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'Stay tuned for...': US envoy Sergio Gor on India-US ties after Modi-Trump talks
US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasized the strengthening collaboration between India and America in defense and healthcare sectors. During an event in Kolkata, he mentioned recent military exercises involving Indian and American forces. Gor also highlighted significant investments in information technology and shared trust in India's pharmaceutical industry. The US is actively engaging with West Bengal to foster ties in various sectors.
Bengal: SSB rescues two minors from Mizoram in human trafficking attempt
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) foiled a human trafficking attempt across the India-Nepal Border. Two minor girls were rescued, and two accused were taken into custody. One of those arrested is suspected to be the key conspirator. Around 5 pm on October 11, personnel of the Border Intelligence Team (BIT), 41 Bn, SSB, who were deployed on the New Bridge, Panitanki, in West Bengal, intercepted a silver-coloured Toyota Hyryder proceeding from India towards Nepal. There were three persons travelling in the vehicle. One of them was Mahesh Bhuralal Tanna (61), a resident of Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The second was Navin Kumar (34), from Muzaffarpur in Bihar. He was driving the vehicle. The third occupant was a 17-year-old girl, a resident of Mizoram. During an on-the-spot preliminary inquiry, the minor girl revealed that she was travelling to Nepal with Tanna, an acquaintance of her father, supposedly for shopping and visiting a casino. She further stated that she had been staying with him at a rented flat near Salugara, Siliguri, lured by promises of employment at his spa centres in Mumbai and Goa, a senior SSB official said. The officials at the site sensed something amiss and alerted the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Sector Headquarters, SSB, at Ranidanga and NGO partner Kosi Lok Manch, Siliguri. Teams immediately rushed to the SSB post at Panitanki for joint counselling and questioning. During sustained interrogation, Tanna confessed that an agent based in Mizoram had sent the minor girl to him about ten days earlier. He claimed that as she was underage, he engaged her as domestic help for Rs 4,000 until she attained majority. However, inspection of the suspect's mobile phone (iPhone) revealed compromising photographs and videos of the minor girl and another unidentified female stored in the 'Recently Deleted' folder, indicating gross sexual exploitation under the guise of employment, the official said. On being shown this evidence, Tanna was forced to admit that a second minor girl had been kept at his rented accommodation near Salugara, Siliguri. The SSB team immediately got into action and sent the information to the local police and NGO team in Salugara. Help was sought from the police as the area in Salugara was beyond the jurisdiction of the SSB. A police team, accompanied by members of the Kosi Lok Manch, raided the rented flat in Salugara in Siliguri and successfully rescued the second minor girl, the official said. Both rescued minors were taken to Kharibari Rural Hospital, where mandatory medical examinations were conducted in coordination with 41 Bn SSB personnel and the NGO team members. Subsequently, the girls, along with Tanna and Kumar, as well as the seized vehicle, were handed over to the Kharibari Police Station. An FIR was registered with the active assistance and coordination of 41 Bn SSB personnel for further investigation and prosecution under relevant statutory provisions. The NGO is coordinating with child welfare bodies for safe institutional care, counselling, and family repatriation of the two minors. Senior officials have appreciated the role played by the SSB personnel at Panitanki. It was their alertness and prompt action in coordinating with other agencies that resulted in the rescue of both girls and the arrest of the person behind the racket. Human trafficking is a major issue along the India-Nepal Border. Recently, six girls from Tripura, including three minors, were rescued while being taken to Nepal to work at a dance bar. The SSB has sensitised its troops and has strengthened intelligence gathering to prevent such crimes. It also works with NGOs working in this field to help the innocent victims.
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity
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Kolkata Cops Summon Abhishek Banerjee On Wednesday In Billboard Case
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Calcutta HC directs police chief to ensure security of TMC legislator Kunal Ghosh
Digital Desk | Kolkata. Oct 12 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to ensure total security for Trinamool Congress legislator Kunal Ghosh after he reported two consecutive attacks on him and his vehicles last month. A single-judge bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya also directed the city police to ensure that such attacks on Ghosh, a journalist-turned-politician and a prominent face of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress, are not repeated. The court referred the matter to a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court. The case will be heard simultaneously with the public interest litigation filed concerning incidents of egg-pelting targeting individuals across West Bengal. Justice Bhattacharyya also directed the office of the Kolkata Police Commissioner, Ajay K Nand, to submit a report on the matter on the next date of hearing. On September 28, Ghosh approached the Calcutta High Court seeking protection amid fears of further attacks. The Beliaghata MLA moved the Calcutta High Court after he and his vehicle were attacked twice within 24 hours, first near Uttar Parara in Hooghly district on September 26 and again in Kolkata on September 27. The matter came up for hearing on Monday. Justice Bhattacharyya directed the city police chief to ensure the security of Ghosh. During the hearing, Ghoshs counsel expressed concern over his security. He argued that his client, despite being an elected public representative, had been provided with just two police guards. Ghoshs counsel sought enhanced security for him, including a pilot car. The incidents that took place on September 26 and September 27 cannot be seen as mere incidents of egg pelting. Rather, there were attempts on his life, he argued further. In view of this argument, Justice Bhattacharyya raised the question of how a mob attack could have taken place despite the presence of two policemen. The court also questioned why such a situation arose if the security personnel were present. Ghoshs vehicle was allegedly attacked at Uttarpara in Hooghly district on the afternoon of September 26, when he was travelling to Serampore to attend a rally to be addressed by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Ghosh alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were behind the incident. The following day, Ghosh alleged he was targeted again in his Beliaghata constituency in Kolkata. He claimed several people followed his vehicle when he was leaving his residence and that some of them were carrying revolvers. Ghosh further alleged that an attempt was made to break the windows of his car with a hammer, while stones were also hurled at the front and rear windows of his vehicle. He said his vehicle was damaged in the incident. According to Ghosh, his car was chased up to Narkeldanga, and he accused BJP-backed men of being behind the attack. He also alleged that the police had remained inactive despite the incidents. The BJP has denied the allegations of involvement in the attacks.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Kolkata; experiences Durga Puja festivities, extends greetings
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor returned to Kolkata on Monday, visited Durga Puja pandals and extended festive greetings, praising the creativity, community spirit and warmth that characterise the celebrations. In a post on X, Gor shared his experience of visiting the pandals and expressed appreciation for the festival's cultural significance.
CR Park Durga Puja 2026: From 'Vande Mataram' to 'Sahaj Path', here's what pandals have in store
Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), often referred to as the 'Mini Kolkata' of the national capital, is being decked up for Durga Puja, one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Bengalis. With artists giving a final...
Bangladesh: Four of Awami League's student wing detained during party leader's funeral
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 12 (IANS) Amid an escalating crackdown on Awami League members in Bangladesh, five leaders and activists of the party's student wing, Chhatra League, were detained near Taqwa Mosque in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area during a gathering centred around the funeral prayers of the student body's general secretary, Mahfuzul Haider Chowdhury Roton, local media reported. Citing locals, leading Bangladeshi newspaper The Business Standard reported that BNP leaders and activists detained the five behind the mosque on Sunday afternoon, assaulted them and subsequently handed them over to Dhanmondi police. Confirming the incident, Dhanmondi Police Station Officer-in-Charge Muhammad Imdadul Islam Tayeb said the detained individuals belonged to the Chhatra League and were taken into custody while staging a procession behind the mosque. Following reports that Roton's funeral would be held in front of Dhanmondi Takwa Mosque, several Chhatra League leaders and activists gathered in the adjoining area. Law enforcement personnel were deployed around the mosque and the nearby Dhanmondi Eidgah ground, Times of Bangladesh reported. Reports suggest that Roton, who had been battling cancer for a long time, died while undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata, India, on Saturday, with his body arriving in Dhaka on Sunday. Condemning the detention, former Bangladesh Minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Monday slammed the state of politics under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP government, questioning how even a deceased political leader's funeral could become a target of police obstruction and ruling party violence. Police, alongside activists of BNP-affiliated organisations, disrupted the funeral proceedings and incited mob violence against ordinary people who had gathered to pay their last respects. Mourners were attacked and beaten, while some were handed over to the police, Arafat posted on X. The incident reflects a disturbing collaboration between law enforcement and ruling party activists. Funeral prayers are a fundamental religious observance, yet the police obstructed these rites while activists of Tarique Rahman's BNP resorted to intimidation and violence against mourners, he added. Raising alarm over the state of governance in Bangladesh, Arafat questioned what kind of government denies people the right to mourn their dead in peace and what kind of political culture allows funeral rites to be disrupted and grieving citizens to face violent intimidation. Obstructing funeral prayers and subjecting mourners to violence and police action are deeply alarming violations of fundamental rights. Such incidents raise serious questions about religious freedom, civil liberties, the rule of law and the state of democracy in Bangladesh, he noted.
SMPA Senior Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPA) has released Notification No. P&IR/13/7/2026/47 for the post of Sr. Asstt. Manager. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications till 23 November 2026. Further details are available at smp.smportkolkata.in.
Mamata Banerjee may lead TMCs Kolkata rally demanding CEC's resignation
The rally comes amid protests by opposition leaders in New Delhi, where Banerjee is currently present. While her participation in the Kolkata rally has not been officially confirmed, party insiders indicated that she could lead the march if she returns to the city by Tuesday
Durga Puja Drone Show by BotLab Dynamics Steals the Spotlight at Kolkata
Kolkata welcomed Maa Durga with a spectacular celebration at Eden Gardens on October 10, where a 3,000 grand Durga Puja drone show became one of the evenings defining moments. Witnessed by a crowd of approximately 40,000 people, the Durga Puja Drone Show transformed the night sky into a canvas of Bengali culture, devotion and storytelling, [] The post Durga Puja Drone Show by BotLab Dynamics Steals the Spotlight at Kolkatas Grand Mahalaya Celebrations appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Trinamool to stage rally in Kolkata tomorrow on CEC issue, Mamata Banerjee likely to lead
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Abhishek Banerjee Requests 48-Hour Notice for Police Inquiry in Kolkata Clash Case
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ED Conducts Raids at Eight Locations in Kolkata Linked to Chit Fund Scam
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SMP Kolkata Trainee Pilot Recruitment 2026
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ED raids multiple locations in Kolkata in chit fund case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting simultaneous raids and search operations in eight locations in Kolkata on Monday in connection with a major chit fund scam in West Bengal. The ED teams were accompanied by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel. Sources aware of the development said that a chit fund entity lured thousands of investors to invest in their multi-level marketing scheme by promising lucrative returns. Initially, some investors received returns as promised, prompting them to invest more in such schemes. However, the returns stopped coming gradually, which resulted in severe losses for investors. Later, the same money, as paid by the people, was illegally invested in several real estate projects in the city run by influential promoters extremely close to the previous ruling dispensation in the state. It is learnt that the eight locations, where simultaneous raids and search operations are being conducted since this morning, are mainly concentrated in South Kolkata, such as Tollygunge and Sarat Bose Road. However, further details on the matter are awaited. Last month, the ED launched raid and search operations in this particular financial fraud case. At that time, the investigating officers of the Central agency raided various offices of the investment company and the residences of several officials of the company. Based on the information received in the operation last month, the ED launched another operation on Monday, sources said. It is learnt that during the raid and search operations last month, the investigating officials of the ED examined various transactions and bank-related documents of the said entity and came to know that although originating in Kolkata, the said entity had spread its activities to other states as well. For the last few months, ED has become active again in West Bengal in several cases related to money laundering and bank loan fraud, among others, with raids and search operations by Central agency officials having become regular.
BJP begins process for selecting candidates for KMC polls
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ED Raids Eight Kolkata Locations In Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at eight locations in Kolkata on Monday morning as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The searches targeted premises in Tollygunge and Sarat Bose Road, focusing on suspected financial fraud and the collection of funds from the public with promises of high returns, with money allegedly routed to real estate and other ventures.
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja pandal
By Ujjwal Roy West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in Kolkata, which has chosen 'Vande Mataram' as its theme to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song. The inauguration ceremony was attended by BJP's West Bengal in-charge Sunil Bansal, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar and other party leaders. Speaking at the event, Adhikari said the Durga Puja celebrations this year would honour Sanatan culture.
Eden Gardens Sets Guinness World Record on Mahalaya
Mahalaya celebrations at Kolkatas Eden Gardens made history as 3,000 dhakis played the dhak together, setting a Guinness World Record. The grand event on October 10 marked the beginning of Devi Paksha and the countdown to Durga Puja. The post Eden Gardens Sets Guinness World Record on Mahalaya appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Gold Rate Today: Check 24K, 22K Gold Prices in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru on Oct 12
Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad reported varying 24K and 22K gold prices on October 12. The national price stood at Rs 1,51,720 per 10 gm for 24K gold, while silver was priced at Rs 2,26,140 per kg.
Kathi Kebab Roll vs Frankie vs Wrap: What is the difference?
Kathi rolls, hailing from the vibrant streets of Kolkata, showcase a delectable combination of kebabs enveloped in flaky paratha. In contrast, Mumbai's Frankies feature scrumptious, spiced fillings wrapped in soft roti or paratha, making them uniquely flavorful. Wraps, on the other hand, embody versatility, utilizing various flatbreads to accommodate an array of fillings and sauces.
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Bengal BJP to invite open applications from professionals willing to contest KMC polls
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata (BJP) will invite open application from professionals from certain fields who are willing to contest the polls on behalf of the party in the forthcoming election by the year-end for the formation of the new board for Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). A drop box will be placed at the BJP's old state headquarters at Muralidhar Sen Lane in central Kolkata where interested professionals from specific fields interested to contest the KMC polls on behalf of the party, said BJP Lok Sabha member from Balurghat seat in South Dinajpur district of West Bengal and Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, who is hearing a four-member committee to oversee the party's organisational preparations for the forthcoming polls for the KMC scheduled by the end of this year. Majumdar, the former State BJP President, told media persons on Sunday that the party is inviting successful professionals like engineers, doctors, legal practitioners, journalists and social workers to come forward, contest and if elected to get involved in betterment of civic amenities within the KMC areas. He also said that during the selection of candidates priority will be given on the clean image and acceptability of the candidates concerned and that is exactly why applications from successful professionals from significant fields are being invited. The drop box for the applications at Muralidhar Sen Lane office will be present there from Monday. Interested professionals would be able to submit their application at the drop box as long as the party office will remain open, Majumdar said on Sunday. Meanwhile, a state BJP committee member said that providing health-related services is a crucial civic service that KMC is supposed to provide. So, if KMC can have successful practicing doctors as Councillor, there will be automatic improvements in this sphere of work. At the same time, engineers play a role in various department like assessment and collections, buildings and lighting, among others. Similarly, getting legal professionals as Councillors will be immense help for KMC's legal department. The political parties running the KMC boards have never thought on these lines, the state BJP committee member added. The polling for formation of the new KMC board will tentatively be in the last week of November this year and the results are expected to be announced in the first week of December.
Muslim artisans weave Durgas hair, crafting a unique story of harmony in West Bengal
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AITC team probes attacks on Christians in Bengal after BJP win
Kolkata: A fact-finding team of the opposition Mamata AITC on Sunday, October 11, alleged that it found during visits to various parts of West Bengal that mobs vandalised churches, denied Christians burial rights and disturbed their prayers after the BJP came to power in the state in May. The partys Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP to contest all 209 wards in Kolkata civic poll, open to fielding eminent citizens, youths
The BJP is gearing up to contest all 209 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, prioritizing the inclusion of professionals in their candidate selection. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar underscored the need for transparency within the KMC and a deep understanding of local issues. The party plans to attract the youth by focusing on discussions surrounding startups and skills training.
Three out of 19 SIR tribunals vacant; ECI awaits names from Calcutta HC
While these tribunals report to Calcutta High Court, ECI provides them with secretarial assistance, including staff and digital platform for online hearings.
Uttarakhand college students meet Bengal Governor under Yuva Sangam initiative
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) A delegation of college students from Uttarakhand interacted with West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi on issues like learning and cultural exchange as part of the Union Education Ministry's Yuva Sangam initiative, an official said on Sunday. The interaction on October 8 provided the students and faculty members of the Uttarakhand delegation with an opportunity to experience West Bengals cultural identity and traditions, the official said in a statement. The students engaged in a discussion on the importance of strengthening connections among young people from different parts of the country, it said. The visit was organised by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, as part of Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, it said. The objective of the programme is to foster national integration and strengthen people-to-people connections among the youth of the country, it said. The interaction provided the students and faculty members of the Uttarakhand delegation with an opportunity to gain valuable perspectives while experiencing West Bengals distinctive cultural identity and traditions. The programme provides participants from 20 paired States and Union Territories with opportunities to engage with Indias diverse cultural traditions, educational institutions, innovation ecosystems and developmental initiatives, thereby deepening their appreciation of the nations unity amidst diversity. The visit of the Uttarakhand delegation, with Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University as its nodal institute, to West Bengal commenced with a warm welcome on October 7. The delegation is being hosted by IIT Kharagpur, which is facilitating opportunities for the young participants to explore the States rich cultural and spiritual heritage, vibrant traditions and educational landscape, said the statement. The visit reflects the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat by encouraging young people to explore new places, interact with diverse communities and build lasting friendships beyond geographical boundaries, said the statement. Through such immersive experiences, Yuva Sangam Phase VII continues to promote national integration, cultural understanding and appreciation of Indias rich diversity, it said.
'We should win; there is no other result,' says Mohun Bagan coach ahead of ISL opener
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 11 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis said his team must approach the new Indian Super League (ISL) season with greater aggression and intensity, insisting that winning is the only acceptable result as they prepare to face NorthEast United FC in their campaign opener on Monday. Mohun Bagan will take on NorthEast United at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on October 12, beginning their campaign with an away fixture. It will be the first of two consecutive away matches for the Kolkata-based side, who have already faced the Guwahati outfit in the Durand Cup this season. Dilmperis believes the teams participation in multiple competitions during the pre-season has helped the players develop tactical flexibility and gain valuable match experience ahead of the ISL campaign. Because we managed to work on two formations, we played 3-4-3, and we played 4-2-3-1. So, the players now, they adopt both of them, so we can use them in different games, or, during a game, we can switch. Most of the players have had playing time, and that playing time was under a lot of pressure because we wanted to take the title. The whole process was beneficial for us, Dilmperis said. The coach also outlined his expectations for the team this season, saying he wants Mohun Bagan to play a more attacking brand of football, while acknowledging that the squad may need time to sustain that intensity throughout a match. I would love to see on the field a team that plays something a little bit more aggressive, with more intensity. Its true that because of the preparation season, we are not ready to do it for a long time during one game. We should win. There is no other result, he added. Mohun Bagan enter the new campaign after a busy pre-season that included success in the IFA Shield and other tournaments, providing the squad with a strong platform ahead of the league. Forward Lee Harry Erwin also expressed confidence in the teams atmosphere and preparation, saying the challenges faced during the season had helped strengthen the squads togetherness. The atmosphere amongst the squad is very good, especially when you have the hurdles that weve had in the season. You see it in training; everybodys happy together. We have two trophies as well. Its good to build on this; its a good platform, Erwin said.
DRI Busts Indo-Bangladesh Gold Smuggling Racket: 6 Arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has disrupted a major cross-border syndicate, seizing approximately 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at over Rs 11.50 crore in intelligence-led operations across West Bengal. The two-day crackdown on Oct 89 targeted illicit road and rail corridors connecting border zones in Bangladesh and Tripura to commercial hubs in Kolkata, [] The post DRI Busts Indo-Bangladesh Gold Smuggling Racket: 6 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
DRI officials seize 5.832 kg of gold worth 8.98 crore near Visakhapatnam
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad and arrested two persons for smuggling the gold, believed to have entered via the India-Bangladesh border
DRI seizes gold worth Rs 8.98 crore after high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 11 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore near Visakhapatnam and arrested two persons. The gold weighing over 5.8 kg was seized from a car after a high-speed chase near Visakhapatnam, the agency said on Sunday. The gold hidden under the car seat was being transported from Kolkata to Hyderabad. According to the DRI, it seized 5,832.90 grams of gold worth Rs 8.98 crore in the market from a car travelling from Kolkata to Hyderabad, following a chase and search on the night of October 8-9. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officials maintained heightened vigilance along the National Highway. They intercepted the car carrying two passengers after a prolonged chase. After sustained questioning and a systematic search of the vehicle, officials detected a specially fabricated cavity beneath the leg space of the front co-passenger seat. They recovered three packets containing 5,832.90 grams of 24-carat gold of 999 purity from the concealed compartment. According to the officials, the gold had been smuggled into India through the India-Bangladesh border and was being transported to Hyderabad. Officials seized the recovered gold under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962. They arrested and produced both passengers before the jurisdictional magistrate, who remanded them to judicial custody. The DRI said in another press release on Sunday that it intensified its crackdown on cross-border gold smuggling from Bangladesh, seizing around 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at more than Rs 11.50 crore in intelligence-led operations conducted on October 8-9 in the eastern region. The operations exposed the use of road and railway networks to transport smuggled gold from border areas towards Kolkata, resulting in the arrest of six persons, the DRI said. The officials seized 50 gold bars, weighing around 6.8 kg and valued at approximately Rs 10 crore, from a four-wheeler at Dankuni Toll Plaza. The vehicle, carrying four persons, was travelling from Banpur, near the Bangladesh border, towards Kolkata. On the same day, DRI teams in West Bengal intercepted passengers on trains at two railway stations, i.e., Malda Town Railway Station and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station and seized around 1 kg of foreign-origin gold, valued at around Rs 1.5 crore, from their possession.
Rejected by people in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee in Delhi to keep herself relevant: Dilip Ghosh
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) After being rejected by the people of West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently in New Delhi with a herculean attempt to keep herself relevant in national politics, said state Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister and BJPs former national vice-president, Dilip Ghosh, on Sunday. Ghosh, also the BJPs former state president, ridiculed her, claiming she would now go to neighbouring Bangladesh and join any movement there to keep herself more relevant. She and her party, Trinamool Congress, have been completely rejected by the people of West Bengal. The combined vote share of the two factions of Trinamool Congress in the recently concluded bypolls to two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal has been less than three per cent. Trinamool Congress is non-existent in West Bengal. So, she has gone to New Delhi to keep herself relevant in the media. She should now go to neighbouring Bangladesh and join any movement there to keep herself more relevant. But still her party will never benefit, said Ghosh while speaking to the media persons. Ghosh also launched a scathing attack against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)s ongoing protest in New Delhi over the demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, which Mamata Banerjee has been supporting. There is foreign funding behind this movement. A conspiracy by the anti-national forces is behind this movement. The government has done the right thing in taking action in the larger interest of the country and its people, said Ghosh. Ghosh is not the first state BJP leader from West Bengal to ridicule Mamata Banerjee over her eagerness to be a part of the CJP movement. On Saturday, BJPs current state president in West Bengal and the partys Rajya Sabha member, Samik Bhattacharya, without directly naming Congress and the Trinamool Congress faction led by Mamata Banerjee, said that a half-dead political force had joined hands with a dead force to stay relevant over the CJP movement. On the occasion of Mahalaya today, the former West Bengal Chief Minister has gone to New Delhi instead of staying in the state. We want her to stay here during this festivity time and visit various puja pandals. We want to see her doing that. Where have all the big Trinamool Congress leaders gone? Bhattacharya asked on Saturday.
DRI Nabs Smugglers With Rs 8.98 Crore Gold In Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh: DRI seizes foreign-origin gold worth Rs 8.98 crore in Visakhapatnam, two arrested
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Bengal to soon have 375 fair price medicine shops for pet animals, birds
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 11 (IANS) West Bengal will soon have 375 fair price medicine shops for pet animals and birds to be run by the Directorate of Animal Resources and Animal Health under the state Animal Resources Development Department. The department has issued a notification, saying that these fair price medicine shops for pet animals and birds, popularly known as Pashu Aushadhi Vikray Kendras (PAVKs), will be part of the Union Governments Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme. A department insider said that these PAVKs will not only cater to home pet owners but also to those who depend on livestock for their livelihoods. Of the 375 PAVKs, the main one will be at the state level, which will be at the state capital of Kolkata. Similarly, there will be 30 district-level PAVKs and 344 block-level PAVKs, said the department official. At the PAVKs, medicines and vaccines for pet animals, including dogs, will be available at much cheaper rates compared to those sold in private pet shops or pet clinics. It is often alleged, which to an extent is true, that a major scam has been going on for quite some time with animal medicines and vaccines involving a section of the veterinary doctors and representatives of pharmaceutical companies manufacturing veterinary medicines and vaccines, the state government official said. Explaining the nature of the scam, he said that a section of veterinary doctors is often accused of prescribing medicines and vaccines from particular brands instead of generic medicines in return for hefty commissions and other benefits in kind from the representatives of pharmaceutical companies manufacturing veterinary medicines and vaccines. Once these fair price medicine shops are operative, such alleged scams will automatically get restricted, and pet owners will benefit as they will be relieved of purchasing branded medicines at exorbitant prices, the department official said. He also said that these PAVKs will address another major problem faced by people residing in remote areas, and dependent on livestock for their livelihoods. That is exactly why as many as 344 PAVKs will be opened at the block-levels, keeping in mind the requirements of such people, the department official said. The information has brought cheer to the pet lovers. Often, we have to purchase medicines and vaccines for our pets, especially rabies vaccines for our puppies, at exorbitant prices since the veterinary doctors only prescribe branded medicines at premium prices. Now this initiative by the state government will solve that problem to a great extent, said Jayita Srakr, a city-based pet lover.
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