Patna: Agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has launched a drive to weed out companies supplying sub-standard seeds in the state’s agriculture market, following persistent complaints from farmers over the past few years.The move came during a review meeting on arrangements for supplying quality and certified seeds to farmers at Krishi Bhavan in Mithapur.Sinha directed officials…
BHUBANESWAR: Two empty train rakes came face-to-face on the same track near the Jharpada bridge area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, railway officials said.However, railways said that there was no casualty, or disruption to train services.“Timely intervention reportedly prevented an accident. No injuries reported,” a railway statement said.Railway officials and technical staff promptly attended the site…
Kolkata: A squall lashed Kolkata and the neighbouring districts of North and South 24 Parganas and Howrah with the wind speed gusting at 60 kmph early on Wednesday evening. The KMC drainage pumping stations recorded 96 mm of rainfall in Belgachhia, 70 mm in Ultadanga, 68 mm in Duttabagan and 63 mm in Maniktala. The…
MUMBAI: In a setback to Customs, the city court granted relief to customs in house agent and the importer arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to export psychotropic substances in commercial quantity in violation of the NDPS Act.The case pertains to export consignment dated May 13 filed by Customs Broker M/s Atharva Logistics on…
India has successfully brought back cybercrime kingpin Ganesh Balaso Kale from Thailand. NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the deportation of wanted fugitive and cyber crime gang kingpin Ganesh Balaso Kale from Thailand. Kale, the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back to India on Wednesday, June 10, following…
Chennai: The surprise showers on Tuesday night brought relief from the summer heat, ending a prolonged dry spell across the city and suburbs. The IMD has forecast more light to moderate rainfall on Thursday, which may further ease daytime temperatures to 38-39°C.“On Thursday, the city and the suburbs may receive light to moderate rainfall with…
Patna: The Patna high court on Wednesday sought a reply from the state govt on a plea filed for quashing of FIR against Faisal Khan popularly known as Khan Sir.On June 4, an FIR was lodged against Khan Sir at Kadamkuan police station (Case no. 418/2026) in connection with an incident of alleged firing and…
MK Stalin meets P Benjamin (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin has joined the DMK along with his supporters, in a significant political shift that adds to the continuing exodus of leaders from the opposition party in Tamil Nadu.Benjamin joined the ruling DMK in the presence of party president and chief minister MK…
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from Rajya Sabha. KOLKATA: In another setback for Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House on Thursday, becoming the third TMC member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha to quit amid signs of growing unrest within the party.His exit comes…
Mumbai: Malwani Police have registered an FIR against a social media user based on a complaint filed by a Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) member regarding a derogatory online post. The complainant came across the accused’s video on Facebook where objectionable remarks were made targeting some political parties. Source link
