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18 May

Goyal constitutes panel to find ways to soften cotton & yarn prices

editor0 CommentsIndiaPiyush Goyal

Union Minister of Textiles and Commerce has announced the formation of a Cotton Council of India, under the chairmanship of Suresh Bhai Kotak, a renowned veteran cotton man, with representation from the ministries of Textiles, Agriculture, Finance and, Commerce and Industry and the Cotton Corporation of India and the Cotton Research Institute. The first meeting of the council has been scheduled for 28 May. It will discuss, deliberate and prepare a robust action plan for bringing out a tangible improvement in this field.The announcement came during Piyush Goyal’s meeting with stakeholders from the cotton value chain held yesterday. The minister…

18 May

SC grants bail to Indrani Mukerjea in her daughter Sheena Bora murder case

editor0 CommentsBreaking NewsSheena Bora, SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Indrani Mukerjea accused in her daughter’s, Sheena Bora, murder case. A bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao noted that she has been in jail for over six years and the trial won’t be concluded in near future. The bench also noted that the case is based on circumstantial evidence and that even if 50 per cent of the witnesses are given up by the prosecution, the trial would not get over soon. During the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Mukerjea, submitted before the top court that his client has been…

18 May

Assam floods: Amit Shah assures all help, army joins rescue ops

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the overall flood situation in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the phone and assured all possible help from the Centre. The Home Minister in tweets, “Concerned about the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of Assam. Spoke to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation. NDRF teams are already been deployed. Assured all possible help from the central government.” Defence spokesman, Lt Col Angom Bobin Singh said, “A swift and coordinated action was carried out by both the teams to rescue precious lives caught in…

17 May

TV Actor Shailesh Lodha quits Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah to host poetry based show

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The CBI sent an email to Minister Paresh Adhikari asking him to appear by 8 pm on Tuesday as directed by the Calcutta High Court. But the Minister of State for Education did not come to the state. On the contrary, it was once learned that she had left for Sealdah station in the Padak Express with her daughter Ankita and ‘disappeared’ in the middle of the road. The CBI officers announced the name of the minister on Tuesday after receiving the order of the High Court. They contacted the minister three times but could not reach him as his…

17 May

Mamata Banerjee tells police to ensure no riots happen during RSS chief’s stay in Bengal

editor0 CommentsPolitical, West BengalMamta banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday directed the police to ensure that no riots break out when Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is camping in the state. “The RSS chief will be in Keshiari from May 17 to May 20. What is his purpose? Give him security and make sure there is no riot. The administration sent him sweets and fruits. He should feel that we welcome our guests. But don't go overboard or else he might take advantage too. Keep a real watch,” Banerjee told the officer-in-charge of Keshiari police station on Tuesday. She was…

17 May

‘Promoting rajbaris will strengthen tourism in West Bengal’

editor0 CommentsWest Bengalcoochbehar, tourism

The state’s pastime in heritage residences has enthused non-public promoters in the journey and tourism sector. “Bengal has the whole lot — from the Himalayas to the mangroves of the Sunderbans, dense forests and beaches in East Midnapore and South 24 Parganas. If we can promote rajbaris and zamindar baris as well, it will increase overseas and interstate tourism in Bengal,” said Debjit Dutta, chairman (Bengal), India Association of Tour Operators. G M Kapur, a heritage expert, said the government’s efforts would gain tourism in heritage properties. Around 225km from Kolkata, Bari Kothi in Azimganj, Murshidabad, a six-and-half-hour power from…

17 May

Goutam Adani becomes India’s Second-Largest Cement Maker After Holcim Deal

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Adani is now to become India’s second-largest cement manufacturer, Gautam Adani said the group expects aggressive expansion and plans to double the existing 70 million tonnes per year capacity within the next five years. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said, “Our move into the cement business is a validation of our belief in our nation’s growth story and our own capabilities. We had stated last year that this was a sector in which we would be investing and had already incorporated Adani Cement as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The drivers for this decision have been based on two primary factors. The…

17 May

BCCI announces squads for Women’s T20 Challenge

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma as captains of Supernovas, Trailblazers and Velocity respectively. The three teams will compete in the upcoming Women’s T20 Challenge to be played from May 23 to May 28 at Pune’s MCA stadium. The best of Indian women’s cricket will combine with some of the leading stars from South Africa, England, West Indies and Australia. A total of twelve international players will compete in this year’s Women’s T20 Challenge. The All-India Women’s Selection Committee picked the three squads, each comprising a total of 16 members.…

15 May

Bengali actress Pallavi Dey found dead at Kolkata flat

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Popular Bengali television serial actress, Pallavi Dey, was found lifeless under mysterious circumstances on Sunday at her rented residence in South Kolkata where she lived with her friend Shagnik Chakraborty. Her placed body was once first discovered through Chakraborty, who is known to the police. He told the police that he went out on Sunday morning to buy some cigarettes. Upon returning, he found her stroking body. Police have sent the body to post-mortem. “Initially, it appears to be a case of suicide. However, a final decision can be made only after the post-mortem documents are in hand. We have…

15 May

CSK star Ambati Rayudu announces retirement from IPL, deletes tweet later

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Chennai Super Kings cricketer Ambati Rayudu surprised everyone by tweeting on Saturday that Indian Premier League 2022 will be his final season. After an hour the veteran Indian cricketer deleted the tweet. This withdrawal of the CSK batter has created a lot of confusion among the fans. “I am blissful to announce that this will be my ultimate IPL. I have had a fantastic time taking part in it and being a part of 2 gorgeous groups for thirteen years. Would love to truly thank Mumbai Indians and CSK for the gorgeous journey, ” tweeted Rayudu. Following this, a CSK…