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21 May

Spices Board inspecting MDH, Everest plants; Efforts underway to growth compliance

Priyanka RoyBusiness, Economy, News

Data shared by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday showed that the maximum residue level (MRL) for EtO in Singapore was 50 mg/kg, while in the EU it was 0.02 to 0.01 mg/kg and in Japan it was 0.01.The Spices Board of India is carrying out inspections at several MDH and Everest processing plants in the country to ensure that spice exports meet the requirements of the respective export destination, senior government officials said on Monday, adding that they have also suggested corrective action such as the use of steam sterilization, Also added actions. The focus is on…

20 May

In Siliguri, a person has been arrested for having physical relations with a false promise of marriage

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 19: Bhakti Nagar police has arrested a youth named Arpan Chand, a resident of Falakata, for having a fraudulent relationship with a girl on the pretext of showing her dreams of marriage.The incident came to light when a girl from East Medinipur, who lives in Siliguri for work, accused Arpan Chand of tricking her into a relationship under the false promise of marriage. Reportedly, the two got acquainted initially during work-related conversations which gradually turned into a romantic relationship.However, it has been alleged that the accused Arpan Chand refused to marry the girl after tricking her into having…

18 May

Three additional detained arrested in case of theft due to drug addiction in Siliguri

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, 18th May (Retd.). Matigara police have arrested three additional suspects in connection with the theft of advertisement banners and hoardings from traffic signal posts due to drug addiction. The arrested persons have been identified as MD Karim, Appu Siddiqui and Awadh Kishore, who owns a scrap shop.According to reports, a gang of criminals stole hoardings and banners put up in front of a mall in Matigara to support their drug habits. A private company lodged a formal complaint regarding the theft at Matigara police station on May 14. Acting on the complaint, Matigara police swiftly arrested an initial suspect…

17 May

Truck laden with ice cream and truck laden with onion bump into in Kharibari

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

According to reports, the incident occurred after a truck loaded with onions suddenly stopped. Meanwhile, the ice cream truck driving behind could not pull the brakes in time. As a result, the vehicle lost control and collided with the rear of the onion truck. The front part of the ice cream truck was significantly damaged. At the time of the accident the ice cream truck was going from Lucknow towards Siliguri. However, soon after the collision, the truck loaded with onions fled from the spot. luckily, there were no sufferers in the incident.

15 May

24 year old Biplab Singh publicize ‘Safe Drive, Save Life’ campaign through cycling

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, May 15: Biplab Singh, a 24-year-old resident of Bankura district, has started a unique mission to promote the 'Safe Drive, Save Life' campaign. Biplab has undertaken a cycle tour to spread awareness about road safety not only in his home state but across the country and even internationally.Through his journey, Biplab is educating people about the importance of using helmets, following traffic rules and driving safely. Additionally, he advocates for a drug-free society and a healthy environment.It is noteworthy that every day many people lose their lives in road accidents across the country. To deal with this, the central…

11 May

Alipurduar University Vice Chancellor suffered a lot of injuries due to road accident

Priyanka RoyAlipurduar, News, North Bengal

Alipurduar, May 11: Alipurduar University Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Rathin Banerjee met with a serious accident during his visit to Siliguri on Saturday afternoon.Reports suggest that Vice Chancellor Rathin Banerjee was going from Alipurduar to Siliguri by road when his car collided with a truck in Bagribari area of Guabar Nagar gram panchayat of Falakata block. During this time the car overturned several times due to the collision. VC suffered a lot of injuries due to this.Upon receiving the news, officials from Falakata police station immediately reached the location and Rathin Banerjee was shifted to a private hospital in Siliguri.…

10 May

Bank of Baroda’s Q4 profit up marginally to Rs 4,886 Crore

Priyanka RoyBusiness, Economy, News

On Friday State-owned Bank of Baroda reported: a marginal 2.3% grow in net profit to Rs 4,886 Crore for the Q4 ending March 2024.A year before, the bank had earned a net profit of Rs 4,775 Crore in the January-March quarter. Total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 33,775 Crore from Rs 29,323 Crore in the same period last year, BoB said in a regulatory filing.Interest income increase to Rs 29,583 Crore during the latest 3 month period from Rs 25,857 Crore in the same quarter a year ago.In terms of asset quality, the bank's gross non-performing…

08 May

Severely attack on fast food vendor while returning home from wedding in Naxalbari

Priyanka RoyNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Naxalbari, May 08: In a tragic turn of events, a 24-year-old fast food vendor was brutally attacked while on his way home from a wedding ceremony. The injured youth has been identified as Joy Burman of Shanti Nagar. According to reports, this shocking incident came to light at Tukaria turn in Naxalbari late on Tuesday night. A group of attackers targeted Burman when he was returning home alone after a wedding ceremony. Reportedly, Joy was allegedly hit on the head with an iron rod. Later, locals found the youth and took him to Naxalbari Rural Hospital, from where he was…

07 May

Dr Reddy’s profit after tax grow 36% to Rs 1,307 Crore, revenue Rs 7,083 Crore

Priyanka Roy0 CommentsBusiness, News

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday reported a 36% rise in its consolidated profit after tax to Rs 1,307 Crore for the quarter ending March 2024 due to strong sales in the US market. The Hyderabad-based drug major had reported a profit after tax of Rs 959 Crore in the January-March quarter of financial year 2022-23. Revenue increased to Rs 7,083 Crore in the period under review from Rs 6,297 Crore in Q4FY13. For the full year ending March 31, 2024, the drug major said its PAT increased to Rs 5,568 Crore compared to Rs 4,507 Crore in financial year 2022-23.…

06 May

Bhakti Nagar Traffic Police successfully retrieved stolen scooter of Civic Volunteer from Kalimpong, one arrested

Priyanka Roy0 CommentsNews, North Bengal, Siliguri

Siliguri, 6th May (Retd.). In a significant breakthrough, Bhakti Nagar Traffic Police has successfully recovered the stolen scooter of a Civic Volunteer from Kalimpong. After this incident, accused thief Arpan Darji was arrested. According to reports, Kalimpong police station had received a complaint of theft of a civic volunteer's scooter. Despite initial investigation yielding no clues, ASI Haripad Roy of Bhakti Nagar traffic point spotted Arpan Darji riding the scooter during his morning duty. This aroused suspicion and traffic police personnel conducted a thorough investigation. After this, Arpan Tailor was stopped and interrogated for necessary documents and license. On enquiry,…