The Statesman Siliguri - January 15, 2025
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In this issue
January 15, 2025
Rajnath Calls PoK the 'Crown Jewel' of India
Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK, says Defence Minister
2 mins
400 threat mails, teenager & politically linked NGO: Police solve school bomb hoaxes case
The investigation into the bomb threats received by schools across the national capital from the past one year has led Delhi Police to a teenager who sent 400 bomb-related threats, and in the backdrop, a connection of the boy's guardian to an NGO which has links with a political party.
1 min
Need to Develop Warning Systems for Earthquakes, Says PM Modi
Launching 'Mission Mausam' to make India a climate-smart nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed the need to work with future requirements in mind, including developing warning systems for natural disasters like earthquakes.
1 min
One Indian killed, another hurt in Russia-Ukraine conflict: MEA
The government on Tuesday confirmed the death of an Indian national from Kerala in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and said it has again raised with Moscow its demand for the early discharge of Indian nationals still serving in the Russian Army.
1 min
Army chief defends replacing iconic ‘1971 Surrender’ painting
In the wake of a controversy over the replacement of the iconic ‘1971 Surrender’ painting at the army chief’s lounge in South Block, General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday defended the decision, stating that the new artwork symbolizes a bridge between India’s past, present, and future.
2 mins
Every nation wants to have good ties with India now: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India has successfully taken its slogan of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' to the world.
2 mins
NHPC's free medical camp
NHPC's regional office in Siliguri, under the guidance of executive director Anil Kumar Dash, organised a free medical camp at Mahananda Barrage Primary School, Fulbari yesterday, as part of its CSR & SD scheme.
1 min
The Importance of 'Poush Nabanna' on Sankranti Day
The traditional Poush Parbon or Nabanna utsab during the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti brings happy tidings to all, of abundance of newly-harvested paddy and crops.
1 min
Over three lakh served at Sebaashray camps in 13 days
More than 3,15,000 plus people had registered at the camps, with Abhishek writing about it
1 min
One killed after factional feud in Malda's Kaliachak
The incident has once again put the spotlight on political factionalism and lawlessness in the state, raising questions about governance and security in the run-up to the elections, Chief whip of the Opposition in the State Assembly, Shankar Ghosh said.
1 min
Devotees take a dip on Makar Sankranti
Thousands of people took a holy dip in river Hooghly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti today.
1 min
Sukanta Sounds 2026 Poll Bugle From Gangasagar
State BJP chief said that Gangasagar fair will be given a national status after party wins in Bengal
2 mins
Defence Secy visits INS Rajali to review operational preparedness
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday visited INS Rajali, the Indian Navy's Naval Air Station, situated near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu.
1 min
'Centre, UGC destabilising higher education sector'
Kerala CM asked the Centre & UGC to respect the autonomy of universities
2 mins
100 pc Coverage Under Social Schemes for Workers Urged
Cent per cent coverage under social security scheme for all building and other construction workers, and training of construction workers in safety measures were highlighted at the 16th BoCW ‘Monitoring Committee Meeting,’ chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, on Tuesday.
1 min
MP CM Interacts With Industrialists
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav confirmed receiving investment proposals worth more than Rs 3 lakh 75 thousand crore for the state through various investment conclaves held in the past and about 84,000 jobs are expected to be generated through them.
1 min
Rahul to visit Patna on 18 Jan on 'Save Constitution' mission
Extending his mission 'Save Constitution' to Bihar, former president of the Congress Party Rahul Gandhi will visit Patna on 18 January.
1 min
Kumbhalgarh Attracts Investment Proposals of ₹1,000 Cr at Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit
The 15th-century historic fort town of Kumbhalgarh, renowned as the birthplace of Maharana Pratap and a refuge for the rulers/Maharanas of Mewar during times of strife, is now aspiring to emerge as a prominent destination for tourists from India and abroad.
1 min
Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asks RSS chief to avoid doing politics in the name of Lord Ram
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has criticised the statement made by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat that Bharat (India) got its \"true independence\" on the consecration ceremony day of the Ram temple at Ayodhya, by saying that Bhagwat must avoid doing \"politics\" in the name of Lord Ram.
2 mins
J&K CM Omar under fire from rivals for praising PM Modi
Omar praised Modi for implementing two of the three promises he made to the people of J&K
2 mins
10 Special Trains for Mahakumbh Travellers from Ranchi
Ten special trains will be operated from the Ranchi Railway Division for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
1 min
Meta to get Parliamentary panel summons over Zuckerberg's remarks on 2024 LS polls
Social media behemoth Meta is set to be summoned by a Parliamentary panel over \"incorrect and irresponsible\" remarks by its founder Mark Zuckerberg on the 2024 General Elections in India.
1 min
Việt Nam News
The current planning system includes three main groups of plans: national master plans, national sectoral plans and local plans.
2 mins
Burnish the shine
As wages rise in urban centres like Bengaluru and Hyderabad—India's primary IT hubs—companies may look to other countries for cheaper alternatives or expand into smaller Indian cities with lower costs. Additionally, geopolitical tensions and protectionist policies in key markets like the United States could pose risks to India's export-driven growth model. Visa restrictions or changes in outsourcing regulations could impact the flow of business from these regions
4 mins
Social media will get more polarised
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
3 mins
Does Mr Trump really want to annex Canada?
President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestions to annex Canada into the United States, along with his plans to reclaim the Panama Canal and buy Greenland, have sparked widespread debate and concern. His proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, coupled with his rhetoric, raise questions about the future of US-Canada relations and the potential impact on both countries.
5 mins
Statistical Research Will Play Greater Role in Monitoring Environmental Impacts: Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said statistical research will play a greater role in monitoring environmental impacts and climate change as the country moves towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development.
1 min
Manipur still awaits visit by Prime Minister: Congress
The Congress on Tuesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur, saying the strife-torn state still awaits his visit.
1 min
Foreigners Chant 'Bam Bam Bhole', Take Holy Dip at Sangam
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, the Mahakumbh saw a remarkable confluence of faith and unity at the Sangam, where people from across the country and world gathered to take a holy dip here on Tuesday.
1 min
Over 35 Million Devotees Take Holy Dip in Sangam on Makar Sankranti
This year's event, compared to previous Kumbh festivals, has been meticulously designed to be cleaner, safer, and better organised
2 mins
Over 3.5 cr register for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, transforming exam stress into a festival of learning
The 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship initiative, has seen an overwhelming response, with over 3.5 crore students, teachers, and parents registering for the programme.
1 min
BJP Fields Chandrabhan Paswan as Its Candidate for Milkipur Assembly Bypolls
Setting aside all speculations, the BJP has named a lesser-known party leader Chandrabhan Paswan as the party's candidate for the crucial Milkipur assembly by-election to be held on 5 February.
1 min
Manipur CM seeks armed forces veterans' support to resolve crisis
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has urged veterans of the armed forces to assist in resolving the ethnic crisis and restoring peace in the violence-stricken northeastern state.
1 min
Kinnar Akhara Performs Amrit Snan, Praying for Welfare of Society
On the auspicious occasion of the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, the Kinnar Akhara, led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, became a major highlight on Tuesday.
1 min
Amazing confluence of devotion, spirituality in Mahakumbh: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the devotees who took part in the first 'Amrit Snan' (holy dip) at Mahakumbh on the great festival of Makar Sankranti.
1 min
European Defence Heavyweights Say Meeting Trump's Military Spending Target Won't Be Easy
The defence ministers of Europe's five top military spenders said Monday they want to continue increasing their investments in defence but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump's challenge for them to raise spending to 5 per cent of their overall economic output as complicated.
1 min
Biden Says He's Leaving Trump With a 'Strong Hand to Play' in World Conflicts
President Joe Biden said Monday that his stewardship of American foreign policy has left the U.S. safer and economically more secure, arguing that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a nation viewed as stronger and more reliable than it was four years ago.
1 min
Special counsel who investigated Trump says in report his team 'stood up for the rule of law'
Special counsel Jack Smith (photo) said his team \"stood up for the rule of law\" as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges he believes would have resulted in a conviction had voters not returned Trump to the White House.
1 min
Rescuers bring out survivors and dead from a South African mine as hundreds remain trapped
Rescuers sent a cage-like structure down into one of South Africa's deepest gold mines on Tuesday to bring out survivors among hundreds of illegal miners trapped for months in an abandoned shaft.
1 min
Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for a Gaza Ceasefire: Officials
Mediator Qatar said the negotiations were at the 'closest point' yet to sealing a deal
2 mins
Strong winds forecast for Los Angeles threaten area's fight against fires
Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived at the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infernos that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people.
1 min
WPI inflation in Dec rises to 2.37 pc amid spike in food article prices
India's wholesale price index (WPI) in December rose to 2.37 per cent from 1.89 per cent in November 2024, data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.
1 min
There will be significant loan growth in 2025, which will fuel further growth of India Inc'
The nearly five-decade-old V Singhi & Associates is one of the leading chartered accountants firms in India, operating out of nine cities- Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Jaipur, Ranchi, Surat.
4 mins
Market Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak to End High
Rebound in markets was largely driven by gains in banking, auto, metal stocks
1 min
E-commerce Continues Robust Growth Trajectory in 2024 Driven by Smaller Cities
Propelled by the rising demand from the smaller cities, India's e-commerce sector continued its robust growth trajectory in 2024.
1 min
Banks hike interest rates on FDs amid fierce competition for deposits
Banks have started offering higher returns on FDs amid fierce competition to raise more deposits.
2 mins
Launch of first Maruti Suzuki Arena showroom in Siliguri
Beekay Auto Pvt Ltd, a Maruti Suzuki India Limited dealer in East India, inaugurated their sophisticated, modernised arena showroom in Siliguri on 11 January.
1 min
Coal imports decrease by 3.1 pc totaling 149.39 MT in first seven months of FY25
In the first seven months of FY 2024-25, April-October, coal imports decreased by 3.1 per cent, totaling 149.39 million tonnes (MT) compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year.
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin FC clash with upbeat Mohammedan SC, aim to settle scores
Chennaiyin FC will be eyeing revenge on their first visit to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan when they take on Mohammedan SC in an Indian Super League (ISL) engagement in Kolkata on Wednesday.
1 min
Can't take our eyes off the ball': Coach Howe warns Newcastle
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says his in-form side 'can't take the eye off the ball' as they look to extend their winning run against Wolves in the Premier League on Thursday (IST).
1 min
How Volleyball Is Helping the Poland Women's Team at Kho Kho World Cup
Poland's Dagmara Skirzynska was nine years old when she began her sporting journey.
2 mins
India second in list of banned athletes: AFI sees positive signs
India is currently placed second in the list of countries with the most athletes currently ineligible to participate in international events.
2 mins
Bumrah pips Cummins to win ICC Player of the Month for December
India's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
2 mins
Rohit Sharma, Shubhman Gill in line for Ranji Trophy return
Team India stars aim to rediscover form in domestic circuit after flop show against Australia
3 mins
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