The Statesman Siliguri - December 28, 2024
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December 28, 2024
Dr Singh's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights
Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the departed leader's life teaches future generations how to rise above adversity and achieve great heights.
1 min
Manmohan Singh: The tenant who became PM
A modest two-floor house in Guwahati's Sarumotoria locality stands as a silent witness to an extraordinary chapter in India's political history.
1 min
When soft-spoken Dr Singh asserted himself in national interest
Everyone is heaping praise on Dr Manmohan Singh as a soft-spoken and mild-mannered technocrat-turned-politician who unleashed far-reaching reforms in the country, but what is rarely talked about is how the former Prime Minister acted tough and asserted himself in the national interest when the situation demanded.
2 mins
Dr Manmohan Singh to take last journey today
President Murmu, VP, Prime Minister lead nation in paying homage to former PM
2 mins
Another B'deshi intruder arrested from city hotel
After the recent crisis in Bangladesh, the hotels are under constant check by the city police
1 min
BJP MLA Writes to Shah on Gorkha Issues
In a determined effort to address the aspirations and long-pending demands of the Indian Gorkha community, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, Member of the Legislative Assembly (Darjeeling) and secretary general of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), has made an earnest appeal to Union home minister Amit Shah.
1 min
Wolf Injures 22 in E Burdwan, Killed by Locals
A wolf that had caused havoc in two adjacent human settlements of Ausgram in East Burdwan early this morning was beaten to death by the panicky villagers.
1 min
BJP Ex-MP Skips Police Summons Citing Busy Schedule
Former BJP leader and ex-MP Arjun Singh has skipped appearance at Jagaddal police station despite receiving a notice.
1 min
School Job Case: CBI Files Charge Sheet, Names Partha
Reports stated that a total amount of Rs 151.26 crore has been confiscated by ED so far
1 min
Christmas Eve Spent With Children
Some youths of Howrah spent two days with children coming from economically challenged families in Bankura on 24-25 December.
1 min
Nabbed terrorist from Canning trained in Pakistan: Police
Javed Ahmed Munshi, the alleged terrorist arrested from Canning in a joint raid by the Kashmir Police and state STF, allegedly had undergone training in subversive activities at the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headquarters in an area under POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) and had allegedly held a meeting with Talha Saeed, son of former LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.
1 min
Railways Issues Revised Time Table, Aims to Cut Travel Time
The Eastern Railway today revealed a revised train time table, which is to be effective from 1 January, 2025.
1 min
Now savour Joynagar's famous winter delicacy at Sealdah station
Sweet lovers in the city can now grab Joynagar's moa or makha sandesh in the heart of Kolkata.
1 min
Dr Manmohan Singh played pivotal role in safeguarding nation: Ex-K'taka CM Bommai
\"Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's demise has deeply saddened me. As an economic expert and Prime Minister for a decade, he led the nation and brought significant changes to India's economy,\" said former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai in his condolence message on Friday.
1 min
Justice for sexual assault victim in TN: Whiplash protest by BJP state chief Annamalai
In a novel protest to seek justice for the sexual assault victim of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai and to highlight women's security, BJP state president K Annamalai flogged himself in front of his residence in Coimbatore.
1 min
Manmohan Singh - the PM who Oversaw Formation of T'gana
Singh saved the day when the Reorganisation Bill almost fell through in the Rajya Sabha
2 mins
Allu Arjun appears virtually before court
Actor Allu Arjun today appeared before the lower court at Nampally virtually for the hearing of his regular bail petition which was filed by him after the expiration of the interim bail granted earlier by the Telangana High Court.
1 min
Change in guidelines might see Kerala BJP head getting another term
Trouble has broken out in Kerala BJP after a new guideline was announced at an online meeting.
1 min
Greatest economist who shaped nation's economy: K'taka Cong pays tributes to ex-PM Singh
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a condolence meeting organised at the CPED grounds in his honour.
1 min
Kerala HC Directs Govt to Proceed With Estate Acquisition for Wayanad Rehabilitation
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to expedite the acquisition of two estates identified for rehabilitating families affected by the Wayanad landslides.
1 min
US Embassy in India Breaks Record, Issues One Million Visas for Second Consecutive Year
The US Embassy and its consulates in India issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US for tourism, business, and education.
1 min
NGT Takes Suo Motu Action Over Jaipur Coaching Centre Gas Leak Incident
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of an incident of multiple students from a coaching institute fainting in Rajasthan's Jaipur last week due to a suspected gas leak from a nearby drain.
1 min
Local polls: BJP, Congress spar; ballot papers back in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is set to witness the return of ballot papers in its upcoming local body elections.
2 mins
CM Fadnavis meets minister accused of shielding killer of village official
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis summoned and met his food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde in Mumbai on Friday even as the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) mounted pressure on Fadnavis to dismiss Munde for supposedly protecting one Valmik Karad, who allegedly masterminded the murder of a village sarpanch named Santosh Deshmukh, on 9 December.
1 min
History Will Be Kinder To Me
Manmohan Singh made this statement during his final press conference as the PM on 3 Jan 2014
2 mins
MP Forest Department Steps Up to Find Solution to Human-Elephant Conflict at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
The forest department of Madhya Pradesh has stepped up to find a long-term solution for the growing human-elephant conflict in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).
1 min
Enforcement Directorate Raids Properties of Absconding Real Estate Agent in MP Cities
Teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids in Bhopal, Gwalior, and Jabalpur cities and searched the houses and offices of an absconding real estate agent, against whom the Income Tax (IT) Department has issued a ‘lookout’ circular.
1 min
Manmohan Singh's death deeply personal loss: Sonia Gandhi
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday said the death of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a deeply personal loss as he was her friend, philosopher and guide.
1 min
Nepal's Yoga and Meditation Potential
In today's world, physical and mental health have emerged as major issues. Stress, anxiety and depression have become all too common.
2 mins
A Hungry World
The global hunger crisis is deepening, as conflicts, climate change, and economic instability push millions into food insecurity.
4 mins
Decline of Parliament
Eleven out of the 15 sessions held during the Seventeenth Lok Sabha were adjourned early. As a result, 40 scheduled sittings (13 per cent of scheduled sittings) did not take place. In another dubious first, despite a Constitutional requirement, the 17th Lok Sabha did not elect its Deputy Speaker. During the 17th Lok Sabha, MPs were suspended on 206 occasions, Question Hour functioned only for 60 per cent of scheduled time in Lok Sabha and 52 per cent in Rajya Sabha, and on average, about 80 per cent of the Union Budget was passed without discussion, with the entire Budget 2023 being passed without any discussion
6 mins
The lessons learnt since 2004
On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people.
3 mins
Tsunami Ready equips people
Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in ocean observation, information systems, and advisory services, including the development of tsunami and storm surge early warning systems.
3 mins
Bihar CM Postpones Pragati Yatra in Honour of Manmohan Singh
The Bihar government has postponed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Pragati Yatra on Friday, following the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
1 min
111 drug samples identified as not of standard quality
The Central Drugs Laboratories identified 41 drug samples to be not of standard quality (NSQ), while State Drugs Testing Laboratories 70 drugs samples during the month of November, said Union Health Ministry on Friday.
1 min
Manmohan Singh's Association with Manipur Remembered
Singh's first visit to Manipur came at a crucial time when the state was grappling with ethnic violence and unrest
1 min
Nagas Have Lost a Great Leader Who Stood for Political Solution to Nagalim Issue: NSCN-IM
The Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on Friday said that with the demise of Dr Manmohan Singh, Nagas have lost a great leader who stood for a political solution to the Nagalim issue.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh leaders pay rich tributes to Manmohan Singh
Political leaders of Uttar Pradesh have expressed their condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister and renowned economist Dr Manmohan Singh.
1 min
Govt plans to unlock tourism potential of lighthouses for economic growth
With India being home to 204 lighthouses, the Central government is actively promoting lighthouse tourism as part of its broader Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance India's cultural heritage and maritime legacy.
1 min
Cyber fraudster held in Varanasi for fake hotel booking for Mahakumbh
With just over a fortnight left for the commencement of the Mahakumbh in the Sangam city of Prayagraj, fraudsters are now too active to fool the pilgrims and tourists in the name of booking hotel rooms, tents and cottages for the 45-day-long religious congregation.
1 min
Govt plans to unlock tourism potential of lighthouses for economic growth
With India being home to 204 lighthouses, the Central government is actively promoting lighthouse tourism as part of its broader Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to enhance India's cultural heritage and maritime legacy.
1 min
S Korea's National Assembly Votes to Impeach Acting President Han
The Single-Chamber National Assembly Passed Han's Impeachment Motion With a 192-0 Vote
2 mins
Germany's president dissolves parliament, sets national election for 23 February
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for 23 February in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.
1 min
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Says North Korean Troops Are Suffering Heavy Battlefield Losses
North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the fighting in Russia's Kursk region and facing logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks, Ukraine's military intelligence said Thursday.
1 min
Japan Cabinet OKs Record Defense Budget as it Pushes Strike-Back Capability to Deter Regional Threat
The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
1 min
Israel Strikes Houthi Rebels in Yemen's Capital; the WHO Chief Says He Was Meters Away
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured.
1 min
Climate Change Added 41 Days of Dangerous Heat Around World in 2024
People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists who also said that climate change worsened much of the world's damaging weather throughout 2024.
1 min
Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns
Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured.
1 min
Hisense to link up with Indian soccer, to emerge as complete home appliances brand
With a rich 55-year legacy of excellence, Hisense has established itself as a global leader, dominating the Chinese market and securing the top position in countries like Japan and South Africa.
5 mins
Forex reserves fall to over 7-month-low, current account deficit moderates: RBI
The foreign exchange reserves fell for a third consecutive week as of 20 December, data from the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.
1 min
Gains drive market to end high: Auto Index led gains
The domestic market witnessed low volatility in the absence of fresh triggers
1 min
FTA negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs, digital transformations remained key focus in 2024
In 2024, the Department of Commerce recorded a range of achievements from Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, initiatives for MSMEs to digital transformations.
1 min
India's Rural Consumption Rises, Gap With Urban Areas Narrows: Survey
The sustained momentum in rural consumption in India continues with the urban-rural gap narrowing down further in 2023-24 from the level of 2022-23, according to the household consumption survey released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday.
1 min
Pathak Wants to Use HIL as Stepping Stone for International Success
As he gears up for the Hockey India League (HIL) starting in Rourkela on Saturday, India's international goalkeeper Krishan Pathak has one mission - to establish himself as India's best-ever goalkeeper and represent the country in the Olympics.
2 mins
Premier League: Leaders Liverpool continue winning run; nightmare continues for Manchester City, Man United
Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants.
2 mins
East Bengal meet Hyderabad FC in battle of strugglers
East Bengal FC will aim to continue their recent run of good form when they take on struggling Hyderabad FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.
1 min
ISL: Bengaluru FC take on Chennaiyin FC, aim to reduce gap with Mohun Bagan
Currently in second place on the points table, former champions aim to catch up with top-placed Kolkata Giants
2 mins
Smith Rewrites Record Books With 5th Boxing Day Test Ton, Continues Domination vs India
Australian star Steve Smith continued to find his way back into consistent runs as he slammed a record-breaking century against India during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), continuing his love affair with the venue and the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 runners-up.
2 mins
'Energy is very good': Sundar on team's mood after final session
India's mini batting collapse at the end of the second day's play that saw the dismissals of the set pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli, could be the turnaround the Australians wanted to go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series, but India's off-spinning all-rounder Washington Sundar believes that the tourists will bounce back strongly despite losing half their side at the MCG on Friday.
2 mins
Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG
In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
1 min
The Statesman Siliguri Newspaper Description:
الناشر: The Statesman Net Private Limited
فئة: Newspaper
لغة: English
تكرار: Daily
The Statesman is one of India’s oldest English newspapers. It was founded in Kolkata in 1875 and is directly descended from The Friend of India (founded 1818). The Englishman (founded 1821) was merged with The Statesman in 1934. The Delhi edition of The Statesman began publication in 1931. The Statesman Weekly is a compendium of news and views from the Kolkata, Bhuvneshwar, Siliguri and Delhi editions.
The Statesman prevailed, as the truth must prevail, and remains a favourite of readers in Kolkata and other parts of India.
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