The Statesman Kolkata - January 01, 2025

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January 01, 2025

Biren Apologises for Manipur Ethnic Violence

The Manipur CM Called for Unity in the Year 2025

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We are determined to work even harder in 2025, realise our dream of Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the Union Government was determined to work even harder in 2025 and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat.

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Government Extending All Assistance to Indian Nurse on Death Row in Yemen

The government on Tuesday confirmed that it is aware of the death sentence awarded to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse, in Yemen and said it is extending all possible assistance in the matter.

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Mamata pledges to serve & protect people of Bengal

On the eve of the new year, Chief Minister and Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee pledged to serve the people of the state with utmost dedication, to protect them, and to uphold the ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

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Quad Now a Vital Force for Stability in Indo-Pacific, Says EAM Jaishankar

In a social media post on 'X' marking the 20th anniversary of the Quad partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the four-nation grouping now stands as a vital force for stability, progress, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

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Patients Suffer as Trolley, Wheelchair Shortage Hits NBMC&H

Several serious patients and their families are facing significant challenges in receiving timely treatment at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMC&H) due to an acute shortage of trolleys and wheelchairs.

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AMC Orders Demolition of Shopping Plaza

The commissioner of Asansol Municipal Corporation (AMC), IAS officer Raju Mishra has ordered demolition of a shopping plaza in the over-100 years old heritage building, Atwal Bhawan, situated in the Bazar area beside the G T Road in Asansol town.

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RSS leader Pradeep Joshi Visits Siliguri

Pradeep Joshi, the All India co-head of the publicity department of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), visited Siliguri from 28-31 December, engaging in key meetings and activities.

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State Secondary Board Issues Guidelines For Teachers, Students

The strictures are to bring in more discipline in state-run schools

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Work progresses in multi-tracking project in Andal

The transformative multi-tracking project between Son Nagar and Andal has moved into the next phase at Mugma for the 70 km Andal-Pradhankhunta section under Asansol division, thanks to the significant support from local government authorities.

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8 NSS volunteers from Bengal to take part at R-Day parade in Delhi

Eight National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from West Bengal have been selected to participate in the Republic Day Parade Camp 2025 in Delhi, marking a prestigious opportunity for young achievers.

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BJP Leaders Protest Demanding Siliguri Mayor's Resignation

Under the leadership of Sankar Ghosh, chief whip of the state Assembly, BJP councillors and other prominent leaders, including Shikha Chatterjee, MLA from Dabgram-Fulbari, staged a protest in front of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation.

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Pay ₹10 extra to avail the last Metro at night

The Kolkata Metro Railway has decided to levy a surcharge on special night services on the Blue Line from tomorrow.

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Spurious Drugs Worth Over ₹6 Crore Seized

Spurious drugs worth Rs 6.60 crore were seized by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), East Zone, and the Drugs Control Directorate, West Bengal from a wholesale premises in Kolkata.

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ISKCON Holds Prayers for Hindus in Bangladesh

The ISKCON temple in the city on Tuesday held prayers for Hindu minorities facing violence in Bangladesh.

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Woman hurt as 2 buses race at Telengabagan

An accident in Telengabagan due to reckless driving by two buses led to protests by the locals.

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Suvendu visits Sandeshkhali without police permission

The LoP accused CM of distributing Rs 60,000 per house from loans taken by the central govt

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TN Varsity Sexual Assault Case: BJP Padayatra to Press for Justice

Continuing to keep up the heat on the DMK government of MK Stalin over the sexual assault of a girl student in the prestigious Anna University, in the heart of Chennai, the BJP on Tuesday announced a padayatra from Madurai to press for justice for the victim.

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HC extends relief to KTR from arrest

High Court directed the ACB not to arrest him till the verdict was pronounced

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Maha minister's Pakistan remark on Kerala highly inflammatory; shows Sangh Parivar's basic approach towards state: CM Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Tuesday condemned BJP leader and Maharashtra's Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane's statement calling Kerala a \"mini Pakistan\" describing it as extremely vexing and inflammatory.

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Indian Navy Marks Key Milestone With Keel Laying of Third Cadet Training Ship

The keel laying ceremony for the third Cadet Training Ship, Yard 18005, was held recently at the M/s L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli.

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Viet Nam's defence diplomacy

In the 1980s, Viet Nam began demobilising its forces and modernising its military, prioritising the navy and air force.

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Swadeshi Turns 120

'Bengal united is a power; Bengal divided will pull in several different ways. That is perfectly true and is one of the merits of the scheme,' wrote HH Risley in one of his notes on 6 December 1904. 'The only rejoinder that I can think of is that Bengal is very densely populated; that Eastern Bengal is the most populated portion, that it needs room for expansion and that it can only expand towards the East. So far from hindering national development we are really giving it greater scope, and enabling Bengal to absorb Assam,' added the civil servant who had contributed immensely to ethnographic studies on India. These words, often quoted in different contexts, attained a degree of notoriety.

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H1-B Dilemma

The H1-B visa debate has reignited, bringing to light the conflicting views on skilled immigration to the US among prominent figures and political factions.

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A giant among men

In an age of political theatrics and grandstanding, Dr. Manmohan Singh was an anomaly. A leader of few words but profound actions, his life—now etched in the annals of Indian history—was defined by a quiet resolve that reshaped the destiny of a nation.

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Undying commitment to human rights

In December 1978, Jimmy Carter—who has died aged 100—outlined his belief that American strategic decisions abroad should be shaped by an adherence to human rights.

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'Zero Poverty' campaign gains momentum in UP to meet 2 October 2025 deadline

Uttar Pradesh is on track to become a poverty-free state by 2 October, 2025 with the government aiming to identify extremely poor families across the state to ensure that they benefit from various government schemes during the period.

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Leaders of Sharad Pawar's NCP mull merger with Ajit Pawar faction

Party's MPs, MLAs plan to present their case for going with the govt in power at a meeting next week

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Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine Hits Multiple Targets, Including Kyiv

Russia launched an aerial attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, striking the capital and other regions with multiple missiles and drones.

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Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian 'citizen of the world'

Newly married and sworn as a Naval officer, Jimmy Carter left his tiny hometown in 1946 hoping to climb the ranks and see the world.

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World Begins Welcoming 2025 With Light Shows, Embraces & Ice Plunges

Countries in the South Pacific Ocean were the first to ring in the New Year, with midnight in New Zealand striking 18 hours before the ball drop in Times Square in New York

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2024: Make in India 2.0 Develops Robust Manufacturing Sector

In the year 2024, Make in India 2.0 developed a robust manufacturing sector across 27 categories with renewed vigour and energy.

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Oil and gas industry set for long-term benefits with digitalisation: Report

Digitalisation initiatives could provide long-term benefits to the oil and gas industry globally, a report showed on Tuesday.

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Market Shows Mixed Trend On Final Trading Day

About 2,239 shares advanced, 1,571 shares declined, 97 shares were unchanged

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Powergrid Signs Green Loan Agreement With SMBC

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Power, Government of India, has signed a landmark green loan agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) on 31st December 2024 at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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India's Fiscal Deficit for Apr-Nov Recorded at ₹8.47 Trillion

India's fiscal deficit for April-November was Rs 8.47 trillion, or 52.5 per cent of the estimate for the financial year, data from the government said.

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Output of 8 key infrastructure sectors slows down to 4.3 pc in Nov

The output of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.3 per cent in November 2024 against 7.9 per cent growth registered a year ago, data released by the government said on Tuesday.

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Kolkata will remain most affordable residential market in India, premium & mid range will also see upward growth in 2025

With yet another year drawing to an end and a whole new year setting in, various stakeholders of the country's real estate sector are looking at how the year gone by played out for them and more importantly how does the new year look to be, what are the promises?

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United Cup: Fritz, Gauff Seal Quarter-Final Berth for USA

Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff guided USA to the United Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win against Croatia on Tuesday.

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Wolves Star Handed Two-Game Ban for 'Misconduct'

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA) after he was charged with 'misconduct' for acting in an 'improper manner' following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on 14 December.

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Premier League: Newcastle beat Man Utd, Ipswich stun Chelsea

The Magpies continue winless misery for former European champions, minnows Ipswich spring a surprise against London giants

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Attacking flair, defensive shifts define ISL 2024-25 first half

As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season capped off its 14th match week, notable changes in attacking, defensive and overall tactical trends have emerged as compared to the previous season.

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Deepti breaks into top-5 of ICC Women's ODI rankings

India off-spinner Deepti Sharma rose a spot to break into the top 5 in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings for bowlers, following her match-winning performances in the recently concluded home series against the West Indies.

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How Manu Bhaker got over Tokyo heartbreak to create history at Paris 2024

The year 2024 turned out to be a game-changing period for shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning two medals in shooting events, and becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat after Norman Pritchard in 1900.

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Oz Optimistic About Starc's Availability for Sydney Test

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald remained optimistic about left-arm quick Mitchell Starc's availability for the crucial fifth and final Test in Sydney, starting January 3. Starc has been battling through sore ribs from day three of the Boxing Day Test but still managed to bowl effectively, including claiming the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on the final day.

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Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

India's pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has been in sublime form during the ongoing 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

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