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Freight train services between Bangladesh and India have resumed after nearly nine months

February 24, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
After nearly nine months, a freight train carrying goods has arrived at the Birol corridor in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, via rail from India, confirmed Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, the station superintendent of Dinajpur Railway Station, on Thursday at around 10:30 PM.
 
Railway authorities stated that train services for both passengers and freight between the two countries had been suspended since July last year due to the political situation in Bangladesh. However, freight operations through the Radhikapur-Birol border had already ceased in May 2024 due to a lack of demand.
 
Sangeet Dutta, the station master of Radhikapur Railway Station, confirmed that freight train services have now resumed after a prolonged halt. The train, comprising 46 wagons, arrived at Birol Railway Station carrying dust powder used in ceramic plate production.
 
Bangladesh and India are connected by five inter-country rail corridors: Darshana-Gede, Benapole-Petrapole, Rohanpur-Singhabad, Birol-Radhikapur, and Chilahati-Haldibari, all of which are located within the Indian state of West Bengal. Through these corridors, Bangladesh imports various goods from India, including construction materials, stone, stone chips, poultry feed DOC, molasses, fly ash (used in cement production), rice, and motor vehicles such as tractors.
 
Freight trains typically operate with 42 to 46 wagons, each capable of carrying 32 metric tonnes, enabling a single train to transport between 1,200 and 1,250 tonnes of goods. Rail-based freight transport has played a crucial role in overcoming logistical challenges while significantly reducing transportation costs for both nations.
 
While Bangladesh continues to import goods from India via rail, no exports currently take place in the opposite direction.

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Haryana to Start Mustard Procurement Early - MSP, Registration Details

February 21, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday directed officials to start procuring mustard from March 15, ahead of the usual March 28, in view of the early arrival of the crop.

He made the remarks while chairing a review meeting held here regarding the purchase of mustard during the Rabi marketing season 2025-26.

Saini said the state government always gives priority to the farmers' interests and works for their welfare.

"Haryana is

the first state where all crops are being purchased on Minimum Support Price (MSP)," Saini said.

While giving instructions to officials, he said farmers should not face any inconvenience in selling their crops. As many as 108 mandis have been fixed for the purchase of mustard, he said.

He directed the procurement agencies, Mandi Board, and related departments to ensure a smooth purchase of mustard.

According to an official statement, the officials informed the CM that mustard is generally grown in 17-20 lakh acres of area in the state, whereas during the Rabi crop season 2024-25, mustard has been grown in 21.08 lakh acres of area.

In such a situation, the estimated production is likely to be 15.59 lakh metric tonnes. This year, the Government of India has fixed the MSP of mustard at Rs 5,950 per quintal.

Saini said to avail of the said support price, farmers are required to get registered and verified on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal.

He further said the purchase of mustard in the state will be done by HAFED and Haryana State Warehousing Corporation.


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