In what seems like a repeat of past challenges, the export of betel nut via Samtse has come to an abrupt halt. The clearance ...

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended an Indian fishing boat allegedly engaged in illegal activities in the Bay of Bengal during the early morning hours of April 10, said a press statement from ICG ...

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 ...

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.

While it's commonly chewed with areca nut or tobacco (which should be avoided due to health risks), the betel leaf itself is ...

Antique exhibition at Hawa Mahal showcases rare coins, stamps, and historical artifacts on World Heritage Day.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said more than 450 government employees have been arrested since 2021, with Rs 12 crore in cash and 224.74 grams of gold seized from their ...

within the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and recovered 400–450 gunny bags of Betel nuts, each weighing 50-60 kg, in what is suspected to be a case of illegal smuggling. “The total ...

Betel nuts are eaten after having been processed commercially. Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled ...

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 ...