Latest Raids News & Updates

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG.The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate information through…

Patna, April 1 (IANS) In a significant administrative action, the Bihar Police Headquarters has relieved Gautam Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kishanganj, from his duties with immediate effect following corruption allegations.​ He has been directed to report to the Police Headquarters and placed on “waiting for posting” status.​The police headquarters has also been given the additional charge of the post to the SDPO of Kishanganj Sadar-2.​The action comes in the wak…

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The supply of domestic LPG cylinders is normal in the country, with more than 55 lakh refills delivered on Saturday, while another 64,000 free trade 5 kg cylinders have also been sold, and no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships, the Ministry of Petroleum said on Sunday.Online LPG cylinder bookings have increased to 94 per cent on an industry basis, and to prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries hav…

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): All the oil refineries in the country are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories in place, while domestic LPG production has been increased to support local consumption, and the country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, according to the update issued by the government on Thursday.Delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal, and the government has made additional LPG allocation to priority sectors, including migrant labour…

Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) The Income Tax Department on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids at three locations in Bihar’s Gaya ji district.The action is being described not as a routine inquiry but as a well-planned search and seizure operation, triggering a wave of anxiety across the local business community.As soon as Income Tax Department vehicles entered the Hath Godam area under the Kotwali police station limits, panic spread throughout the locality.Sources said the raids targeted the premises …

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in its final chargesheet on the multi-crore municipalities’ job case in West Bengal, has provided details on how optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets used in the written examination for such recruitment were manipulated.The central investigating agency submitted its final chargesheet in the matter at a special court in Kolkata last week.In the chargesheet, the investigating officials provided details on how blank OMR sheets submit…