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  In a significant anti-smuggling operation, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) intercepted a substantial cache of narcotics at Badharghat railway station on Sunday, exposing the persistent challenge of drug trafficking in the region. The seizure, comprising 1,775 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup and 23 kilograms of cannabis from the Rani Kamalapati Express, has an estimated black market value of ₹3 lakh. RPF Assistant Commandant B.K. Sinha, who detailed the operation, emphasized how drug traffickers are increasingly exploiting railway routes to transport contraband. The smugglers often employ sophisticated methods, using regular passengers as carriers or concealing drugs in legitimate cargo shipments. These operations typically involve a complex network of handlers, from source points to distribution channels. The seizure highlights a disturbing trend affecting local youth. Health experts and social workers in the region report a rising pattern of substance abuse, particularly among i...

The 76th National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day was commemorated with patriotic fervor and ceremonial grandeur at Albert Ekka Park, Lichubagan, Agartala on Thursday. The celebration, graced by Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu as the chief guest, brought together dignitaries, NCC officials, and enthusiastic cadets in a display of discipline and national pride. The meticulously organized event commenced with NCC cadets presenting a guard of honour to Governor Nallu, setting a tone of military precision and discipline. In a solemn ceremony, the Governor paid homage to the martyred soldiers, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice for the nation's sovereignty. The formal proceedings were followed by a ceremonial cake-cutting, marking the significant milestone in NCC's journey. Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Tinku Roy, and Colonel Rajshekhar, the NCC in-charge of Tripura, actively participated in the day's proceedings, emphasizing the state government's commitment to yo...