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30 May

RBI balance sheet to grow by 11.07% to Rs 70.47 lakh Crore in FY2024

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The balance sheet of the Reserve Bank of India increased by 11.07 percent to Rs 70.47 lakh Crore in the financial year ending March 31, 2024, compared to Rs 63.44 lakh Crore in the financial year 2022-23.The growth on the asset side was led by growth in foreign investment, gold and loans and advances by 13.9 per cent, 18.26% and 30.05% respectively, the RBI said in its annual report for 2023-24.As of March 31, 2024, domestic assets stood at 23.31%, while foreign currency assets, gold (including gold and gold deposited in India) and loans and advances given to financial institutions…

29 May

7 Rohingya including children taking into custody in Siliguri

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Siliguri, May 29: The Government Railway Police (GRP) and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Police in a joint operation arrested a group of seven Rohingya people, including a child, allegedly while on their way to Punjab via NJP railway station.According to details collected, the captured persons, which included four women, three men and a child, were identified as Zubera Begum, Rehana Akhtar, Ashiya Begum, Haseena Begum, Noor Hakim, Saddam Hussain and Azinur. The arrested group came from a refugee camp in Bangladesh.It is noteworthy that many Rohingyas often migrate illegally from Bangladesh to different parts of the country through NJP station. However,…

28 May

LIC Q4 net profit up 2% to Rs 13,763 Crore

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The insurer's total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 2,50,923 Crore from Rs 2,00,185 Crore in the same period last fiscal, LIC said in a regulatory filing.Insurance giant LIC on Monday reported a marginal 2 % rise in net profit to Rs 13,763 Crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2024.The insurer had made a profit of Rs 13,428 Crore in the same quarter a year ago.The insurer's total income during the quarter under review increased to Rs 2,50,923 Crore from Rs 2,00,185 Crore in the same period last fiscal, LIC said in a regulatory filing.LIC's incomes…

27 May

Cattle smuggling attempt: One taking into custody in Siliguri

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Siliguri, May 27: In a recent development, NJP police station has arrested a man named Nizamuddin, a resident of Bihar, in connection with an attempt to smuggle cattle. This arrest took place during a raid conducted by the police near Fulbari bypass toll gate adjacent to Siliguri on Sunday night. Police sources revealed that during the operation based on a tip-off, 26 cows were recovered from a container truck. The cattle were reportedly being moved from Ghoshpukur towards Jalpaiguri. After the arrest, the accused driver was produced in Jalpaiguri district court on Monday. At present the police is investigating the…

25 May

Thieves had a feast before the theft in a hotel in Siliguri

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Siliguri, May 25: In an unusual turn of events, a gang of thieves broke into a hotel on Sevoke Road in Siliguri and had a hearty meal before making off with various items. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when the hotel owner arrived to open the establishment.Reportedly, upon arrival, the owner discovered that the walls of the hotel had been hacked into. Many utensils and other items were missing. It appears that the thieves took their time in eating the food available at the hotel before committing the theft.According to the hotel owner, all the employees had…

24 May

School enrollment scam in Siliguri, a teacher and colleague arrested

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Siliguri, May 24: Bhakti Nagar police has arrested a teacher and her companion for taking money in the name of getting admission in a school. The accused have been identified as teacher Meghna Saha and her friend Soumyadeep Saha.According to reports, the incident took place during the admission process at a private school located on Sevoke Road. A parent arrived with his child's enrollment receipt, which the school management found to be fake. Upon enquiry, the parents revealed that their child's teacher, Meghna Saha, had taken thousands of rupees and provided fake receipts.After this revelation, the school management lodged written…

22 May

Two shops scalded to ashes at check post in Siliguri

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Siliguri, May 22: A massive fire broke out at Siliguri check post on Tuesday night, in which two shops were completely destroyed. Despite the best efforts of fire-fighters, both shops were burnt to the ground.According to the information, a fire suddenly broke out in a vegetable shop in the check post area and quickly spread to a nearby shop. Immediately information was given to Bhakti Nagar police station and fire department.On receiving the information, two fire brigade vehicles immediately reached the spot and after much effort the fire was brought under control.Fire department personnel said that as soon as they…

21 May

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

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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

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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

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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…