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Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Tripura announces Rs 132 crore project to boost production of ‘state fruit' Queen Pineapple
Tripura Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath Friday announced a Rs 132 crore project to boost the income of farmers by promoting the cultivation of Queen Pineapple. Addressing media persons at the 5th CII Tripura Pineapple Festival held in Agartala, Nath said, 'We are cultivating different fruits over 58,491 hectares, and pineapple alone is grown in over 11,000 hectares. Internationally, pineapple is the third most important tropical fruit after banana and citrus. Tripura is renowned for its Queen and Kew varieties of pineapple that thrive in the hilly, humid climate with minimal chemical intervention. These pineapples are golden yellow in appearance and emit a distinct pleasant aroma.' 'The Queen Pineapple has received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag. This recognition highlights the unique quality and distinctiveness of the Queen variety grown in the state… This initiative has strengthened the branding and export potential of Tripura's pineapple. It has also been declared as the state fruit of Tripura in 2018,' added the minister.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
Kolkata doctor duped of Rs 36 lakh, report says he clicked on a Facebook advertisement
Investment-based scams are on the rise in India. A Kolkata-based doctor has reportedly become the latest victim of such a cyber scam, losing Rs 36 lakh. The victim was lured into a fake investment opportunity after clicking on an advertisement on Facebook. He was duped over a period of two months after being enticed by an investment scheme advertised on the to a report by The Telegraph, the doctor, who is a resident of Barasat, came across an advertisement on Facebook promoting what appeared to be a legitimate financial investment platform. Thinking he might receive some financial advice and earn extra money, he clicked on the ad. The ad redirected him to a WhatsApp group that posed as a forum for stock market guidance and financial tips. The doctor was later added to the group by its admins. In the group, he encountered persuasive messages from other members, which convinced him that the platform was genuine. The scammers also directly persuaded him, and he began investing his money in phases—making ten separate transactions that ultimately totalled Rs 36 lakh. It was only when the doctor attempted to withdraw his supposed returns and found himself locked out of the investment account. Realising he has been scammed, the doctor then approached the authorities and filed a this, the state CID reportedly launched an investigation. During the enquiry, officials arrested Prosenjit Ranjan Nath, a 34-year-old film producer and entrepreneur, from his apartment near Madurdaha, Anandapur. According to police, Nath is the key beneficiary of the syphoned funds. The investigation revealed that Rs 18 lakh of the stolen amount had been funnelled into a company operated by Nath, named The Local Brand Shop. While Nath is currently in custody, police are continuing to investigate the full extent of the scam and identify other individuals who may have been involved. Meanwhile, authorities have urged internet users to remain vigilant and not fall for misleading ads on social media. Paid advertisements on platforms like Facebook can be promoted by anyone willing to pay, making them a common tool for scammers to target unsuspecting to stay safe from online investment scams– Do not click on any advertisement unless you are certain about its authenticity. In particular, be wary of social media ads that promise high returns or quick profits.– Always cross-check the credentials of any investment platform via official government or regulatory websites such as SEBI.– Avoid joining investment-related groups on WhatsApp or Telegram unless they are officially recognised by trusted Never share sensitive banking or personal information through informal channels.– If you are interested in investment tips, consult certified financial professionals.- Ends
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Bengal police arrests film producer in fake investment app scam
The West Bengal police has arrested Bengali film producer Prosenjit Ranjan Nath in connection with a Rs 36 lakh investment fraud case. According to CID officials, Nath, who was previously a software engineer, received nearly half of the defrauded amount in his personal bank account, establishing his direct involvement in the scam.'Arrested accused Prosenjit Ranjan Nath received around Rs 18 lakh among the total scammed amount into his own bank account, which showed his direct link with the fraud and that led to his arrest,' a West Bengal CID source told India fraud reportedly began a few years ago through a replica mobile application of a popular investment platform. The complainant came across the app via a Facebook advertisement and was later added to a WhatsApp group, where members lured him with promises of high returns through stock market investments. The group shared multiple fabricated stories of supposed beneficiaries, convincing the victim to invest. The complainant downloaded the app and gradually invested Rs 36 lakh over several months. 'From the beginning, his high-earning profits started reflecting in his app virtually, which insisted him to invest more,' a source said. His suspicion grew only when he attempted to withdraw his earnings and failed he had been duped, the victim filed a complaint at a cyber police station in North 24 Parganas. The Kolkata High Court later transferred the probe to the CID for a more thorough the inquiry, CID officials traced approximately Rs 18 lakh of the stolen funds directly to Nath's bank account. 'While scrutinising the mobile app under scanner, scientific evidence and analysis also suggest the direct involvement of the accused into the scam,' a CID source confirmation of his location, CID officials arrested Nath from the Alipore area in Kolkata on Wednesday. Investigators are also probing the roles of other individuals connected to the case. Raids are underway to apprehend additional Ranjan Nath, a resident of Madurdaha in East Kolkata, is also facing an ongoing domestic violence case filed by his wife.- Ends IN THIS STORY#West Bengal
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt has given jobs to 18 whose kin were political clash victims: Tripura min
Agartala: The BJP-led govt has so far provided permanent jobs to 18 people whose family members have been victims of political violence, state parliamentary affairs minister Ratan Lal Nath on Saturday. Nath said a large number of opposition supporters, during the 35-year regime of the Left Front govt, had been victims of political violence, with most of them being the breadwinners of their families. "Losing their breadwinners, the families landed in distress. Neither justice was ensured nor were they given any assistance from the govt," Nath said. However, after the BJP-IPFT alliance came to power in 2018, the state govt decided to support the families of those who had lost their loved ones to political violence, Nath added. So far, 39 applications have been received, out of which 18 have already been provided jobs, the minister said. The state govt has constituted a panel for scrutiny of applications received for providing employment to family members of those individuals killed in political clashes, he added. The committee, headed by Nath and comprising senior bureaucrats and police officials, examine the applications based on reports from district magistrates and superintendents of police. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "From 1983 to 2018, several individuals lost their lives due to political clashes. This initiative is a step towards supporting their families and upholding the values of democracy, as part of the state govt's broader effort to provide socio-economic support to those affected by political unrest in the past," Nath said.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tripura govt gives jobs to kin of 18 people killed in political violence before 2018
The Tripura government has provided jobs to 18 people whose family members were killed in political violence in the state before 2018, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath said in Agartala on Saturday. The minister said 39 petitions were submitted to the scrutiny committee, and 18 people were offered jobs in various departments. Nath is the chairman of the scrutiny committee, which also comprises the law secretary, secretary of information and cultural affairs, an inspector general of police, and the additional secretary of the home department. 'Another meeting of the committee was held on June 19. We got eight more petitions, and five of the names were recommended. We are reviewing the remaining petitions,' the minister told reporters at the Civil Secretariat. 'We give due respect to democracy. We feel that supporting the family members of those who were killed in political violence is our moral duty. Our government has not shown any discrimination on the basis of political affiliations in this case,' he said. The BJP-led coalition government first came to power in the state in 2018, unseating the erstwhile CPI(M)-led Left Front government which had ruled the state for 25 consecutive years. Criticising the previous government, Nath said, 'Several political murders happened before 2018 during the earlier government's tenure. Murders and political violence are not healthy for democracy. If it happens, it is a failure and embarrassment for shame for the government'. He, however, could not give an exact figure of the political murders that purportedly occurred prior to 2018. 'Petitions received are of cases from different years like 1983, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1998,1981, 2015, 2016, 2017…,' he said. Nath added that those who wish to apply under the scheme should collect forms from the sub-divisional magistrates' offices. These applications will be assessed by the committee based on inputs shared by district magistrates and superintendents of police. 'If the names are approved by the committee, it will be forwarded to the Finance Department, and based on vacancies in different departments, they will be given jobs,' he added.
