The Statesman Siliguri - December 17, 2024
The Statesman Siliguri - December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024
'Won't allow Lanka to be used against India'
Sri Lanka's President Disanayake, who is in India on his first visit after elections, said the cooperation with India will flourish under his govt
2 mins
Bengal ranks first in animal protein production in country: Report
Bengal has become the country's highest animal protein producer, overtaking Uttar Pradesh, said a report published by the Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.
1 min
Bengal ranks first in animal protein production in country: Report
Bengal has become the country's highest animal protein producer, overtaking Uttar Pradesh, said a report published by the Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.
1 min
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Tabla maestro and Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain passed away late last night at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family said on Monday.
1 min
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Tabla maestro and Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain passed away late last night at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family said on Monday.
1 min
ISS Successful Candidates get sweets, flowers from Mamata
The two candidates were delivered the pleasantries by the local government representatives
1 min
ISS Successful Candidates get sweets, flowers from Mamata
The two candidates were delivered the pleasantries by the local government representatives
1 min
Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart
Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators' Association (EHTTOA). The event is scheduled to be held in Siliguri from 17-19 December.
2 mins
Fresh Raniganj master plan for state approval
At a high-level meeting in Asansol it has been decided that a fresh plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of Raniganj Coalfields subsidence and underground fire zone will be prepared and sent to the state government for final approval.
2 mins
Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart
Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators' Association (EHTTOA). The event is scheduled to be held in Siliguri from 17-19 December.
2 mins
Fresh Raniganj master plan for state approval
At a high-level meeting in Asansol, it has been decided that a fresh plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of Raniganj Coalfields subsidence and underground fire zone will be prepared and sent to the state government for final approval.
2 mins
Mamata pays homage to Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas
She refused to comment on the situation that is prevalent in Bangladesh now
1 min
ICC marks centenary with Narayana Murthy
Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched its centenary celebrations with a grand event featuring Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Infosys Founder, N R Narayana Murthy at the historic Calcutta Town Hall.
1 min
Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024
Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024
1 min
Payel Roy Ganguly - Honored as "Nightingale of Chicagoland" in U.S. Congressional Record
Payel Roy Ganguly, hailed as the \"Nightingale of Chicagoland,\" has been honored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Illinois Representative Jonathan L. Jackson, for her inspiring journey from Kolkata, India to become a globally acclaimed musician has entered into the Congressional Record.
1 min
Speeding car kills mother-son duo
A mother and her son duo was killed allegedly following drunk driving at Ramabati Gopalnagar area under the Mathurapur police station in South 24 Parganas this morning.
2 mins
Speeding car kills mother-son duo
A mother and her son duo was killed allegedly following drunk driving at Ramabati Gopalnagar area under the Mathurapur police station in South 24 Parganas this morning.
2 mins
TMC thumping win in Contai Cooperative Bank polls
The ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) registered a resounding victory in the Contai Cooperative Bank elections held on Sunday, winning 101 out of the 108 seats.
1 min
Mamata pays homage to Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas
She refused to comment on the situation that is prevalent in Bangladesh now
1 min
Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024
Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024
1 min
Trinamul Congress censures Firhad Hakim over his 'minority' remarks
In the face of large-scale criticisms both from inside and outside, Trinamul Congress on Monday finally officially censured West Bengal Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim over his recent public comments on \"minority\" and \"majority\".
1 min
Kolkata book fair to see 1000 stalls
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) on 28 January, 2025.
1 min
Trinamul Congress censures Firhad Hakim over his 'minority' remarks
In the face of large-scale criticisms both from inside and outside, Trinamul Congress on Monday finally officially censured West Bengal Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim over his recent public comments on \"minority\" and \"majority\".
1 min
Safety for women in trains
Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies' special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.
1 min
Steel cutting ceremony of first Next-Generation Missile Vessel held at Cochin Shipyard
The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony for the first ship of the Next-Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, today.
1 min
BJP's brazen attempt towards totalitarian presidential system through ONOP: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged the BJP-led Union government despite lacking a majority to pass the One Nation One Poll legislation, is making a brazen attempt to push the same with an ulterior motive of conducting a presidential form of government.
1 min
Union Home Ministry in touch with Kerala Police in Kuwaiti bank swindling case
With 10 FIRs registered by the Kerala Police against Keralites who left Kuwait after availing bank loans, the Union Home Ministry has taken this case seriously and is in touch with the cops.
1 min
Steel cutting ceremony of first Next-Generation Missile Vessel held at Cochin Shipyard
The 'Steel Cutting' ceremony for the first ship of the Next-Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, today.
1 min
Handover Waqf scam case to CBI: K'taka BJP chief to CM
Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra challenged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday to handover the Waqf scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
1 min
Ilayaraja denied entry to sanctum sanctorum of Srivilliputhur temple
A video of him being prevented entry gone viral with his ardent fans castigating the temple administration
2 mins
Union Home Ministry in touch with Kerala Police in Kuwaiti bank swindling case
With 10 FIRs registered by the Kerala Police against Keralites who left Kuwait after availing bank loans, the Union Home Ministry has taken this case seriously and is in touch with the cops.
1 min
Policeman shoots himself dead with service gun in Malappuram
A 36-year-old policeman, serving in the Special Operation Group (SOG) died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver at the MSP camp at Areekode in Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday night.
1 min
Shaina NC praises Omar as 'mature leader' for criticising Cong's objections to EVMs
National Conference (NC) leader and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah's, recent criticism of the INDIA bloc ally Congress' objections to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked a response from Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC, who lauded Abdullah as a 'very mature leader.'
1 min
Govt underlines schemes for upliftment of minorities
The Centre has launched several schemes focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure development to safeguard the rights and improve the lives of minorities which comprise about 19.3 per cent of the country's population.
1 min
Maharashtra CM, Deputy CMs meet to decide ministry allocation
A meeting to decide ministerial portfolios to be allotted to 39 ministers sworn-in on Sunday was scheduled to be held on Monday evening at 'Ramgiri', the Nagpur residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sources said, even as the first day of the six-day winter session began in Nagpur.
1 min
PM Modi to gift Rajasthan projects worth ₹1 L cr during his visit to Jaipur today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the Pink City on Tuesday to participate in the state-level function being held at Dadiya village near here to celebrate the first anniversary of the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in the state.
1 min
'Communal riots have dropped drastically in UP since 2017'
Between 2007 and 2011, there were 616 communal incidents, claiming 121 lives
2 mins
Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill
Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises, said officials here.
1 min
I saw Nehru documents being shredded, says historian Rizwan Kadri
Historian Dr Rizwan Kadri on Monday claimed that he had seen an elderly person shred many documents and letters related to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
1 min
Not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism on the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari by March 31, 2026.
2 mins
Jaipur coaching centre sealed after students fall ill
Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Rajasthan's Jaipur has been sealed after several students fell ill and some fainted on the premises, said officials here.
1 min
'Stay healthy, stay happy', CM Sharma tells people in Jaipur park
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Monday, emphasised the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and engaging in regular exercise.
1 min
Not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said not a single drop of blood will be shed in the name of Naxalism on the sacred land of Maa Danteshwari by March 31, 2026.
2 mins
Govt underlines schemes for upliftment of minorities
The Centre has launched several schemes focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure development to safeguard the rights and improve the lives of minorities which comprise about 19.3 per cent of the country's population.
1 min
The gift of Second Chances
The impending return from an Indonesian jail of a Filipino migrant worker tricked into being a drug mule is a spot of good news amid the toxic political scuffle of recent weeks.
2 mins
Bhopal revisited~ II
The license for setting up the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal for producing poisonous MIC and a 'no-objection' from the Pollution Control Department were granted despite the plant's location being near a densely populated area. This was against prescribed norms. No action was taken against the erring UCIL for not complying with statutory safety measures. Was it not a hoax? Were the state and Central government officials hypnotized by the gimmicky assurance of UCC that 'our Bhopal plant will be as inoffensive as a chocolate factory'?
4 mins
Day of Reckoning
The appointment of François Bayrou as France's new Prime Minister highlights the formidable challenges facing the country as it struggles with political gridlock, economic uncertainty, and public discontent.
4 mins
Bhopal revisited~ II
The license for setting up the Union Carbide plant at Bhopal for producing poisonous MIC and a 'no-objection' from the Pollution Control Department were granted despite the plant's location being near a densely populated area. This was against prescribed norms. No action was taken against the erring UCIL for not complying with statutory safety measures. Was it not a hoax? Were the state and Central government officials hypnotized by the gimmicky assurance of UCC that 'our Bhopal plant will be as inoffensive as a chocolate factory'?
4 mins
The irony of a historical convergence
It is remarkable how historic events converge at times into a deep sense of irony.
3 mins
Syria after Assad's fall
Syrian rebel forces captured Damascus and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow with his family, where he has been granted refuge.
4 mins
Syria after Assad's fall
Syrian rebel forces captured Damascus and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow with his family, where he has been granted refuge. In just over a week, the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), translated into 'Organization for the liberation of the Levant,' backed by Turkey, captured the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs, before entering Damascus and overthrowing a ruler who had managed to survive the Arab Spring by violently suppressing the agitation. This has thrown the entire region into a mess.
4 mins
The irony of a historical convergence
It is remarkable how historic events converge at times into a deep sense of irony.
3 mins
Manipur CM accuses agencies of destabilizing state amid rising tensions
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday accused certain external agencies of attempting to destabilize the state, further aggravating the ethnic crisis in the state.
1 min
High number of transfer requests by teachers to be challenge for Bihar government
The Nitish Kumar government which always claims that teachers' recruitment is its achievement, may face a new challenge managing the high volume of transfer requests from educators in Bihar.
1 min
Assam CM to attend Bhutan's national day, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the National Day Celebrations of Bhutan from December 16 to 18 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
1 min
Precision land management must for Viksit Bharat
Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'Your guardianship of this land is vital for both strategic defence infrastructure and sustainable development.'
2 mins
Assam's Panchayat polls: political parties gear up for fierce grassroots battle
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
1 min
Assam's Panchayat polls: political parties gear up for fierce grassroots battle
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
1 min
CBI files five chargesheets in Assam online trading scam; 18 accused named
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 individuals and two companies involved in a massive online trading scam that duped thousands of investors in Assam by promising high returns, officials said on Monday.
1 min
Assam CM to attend Bhutan's national day, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the National Day Celebrations of Bhutan from December 16 to 18 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
1 min
Precision land management must for Viksit Bharat
Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'Your guardianship of this land is vital for both strategic defence infrastructure and sustainable development.'
2 mins
CBI files five chargesheets in Assam online trading scam; 18 accused named
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 individuals and two companies involved in a massive online trading scam that duped thousands of investors in Assam by promising high returns, officials said on Monday.
1 min
S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate
South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.
1 min
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to nearly 45,000
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war
2 mins
Gulf Countries denounce Israeli decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.
1 min
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to nearly 45,000
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war
2 mins
S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate
South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.
1 min
Gulf Countries denounce Israeli decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.
1 min
As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights clutching a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs—all that was waiting for her in Honduras.
2 mins
India's trade deficit at all-time-high of $37.8 billion in November
India registered a record trade deficit of $37.8 billion in November with exports contracting 4.85 per cent to $32.1 billion while imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion.
1 min
HPCL expands free heart care initiative with new partnership
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has taken a significant step to bring life-saving heart care closer to those in need.
1 min
India's trade deficit at all-time-high of $37.8 billion in November
India registered a record trade deficit of $37.8 billion in November with exports contracting 4.85 per cent to $32.1 billion while imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion.
1 min
India's trend GDP growth to move closer to 6.5-7 pc in FY25: Crisil
The main macro drivers remain healthy and India's GDP growth is likely to move closer to the trend growth of 6.5-7 per cent this fiscal, a Crisil Insight report said on Monday.
1 min
Market erases some gains; Selling seen in IT, metal, oil & gas, FMCG
The Sensex was down 384.55 points or 0.47 percent at 81,748.57, and the Nifty was down 100.05 points or 0.40 percent at 24,668.25
2 mins
India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally
India is set to witness a record office space leasing activity in 2024, reaching 83-85 million square feet of gross leasing value (GLV) which is a 13 per cent growth from last year, according to a report on Monday.
1 min
India at rain's mercy after yet another top order collapse
Aussie pacers dominate Indian batting at rain swept Gabba to leave visitors tottering at 51-4
2 mins
India at rain's mercy after yet another top order collapse
Aussie pacers dominate Indian batting at rain swept Gabba to leave visitors tottering at 51-4
2 mins
BGT: Rain may play spoilsport during remaining two days of Brisbane Test
The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday.
3 mins
BGT: Rain may play spoilsport during remaining two days of Brisbane Test
The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday.
3 mins
Australian legend Border rates Bumrah as highly as Hadlee and Marshall
Jasprit Bumrah's stocks rose exponentially ever since he arrived on Australian shores this summer, with the pace ace leading India to a commanding win in the Border-Gavaskar series opener in Perth, before leaving his mark in Adelaide and Brisbane.
2 mins
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