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Nepal's strict enforcement of a customs rule on goods above NPR 100 has crippled informal cross-border trade, impacting small Indian traders and Nepalese consumers. This has led to a decline in business in border markets like jaynagar. The policy, however, is reportedly benefiting larger traders, with concerns raised about social and cultural ties being strained.

A 25-year-old woman, Archana Pandit, was found dead in her home with marks on her neck. Her family alleges dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws, claiming she was pregnant. Initially told she died from a fall, the family suspects murder after discovering rope marks. Police are investigating and searching for the absconding accused.

In a comprehensive review, top authorities, such as the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, convened to address security measures and development initiatives across 286 Vibrant Villages along the India-Nepal border. The discussion emphasized the need for strong action against cross-border crime, particularly in light of recent confiscations of illicit goods.

Kolkata's special electoral roll revision left many families fractured on poll day. While some voted, lakhs were disenfranchised as their names were deleted. Instances like Mariam Zaki, whose father and grandfather couldn't vote, and former MP Tarun Mandal highlight the widespread disappointment and confusion caused by the process, leaving many questioning the fairness of the deletions.

A special investigating team in Ramgarh has arrested two members of the notorious Rahul Dubey gang, thwarting their plans to target an industrial unit in Patratu. Sophisticated firearms, including a carbine and pistol with ammunition, were recovered from the apprehended criminals.

A high-level meeting in Madhubani, attended by SSB and intelligence agencies, focused on bolstering India-Nepal border security. Discussions centered on preventing cross-border crimes like liquor and arms smuggling, human trafficking, and countering extremism. Enhanced vigilance, joint operations with Nepal Police, and intensified surveillance were key outcomes aimed at ensuring regional peace and security.

The East Central Railway (ECR) has introduced a new train between jaynagar and Bhagalpur while several passenger trains have been either given status of express trains or their services extended in the new time table to be implemented from October 1.

The India-Nepal cross-border passenger train service running between jaynagar in India and Kurtha in Nepal has evoked good response from people of both the countries.

jaynagar businessmen are anxious as Nepal's political crisis paralyzes cross-border trade. Protests and border restrictions have severely impacted the town's economy, heavily reliant on Nepali customers. The monthly turnover from Nepali buyers, which sustains textiles, groceries, and consumer goods, has halted. Traders fear business collapse due to border closures and currency exchange disruptions, awaiting Nepal's return to normalcy.

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off three new passenger trains, including Patna-jaynagar Intercity Express (15549-15550), Singhrauli-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express (22167-22168) and Singhrauli-Bhopal Express (22165-22166), through remote control from the Rail Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday morning.