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7 Unheard Facts About India
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 IST
7 Unheard Facts About India

1. In West Bengal, cows need a photo ID.

Yes, it’s true. Cows need to have a photo ID in West Bengal. It was being difficult for authorities to prevent the illegal smuggling of cows into the neighboring country Bangladesh. Thus, the idea of issuing an ID to cows, from one of the officials was given a nod. If reports are to be believed, around 25,000 cows were daily being smuggled into Bangladesh from West Bengal. This number after the implementation of ‘Photo ID’ idea has significantly reduced.

 
 
 
 
 

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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
2 hours ago

Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST
Shibu Chandran
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Serving political interests in another person's illness is the lowest form of human value. A 70+ y old lady has cancer.

November 28, 2016 05:00 IST


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