherjee.
INDEF will
organize annual general conference on the 7th and 8th September in
Bangaluru where it will fix the next course of action.
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