The Statesman Siliguri - December 24, 2024
The Statesman Siliguri - December 24, 2024
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In this issue
December 24, 2024
B'desh requests India to send Sheikh Hasina back
The request was made through a 'note verbale' to the Indian govt, said B'desh's Foreign Affairs Adviser
2 mins
Former SC judge V Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC chairperson
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
1 min
PM remembers Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, Kharge slams govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, calling him a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers whereas Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Union government of being \"anti-farmer\".
1 min
Jaishankar to visit US for talks with key officials
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from 24-29 December, it was officially announced on Monday.
1 min
Nearly 10 lakh job letters issued under Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday distributed appointment letters to over 71,000 newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organizations, saying the government is prioritising the full utilisation of India's youth talent through initiatives like Rozgar Melas.
2 mins
Centre removes 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 & 8 students
In a significant development, the Central government has removed the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools run by it stressing that the new rules will help improve the learning outcomes while giving special attention to students who are not academically strong.
2 mins
Delhi HC dismisses anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.
1 min
Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who pioneered the parallel film movement in India, passed away in Mumbai on Monday.
1 min
Setback for ED as 9 accused file plea seeking relief
The judge of the special court observed that since he was not arrested earlier despite being questioned by the central agencies probing the school job case he could be granted anticipatory bail in the matter
2 mins
NABARD's solar project helps tribal families in Alipurduar
In a significant move to empower rural communities, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has successfully implemented a solar energy project under its Rural Infrastructure Promotion Fund (RIPF), benefitting 45 tribal households in the remote Pukuri Adma and Panbarai villages of Alipurduar's Buxa Hill region.
1 min
Fight against cancer: Siliguri patient finds cure at Bangalore hospital
Two years ago, Sujata Karmakar, a homemaker from Siliguri, experienced a life-changing moment when she was diagnosed with carcinoma of the right breast.
1 min
64 pc of Kolkata's iconic taxis to be off the roads by March 2025
Over 64 per cent of the iconic yellow taxis in Kolkata will be off the roads by March 2025 due to the 15-year service limit imposed by the state transport department.
1 min
Trinamul rally against Shah across state
The speakers highlighted how Bengal has been deprived of all the dues flouting the federal structure of the Indian Constitution
1 min
Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen leader arrest exposes rising infiltration and electoral fraud: BJP
The arrest of a leader of a Kashmir militant group from Canning and the release of an Al-Qaeda leader in Bangladesh have raised concerns within the BJP about the potential threat to internal security in West Bengal and across India.
1 min
Creating awareness for flora and fauna
A project called Universal Love has been taken up to create awareness to protect nature and animals.
1 min
AMBH to set up large hospital on idle land
To revive the ailing state-run Asansol Mines Board of Health (AMBH), several measures have been planned, including the establishment of a hospital on its idle and unused land in Jamuria, near Asansol, under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
1 min
HC Division Bench upheld directives of single bench allowing doctors to organise sit-in protest
The division bench of the Calcutta High Court (HC) on Monday upheld the directives of the single bench allowing the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJPD) for a sit-in protest programme at Metro Channel, opposite the Metro Cinema shopping plaza at Esplanade, on the incident of the brutal rape and murder of a young woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital till 26 December.
3 mins
Gangasagar Mela: ER to run 72 special trains
In a bid to cater to the anticipated rush of devotees and other passengers during the upcoming Gangasagar Mela 2025, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway has decided to run 72 special trains in the route from 12 to 16 January 2025.
1 min
HC Division Bench upheld directives of single bench allowing doctors to organise sit-in protest
The division bench of the Calcutta High Court (HC) on Monday upheld the directives of the single bench allowing the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJPD) for a sit-in protest programme at Metro Channel, opposite the Metro Cinema shopping plaza at Esplanade, on the incident of the brutal rape and murder of a young woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital till 26 December.
2 mins
Nabanna cracks down on alleged graft in Banglar Bari project
Amidst growing allegations of corruption in the Banglar Bari project in rural Bengal, the state secretariat at Nabanna has directed district magistrates (DMs) to adopt strict measures against any irregularities.
1 min
Central Bank of India celebrates its foundation day
The Central Bank of India marked its 114th Foundation Day on 21 December with celebrations held across the country.
1 min
Election Rules amendment: Democracy facing gravest threat under BJP regime, says Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, calling it an undemocratic assault on free and fair elections.
1 min
T'gana HC rejects Mohan Babu's pre-arrest bail
In a setback to veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu in the case relating to an attack on a journalist, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his petition for anticipatory bail.
1 min
NHRC shoots off notice to TN govt over death of 2 labourers
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two people, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu on December 18.
1 min
Ranthambhore tiger dead, body found with injury marks
A young tiger T 2309 found dead in the Aama Ghati area of ROPT range of the Ranthambhore Tiger Project reserve on Monday.
1 min
Cong, BRS trade charges on vandalism at Allu Arjun's home
The six men, accused of vandalising the residence of the actor, were released on conditional bail
2 mins
Congress' show of admiration for Ambedkar nothing but drama: BJP
The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of invoking Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy for its political purposes.
2 mins
13.4 million subscribers requested for mobile number portability in October: TRAI
Around 13.45 million subscribers submitted their requests for mobile number portability (MNP) in October this year, taking the cumulative MNP requests from 1,039.11 million at the end of September to 1,052.56 million in October, the government data showed on Monday.
1 min
Jaipur tanker blast: Vasundhara Raje meets kin of injured
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje visited SMS Hospital in Jaipur on Monday to check on the condition of those injured in the Jaipur LPG tanker blast.
1 min
Rahul alleges Fadnavis lied after police killed Dalit activist in custody
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lied on the floor of the house about the death of 35-year-old Dalit activist Somnath Suryavanshi in police (judicial) custody in Parbhani, during the winter session of the state Assembly held in Nagpur, after the issue was raised by Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad.
1 min
PM to perform Bhoomi Pujan of Ken Betwa project on 25 Dec
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced that PM Narendra Modi would perform the Bhoomi Pujan of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project at Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district on 25 December, and the project will change the picture and destiny of not only Tikamgarh but the entire Bundelkhand by providing irrigation and drinking water facilities along with development in power generation, crop production and tourism sector.
1 min
CM Fadnavis pacifies NCP's OBC leader Bhujbal who failed to get ministerial berth
Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured him of OBC representation in the cabinet.
1 min
Prez Calls Upon Medical Fraternity To Motivate People On Organ Donation
'The medical profession is a profession that brings with it the sacred responsibility of reducing people's suffering'
1 min
Workshop on PESA Act in Ranchi today
The Jharkhand government is organizing a workshop in Ranchi on Tuesday with the aim of disseminating awareness about the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act).
1 min
Crisis Averted
The US Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown with the passage of a bipartisan funding bill, but the process laid bare the persistent challenges of governance in an era of heightened partisanship and external influences.
4 mins
JUBBULPORE SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL REPORT AT PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
THE distribution of prizes to the pupils of Christ-Church High SCHOOLS took place on December 15 in the Empire Theatre, Jubbulpore, which was packed with an appreciative audience.
1 min
Pakistan needs all hands on deck
The new year will start with Pakistan facing multiple challenges that need to be met in a politically calm environment.
4 mins
The Americans never learn
The Arab Spring, which began in 2011, was dubbed as the starting point in removal of dictators in West Asia and North Africa.
4 mins
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar's second phase of Pragati Yatra to start from 4 Jan
As Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started the first phase of Pragati Yatra from Valmikinagar in West Champaran on Monday, the Cabinet Secretariat of the state issued the schedule of the second phase of the Yatra starting from January 4 from Gopalganj.
1 min
Govt striving to make India food basket of world: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the government was leaving no stone unturned towards making India the food basket of the world.
1 min
3 Khalistani terrorists killed in encounter in UP's Pilibhit
Three dreaded Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Puranpur area of Pilibhit district early Monday.
1 min
19 Illegal Bangladeshi nationals detained in Agartala & Guwahati amid crackdown on cross-border infiltration
In a series of coordinated efforts by security agencies, 19 illegal Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in separate operations at Agartala and Guwahati, amid heightened vigilance against unauthorised cross-border movements.
1 min
Manipur situation complex but gradually improving
'Assam and Manipur's old relationship is once again visible,' Manipur Chief Minister said
2 mins
Manipur's crackdown on insurgency: PREPAK cadre arrested, arms seized
In a series of counter-insurgency operations, Manipur Police and security forces achieved significant breakthroughs, including the arrest of a suspected cadre of the banned militant outfit People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and the seizure of a massive cache of arms and ammunition across three districts.
1 min
North Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia: Seoul
North Korea appears to be preparing to deploy additional troops and military equipment to Russia, possibly including suicide drones, in support of Moscow's war against Ukraine, South Korea's military said on Monday.
1 min
Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as fears swirl of deeper social divisions
Mourners laid flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack on Monday as investigators puzzled over the motive of the suspect and fears swirled that the rampage could deepen divisions in German society.
1 min
Trump threatens to take back the Panama Canal, Panama's president balks at the suggestion
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that his new administration could try to regain control of the Panama Canal that the United States \"foolishly\" ceded to its Central American ally, contending that shippers are charged \"ridiculous\" fees to pass through the vital transportation channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
1 min
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kills 20 people: Palestinian medics
The Israeli military says it only strikes militants, accusing them of hiding among civilians
2 mins
They treated me more violently than Pakistani hyenas, says Bangladeshi freedom fighter after assault by Jamaat workers
In yet another shocking incident that exposes the chaotic situation currently prevailing in Bangladesh under interim government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, one of the country's renowned freedom fighters Abdul Hai Kanu (photo) was harassed and humiliated by members of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami party, which was banned under the antiterrorism law till the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August, earlier this year.
1 min
South Korea: Special counsel bills unlikely to be reviewed at Cabinet meeting
Special counsel bills against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid and allegations surrounding First Lady Kim Keon Hee are unlikely to be reviewed during a Cabinet meeting this week despite pressure for them to quickly be put into effect, an official said on Monday.
1 min
UPI QR transactions rise by 33pc at retail stores in Bharat: PayNearby
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions at retail stores have witnessed a spike of 33 percent, underscoring the growing adoption of digital payments beyond Tier II regions in the country, a recent report has said.
1 min
CPI for agricultural labourers, rural labourers recorded at 5.35 per cent, 5.47 per cent in Nov
The All-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) registered an increase of 5 points each in November, reaching levels of 1320 and 1331, respectively, data from the Ministry of Labour & Employment said.
1 min
Gold gains 30 pc in 2024, silver 35 pc up on COMEX this year: MOFSL
Gold and silver have experienced an impressive rally in 2024, gaining approximately 30 per cent and 35 per cent, respectively, on the Commodity Exchange (COMEX), a report showed on Monday.
1 min
Green cement with zero CO2 emissions requires strong policies, enabling environment, readiness to pay premium
Who does not know that cement plays a critical role in shaping India's future and driving forward our growth?
3 mins
Voluntarily disclosed jewellery values matching seized assets can lead to immediate release
\"While surveys related to tax are restricted to daytime, searches may occur at any hour,\" said SM Surana, chairman, direct taxation sub-committee, Bharat Chamber of Commerce, while speaking at a session titled \"Navigating Legal Boundaries: Essentials of Search and Seizure\" on Friday.
1 min
Multiplicity of compliances must go, make local funds, technology available for start-ups
Be it Kolkata or any other city, if the start-up ecosystem has to flourish, one needs to make local investments and local technology available in abundance.
2 mins
Funds mobilised by Indian cos from capital markets spikes 10x: Report
In the last ten years, funds mobilised by Indian companies from capital markets has increased more than ten-fold, from Rs 12,068 crore in financial year 2014 (FY14) to Rs 1.21 trillion crore in FY25 (till October), a recent report by the SBI Economic Research Department said.
1 min
Market snaps five-day losing streak led by realty, banking & metal
At close, the Sensex was up 498.58 points or 0.64 per cent at 78,540.17, and the Nifty was up 165.95 points or 0.70 per cent at 23,753.45
1 min
Santosh Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir in quarters
Jammu and Kashmir sealed their quarter-final spot in the 78th Senior Men's National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, after defeating Rajasthan 1-0 at the Deccan Arena, while Manipur thrashed hosts Telangana 3-1.
1 min
Newcastle hoping to ‘enjoy’ difficult festive fixtures
Premier League clubs are gearing up for the festive period which is one of the most exerting in the footballing calendar.
1 min
Defence will decide PKL winner: Ex-India star Anup Kumar
With the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 playoffs battle creeping closer, PKL legend Anup Kumar believes defensive prowess will be the deciding factor in crowning this season's champions, marking a significant shift from the traditionally raider-dominated sport.
1 min
Premier League: Liverpool continue superb run, Man U stunned at home
Reds continue to lead standings after defeating Tottenham while Manchester United were shocked by Bournemouth
2 mins
Injured Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Injury in left knee forces BCCI to rule out star pacer from ongoing Test series in Australia
2 mins
Rewind 2024: Indian cricket's rollercoaster ride from high of T20 World Cup win to Test series whitewash
From the ecstasy of winning the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup to enduring a historic Test whitewash at home, it has been a rollercoaster ride for the Indian men's cricket team in 2024, even as they continue their tussle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under with one eye on making it to the ICC World Test Championship final for a third consecutive time.
3 mins
Konstas 'confident' of tackling Bumrah during MCG debut
Ahead of his anticipated Test debut in the fourth round of the Border-Gavaskar tussle against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day, teenaged batting sensation Sam Konstas is \"super confident\" of the hard yards he has put in to make it to the Australian Test side, and is looking forward to back his skills to counter the formidable Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian attack.
2 mins
Ravi Shastri urges Rohit Sharma to play the aggressor at No.6
Rohit Sharma's decision to bat in the middle order in the Adelaide and Brisbane Tests, has failed to yield the desired results for the Indian team in the Border-Gavaskar series so far.
2 mins
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