Suspected hydroponic weed valued at Rs 4 cr seized from passenger at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad (PTI): A total of 4.3 kg of suspected hydroponic weed with a value of Rs 4 crore was seized from a passenger at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here, Customs officials said.
One passenger arriving from Bangkok was intercepted on November 11 and during the examination of the baggage, the officials recovered and seized 4.3 kg of suspected hydroponic weed with an illicit value of Rs 4 crore concealed in a trolley bag, a release from the Customs department said.
The passenger was arrested, the release added.
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Asha Bhosle's last rites to be held with state honours in Mumbai's Shivaji Park
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Mumbai (PTI): The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours.
The 92-year-old singer who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Later, her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid last respects to Bhosle at her residence on Sunday evening and offered floral tributes.
State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, along with legislators Sunil Shinde and Prasad Lad, also paid their respects.
"Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 pm on April 13," Shelar said.
The singer's son, Anand, said people can pay their last respects to her at 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived.
"Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday at Shivaji Park," he told reporters.
Ashatai, as the legendary singer was popularly known, was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
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