Kolkata: DRI busts drug trafficking racket, arrests 10 accused with Rs 26 crore narcotics

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Busting a major drug trafficking racket in Kolkata, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized narcotics worth around Rs 26 crore and arrested 10 people, including the mastermind of the ring, an official said on Saturday.Collectively, 32.466 kgs of Cannabis (Ganja), 22.027 kgs of Hydroponic weed, 345 grams of cocaine, along with cash, have been seized, said the official.In the early hours of Friday, the officers of DRI conducted searches simultaneously at three…

Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta hails index to evaluate legislative performance

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Hailing the National Legislative Index (NLI) as a landmark framework to evaluate legislative performance, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Saturday that the data-driven tool will set the foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047.Addressing the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference on the theme ‘Dialogue and Discussion in Legislative Institutions: The Foundation of Public Trust, the Medium of Fulfilling People’s Aspirations’,…

Bairabi-Sairang rail link connects Mizoram's capital to Indian Railways network for first time: JP Nadda

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Lauding the key development initiatives inaugurated by Prime Minister Narender Modi on Saturday during his visit to Mizoram and Manipur, BJP President JP Nadda congratulated Mizoram on joining India’s railway map. Taking it to X, he said, “PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang rail link, a project that connects Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time. This, along with other development initiatives worth Rs 9,000 crore, opens a new chapte…

Body of 75-year-old man found at residence in Kolkata, son-in-law held

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Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) The body of an elderly man covered in blood was recovered from a house in Golf Green area in Kolkata on Saturday, police said. The deceased has been identified as 75-year-old Shamik Kishor Gupta, a retired government employee.Recently, Shamik’s daughter married to a person named Sanjib Das.The police have arrested the son-in-law Sanjib Das in connection with the incident.According to a senior police officer, prima facie it appears to be a case of dowry-related incident as …

75 major schemes to be launched during Seva Pakhwada starting Sep 17: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that 75 major schemes will be launched in the 15-day Seva Pakhwada beginning with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. “On that day, the government will commence the Seva Pakhwada, under which significant schemes will be announced daily for 15 days,” the Chief Minister stated, adding that the initiative will play an important role in guiding the capital towards the vision of a ‘Viksit Delhi’.A…

PM Modi hails Northeast's role in freedom struggle, recalls Bhupen Hazarika's wartime songs

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Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the country’s northeastern region for its immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and national defence, underscoring that countless people from the region made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.The Prime Minister said this while speaking at the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, an occasion marked by cultural tributes and the unveiling of projects honouring the legacy of the late …

Delhi: Bomb threat to Taj Palace Hotel turns out to be hoax

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Panic gripped the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri on Saturday after a threatening email claimed that 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted inside the hotel premises. The hotel, which often hosts VVIP guests, was swiftly inspected by police teams, but nothing suspicious was found.According to officials, the email, sent around 2 a.m., warned that “16 RDX IEDs have been placed in Delhi’s Taj Palace Hotel for an explosion in the afternoon. The pres…

Southern Railway launches first women's teams in boxing, weightlifting and table tennis

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Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) In a landmark move aimed at empowering women and nurturing sporting talent, Southern Railway (SR), on Saturday, announced the formation of its first-ever women’s teams in boxing, weightlifting, and table tennis. The initiative is being hailed as a progressive step towards creating long-overdue opportunities for women athletes in the region, who have often struggled to find secure jobs and institutional backing despite their talent.For decades, Southern Railway has nurtured…

Sushila Karki’s appointment as Nepal's Interim PM shining example of women empowerment: PM Modi

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Imphal, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India remains firmly committed to the peace, stability, progress and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring nation of Nepal. Addressing a mammoth gathering at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, the Prime Minister said that Nepal is India’s one of its close friends, and India always wishes Nepal’s peace and prosperity.Referring to his wish on behalf of 140 crore Indians to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on ass…

Players should set a goal of winning medals at Olympics, says Haryana CM

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Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said players should set a goal of winning medals at the Olympics. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of establishing India as a sports superpower in the 2036 Olympic Games, and the state has already begun preparations in this direction. The Chief Minister was addressing players at the inaugural ceremony of Yonex-Sunrise Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament — 2025…