The Statesman Kolkata - December 04, 2024

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December 04, 2024

De-escalation next priority: Jaishankar

‘Peace tranquilityin borderareas prerequisite for growth of India-China ties’

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B'desh suspends visa services in Agartala

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala has suspended all visa and consular services indefinitely, citing security concerns.

1 min

Fadnavis meets Shinde at his residence but leaves tight-lipped

On Monday, Fadnavis confidant and BJP leader Girish Mahajan met Eknath Shinde shortly after Shinde finished his health check-ups at Jupiter Hospital in Thane

1 min

School fest

A two-day fest was inaugurated by Dr Shyamal Kumar Kanungo, an ISRO scientist.

1 min

Siliguri doc protests flag disrespect: B'desh patients made to salute Tricolour

In response to reports of alleged disrespect towards the Indian national flag in Bangladesh, Dr Shekhar Banerjee, an ENT specialist from Siliguri, has taken a bold and symbolic stand.

1 min

Dengue death

A medical practitioner Swati Dey (47), a resident of Hatkhola in Chandannagar died at SSKM hospital this morning.

1 min

Fake railway job: Police arrest man, ₹10 lakh seized

Asansol South police station arrested one Harinder Singh from the posh Shristinagar township in Asansol town allegedly on charges of a fake railway job providing case.

1 min

Man's body found a day after his neighbour's sisters went missing

A day after twin sisters mysteriously disappeared from Kumardihi Village under Pandaveswar police station, yesterday the dead body of Ujjal Bauri (35), their neighbour was recovered from the site where they were last seen.

1 min

ED raids over medical college admission irregularities

The raids were extended to the residences of the owners & top managerial officials of 3 colleges

2 mins

ED raids will expose many health officials in state: LOP

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said today that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raids on private medical colleges will expose many health officials in the state.

1 min

Medical College security: SLSAC holds meeting

The state-level security audit committee (SLSAC), led by former director general of police Surajit Purkayastha, convened a meeting today with officials from North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMC&H) and Raiganj Medical College and Hospital.

1 min

City ISKCON head highlights attack on arrested monk's lawyer in Bangladesh

Regan Acharya, one of the lawyers of the Hindu monk Chinmoy Kumar Das was brutally attacked and his chambers ransacked in Bangladesh.

1 min

No farmer applications from Bengal under PMFBY since 2019-20: Union minister

No farmer from West Bengal has received any money as claim under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) since 2019-2020.

1 min

KIFF to show documentary on sculptor Uma Siddhanta

Uma is a biographical film culminating around sculptor Uma Siddhanta

2 mins

Potato traders call off strike, retail prices likely to stabilise

The traders said they are keeping their faith in the state minister's word

1 min

Bengal-Jharkhand potato dispute echoes in Parl; BJP MP for central intervention

The ongoing inter-state dispute over potato supply between West Bengal and Jharkhand reached Parliament on Tuesday.

2 mins

Ahiran lake faces ecological crisis as migratory bird numbers decline

Ahiran Lake, once a thriving winter haven for migratory birds and a magnet for nature enthusiasts, is grappling with a dramatic drop in bird populations this season.

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Court to control protests in Bengal in case of vandalism of public property: Calcutta HC

A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, observed that the court might in future enforce control over protests and demonstrations in case those programmes involve destruction of public property and assault of government staff and officials.

1 min

Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Sambhal

Security has been tightened following reports of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Sambhal on Wednesday.

1 min

Shinde likely to be Dy CM

As per reports, Shinde is all set to head the state's Urban Development Ministry

2 mins

'Nyay Sanhita is woven with ideas of equality'

PM said that the new criminal laws strengthen the spirit of the people

2 mins

BRS leader accused of phone tapping

A case connected to phone tapping was registered against former finance minister of Telangana and BRS leader T Harish Rao in Panjagutta police station after a businessman involved in real estate submitted a complaint of threats and phone surveillance against him.

1 min

Parl returns to normal business on day seven

Parliament returned to its normal legislative business on Tuesday after six days of disruptions over issues, including Adani's indictment in the US and violence in Manipur and Sambhal, in the ongoing Winter Session.

2 mins

Car-bus collision in Kerala leaves 5 MBBS students dead; three critical

In a tragic incident, five first-year MBBS students at Government Medical College, Alappuzha in Kerala, were killed while three others were critically injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus at Kalarcode on Monday night.

1 min

Trump's threat

The latest statement by US President-elect Donald Trump demanding that BRICS nations pledge not to create or support a new currency to challenge the American dollar reflects growing apprehension about de-dollarisation.

2 mins

Bolivia Unravels

Bolivia, once celebrated as a South American economic success story, is now a stark example of how over-reliance on natural resources and poor governance can bring a nation to its knees.

2 mins

Wake up, Dhaka

SIR, This refers to your editorial \"Tense Relations\" (December 1).

1 min

Trade promotion boosts exports of Vietnamese farm produce

The agricultural sector has been a bright spot in Viet Nam's economic landscape, consistently surpassing many targets.

2 mins

The Rome Statute

The PTC issues arrest warrants on the application of the Prosecutor, if it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed a crime within the jurisdiction of the court, and the arrest of the person is necessary to ensure the person's appearance at trial and does not obstruct or endanger the investigation or the court proceedings. It may also be issued to prevent the person from continuing with the commission of that crime or a related crime

4 mins

INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

SIR, A few months ago you were good enough to publish a short notice announcing the formation of an Indian Chemical Society.

2 mins

What can parents do for their children?

India is a young nation, with over 600 million persons under the age of 25. The demographic dividend relies on empowering the youth to face key challenges, some virtual and some tangible.

4 mins

Labour rights and risks in a mutating world

The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting.

4 mins

With election decided, Ireland faces weeks of talks to form a government

Ireland faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government, as the country's two major center-right parties work to form a stable administration.

1 min

Muhammad Yunus, student leaders masterminds behind mass killings in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday accused the interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus of being the \"mastermind of mass killings\" and orchestrating attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

1 min

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers' meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to Europe on Monday for what will likely be the last high-level NATO meeting before the Biden administration leaves office next month.

1 min

Financial and Community Hurdles Slow Geothermal Energy Development in Southeast Asia

Providing round-the-clock energy, using minimal space and considered a clean source of power—geothermal energy seems like an ideal option for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, where the potential is high, and governments are seeking to transition away from highly polluting fossil fuels.

1 min

Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff

Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced as rigged by its critics, decided to suspend negotiations for the small former Soviet republic to join the European Union.

1 min

B'desh court reschedules Hindu leader's bail hearing

Public Prosecutor Mofizul Haque Bhuiyan said no defense lawyer represented Prabhu in court

2 mins

China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions

China announced Tuesday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a general principle, lashing back at U.S. limits on semiconductor-related exports.

1 min

Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, southern Thailand with over 30 killed

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, officials said Tuesday, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans in anticipation of more heavy rain.

1 min

Australia Sees Hottest Spring On Record

Australia has recorded its hottest spring on record, with the national average temperature over two degrees Celsius higher than the long-term average.

1 min

In Angola, Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum

Joe Biden is using the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote Washington's investments in the sub-Saharan African nation and see a slavery museum where he'll acknowledge the trafficking of human beings that once linked the two nations' economies.

1 min

Trump's FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau

The first FBI employees moved into the current Pennsylvania Avenue headquarters 50 years ago

2 mins

Palestinians say Hamas and Fatah are close to an agreement on a committee to administer postwar Gaza

Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war.

1 min

Centre detects GST evasion worth ₹824.14 crore by crypto exchanges

The Centre has detected goods and services tax (GST) evasion worth Rs 824.14 crore by crypto exchanges, such as Binance, WazirX, CoinDCX, and CoinSwitch Kuber, the Lok Sabha was informed.

1 min

Swiggy to foray into ownership, management of sports teams business

Food delivery and quick commerce player Swiggy is setting up a subsidiary to foray into the growing demand for recreational activities.

1 min

Nirmala Sitharaman moves Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill to strengthen governance

Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, moved the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

1 min

Packaged drinking water included in high risk food categories

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has included packaged drinking water and mineral water under the \"high risk\" food categories.

1 min

Market extends gains

Sensex closed 598 points higher at 80,845.75, with 25 stocks in the green zone

2 mins

India emerges as most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks: Report

India emerged as the most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks, surpassing the United States and Canada, a latest report by Zscaler said.

1 min

Government ensures fertilizers availability at affordable prices

The government has ensured smooth availability of fertilizers at affordable prices despite recent geo-political situations due to Russia-Ukraine war by providing special packages over and above the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) subsidy rates on need basis.

1 min

533 consumer complaints under food and beverages category: Govt

As many as 533 consumer complaints were registered under the food and beverages category in the Consumer Commission during the past two years.

1 min

Protest in Agartala turns chaotic: Bangladesh flag desecrated, police officers suspended

A day after the Indian government termed the breach at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala as \"deeply regrettable\", the Tripura Police suspended three Sub-Inspectors and transferred a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) to Police Headquarters for alleged negligence in duty.

1 min

NEHU students resume classes amid ongoing protests against VC

After nearly a month-long disruption, students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Meghalaya have agreed to resume classes starting Tuesday, December 3.

1 min

Assam CM meets Union Minister Scindia, invites him for investor summit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M Scindia at his official residence on Tuesday.

1 min

CJI recuses from hearing challenge to new CEC-EC appointment law

The batch of petitions were listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar

2 mins

Prez calls for empathy, not sympathy for upliftment of specially-abled

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday emphasized the need for empathy, inclusivity and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.

1 min

Five-year-old treated for rare brain disorder after adenovirus infection

A five-year-old Garia girl was suffering from a high fever with a cough and cold for a couple of days.

2 mins

Ramsar sites: Vital wetlands in need of urgent Conservation

A Ramsar site is any wetland area listed ☐ Convention, which under the Ramsar aims to conserve wetlands and promote the sustainable use of their natural resources.

2 mins

The impact of renewable energy on electric vehicle

The pace of this global shift towards a greener future is unbeatable, and so far, electric vehicles seem to fit in as an efficient system to combat climate change.

2 mins

Understanding membrane potential

Membrane potential is a fundamental property of all cells.

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World 25K Kolkata: Reigning champions Ebenyo, Kebede return to defend titles

Defending champions Daniel Ebenyo (Kenya) and Sutume Kebede (Ethiopia) will return to defend their titles in the world's first World Athletics Gold Label 25K Race, Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata, which is scheduled on 15 December.

2 mins

Man Utd to face Arsenal in FA Cup third round, Villa to host West Ham

Football fans all over the world are set to witness a blockbuster during the third round of this season's FA Cup with defending champions Manchester United scheduled to take on bitter rivals Arsenal.

1 min

Bayern Munich left puzzled over finding replacement for 'irreplaceable force' Kane

German giants struggling with onfield problems with star England striker Harry Kane sidelined due to injury

2 mins

Liverpool manager Arne Slot unpeturbed by success

Liverpool are enjoying life on top of both the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League (PL) table.

1 min

Indian team depart for Women's Junior Asia Cup

The Indian junior women's hockey team left for the prestigious Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 from Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday morning.

1 min

ISL: Upbeat FC Goa face Hyderabad FC, eye third spot

The G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium will witness in-form Manolo Marquez's FC Goa take on Hyderabad FC who are looking to break their two-game losing streak, in what promises to be a fantastic Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture on Wednesday.

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Travis Head confident ahead of pink ball Test at Adelaide

Australia may have been outclassed by Team India during the opening game of the ongoing edition of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, but star opener Travis Head is confident ahead of the pink ball Test in Adelaide, stating that while the wicket can be challenging to bat on, it suits him well as it is his home ground.

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Jaiswal chases Sachin's record, Kohli close to surpassing Bradman ahead of second Test

On a high after outclassing Australia in the Perth Test, Team India are looking at a host of individual landmarks as they gear up for the second contest of the ongoing edition of the Border Gavaskar Trophy - the pink ball Test in Adelaide.

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Race to WTC final intensifies as England, NZ docked 3 points each for slow over rate

The race to the World Test Championship (WTC) final has intensified after New Zealand and England were docked three points each for maintaining a slow over-rate in the opening Test of their three-match series.

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