Dried Fish export ban to Bangladesh imperils thousands in India
Thousands of families in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal are in dire straits due to the suspension of dried fish exports to Bangladesh.
Kolkata Correspondent
Another rape allegation in Kolkata college sparks widespread outrage
West Bengal is once again in turmoil over a fresh allegation of gang rape at a college in Kolkata. The incident reportedly took place at a law college in South Kolkata. This comes shortly after the controversy surrounding a rape case at R.G. Kar Medical College, sparking widespread anger across the state over repeated incidents of sexual violence inside educational institutions.
‘This is India, not Bangladesh’: 2 female students ragged at Calcutta University
Two female students at the University of Calcutta hostel in Baliganj were ragged for speaking Bengali and labeled as Bangladeshis. Senior students reportedly scolded them for speaking Bengali and told them to learn Hindi. According to reports, the accused told the victims that speaking Bengali alone is not enough because this is not Bangladesh.
Wagah border closure halts India-bound Afghan truck shipments
Due to deteriorating relations between Pakistan and India, the Wagah-Attari border has been closed. Consequently, the transport of goods from Afghanistan to India has been interrupted, leaving 12 Afghan trucks stranded at the Attari border.
Iran-Israel conflict halts Indian rice exports; 14,000 tonnes stuck midway
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel is severely impacting India’s rice exports. From exporters in Delhi to farmers waiting at the Kota market, concern is mounting across the supply chain. Not only have rice shipments been halted, but paddy prices have also plummeted sharply.
UN delegation visits West Bengal to review India-Bangladesh trade situation
A 40-member United Nations delegation arrived in Siliguri, West Bengal, to assess the trade situation along the India-Bangladesh border. The team expressed satisfaction with the current trade activities between the two countries at the international border. During their visit, the delegation emphasized the importance of economic and logistical factors and discussed strategies to further strengthen cross-border trade.
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