The Statesman Bhubaneswar - December 19, 2024
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December 19, 2024
This will be my last day: Ashwin drops retirement bombshell after Gabba draw
Moments after the rain-marred Brisbane Test ended in a draw, India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday shocked the cricketing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket, midway through the Border-Gavaskar series.
1 min
Political storm over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha turned into a major controversy on Wednesday with the Congress-led Opposition raising a storm in Parliament, causing both Houses to be adjourned without transacting any business.
2 mins
Priyanka, Manish Tewari among Cong MPs in Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'ONOE' Bill
Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdev Bhagat and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill, party sources said on Wednesday.
1 min
'Cong can't hide their insults of Ambedkar'
PM comes outswinging after Oppn attack on Amit Shah over RS remarks
2 mins
ED raids NGO BISWA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids on properties of NGO, Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency (BISWA) founded by late Khirod Chandra Mallick.
1 min
CM inaugurates Infosys's Kolkata Development Centre
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that the setting up of the Kolkata Development Centre of Infosys will attract other IT leaders to invest in Bengal.
2 mins
Merger of Bolani PF Trust with HSLCPF Trust
The Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner, New Delhi has approved merger of Bolani PF Trust with Hindustan Steel Limited Contributory Provident Fund (HSLCPF) of Rourkela Steel Plant with effect from 1 January, 2025.
1 min
OPGC felicitated for afforestation initiatives
The Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Jharsuguda felicitated Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) recognizing its efforts in plantation activities and achieving afforestation targets.
1 min
BJD plans show of strength, agitate
Opposition BJD launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led \"Double Engine Government,\" branding it a \"Double Failure\" for failing to address critical issues plaguing people of the state and said it will mobilize public opinion by way of agitation.
1 min
Efforts on to bring tigress Zeenat back to STR from Jharkhand
A deputy director of Similipal Tiger Reserve reached Chakulia in Jharkhand to monitor efforts to bring back tigress Zeenat that had moved from Similipal to the forests of the neighboring state.
1 min
NHAI has misled ministry on NH 53 work alleges Ghadei
Former finance minister and senior BJD leader Prafulla Chandra Ghadei on Wednesday sought the intervention of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari for expeditious completion of the ongoing road expansion work between Chandikhole and Duburi stretch of NH-53.
1 min
Cultural identity, socio-economic dimension of Odia cuisine emphasized
The role of food as a symbol of identity, cultural pride, and socio-economic expression in Odisha has come under debate with experts delving into how food shapes personal and collective identities.
1 min
IMFA announces JV with JSW Green Energy
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), announced a joint venture with JSW Green Energy to source renewable energy for its smelting operations.
1 min
Sand mafia assaults Kaptipada IIC
The inspector in-charge of Kaptipada police station Prakash Rath sustained injuries and his vehicle was ransacked by sand mafias when he was rushed to Dahisahi to take stock of the illegal sand mining on Wednesday.
1 min
Odisha showcased in Vancouver for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
The Consulate General of India in Vancouver hosted an event spotlighting Odisha, setting the stage for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) 2025, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10.
1 min
Dhenkanal Admin inks MoU with farmers producer companies
The District Administration on behalf of Directorate of Soil conservation and Watershed Development, signed an MoU with Dharitree and Saptasajya Farmer Producer Companies in the presence of Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, Collector and District Magistrate, under \"Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development(REWARD)\" program.
1 min
108 ft monumental National Flag inaugurated at RD Women's University
A 108 ft monumental national flag, installed by the Flag Foundation of India, was inaugurated on Wednesday at Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Speaker Surama Padhy, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo.
1 min
Revanth seeks JPC probe into Adani row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said his government was ready to pass a resolution in the Assembly seeking an investigation by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the Adani row if the BRS extends support.
1 min
DMK and allies slam Shah for remark on Ambedkar
\"Only those who have committed more sins and are burdened by them, have to worry about virtue,\" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said on Wednesday, castigating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on the architect of the constitution, Dr BR Ambedkar.
1 min
Indian Army partners with BEL to establish advanced AI hub in B'luru
The Indian Army has taken a major step toward integrating advanced technology by inaugurating the Indian Army AI Incubation Centre (IAAIIC) in Bengaluru.
1 min
Revanth seeks JPC probe into Adani row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said his government was ready to pass a resolution in the Assembly seeking an investigation by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) into the Adani row if the BRS extends support.
1 min
KTR Challenges Revanth to debate on Formula E
The State Cabinet has formally decided to proceed against KTR in this case
1 min
Wake-up Call
India's economy stands at a critical juncture, shaped by evolving trends in consumer behaviour, investment patterns, and structural wage growth.
4 mins
Renewal of democracy
Democracy is not a monument but an ongoing process requiring engagement, compromise, and resistance to authoritarian impulses. The challenges Snyder highlights—inequality, disinformation, and the concentration of power—are real and demand attention. However, framing of the 'struggle for freedom' should inspire hope rather than despair, encouraging Americans to see themselves as agents of democratic renewal rather than passive observers of decline. America is not declining
3 mins
Cross-Strait blood ties cannot be denied
Blood is thicker than water. Except that which flows through the veins of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party it seems.
2 mins
"Why every home must get a newspaper"
Print journalism is in a state of crisis. The circulation of newspapers in India seems to have stagnated in relation to population growth, meaning the proportion of people reading printed news has dropped.
3 mins
Will Xi play ball with Trump on Ukraine?
President-elect Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration on January 20. This surprising move is believed to be part of a plan to engage Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.
3 mins
Kanpur emerges as leading investment hub in UP
Several companies have expressed interest in the Kanpur node of the UPDIC
2 mins
UP ranks 3rd nationally in solar rooftop panel installations
The 'PM Surya Ghar Yojana' is transforming Uttar Pradesh into a solar energy powerhouse.
1 min
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges ministers to prioritise development over political rhetoric
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a directive advising ministers to avoid political commentary and refrain from participating in political interviews.
1 min
B'desh HC commutes ULFA chief Paresh Baruah's death sentence, acquits former minister Babar in 2004 arms haul case
In a significant judicial development, the Bangladesh High Court has commuted the death sentence of Paresh Baruah, the chief of the banned terror outfit ULFA, to life imprisonment, as reported by Prothom Alo.
1 min
Government steps up for women's safety and dignity with sanitation and hygiene initiatives
Recognizing the fundamental role of sanitation in ensuring women's dignity and safety, the Government of India has implemented several transformative measures addressing gender-specific challenges, the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, said during a Rajya Sabha session today.
1 min
UCC implementation in Uttarakhand deferred to Jan 2025
The Uttarakhand government has deferred the implementation of the much-awaited Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to January 2025.
1 min
'A synopsis cannot run into 128 pages!': SC flags lengthy pleadings
After a petitioner-in-person filed a synopsis running into 128 pages, the Supreme Court said that the registry should have advised the litigant to trim down the lengthy synopsis, which was \"loaded with details much of which was not relevant\".
1 min
Suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO as an act of terrorism
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism, prosecutors said Tuesday as they worked to bring him to a New York court from a Pennsylvania jail.
1 min
South Korean President fails to appear before CIO for questioning over martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo) failed to appear before the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) for High-ranking Officials on Wednesday, defying a summons for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law.
1 min
A 'couple hundred' North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday.
1 min
Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in Moscow
The suspect was described as an Uzbek citizen recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services
2 mins
Netanyahu says Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo left) said Tuesday that Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, seized after the ouster of Syria's President Bashar Assad, until another arrangement is in place \"that ensures Israel's security.\"
1 min
Net direct tax collections spike by 16.45 per cent to over ₹15.82 trillion
The net direct tax collections for this fiscal year so far have recorded robust growth, rising by 16.45 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 15.82 lakh crore, according to the latest government data.
1 min
Market extends losing streak for third consecutive session
At close, Sensex was down 502.25 points at 80,182.20, and the Nifty was down 137.15 points at 24,198.85
1 min
17.80 lakh new employees added under ESI Scheme
17.80 lakh new employees have been added in the month of October, the provisional payroll data of (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) ESIC revealed.
1 min
EPFO extends date till 31 January for uploading details for pension on higher wages
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday gave final opportunity till January 31, 2025 to Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding over 3.1 Lakh pending applications for Pension on Higher Wages.
1 min
CCPA issues 325 notices for consumer right violations, imposes penalties worth ₹1.19 cr
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued 325 notices for violation of consumer rights, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, imposing penalties amounting to Rs 1.19 crore to date, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
1 min
Disha eyes larger slice of ₹30,000 cr optical retail pie, joins hands with ZEISS
Disha Eye Hospitals, the leading eye care hospital chain of Eastern India, has now teamed up with ZEISS, a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, to tap the fast-growing optical retail market in India, which is valued at Rs 30,000 crore and growing at 8 per cent annually.
2 mins
Indian economy to grow at 6.6 pc in FY26: Ind-Ra
Indian economy is to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, up from 6.4% in the current fiscal year, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projected on Wednesday.
1 min
Voices against patriarchy
This anthology offers rare insights to challenge the impunity for violence against women in South Asia: VRINDA GROVER
4 mins
From exile to anthem
The feeling a reader is left with while reading a Marinaj poem is best described by the word 'whisper' from the title of the book itself - \"Teach me how to whisper\".
7 mins
High time somebody from NCA talks about Shami, says Rohit Sharma
Reiterating his stance on the prospects of Mohammed Shami joining the squad for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday left it on the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, formerly known as the National Cricket Academy (NCA), for clarity on the star quick's fitness.
1 min
Ashwin might have made difference at SCG: Gavaskar slams mid-series retirement
Ravichandran Ashwin's shocking retirement call in the middle of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series has drawn sharp criticism from batting maestro Sunil Gavaskar, who felt that the decision not only left India short of a player but also potentially robbed India's chances of featuring two experienced spinners in the final Test in Sydney, where conditions are expected to favour spinners.
2 mins
Bumrah rewrites history, eclipses legendary Kapil Dev
Jasprit Bumrah established himself as India's most successful pacer in Australia in Test format after surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev on Day 5 of the Brisbane Test of the Border-Bavaskar Trophy on Wednesday.
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All eyes on MCG as India, Oz share honours in Gabba Test
Series remains locked at 1-1 after persistent rain forces third clash at Brisbane to end in a draw
2 mins
The Statesman Bhubaneswar Newspaper Description:
Utgiver: The Statesman Net Private Limited
Kategori: Newspaper
Språk: English
Frekvens: Daily
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.
The Statesman prevailed, as the truth must prevail, and remains a favourite of readers in Kolkata and other parts of India.
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