Kolkata/New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (Special Branch) Shantanu Sinha Biswas to prevent him from leaving the country after he failed to join a money laundering probe on five occassions.The investigation pertains to an alleged criminal syndicate linked to Sona Pappu, officials said.The…
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Panaji: While scrutiny increases over the unbridled use of Section 39A of the Goa Town and Country Planning (TCP) Act to alter land use classifications in the Regional Plan 2021, the TCP department has approved the conversion of more than 5.8 lakh sqm of land into non-development areas.The move, implemented through a fresh notification issued…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay CHENNAI: Releasing a white paper on Tamil Nadu’s fiscal management, finance minister N Marie Wilson on Tuesday said the state’s combined debt stood at Rs 13.18 lakh crore. The figure includes the liabilities of major power, transport, civil supplies and other public sector undertakings.The minister, however, said the…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters. The move is aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
Kolkata: Bengal has sped up barbed-wire fencing along vulnerable parts of the India-Bangladesh border in North 24 Parganas to curb illegal infiltration. This comes after CM Suvendu Adhikari announced expedited hand over of land to the Border Security Force (BSF). Around 51 km of the nearly 150-km stretch from Bongaon to Hingalganj-Samsernagar remains unfenced, administrative…
Kolkata: A 60-year-old auto-rickshaw driver died after he was allegedly assaulted following an altercation near the Nimtala Ghat on Wednesday morning.Cops from the Jorabagan PS arrested the accused, Madhyamgram resident Subir Paul (66), under the culpable homicide charge.The incident was occurred around 9 am, when the driver, Sunil Mishra, a resident of Ramesh Dutta Street…
The Times Food and Nightlife Awards in Delhi served as a grand celebration of culinary artistry, featuring an impressive array of live food counters and indulgent gourmet delicacies Live dim sum counters, sizzling dosa stations, creamy tiramisu, expertly rolled sushi, fragrant Thai curry, and a selection of cakes and other dishes prepared on the spot…
India women’s cricket team NEW DELHI: India have largely stayed with experience while making a few bold calls in announcing their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with the return of Yastika Bhatia and the omission of Pratika Rawal emerging as the biggest talking points from Saturday’s selection meeting at…
NEW DELHI: Airlines flying in people to India who have been to Ebola hot zones in Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, will now have to ensure such passengers file self-declaration forms (SDF) before arrival. Thermal screening will be done on passengers coming from the hotspots.In a move reminiscent of Covid…
