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In a first, smuggled cattle returned by Bangladesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Bangladesh has returned smuggled cattle to India, marking a significant step toward fostering stronger bilateral ties and addressing border crimes along the north Bengal frontier.

Bengal exported vegetables worth Rs 5,700cr

Mr Gupta said India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables after China. In 2021-22, India produced about 205 million MT of vegetables and 107 million MT of fruits. Bengal ranks first or second in the production of vegetables and seventh or ninth in fruits, said Mr Gupta.

BJP RS member slams party on UT promise renege

Rajya Sabha member from north Bengal on the BJP ticket Nagendra Roy, alias Ananta-Maharaj, today expressed unhappiness over the saffron camp as well as its leadership in Bengal.