The Statesman Siliguri - December 30, 2024
The Statesman Siliguri - December 30, 2024
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In this issue
December 30, 2024
179 Killed in Plane Crash at South Korean Airport
The airliner burst into flames after it skidded off a runway & hit a wall
2 mins
Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in the Yamuna
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna in the national capital on Sunday.
1 min
Constitution guiding light for citizens: PM in Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Constitution of India has stood the test of time and has been a guiding light for the citizens.
2 mins
Four More Bengal Workers Apprehended in Manipur for Flouting Inner Line Permit Rule
Four more workers from West Bengal have been apprehended for flouting the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur, taking the total number of violations from other states to 33 this month.
2 mins
Ruling, Oppn parties must act together to curb infiltration
Mahakumbh chief convener concerned over the arrest of a number of Bangladeshi terrorists in Bengal
2 mins
After 21-day, three-state escapade, runaway Zeenat captured
Fugitive tigress Zeenat was finally tranquilised and captured here today, 21 days after she escaped from the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha.
2 mins
BSF arrests smuggler with 8.5 kg silver ornaments along Indo-Bangladesh border
The Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have arrested a cross-border smuggler in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal on Saturday with silver ornaments weighing 8.5 kg.
1 min
Siliguri Holds Its Sixth Pride Walk
Siliguri witnessed its sixth Pride Walk today, organised by members of the LGBT community, who marched through the city demanding their fundamental rights, including those for adoption, marriage, and the recognition of love.
1 min
Great loss to country, Congress party: Abhijit Mukherjee on demise of Manmohan Singh
Abhijit Mukherjee, the son of former President Pranab Mukherjee, on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said that the passing away of the late leader is a great loss to the country and the Congress party.
1 min
Abhishek Banerjee slams the silence of film stars and sports personalities on Manmohan Singh
Abhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress, strongly criticised film and sports personalities, often considered role models, for their silence on the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
2 mins
Bengal Police Have Tightened Security to Counter Terrorism and Infiltration Threats
Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar said police are highly active in countering terrorism and are working silently to ensure the safety of residents
2 mins
Arrested Bangladeshi national frequently changed locations in Bengal
Abiyur Rahaman, the illegal Bangladeshi infiltrator who was arrested on December 27 by Kolkata Police from a hotel in Marquis Street in central Kolkata along with fake Indian identity documents, including passport, had been frequently changing his accommodations since he started residing in India permanently since 2023.
1 min
West Bengal Police to tighten passport verification process: ADG Jawed Shamim
West Bengal Police has announced plans to strengthen the passport verification process to prevent Indian passports from falling into the wrong hands.
1 min
Seventh arrest in Bengal fake passport racket case, helped illegal Bangladeshi nationals
The Kolkata Police, on Sunday, arrested a man in connection with a racket operating out of West Bengal which was engaged in arranging fake Indian identity documents, including passports, for illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators entering India through the porous borders of the state.
1 min
NHAI Invites Tenders for Telangana's Regional Ring Road
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for the construction of the northern part of the Regional Ring Road (RRR) in Telangana with a total estimated cost of Rs 5,554.02 crore.
1 min
Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammad Khan bids a heartfelt farewell to Kerala
Outgoing Governor Arif Mohammed Khan left Kerala bidding a farewell to the state with heartfelt remarks that Kerala would hold a special place in his heart and his association with it is lifelong.
1 min
YSRCP alleges police excesses against social media activists
The Opposition party has claimed that 336 cases have been filed against its social media activists
2 mins
Year-Ender: LWE Saw Significant Decline in 2024 as India Sets Sights on Eradication by 2026
The year 2024 saw a significant decline in Maoist activities, with the Central government setting a deadline to finish off Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026.
1 min
People Are Fed Up With Both Cong And BJP: K Kavitha
Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC K Kavitha received a welcome as she returned to her constituency, Nizamabad, after a gap of 10 months.
1 min
Telangana Initiates Process to Bring Back Accused in Phone Tapping Case from US
Telangana Police have initiated the process to bring back two accused, including the former chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) T. Prabhakar Rao, to India from the United States in the phone-tapping case.
1 min
Investigations on in Sandhya Theatre stampede case: Telangana DGP
Investigations are on in the 4 December stampede at Sandhya Theatre which claimed the life of a woman during the premiere show of \"Pushpa 2: The Rule\" and law would take its own course, Telangana Director General of Police Dr Jitender said on Sunday.
1 min
Rajnath Calls On Armed Forces To Remain Alert To Deal With Any Kind Of Threats
The defence minister described BR Ambedkar as an epitome of selfless service, who dedicated his life for social equality and empowerment
1 min
Maha CM asks CID to seize properties of accused involved in Beed Sarpanch murder case
After an all-party protest against the brutal murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has cracked the whip directing the CID to seize properties of the accused involved in the ghastly incident.
1 min
Police Inspector Suspended in MP Over Custodial Death of Dalit Man
The inspector of a police station has been suspended with immediate effect after the suspicious death of a Dalit man inside the police station and consequent protest against the police by the family members and villagers of the deceased in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.
1 min
BJP Has Been Criticising Manmohan Singh: Congress
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday slammed the BJP after it accused the party of politicising the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying those in the ruling dispensation singing praises of Dr Singh, have criticised him.
1 min
Getting ready
India's defence sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the Ministry of Defence launching a detailed review of tri-service procurement priorities.
2 mins
Glory of Womanhood
Sarada was not known beyond a small circle of her close associates during her husband's lifetime. No male follower of her husband saw her face. She was self-effacing and shy. Moreover, the stringent social norms for a married Brahmin woman did not permit her to mix with others outside her caste. She did not have the minimum access to formal education because of the restrictions in force against women's education then, particularly in rural areas. In this way, she virtually lived an incarcerated life
6 mins
Air strikes
SIR, This refers to today's report \"Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, says Taliban,\" in The Statesman. Pakistan, notorious for sponsoring cross-border terrorism, is itself feeling the terror heat and making desperate moves. Pakistan's
1 min
Touching the Sun
The Sun, the fiery heart of our solar system, has fascinated humanity for centuries.
2 mins
Warnings on South Korea's Plunging Potential Growth
South Korea faces a severe political crisis following the president's failed attempt to impose martial law and incapacitate the National Assembly, leading to impeachment and potential removal from office. This political deadlock has severely impacted the economy, causing a sharp downturn and uncertainty among economic players.
2 mins
Pune Rural Police Prepare for Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary Celebrations
The Pune Rural Police on Sunday formally announced their comprehensive preparations for the upcoming 207th Bhima-Koregaon Anniversary celebrations, set to take place on January 1, 2024.
1 min
PM Modi Calls For Unity At Mahakumbh, End To Hatred
The specialty of the Mahakumbh is not only in its vastness, it is also its diversity
2 mins
Manipur: Civilian worker at military station remains untraced for 35 days, search on
Despite hectic search by Army and other security forces, the 56-year-old man who was working as a supervisor for a contractor at a Military station in Manipur went missing and remains untraced for 35 days, officials said on Sunday.
1 min
All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrations
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat on Sunday issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, discouraging Muslims from celebrating it, instead urged them to focus on religious practices that align with their faith.
1 min
'Kalpwas' to witness confluence of restraint, meditation and penance in Prayagraj Mahakumbh
The confluence of penance, meditation, and restraint is flowing at the largest religious and cultural gathering at the Sangam coast of Prayagraj.
2 mins
Akhilesh Yadav questions frenzied excavations, invite to Kumbh
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav castigated the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the frantic excavations in the state and inviting political leaders to Mahakumbh.
1 min
Ayodhya's Ram temple to be ready by June 2025, says construction Committee Chairman
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra announced the completion of the temple by June 2025, with rampart and shoe racks until September, with rising tower construction being checked for aviation safety.
1 min
Manmohan Singh deserved much better in both life and death: Assam CM hits back at Congress
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit back at Congress following the allegation by opposition leaders that the state government had shown disrespect towards former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his final journey.
1 min
A year after losing power, KCR family faces heat of probe agencies
Two months ago a senior Minister in Telangana had predicted political fireworks before Diwali.
1 min
2024 Was a Year of Triumphs and Setbacks for Russian Leader Vladimir Putin
In 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia's isolation from the West over the war in Ukraine.
1 min
Syria's Interim Authorities Deploy Helicopters Against 'Former Regime Remnants' in Coastal Regions
Military forces of Syria's interim administration have begun deploying attack helicopters against what it described as \"remnants of the former regime\" in the country's coastal regions, media reported.
1 min
Trump Appears To Side With Musk, Tech Allies In Debate Over Foreign Workers Roiling His Supporters
President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters.
1 min
Russia warns of 'decisive response' to US missile threats: Sergei Lavrov
The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) will face a \"decisive response,\" including military-technical countermeasures, should they make new missile threats against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (photo) said on Sunday.
1 min
S Korea plane crash: Eyewitnesses report sparks in engine, bird strike
The Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 people, veered off the runway while landing and collided with a fence wall at Muan International Airport in the Muan County at around 9:07 am
2 mins
Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated As Georgia's President, Complicating Its Path Toward EU
Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili (photo) was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.
1 min
India Records Highest Ever Coal Production in 2023-24, Focus on Raising Coking Coal Output
India recorded its highest ever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2023-24, which represents an 11.71 per cent increase in comparison to the corresponding figure of 893.191 MT in the year 2022-23, according to the year-end review of the Coal Ministry.
1 min
Market Outlook: PMI, auto sales and global economic cues key triggers for next week
The market outlook for next week will be guided by the major domestic and global economic data such as India's current account Q3, India bank loan growth, HSBC manufacturing PMI of India (Dec), India's infrastructure output, US Fed balance sheet, US Initial jobless claims, and US ISM manufacturing PMI.
1 min
Six of top 10 most valued firms add ₹86,847.88 crore
Last week, six of the top 10 most valued firms together added Rs 86,847.88 crore in market valuation.
1 min
Budget 2025-26: CII urges govt to cut income tax, reduce excise duty on fuels
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday urged the Central government to reduce the income tax for individuals and cut excise duty on fuels to increase disposable incomes in the hands of consumers, which would increase spending thereby spurring economic growth.
2 mins
India's exports to Australia rise 64.4 per cent in Nov, trade doubles after ECTA: Commerce Ministry
India's exports to Australia rose 64.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Sunday.
1 min
Employee Attrition in Private Banks Increases by 25 Percent: RBI Report
Employee attrition in private sector banks has witnessed an increase to about 25 percent, RBI said in a report.
1 min
Lit Fest concludes enriching search for socio-cultural roots
Breaking the conventional territory of a standardised literature festival in India, the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 unveiled a series of panel discussions and special sessions with eminent authors to motivate the audience to look beyond the current narrative and search for socio-cultural roots.
4 mins
From the North-East: An epilogue to the parting year
In these chilly days of December, the mercury is high in the eastern frontier of the country and, more precisely, in India's north-eastern region for various concerning reasons.
6 mins
Revisiting autonomous district councils in North-East India: Relevance and challenges
The spotlight has once again turned to the autonomous district councils (ADCs) as the Meghalaya government has announced the dates for the district council elections, scheduled for 21 February 2025.
3 mins
ISL: NorthEast United FC hope to bolster strong away record against Mumbai City
Mumbai City FC will host NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Monday.
1 min
Santosh Trophy: West Bengal storm into final with 4-2 win over Services
The 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy witnessed a dramatic semi-final where a tale of two halves unfolded before West Bengal clinched a place in the final by overcoming defending champions Services 4-2 at the Gachibowli Stadium, here, on Sunday.
2 mins
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League Unveils 12 Teams for Inaugural Season
The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) has officially unveiled its 12 franchise teams and logos, further heightening anticipation for its inaugural season.
1 min
South Africa Become First Team to Qualify for WTC 2025 Final With Win Against Pak in Centurion Test
South Africa registered their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 which is set to be played at the Lord's next year following their victory against Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test of their two-match series here on Sunday.
2 mins
BGT 2024-25: Bumrah Overtakes Kapil Dev
Bumrah got wickets of Sam Konstas, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey in the second innings
2 mins
Muddappa cements place in Indian motorsports
Ace Indian rider, Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing, is crowned a triple champion as he triumphed in three classes to bag his 15th National.
1 min
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