CATEGORIES

The Statesman Siliguri

Indian Navy Inducts Eighth MCA Barge, Strengthening Operational Capabilities

The Indian Navy marked the induction of its eighth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, LSAM 11 (Yard 79), in a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, today.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Cooling inflation reinforces case for potential RBI rate cuts: Report

India's inflation fell to 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent, approaching the RBI's 4 per cent target after four months above 5 per cent and this trend reinforces the case for potential rate cuts, with the repo rate at 6.25 per cent, a new report showed on Saturday.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

North Korea Unveils Nuclear-Powered Submarine for the First Time

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the USA.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

NorthEast United FC Ride Late Blitzkrieg to Rout East Bengal

NEUFC Culminate League Stage of ISL in Style With a 4-0 Thrashing of Hapless Kolkata Giants in Guwahati

time-read
2 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

PM Modi interacts with 'Lakhpati Didis', says he is richest man with blessings from mothers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his Gujarat visit on Saturday, following a series of events in Surat and Silvassa on Friday.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Asansol resident arrested for grabbing govt land

Hirapur Police Station, under the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC), has arrested Neeraj Kumar, a resident of Hill View, Asansol, allegedly for grabbing government land with fake documents.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

'I judge what I see on the pitch': Guardiola on Grealish's private life

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he will assess players like Jack Grealish based solely on their performances on the pitch, rather than their off-field activities.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Coal Mafia Tensions Escalate: NTPC Officer Shot Dead Amid Rising Jharkhand Violence

Jharkhand's escalating violence claimed yet another victim on Saturday as Kumar Gaurav (photo), a Deputy General Manager (DGM) with NTPC, was shot dead in Hazaribag, further exposing the deepening coal mafia crisis.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

ER, Asansol Division, Celebrates Women's Day with Felicitations, Training and Events

The Asansol Division of Eastern Railway observed International Women's Day 2025 in a fitting manner, with a series of programmes from 5 to 7 March 2025, celebrating women's empowerment and recognising their contributions in various fields.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Cooch Behar railway station becomes fully women-operated on International Women's Day

In a ground-breaking move to celebrate International Women's Day, the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway has transformed the historic Cooch Behar railway station into a fully women-operated facility.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Russian Strike on Ukrainian Town Kills Eleven as USA Cuts Intelligence Sharing with Kyiv

'I think he's doing what anybody else would,' said Trump, when questioned if Putin was taking advantage of the US withdrawal

time-read
2 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Men must support women in becoming strong, empowered, self-reliant: Prez

'Women should get an environment where they can make independent decisions about their lives without pressure or fear'

time-read
2 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Gopichand underscores importance of blocking 'outside noise' for athletes

Former India shuttler Pullela Gopichand highlighted the importance of blocking the outside noise for a sportsperson, and having self-belief, a mantra he followed during his playing days.

time-read
3 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

India's space technology no longer confined to launch of rockets: Jitendra Singh

India's Space technology is no longer confined to the launch of rockets since the country is playing a major role in revolutionising governance by supplementing transparency, grievance redressal and citizen participation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

KVIC Distributes Over 2K Bee Boxes and Honey Colonies Across Six States

To strengthen the 'New Khadi for New India' movement, Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar, distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies, and toolkits to 205 beekeepers across six states through video conference from KVIC's Rajghat office in Delhi.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Telangana Cong MPs to raise Centre's step-motherly treatment in House

Congress MPs in Telangana have decided to move an adjournment motion in the upcoming session of Parliament to raise the issue of the Centre's stepmotherly treatment towards the state.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

CM Vijayan Has Hijacked CPI-M, Claims Former Kerala Party Stalwart

Former senior CPI-M leader C.P. John launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing him of transforming the CPI-M into an extension of the government and turning the government into a mere arm of the party.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

How Does Team India, New Zealand Compare Ahead Of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final?

A look at the history between the two contenders ahead of onfield fireworks in Dubai

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

A Dream Shattered

Almost every person seeking asylum in a foreign country alleges State persecution, because of his caste or religion. The very fact that such spiels are believed by foreign governments while granting asylum is a poor reflection on our soft power, and the immense persuasive powers of immigration lawyers. However, a different reality emerges in interaction with the illegal migrants: the real reasons for their migration are economic and societal. Young people try to go abroad as they believe that Western countries offer more opportunities for them, and in any case, 'foreign returned' people are considered superior

time-read
6 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Two TMC workers arrested for extortion in Barrackpore, posing as police officers

Barrackpore witnessed high drama on Friday after two Trinamul Congress (TMC) workers were accused of extorting local traders by posing as Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) of police.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

App cab driver beaten to death in Bijoygarh, no arrest so far

A 36-year-old app cab driver was allegedly lynched close to his residence at Bijoygarh in the Jadavpur area by five persons on Friday.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Young, Ravindra, and Kiwi quest to reignite 2000 magic

Stephen Fleming. Nathan Astle. Scott Styris. These were the names that etched New Zealand's lone men's white-ball tournament triumph into history. The Black Caps' thrilling four-wicket win over India in the 2000 Champions Trophy final in Kenya remains a defining moment in their cricketing journey—one that inspired an entire generation.

time-read
2 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

JU Fracas: Police Record Statements of Indranuj Roy, Prof

After a nudge from Calcutta High Court, Jadavpur police on Saturday recorded the statements of Indranuj Roy, the student injured after being hit by education minister Bratya Basu's car during a recent fracas at Jadavpur University, and also questioned three other students on the basis of the FIR lodged by the injured student.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

VBU Writes to Bolpur Municipality Over Restaurant Construction Work in World Heritage Site Buffer Zone

Visva-Bharati University (VBU) has sent a formal letter to the chairman of Bolpur Municipality, requesting an explanation for the permission granted to establish a restaurant within the buffer zone of the World Cultural Heritage Site in Santiniketan.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

T'gana govt allocates ₹4 cr for SLBC rescue using robots

The Telangana government has allocated Rs 4 crore for robotic technology to expedite the rescue mission after failing to trace the eight trapped men inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal in the Nagarkurnool district, even 15 days after the incident.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Govt Focused on Providing Preventive, Curative Healthcare, Says Nadda

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said the government is focused on providing healthcare which is preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

ISL: Jamshedpur FC target record 13th league win as Chennaiyin FC eye positive end to season

Both Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC will aim to end the league stage of the ongoing 2024-25 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on a positive note when they meet in the penultimate clash in the first stage of the current edition on Sunday.

time-read
3 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

JPSC recruitment scam: CBI court summons 60 accused

The CBI court has summoned 60 accused in the JPSC recruitment scam, exposing fraudulent mark alterations and favoritism in Jharkhand's civil services exams.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

KMC to allow building permits for small plots starting from 300 sq ft

KMC streamlines approvals for three-storeyed buildings on 300-450 sq ft plots, while permitting up to 10-metre-high buildings on one-cottah plots with specific space allocation

time-read
2 mins  |
March 09, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri

Committed to empowering females: Nitish Kumar on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reaffirmed his commitment to empowering the fair sex.

time-read
1 min  |
March 09, 2025