KARACHI, Apr 21 (APP):Pakistan Customs has thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of hazardous betel nuts into Karachi via Northern Bypass. According to Customs spokesperson on Monday, during ...

In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an abrupt halt. The clearance certificate from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade expired last ...

An adult leopard was trapped at the Nagaisuree tea estate in Matiali block of Jalpaiguri district on Friday morning. Sources ...

Betel nut may seem harmless, but regular use can cause a range of health problems, from oral issues to serious diseases. Here’s what happens when you chew it daily. Gives a Buzz or “Kick”: You may ...

A severe agricultural freeze has affected 36 provinces across Turkey, causing extensive damage to crops and raising concerns about food inflation and supply chain disruptions. The event is being ...

Police in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, probe a Rs 1 Crore betel nuts smuggling case. A joint effort by marine police, customs, and the Coast Guard led to 14 arrests. At this stage, it remains uncertain from ...

Never one to wimp out on the local customs, Parry gamely sampled some crushed betel nut one morning, which apparently tasted like the inside of a battery. "Breakfast is coffee and a local stimulant ...

Paradip: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal carrying betel nuts worth Rs 1 crore without any valid documents, an official release said. The ICG intercepted an ...

Paradip (Odisha), Apr 12 (PTI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal carrying betel nuts worth Rs 1 crore without any valid documents, an official release said.

Paradip (Odisha), Apr 12 (PTI) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal carrying betel nuts worth Rs 1 crore without any valid documents, an official release said.

The fishing boat was found to be carrying around 450 bags of betel nut, with estimated market value of Rs 1 crore, the release said.

Bhubaneswar/Kendrapada: The Indian Coast Guard in Paradip successfully foiled a mid-sea smuggling operation in the Bay of Bengal on Friday, seizing about 27,000 kg of ...