The Statesman Siliguri - January 01, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 01, 2025
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January 01, 2025
New Year's Eve: CM Mamata pledges to serve & protect people
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.
1 min
Manipur CM Apologises for Ethnic Violence
Biren Singh further called for unity in the year 2025
2 mins
Govt 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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
State Secondary Board Issues Guidelines For Teachers, Students
The strictures are to bring in more discipline in state-run schools
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
ISKCON Holds Prayers for Hindus in Bangladesh
The ISKCON temple in the city on Tuesday held prayers for Hindu minorities facing violence in Bangladesh.
1 min
Suvendu visits Sandeshkhali without police permission
The LoP accused CM of distributing Rs 60,000 per house from loans taken by the central govt
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
2 mins
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.
2 mins
Controversies Dominated Year 2024 in Telangana
From phone-tapping allegations to the demolition of actor Nagarjuna's convention center, and from a Telangana minister's offensive comments on Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu's divorce to the arrest of actor Allu Arjun for a stampede at a theatre, controversies dominated 2024 in Telangana.
3 mins
HC extends relief to KTR from arrest
High Court directed the ACB not to arrest him till the verdict was pronounced
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
6 mins
Viet Nam's defence diplomacy
In the 1980s, Viet Nam began demobilising its forces and modernising its military, prioritising the navy and air force.
2 mins
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.
2 mins
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.
4 mins
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.
3 mins
Assam Govt to Begin Transfer of Employees Through Online Portal
The Assam government will open a mutual transfer portal for its grade 3 and 4 employees, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.
1 min
'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.
1 min
Teen prodigy Ayaan Sajad aims to revive Kashmir's Sufi heritage amid modern trends
While many teenagers in Kashmir are increasingly gravitating towards modern influences, with hip-hop and global trends taking center stage, 13-year-old Ayaan Sajad (photo centre) is determined to breathe new life into the fading Sufi cultural heritage of the region.
1 min
Leaders of Sharad Pawar's NCP mull merger with Ajit's faction
Party's MPs, MLAs plan to present their case for going with the govt in power at a meeting next week
2 mins
V K Singh to assume Mizoram Governorship on 9 January
General Vijay Kumar Singh, former Chief of Army Staff, will officially assume office as the Governor of Mizoram on 9 January.
1 min
Wild elephant hit by speeding train in Tripura succumbs to injuries
A 35-year-old wild elephant, critically injured by a speeding train in Tripura's Khowai district, succumbed to its injuries late Monday night, officials said on Tuesday.
1 min
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.
1 min
'No heating, no light': Moldovans fear looming energy shortage as Russia halts gas supplies
On a frigid morning in Moldova's capital, 39-year-old postal worker Petru Murzin braces for a difficult winter as he fears a looming energy shortage could leave many Moldovans with \"no heating, no light.\"
1 min
Chinese hackers accessed workstations and documents in a 'major' cyber incident, Treasury says
Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.
1 min
New Zealand's Auckland Welcomes the New Year 2025 With Fireworks
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
2 mins
South Korean Court Issues Warrants to Detain Impeached President Yoon and Search His Office
A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over allegations of rebellion in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law.
1 min
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.
1 min
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?
2 mins
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
Market shows mixed trend on final trading day
About 2,239 shares advanced, 1,571 shares declined, 97 shares were unchanged
2 mins
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, underscoring its pivotal role in India's renewable energy transformation.
1 min
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.
1 min
Djokovic beats Hijikata, storms into second round in Brisbane
Novak Djokovic marked his return to singles action with a dominant win at the Brisbane International, dispatching Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 at Pat Rafter Arena.
2 mins
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.
1 min
Wayne Rooney sacked by struggling Plymouth
England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Championship club Plymouth Argyle after the side sits at 24th place in the league table.
1 min
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
2 mins
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.
1 min
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.
2 mins
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.
1 min
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.
1 min
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.
2 mins
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 3 January. 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.
2 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: 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.
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