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12 Aug

Huge protest against Sheikh Hasina’s government over the controversial job quota system

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"Protesting police officers in Bangladesh have agreed to drop their strike after being sure that most of their demands will be met," media reports said on Monday. The Bangladesh Police Subordinate Employees Association announced a strike on August 6 following a fight between police and students across the country through a large spread of protests against Sheikh Hasina's government over the controversial job quota system.

08 Aug

“Sad Day for Bangladesh”: said Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, as protesters destroyed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s status

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Bangladesh is facing anti-government protests, which recently expanded into the vandalism of a statue of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country's founding leader and father of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The occurrence took place in Dhaka, where protesters used tools like hammers to destroy the statue, an act that has been widely condemned. This wave of disturbance has been fueled by increasing dissatisfaction with Sheikh Hasina's government, culminating in her resignation and separation from the country. Protesters destroyed the statues of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Biocon founder and chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw condemned the act and called it a ''sad day for Bangladesh.''In…

05 Aug

Family and friends demand justice for Olip Mukherjee

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In a call for justice for the late Olip Mukherjee, who was allegedly beaten to death by inmates and management of the Serene Life Foundation Drug Rehab Centre, a peaceful candlelight procession was held in Pasighat on Sunday evening. The procession, which started from D. Ering Govt. Hr. Secondary School ground and ended at Gandhi Chowk, was organized by Mukherjee’s family, friends, and well-wishers. The procession participants demanded thorough police investigations and the arrest of all those involved, including members of the Women Against Social Evils (WASE). The protesters alleged that WASE members acted unlawfully by handing Mukherjee over to…

21 May

Spices Board inspecting MDH, Everest plants; Efforts underway to improve 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…

21 May

In Lok Sabha polls on Monday which states saw highest & lowest voter turnouts?

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On Monday West Bengal saw the highest estimated voter turnout of 73% in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Actually Ladakh recorded 67.15% voter turnout, followed by Jharkhand 61.90%, Odisha 60.55%, Uttar Pradesh 55.80%, Jammu and Kashmir 54.21% and Bihar 52.35%. In fact Maharashtra recorded the lowest voter turnout at 48.66% in this phase. This is actually good that people are taking election seriously and going to give vote. Right now elections are going on and everyone is actually very serious about it so that they get a good result. As we know that everyone has the right…

20 May

A man has been detained in Siliguri 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

3 additional suspects arrested in case of theft due to drug addiction in Siliguri

Priyanka Roybreaking news, Latest, 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 collide in Kharibari

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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

Abans Holdings FY24 net profit rises 27% to Rs 89 crore

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Mumbai: Abans Holdings, a diversified financial services company, on Tuesday said it booked a consolidated net profit of Rs 89.2 crore during the financial year 2024 (FY24), compared to Rs 70 crore during the previous financial year, an increase of 27.4%. The company reported 18.6% growth in consolidated total income during FY2024 to Rs 1,380 crore from Rs 1,164 crore a year ago.Abans Holdings also said it has received approval from markets regulator SEBI to act as investment manager for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India. "This achievement elevates the company from a holding entity to an operating entity," it…

14 May

‘Lubricants market will araise well, EVs both an opportunity and a challenge’:

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Petroleum-based lubricants used in internal combustion engines (ICEs) are being threatened by the growing trend of electric vehicles (EVs), which run on batteries instead of engines. Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited, part of the Hinduja Group-owned Gulf Oil International, is a leading player in the domestic lubricants market and is valued at around Rs 4,500 crore on the stock exchanges. In conversation with Aggam Walia, Ravi Chawla, Managing Director and CEO, Gulf Oil India, talks about tackling the EV threat, Gulf's acquisitions in the EV sector and the role of lubricants in improving fuel economy.The lubricants market, at least in…