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Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) The firearms used to kill a 27-year-old promoter in Howrah's Peelkhana area a few days ago have been recovered, even as the main accused Harun Khan and Rohit Hossain remain missing, said the police on Saturday.According to the police, officers of Golabari Police Station recovered two firearms and two rounds of bullets from the water tank of the house of arrested Mohammad Wakil alias Munna in Boubazar in central Kolkata last night.On Wednesday morning, promoter Shafiq Khan was shot dead from point blank range in Howrah's Peelkhana area.According to police sources, after killing Shafiq Khan, accused Harun Khan and Rohit Hossain took shelter in the house of their accomplice Mohammad Wakil alias Munna in Boubazar.The firearm was hidden in the water tank of that house. Th...

Coimbatore, Feb 28 (IANS) In a major step towards streamlining agricultural services, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed 127 Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) in Coimbatore district under the revamped Uzhavar Aluvalar Thodarbu Thittam (UATT 2.0). The initiative is aimed at providing farmers with a single-point interface for all agricultural information and government schemes.The appointments cover all 228 village panchayats in the district, with each AEO assigned area-wise at the panchayat level.Under the scheme's structure, one officer will cater to a minimum of two village panchayats.As per government norms, each AEO will oversee an agricultural area ranging between 2,922 acres and 3,200 acres, covering one to three panchayats within a block.The UATT 2.0 scheme was introduced i...

Jerusalem, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country as 'historic' in every sense, saying the Israeli people welcomed him warmly and celebrated the occasion like a festival.Speaking to IANS exclusively, Ambassador Singh said the visit marked a significant milestone in India-Israel relations, with both nations elevating their ties and signing 16 agreements across key sectors.“The two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was historic in every manner. The way the people of Israel welcomed him with warmth and enthusiasm showed the deep respect and friendship between the two countries. The visit was celebrated like a festival,” Singh said.He noted that PM Modi’s address to the Israeli Parliamen...

Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the launch of two women-centric initiatives by Kolkata Police aimed at strengthening the safety and security of women across the city, particularly during late-night hours. Taking to her X handle, Banerjee said the initiatives are designed to enhance women’s confidence further and ensure prompt assistance when needed."Proud to share that, for further increasing the safety and confidence of women in our city, Kolkata Police is launching two more initiatives from today," she said.Banerjee continued, "First, several all-women Pink Booths at key city intersections will be commissioned and will be operational from evening to midnight, today onwards. My sisters in the city will be able to connect directly wit...

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS ) A disturbing surge in drowning incidents along Chennai's East Coast Road (ECR) has triggered heightened enforcement measures from the Tambaram City Police.Over the past 14 months, 17 people have lost their lives in separate tragedies along the coastline, prompting authorities to intensify patrols and reinforce public safety warnings across vulnerable beach stretches.Police records show that between January 2025 and February 2026, fatalities were reported from several locations including Kanathur, Kovalam, Muttukadu, Uthandi, Reddykuppam and Nainarkuppam.Among these, Kovalam Beach emerged as a major hotspot, accounting for four deaths - three of them students and one a private sector employee - underscoring the risks faced by young visitors.Other stretches have also ...