The Statesman Siliguri - March 19, 2025

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March 19, 2025
Maha CM Fadnavis blames rumours while Nagpur remains under curfew
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a detailed statement in the state legislative assembly on Tuesday on the Nagpur riots that are now under control though at least 11 police stations across the city are still under curfew.
1 min
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill over 400 Palestinians
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 400 Palestinians, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.
1 min
Jaishankar Slams UN for Calling Kashmir Invasion a Dispute
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday hit out at the United Nations for turning the \"invasion\" of Kashmir into a dispute and bringing the attacker and victim at par and called for having a \"strong and fair\" world body.
1 min
LS adjourned for day after uproar by Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Mahakumbh this year showcased India's grandeur to the world and effectively addressed doubts and apprehensions held by some regarding the nation's capabilities.
2 mins
EPIC-Aadhaar Linking to be as per Provisions of Article 326, RP Act: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that the linking of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and Aadhaar will be done as per the provisions of Article 326 of the Constitution, Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1950 and relevant Supreme Court (SC) judgments.
1 min
Rhino Population Rises to 331 in Jaldapara National Park
The Forest Department has announced the results of the 2025 Rhino Census at Jaldapara National Park, revealing a rise in the one-horned rhino population from 292 in 2022 to 331 in 2025.
1 min
North Bengal Medical College probes ragging allegations, FIR to be filed
A crucial meeting of the Anti-Ragging Committee (ARC) of North Bengal Medical College & Hospital (NBMCH) was held today to address a serious ragging complaint involving four former students of the institution.
1 min
Mayor Goutam Deb Presents ₹685.24 Crore Budget for Siliguri's Development
Deb expressed dissatisfaction with Siliguri's poor public transport and proposed an elevated monorail to Kharibari
2 mins
As suspension period ends, Bengal LoP not to attend remaining days of Budget Session in protest
Despite his one-month suspension from the West Bengal Assembly ending on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition in the House, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced that he will not attend the remaining session.
1 min
Calcutta HC lifts stay on recruitment of civil judges by West Bengal Public Service Commission
A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday lifted an interim stay on the recruitment of civil judges for different lower courts in the state, who have qualified in the examination conducted by West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) for the year 2022.
1 min
Another JU student arrested
Police today arrested another student of the Jadavpur University in connection with the incident of arson at an office of Sikhsha bandhu samity, the employees' organisation affiliated to the Trinamul Congress during the ruckus on the university campus of the University on 1 March.
1 min
HC pulls up CBI, directs it to come with case diary
Calcutta High Court today in another reprimand to the CBI asked the central agency probing the recruitment scam in civic bodies to furnish the case diary tomorrow, making it clear that otherwise no hearing would be allowed.
1 min
After row, KMC to install more water taps in Ward 107
Residents of Ward 107 can breathe a sigh of relief as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation announced its decision to install additional water taps in the area.
1 min
TMC MLA Humayun softens stand, assures adherence to party discipline
The Trinamul Congress (TMC) parliamentary disciplinary committee, headed by Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday instructed the party's MLA, Humayun Kabir, to refrain from making controversial remarks that violate party discipline.
2 mins
Assembly drama: BJP demands live streaming, stages walkout
LoP Suvendu Adhikari accused the ruling party of stifling Opposition voices and failing its responsibilities, justifying the BJP's protest inside and outside the House
1 min
Dilip Ghosh Meets Suvendu Adhikari Amid Speculation Over Bengal BJP Leadership Change
Amid heightened speculation regarding the next West Bengal BJP state president, former state chief and ex-MP Dilip Ghosh made an unanticipated visit to the Assembly today, meeting Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
2 mins
BJP Vows to Challenge 4 pc Reservation for Muslims in K'taka Govt Contracts in the Courts
The BJP on Tuesday vowed to challenge the contentious 4 per cent reservation in government contracts to Muslims in a court of law, after the Karnataka government followed up its intentions and introduced the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that seeks to amend the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (KTPP) Act, 1999 to provide reservations announced in the state budget.
1 min
Namma Metro forced to withdraw recruitment notice
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited BMRCL had issued a notification seeking applications from candidates for train operators (Loco Pilots) on a contractual basis for five years
2 mins
TG Assembly Passes SC Subcategorisation Bill
The Telangana Assembly today unanimously passed the Bill for the Scheduled Caste subcategorisation which would distribute 15 per cent reservation among three subgroups.
2 mins
Kerala Sets National Record With 100 Pc Tribal Voter Registration
Kerala has added another milestone to its legacy of pioneering initiatives by achieving 100 per cent voter registration in seven remote tribal settlements, setting a national benchmark for electoral inclusion.
1 min
Historic e-auctions, lithium breakthrough, sustainable strategies propel Chhattisgarh mining sector
Chhattisgarh has emerged as a trailblazer in mineral sector governance under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, combining transparency, innovation, and sustainability to drive unprecedented economic growth.
2 mins
Oppn Cong corners MP govt over fake encounter killing of tribal man
The opposition Congress continued its attack on the ruling BJP in the State Assembly on Tuesday, over what the Congress alleges to be a fake encounter of a tribal man by the police in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
1 min
Giridih violence: Chaos in Jharkhand Assembly, political tensions rise
The violence in Giridih on Holi has sparked a major political dispute in Jharkhand.
1 min
'Indo-US friendship will grow'
Ms Tulsi Gabbard said it was a warm experience to know the 'rich history' and the 'vibrant democracy' of India which serves as the foundation for a special bond between the two countries
2 mins
BJP govt has systematically undermined MGNREGA: Sonia
Raising the issue of MGNREGA during Zero Hour in the Upper House, Gandhi said: \"I wish to draw the attention of this House to an issue of urgent national importance. The right to employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted by then UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government in 2005 under the leadership of then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ji. This landmark legislation has been a crucial safety net for millions of rural poor.\"
1 min
MP minister slams Muslim cleric's objection to Shami's daughter playing Holi
Denouncing the objections raised by All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Rizvi to Holi celebrations by Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami's daughter, Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Vishwas Sarang has written to Shami asking him and his daughter not to be cowed down by 'fundamentalists' and 'extremists'.
1 min
New industrial policy boosts investment in Chhattisgarh, CM briefs PM Modi
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the state's development roadmap.
1 min
SC Extends Protection From Arrest To Former IAS Trainee Puja Khedkar
The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its 15 January interim order protecting from arrest former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, accused of forging her documents to be eligible for the 2022 Union Public Service Commission examination.
1 min
India and Netherlands Strengthen Defence Ties in High-Level Meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with the Defence Minister of the Netherlands, Ruben Brekelmans, here today, to discuss strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
1 min
Provincial mergers can boost infrastructure connectivity
In the past, when we planned for regional traffic connectivity improvements, local areas which benefited more from these investments would be more proactive than others.
2 mins
Germany steps up
Germany is undergoing a profound political and economic shift that could redefine its role in Europe and beyond.
4 mins
How Dare We?
As thousands of world leaders and business elites prepare to fly in — each contributing to the event's massive carbon footprint — it becomes clear that COP30 is less about saving the planet and more about political spectacle. How can a climate conference justify deforestation? How can leaders preach sustainability while enabling destruction? COP30 should have been a symbol of global commitment to the Amazon. Instead, it is exposing the deep contradictions of modern climate politics
5 mins
Familiar tug of war in Maldives
The Maldives' judiciary is in crisis again, as President Mohamed Muizzu aims to downsize the Supreme Court.
4 mins
What this government has achieved with inflation
The rational expectations school opposed the non-neutrality position by arguing that, under flexible markets, repeated monetary shocks given to facilitate growth could only result in recurrent price rise in the long run.
2 mins
Manipur GSDP to show recovery, govt committed to bringing normality: Nirmala
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday in the Parliament said the central government is committed to bringing normalcy to Manipur and assured all support for the economic growth of the state.
2 mins
After clashes, tribes in Manipur call off shutdown, vow to restore peace
The apex bodies of two tribes, the Hmar Inpui and the Zomi Council, jointly resolved to restore peace and normality in the district.
1 min
Meghalaya HC pulls up state govt over failure to curb illegal coal mining
The Meghalaya High Court has expressed its displeasure after reviewing a status report on illegal coal mining and transportation in the state.
1 min
Death of Meghalaya student in Karnataka: CM Sangma extends support and orders probe
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the family of the 13-year-old student who died due to suspected food poisoning in Karnataka.
1 min
Security Tightened in Sambhal After Police Ban Neja Mela
Security in the city has been tightened after the police administration refused to allow Neja Mela on the memory of Sayyed Salar Masood Ghazi, the army commander of Mohammad Ghaznavi.
1 min
Six-Judge SC delegation to visit Manipur relief camps on 22 March
A team of 25 specialised doctors from Chennai will also conduct medical camps across all relief camps
1 min
Netanyahu's push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza.
1 min
Judge questions Trump administration on whether it ignored order to turn around deportation flights
A federal judge on Monday questioned whether the Trump administration ignored his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador, a possible violation of the decision he'd issued minutes before.
1 min
Canada's Carney Meets With European Allies as Trump Targets His Country's Sovereignty and Economy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met the leaders of Britain and France on Monday during his first official overseas trip, seeking support from two of Ottawa's oldest allies as American President Donald Trump targets Canada's sovereignty and economy.
1 min
Poland and Baltic states recommend leaving anti-personnel landmine treaty
Poland and the three Baltic nations said Tuesday that they want to withdraw from an international convention that bans anti-personnel landmines due to the growing threat from Russia to front-line NATO states.
1 min
Inter-ministerial Panel to Address Regulatory Concerns of Fintechs
The Union government has set up an inter-ministerial industry committee on fintech (IMICF) to address the regulatory concerns and long-term strategy for the sector.
1 min
Reliance Brings Sun Crush to India and Kicks Off Price War
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has secured the India rights for premium juice brand Sun Crush from Muttiah Muralitharan's company, Ceylon Beverage International, the company has officially announced.
1 min
Bajaj Finserv to buy Allianz's 26 per cent stake in insurance joint ventures
Bajaj Finserv signed share purchase agreements (SPAs) with Allianz SE to acquire a 26 per cent stake in the two insurance joint ventures namely Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company (BAGIC) and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company (BALIC) for Rs 24,180 crore, the NBFC said in a statement.
1 min
LIC to Announce Acquisition of Stake in a Health Insurance Company by March End: MD & CEO
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is likely to announce the acquisition of a stake in a standalone health insurance company by the end of the current financial year, Siddhartha Mohanty, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LIC said.
1 min
CBDT Invites Stakeholders' Suggestions on Income Tax Bill, 2025; Launches E-filing Portal
After the introduction of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Tuesday sought stakeholders' suggestions on the provisions.
1 min
Market Extends Gains
The stock market on Tuesday extended the gains on the second consecutive session with Nifty surpassing 22,850 intraday led by buying across the sectors and broader indices.
2 mins
India, New Zealand working on a comprehensive, mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, says Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said while addressing the CEOs of India and New Zealand in New Delhi on Tuesday that India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
2 mins
Sitharaman Says 'Make in India' Yielding Good Results, Steps Taken to Strengthen Manufacturing
Brushing aside opposition's criticism on Make in India scheme, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the scheme is yielding good results as the centre has taken multiple steps to strengthen the manufacturing sector, including defence production.
1 min
Dan Burn ready to grasp England opportunity under coach Tuchel
Dan Burn wrote his name into Newcastle United's history books on Sunday as he found the back of the net in the Carabao Cup final, helping Newcastle United to lift their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
1 min
ISL: Know the teams which were top home performers during league stage
The Indian Super League (ISL) has consistently proven itself to be a source of captivating football action, and the current season is certainly maintaining that high standard.
1 min
National Women's Hockey League: Haryana, Odisha and MP register wins on opening day
As the final phase of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025 begins here in Ranchi, Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Madhya Pradesh had a successful outing as they registered a win in their respective matches.
1 min
Miami Open: Djokovic, Alcaraz in same half of men's singles draw
Exciting tennis action on the cards as six-time champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 winner Carlos Alcaraz vie for top honours
1 min
Marquez Welcomes Chhetri's Return From Retirement Ahead Of Maldives Tie
The Indian senior men's team will face Maldives in a FIFA International Friendly on Wednesday, 19 March at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
2 mins
KIPG is making us more competitive, says Paris Paralympics gold medallist Harvinder Singh
Paris Paralympics gold-medal winning archer Harvinder Singh is excited at the prospect of taking part in the upcoming second edition of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG 2025) that begins Thursday.
2 mins
Moeen Ali 'agrees' with chances of Brook's IPL ban
English batting star Harry Brook's withdrawal from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a second consecutive season could earn him a two-year ban from the lucrative cricket league, and former England allrounder Moeen Ali feels such decisions mess up a lot of things, and thus he agrees with the new IPL rules.
2 mins
Eighteen & unstoppable: IPL's rise from experiment to empire
Seventeen years is a long time; the ones born in 2008 are now stepping out of their adolescence, ready to embrace adulthood; in fact, it's one-third or one-fourth of the lifespan of an average human being. During this period, the world coped with numerous challenges like recession, conflicts, Covid pandemic, and adapted to new normals amidst multiple changes, but the one that has remained a constant is the Indian Premier League that kickstarts its 18th season with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders locking horns with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Saturday.
2 mins
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言語: English
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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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