The Ministry of Home Affairs has said the West Bengal government is yet to start the process of the acquisition of land for seven Integrated Check Posts (ICPs), which make cross-border movement of goods and passengers smooth, to be set up along the borders with Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. The ICPs are also expected to further improve the security along the international borders as well as improve bilateral trade and relations with the neighbouring countries. | NDTV | Facebook

The Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ministry is undertaking an event in which it will be handing over delegated functions to Regional Councils. Speaking about the objectives of the delegated works is Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, who said the intent is to roll out services closer to the people. The Directorate of Agriculture Production, Extension and Engineering Services (DAPEES), focussing on agricultural mechanisation and seed improvement, is among the delegated func