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28 Jun

Fourth arrest in Siliguri SIM box case, investigation reveals links to Bangladesh

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, June 28: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has detained Abdul Qadir (39), resident of Jalpaiguri, in the fourth arrest in the SIM box case. Recent developments have further revealed the cross-border links of the case, pointing towards links with Bangladesh. The matter first came to light on May 16 when the Special Operations Group (SOG) unearthed a SIM box operation under the guise of a mobile shop in Siliguri. Acting on intelligence regarding criminal activities related to SIM boxes, police raided a mobile shop in Jyotiyakali. They recovered three SIM boxes with various illegal materials and…

28 Jun

Cabinet approves Witness Protection Scheme in Assam

editorAssam

For ensuring fair justice system, Assam to introduce state's first-ever witness protection scheme which is approved by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday. Assam CM through his social media handle informed about the scheme, "The Competent Authority is a standing committee in each District chaired by the District and Sessions Judge. The Head of the Police in the District and an officer not below the rank of the ADC to be nominated by the District Magistrate will be its members and the Head of the Prosecution in the District will be its Member Secretary. The Witnesses will be…

27 Jun

NEET-UG paper leak, government to take strict action against the guilty

editorEducation

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Addressing the 18th Lok Sabha for the first time, President Draupadi Murmu addressed recent NEET-UG paper leak incident. She said, "If due to any reason there is obstruction in examinations it is not appropriate. Sanctity, transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations. The government is committed to conduct fair investigation and ensure the most stringent punishment to those guilty in the recent incidents of paper leak." Additionally, the President has also congratulated the…

27 Jun

Blood donation camp was systematized by Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in collaboration with Marwari Yuva Manch

editorNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Naxalbari, June 27: In a commendable initiative, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in joint efforts with Marwari Yuva Manch successfully organized a blood donation camp on Thursday with the target of collecting 200 units of blood.According to reports, active blood donors have been voluntarily contributing to this noble cause since morning. Sujit Das, Head Teacher, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir expressed his gratitude to all the participants and emphasized that the annual blood donation camp was organized in accordance with the principle of 'Sebai Param Dharma, Raktdan Jeevan Daan'.All the collected blood units will be taken to Rotary Blood Bank. Meanwhile, the former vice-president…

26 Jun

Inside Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s lavish wedding invitations: gold idols along with a silver temple

editorEntertainment, News

A culturally rooted invitation card filled with photographs and frames of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's lavish wedding invitation features gold idols along with a silver temple. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are going to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai. According to the viral invite, the couple will perform many functions before and after the wedding. The video that showed a temple-like box in which a small temple was built just weeks ahead of several Hindu deities has been shared with guests for the wedding to be held on 12 july.. A video of the invitation was recently shared…

26 Jun

Assam Police ready to implement new criminal laws in the state

editorAssam

Three new criminal laws to be implemented in Assam from July 1, 2024 which will emphasize on providing speedy justice rather than punishment. The laws are the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Assam DGP G.P. Singh said, "Around 200 officers of the state police force have already undergone training on criminal forensic science. They have been trained on the applicability of new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with the crime and cases related to it." He continued saying, “Over 500 officers will be trained over a period of a few…

25 Jun

BCCI calls-up Riyan Parag five tour match T20I

editorAssam, Sports

Cricketer Riyan Parag hailing from Assam, Northeast gets a call from BCCI selected in Indian Cricket Team to play T20 series against Zimbabwe. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated the young player on his selection to team India. He said, "This is the best news of the day! Our very own Assam boy becomes the first cricketer from the North East to join the ‘Men in Blue’ club. Dear Riyan, many congratulations for becoming a part of Team India’s T20 International series against Zimbabwe, will leave no stone unturned to ensure several more youngsters from our state can take…

25 Jun

Oil rise up on strong dollar and strong fuel demand; Brent crude at $85.77/bbl

editorBusiness, News

Oil prices rose slightly on Monday as strong summer fuel demand and rising geopolitical tensions helped offset the impact of a stronger dollar.Brent futures for August delivery rose 53 cents to $85.77 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.6% by 11:38 a.m. EST (1538 GMT). Meanwhile, US crude futures rose 65 cents to $81.38 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.8%. Last week, both benchmarks recorded a 3% rise, their second consecutive weekly rise.“Crude oil prices witnessed significant volatility and declined from recent highs due to dollar index strength and mixed global economic data. The dollar index hit its highest…

25 Jun

India’s current account deficit (CAD) down to 0.7 percent of GDP, records surplus of 0.6% in Q4: RBI

editorBusiness, News

India recorded a current account surplus in the last quarter of the last financial year due to higher service income. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the overall current account deficit for FY2024 has narrowed due to decline in goods trade deficit. India's current account deficit (CAD) declined to 0.7 percent of GDP or $23.2 billion in FY2024 from 2 percent of GDP or $67 billion last year. “Sequential decline in CAD in Q4:2022-23 mainly due to narrowing in trade deficit with stronger services trade from US$71.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 to US$52.6 billion in Q4:2022-23 Went.…

24 Jun

Bangladeshi minority showered Congress with votes despite no development for the community, says Assam CM

editorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that maximum number of votes Congress party received during Lok Sabha election 2024, was from Bangladesh origin-minority community. Assam CM alleged that in areas dominated by this community have no road, no electricity, no development. The Bangladeshi minorities have been voting for Congress since long time yet they did it again. He said, "If we analyse the 39 per cent votes of the Congress, it is not spread across the state. Fifty per cent of it is concentrated in 21 assembly segments which are minority dominated. In these minority-dominated segments, BJP got…