The Statesman Siliguri - December 27, 2024
The Statesman Siliguri - December 27, 2024
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In this issue
December 27, 2024
Kohli penalised for heated altercation with Konstas at MCG
Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been docked 20 per cent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for his heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
1 min
Bengal Govt to Allow Construction of More Shopping Malls
The state government will allow construction of more shopping malls in the city and all district headquarters as a part of the drive to make artisans economically self-reliant, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said today.
1 min
India Partners AAP, Inc On Collision Course
AAP Accuses Congress Of Colluding With BJP For Delhi Polls
2 mins
Veer Bal Diwas Observed in Bagdogra
BJP leaders and RSS activists commemorated Veer Bal Diwas in the region today, paying tribute to the Sahibzadas, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose sacrifice and courage stand as a testament to India's struggle for justice and faith.
1 min
Body of local TMC leader found under mysterious circumstances
BJP's West Bengal president and Union minister of state Sukanta Majumdar vehemently denied the TMC allegations blaming the BJP and claimed that the infighting in Trinamul Congress in Nandigram might have led to the death
1 min
Mayor assures help to Siliguri resident over railways' boundary wall construction
Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb (photo) convened a meeting with the railways and IOC officials today to address complaints raised by locals during the 'Talk to Mayor' programme on Saturday.
1 min
City filmmaker documents farmers' movements in US, India
2024 witnessed farmers' movements across the world.
1 min
Police Deny Permission for Extension of Protest by Doctors
The protest has been going on to condemn the failure of the CBI to present a charge sheet against Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondal, who are accused of tampering with evidence in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor
1 min
SER Celebrates Railway Week
South Eastern Railway celebrated the 69th Railway Week Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 at Kolkata on Thursday.
1 min
Efforts still on to catch the straying tigress
Rahamdah village has been surrounded from different sides like a fortress to prevent the three-and-a-half-year-old tigress Zeenat from entering at night to kill cattle.
1 min
Cash, gold found at Arpita's residence belonged to Partha: ED to court
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday informed a special Kolkata court that the huge cash and gold recovered from the twin residences of Arpita Mukherjee in July 2022, in connection with the multi-crore cash-for-school job case, actually belonged to her mentor and former education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee.
1 min
Medical Team Visits House of Suspected Silicosis Death Victim
A five-member medical team visited the house of Subol Roy (29) in Barabhui village under Dendua gram panchayat in Salanpur block of West Burdwan district, a villager who allegedly died due to silicosis on 20 December.
1 min
3 in cop net for extortion using Abhishek Banerjee's name
Three persons were arrested on Thursday for trying to extort money from Kalna chairman in the name of Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is also the MP from Diamond Harbour.
1 min
BJP Accuses K'taka Congress Of Tweeting A Distorted Map Of India
The BJP on Thursday accused the Karnataka Congress of tweeting a distorted map of India, excluding Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as part of the grand old party's Working Committee event in Belagavi.
1 min
Legendary writer-filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91
His works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila
2 mins
Sexual assault of student at Anna University campus triggers outrage; Opposition corners DMK govt
The sexual assault on a girl student at the prestigious state-run Anna University in the heart of Chennai, on the night before Christmas eve, has sent shockwaves across the state.
1 min
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Credits PM Modi and Gadkari for Poll Victory
'Whatever I am is because of the BJP, Devendra Fadnavis does not exist without the BJP... This party is everything to me'
2 mins
BJP Debunks GST Rumours on Used Cars & Popcorn
Amid controversy over alleged changes in GST on used cars and popcorn, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh has refuted the claims, asserting that no new tax has been imposed on popcorn, and GST on used cars applies only to companies profiting from trading in used vehicles, not to individual owners.
1 min
Bhankrota gas tanker fire toll rises to 19
With four more victims succumbing to grave burn injuries at the SMS Hospital here since Wednesday morning, the death toll in the Bhankrota gas tanker fire so far has risen to 19.
1 min
PM to lead historic E-Distribution of 58 Lakh SVAMITVA Property cards on Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the e-Distribution of SVAMITVA Property Cards on Friday via video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in India's rural empowerment and governance journey.
1 min
Chhattisgarh HC Holds Winter Vacation Hearing, Grants Abortion to Pregnant Rape Survivor
The Chhattisgarh High Court held a rare winter vacation hearing to address the plea of a young rape survivor seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy.
1 min
2024: Amidst controversies surrounding former CJI Chandrachud, SC batted for the rule of law, personal liberty and transparency
Amidst controversies surrounding the former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud arising from his public statements particularly relating to seeking divine guidance for writing the Ayodhya judgment, handling of the politically sensitive cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the Ganpati poojan at his residence and its video going viral, and so on, the Supreme Court by and large continued its march upholding the rule of law and transparency in the actions of the government both at the Centre and in the States.
4 mins
Maha Dy CM Shinde Meets Modi, Shah, Others in Delhi
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday for an hour, sources said.
2 mins
Inflation's Reckoning
The year 2024 will be remembered as a period of extraordinary global transformation.
4 mins
Power of No
Experience tells us that there is a deep chasm between the promises of the new capitalism and the reality of social breakdown. Indigenous scholars have exposed the ugly face and uglier logic of brute capitalism. Footloose capitalism first puts a price on both natural resources and products, then commodifies, then securitises and then profits from speculative financial game
4 mins
Legal Transformation - Anchoring the Diamond Strategy
His Majesty's Royal Address on the 117th National Day unveiled a visionary \"Diamond Strategy,\" centred on the establishment of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a Special Administrative Region.
1 min
Informal Sector Can Be Made Competitive
The informal sector comprises a sizable percentage of the workforce, especially in developing countries.
5 mins
Debating the 'Dalit' word
On December 19, 2024, veteran Nepalese communist leader and upper-house parliamentarian Bamdev Gautam caused quite a stir in the Dalit community by suggesting that the word 'Dalit' must be removed from official documents, including the constitution and the law.
4 mins
JPC Holds Meeting With Representatives Of Karnataka, Rajasthan, MP Govt On Waqf Bill In Delhi
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 held a meeting here on Thursday to record oral evidence from state representatives as part of its deliberations on the proposed legislation.
1 min
Bangladesh incidents reminiscent of sacrifices of Sikh gurus: Yogi Adityanath
Highlighting the rich legacy of the Sikh tradition with focus on their resilience in adverse circumstances, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the community for not only preserving their traditions but also inspiring others through their sacrifices for the nation and their faith.
1 min
No promotion of UP employees if they do not submit their asset details by 31 January
Uttar Pradesh government has strictly warned its employees to submit their assets details by 31 January, 2025 or they will not be considered for promotion in their service.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh govt accelerates land allocation for Mahakumbh
With Mahakumbh 2025 fast approaching, preparations in the Mela area are gaining momentum.
1 min
Manipur Chief Minister to police families: Avoid politics
Prefabricated shelters being set up for displaced families, says Biren Singh
2 mins
Jagdeep Dhankhar to address Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University students today
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday to preside as Chief Guest at the 10th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University at Matrika Auditorium Campus in Jammu.
1 min
ASI Continues Excavation of Ruined Banke Bihari Temple in Sambhal
The mystery of the stepwell found in a vacant plot in Laxman Ganj, a Muslim-dominated locality in Chandausi, Sambhal, is now being revealed layer by layer.
1 min
₹44,605 Crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Set to Transform Bundelkhand Region
Renowned for its valour and rich cultural heritage, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a series of ambitious projects including the much-talked-about Ken-Betwa Link Project, which stands out as a significant initiative.
1 min
Young woman fatally stabbed by alleged lover in Guwahati, suspect arrested after attempted suicide
In a shocking incident, a young woman succumbed to her injuries on Thursday after being brutally stabbed by her alleged lover in the heart of Guwahati.
1 min
Afghanistan Won't Tolerate Any Aggression, Warns Kabul After Pakistani Airstrikes That Killed 46
Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (photo) on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, urging Islamabad to learn the lessons of history before targeting Afghanistan.
1 min
Israeli strike kills five Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say
An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday.
1 min
Indonesia's Aceh marks 20th anniversary of 2004 tsunami
Residents of Indonesia's Aceh province in the northern tip of Sumatra Island paid tribute on Thursday to relatives, family members, and friends who lost their lives during the tsunami on 26 December, 2004.
1 min
South Korean opposition submits motion to impeach the country's acting president as strife deepens
South Korea's main opposition party submitted a motion on Thursday to impeach the country's acting leader over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court's review of rebellion charges against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol stemming from his short-lived martial law decree on 3 December.
1 min
Azerbaijan Mourns Air Crash Victims Amid Probe
The crash, near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured
2 mins
Clashes Between Islamists Now in Power in Syria and Assad's Supporters Kill 6 Fighters
Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad's government killed six Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to a British-based war monitor.
1 min
Bank Frauds Increased to 18,461, Amount Involved Spikes 8x in H1FY25: RBI
In the first half of the current fiscal, the number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase to 18,461 cases.
1 min
Housing Sales to Fall by 4 pc Year in Seven Major Cities: Report
A recent report by housing brokerage firm, Anarock, said the housing sales are estimated to fall 4 per cent this year in seven major cities to nearly 4.6 lakh units on lower launches.
1 min
India Strengthens Leadership in Agricultural Exports: Government
India has strengthened its leadership in the export of labour-intensive agricultural and allied products while expanding into new areas such as electronics goods.
1 min
Financial Markets Witness Steady Improvement in Gender Inclusion Pan India
Indian capital market regulator- SEBI is spurring Democratization of Capital Markets, ushering in innovations through a confluence of regulatory emblems, technological guardrails, investor centricity and increased awareness.
2 mins
Micro insurance premium in life segment tops ₹10k cr in FY24
The new business premium (NBP) in life insurance's micro-insurance segment in 2023-24 surpassed Rs 10,000 crore for the first time, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said.
1 min
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial group infuses ₹3,000 cr into SMFG India credit through rights issue
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) has reinforced its commitment to the Indian market with another Rs 3,000 crore equity infusion in SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. (Formerly Fullerton India Credit Co. Ltd.) (SMICC) via a rights issue.
1 min
Market ends flat
Among the sectors, Nifty Auto, Healthcare & Pharma indices rose almost 1 pc
2 mins
Looking forward to contributing to Soorma's success: Harmanpreet
Indian men's hockey team captain and star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh has expressed his excitement as he prepares to lead Soorma Hockey Club in the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) season, set to commence on 28 December.
1 min
Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes joins OFC squad
Odisha FC have bolstered their attacking lineup with the signing of seasoned Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes Nascimento, popularly known as Dori.
1 min
ISL: Odisha FC Face Struggling MSC in Search of Top Four Spot
In-form eastern outfit will jump two places to third if they manage to clinch their sixth win of the season in Kolkata
1 min
Bengal down Odisha to enter Santosh Trophy semifinals
West Bengal edged out Odisha 3-1 to qualify for the semifinals of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 at the Deccan Arena on Thursday.
1 min
Man City at risk of missing out on Champions League: Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the club are at risk of missing out on a place in the Champions League next season.
1 min
Pak legend Jahangir Khan praises Indian players
Pakistani squash legend Jahangir Khan has praised the progress of Indian squash players, highlighting their performance in the World Team Championship and their potential to win international titles.
1 min
Aussie Top Order Delivers Boxing Day Punch at MCG
Four batsmen register half-centuries to put hosts on top on the opening day of the fourth Test
2 mins
Rohit, Kohli's return to form a matter of 25-30 deliveries
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's recent batting slump have affected India's prospects in their push for retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
1 min
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