States » SouthPosted at: May 3 2025 7:03PM


TN: Customs seize 26 exotic reptiles from passenger at Trichy airport

Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), May 3 (UNI) Customs officials have seized 26 exotic reptiles from a passenger who arrived at Tiruchirapalli International Airport from Bangkok.
Based on intelligence inputs received, one passenger who had arrived at Tiruchirapalli International Airport from Thailand’s Bangkok via Colombo by Flight UL 133 on Friday was intercepted and on examination of his baggage, 26 green pit snakes were seized, Tiruchirapalli Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate said in a post on ‘X’ on Saturday.
A case has been registered against the passenger under the Customs Act, 1962 read with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #TN: Customs seize 26 exotic reptiles from passenger at Trichy airport
More News

AICC gen-secy, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra publicly support agitating ASHA workers of Kerala

16 Jun 2025 | 1:20 AM

Malappuram, June 15 (UNI) AICC general secretary and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, said on Sunday the agitating Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers of Kerala are protesting for their basic rights.

see more..

Telangana govt inks MoUs with 6 prominent NGOs to improve educational standards in govt schools

16 Jun 2025 | 1:13 AM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) In a significant step to improve teaching facilities in all government schools across the state, Telangana State Education Department has signed MoUs with six prominent NGOs in the country on Sunday.

see more..

AP: Minister Subhash inaugurates Mega Blood donation camp

16 Jun 2025 | 12:43 AM

Kakinada, June 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Labour, Vasamsetti Subhash, inaugurated a mega blood donation camp at the Balusu kalyana mandapam in Ramachandrapuram town on Sunday.

see more..

AP: 104 service employees demand 2 months wage arrears

16 Jun 2025 | 12:38 AM

Kakinada, June 15 (UNI) The Kakinada district 104 emergency service employees union at its general body meeting held at the CITU office here on Sunday demanded the government to arrange payment of two months wage arrears from the Aurobindo company management.

see more..

Telangana Jagruthi to launch statewide political training for youth, women & students

16 Jun 2025 | 12:31 AM

Hyderabad, June 15 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President and BRS MLC, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, stated on Sunday that Telangana Jagruthi will become a political training platform for youth, women, and students, aiming to empower those without a political background.

see more..