Opioid-based drugs, cough syrup seized

Patna police, collaborating with health officials, confiscated a significant quantity of opioid painkillers in Kankarbagh, following a prior seizure of cough syrup valued at over Rs 10 crore in Maroofganj Mandi. Investigations are underway, with concerns raised about misuse in slums and a planned probe in Sitamarhi. Experts, like Dr.

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Cachar Police Arrest Two More Fake Doctors, Totaling Ten Impostors Caught

Cachar police have intensified their crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners, arresting two more fake doctors in Kabuganj Bazar and Kaptaanpur. The accused, Umashankar Sinha and Jahirul Barbhuiya, were caught illegally practicing medicine without proper qualifications. With these latest arrests, the total number of imposters apprehended in the district has now reached ten as the drive…

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Banking reforms: Cooperative banks get Aadhaar-enabled services under simplified UIDAI framework; boost for rural inclusion

A new Aadhaar-based framework has been introduced for cooperative banks, enabling authentication and eKYC services. This initiative, spearheaded by the Cooperation Ministry and UIDAI, allows state cooperative banks to register directly with UIDAI, while district central cooperative banks can utilize their state counterparts’ infrastructure. The move aims to enhance financial inclusion in rural areas by…

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