The Statesman Kolkata - January 06, 2025

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January 06, 2025

Malda Cops Release Photos of Babla Sarkar Murder Suspects, Announce Reward

Malda district police, investigating the murder of Trinamul Congress leader Babla Sarkar, have released the photographs of two prime suspects and announced a financial reward for information leading to their capture.

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Sebaashray Camps Progressing Well in Diamond Harbour

Nearly 20,000 people have visited the camps in Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency so far

1 min

Blood donation camp at Ward No 122

On Sunday, 5 January, a blood donation camp was organised in Haridevpur 4C Bus Stand.

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State procures cauliflower, cabbage directly from cultivators

Considering the grim plight of cultivators due to sharply falling prices of vegetables -mainly cauliflower and cabbage, the district administration took immediate measures and assigned the state's Sufol Bangla to procure vegetables directly from the cultivation fields in Purbasthali today.

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Silicosis: Health camp held at Barabhui Village

The health department held a health camp at Barabhui village under Salanpur Block of West Burdwan district to detect suspected patients suffering from silicosis.

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BSF North Bengal Frontier Hosts Village Coordination Meeting and Distributes Sports Items

The Border Security Force (BSF) North Bengal Frontier organised a village coordination meeting at Border Outpost (BOP) yesterday under the leadership of Inspector General (IG) Soorya Kant Sharma.

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Coast guard helicopter crash in Porbandar kills 3 crew members; inquiry launched

A Board of Inquiry has been launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two pilots and one aircrew member.

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Good governance in Delhi only after removal of AAP-DA, says PM Modi

Lashing out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for wasting 10 years of the people of Delhi in fighting with the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, assured the people of the national capital that no scheme of public interest would be stopped if the BJP is voted to power after the Assembly elections.

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Digital data protection rules to empower citizens, curb harm, states government

The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens' rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.

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18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Bhubaneswar from 8 Jan

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention will be held in Bhubaneswar from 8-10 January.

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CM to visit Gangasagar amid heightened security measures

The Gangasagar Mela will be held at Sagardwip from 10 to 15 January.

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Gritty Australia reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The 3-1 series defeat also pushes India out of the WTC finalrace

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Gritty Australia Reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The 3-1 series defeat also pushes India out of the WTC final race

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4 International Flights Diverted to NSCB Airport Due to Fog, Poor Visibility

Four international flights bound for Bangladesh were diverted to Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) on Sunday due to dense fog and poor visibility at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Chittagong's Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP).

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Textiles Minister Inaugurates New Campus Of Handloom Technology Institute In Bengal

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh has inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) at Fulia in West Bengal.

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CM to felicitate fishermen handed over by Bangladesh

India, Bangladesh complete reciprocal repatriation of detained fishermen

1 min

Anubrata Reappointed as Head of SRDA

Anubrata Mondal has been reappointed as the chairman of the State Rural Development Authority (SRDA), a position he held continuously until 2019.

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Quiet Revolutionary

Though widely seen as a reserved technocrat, Dr Manmohan Singh's political genius lay in how he positioned these changes. Quoting Victor Hugo - \"No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come” — he framed liberalization not as submission to Western pressure but as India's destined path to becoming a global economic power, providing crucial political cover for future reformers across party lines. This was significant because it allowed regional parties and opposition leaders to gradually embrace aspects of economic liberalization without appearing to abandon their socialist credentials

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Promises in Peril

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's meteoric rise to the presidency in Sri Lanka has been followed by a sobering realisation: the promises made during a campaign in the heat of a national crisis are far easier to make than to keep.

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Up to the court

Justice appointment will legitimize procedure for impeachment ruling.

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In search of a good life

I keep meeting smart people who know what makes for a good life.

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Teachings that transcend time and geography

Swami Vivekananda, one of India's foremost spiritual leaders, left an indelible mark on humanity through his profound teachings and vision for a better world.

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Amid criticism from Congress, AAP, Bidhuri withdraws comment on Priyanka

Regretting his remark on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former MP and BJP's Delhi assembly election candidate from Kalkaji constituency Ramesh Bidhuri, on Sunday, withdrew his words.

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Tejashwi Yadav Tall Leader, Should Lead Protests, Says Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, early on Sunday morning, sat down with protesting students who have been demonstrating against the Bihar Civil Services (BPSC) exam, urging that Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav should lead the protest as he is a \"tall\" leader and also the Leader of Opposition (LoP).

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Maiyan Samman: Breaking chains of debt, ensuring financial freedom, empowering women

The launch of Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana (JMMSY) marks a transformative moment in our state's journey toward women's empowerment and rural economic revitalisation.

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Nation working to preserve tribal culture: CM Yogi to tribal youths

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is actively working to preserve tribal culture with several programs underway.

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Kalyan Singhji was a true patriot and a devout follower of Lord Ram: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister and Governor Kalyan Singh on Sunday, hailed him as a distinguished son of Mother India, a dedicated patriot, and a devout follower of Lord Ram.

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UP CM Yogi to Perform Ram Lalla's Abhishek During Pratishtha Dwadashi Fest on 11 January

Ayodhya will host the Pratishtha Dwadashi festival from 11 January to 13, celebrating the first anniversary of Ram Lalla's installation in the grand temple.

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Kumbh Mela: Authorities gear up for 40 crore devotees

The Mahakumbh will commence on 13 Jan with Paush Purnima and will end on Mahashivratri on 26 Feb

2 mins

'Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin will attend a meeting postponed by Hurricane Milton, as Biden administration focuses on military aid for Ukraine before Trump's inauguration

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Disruption as heavy snow reported across the UK and Germany

Heavy snow and freezing rain brought widespread disruption across Europe on Sunday, particularly in the UK and Germany, with several major airports forced to suspend flights.

1 min

Central American Troops Arrive in Haiti to Reinforce Mission to Restore Order

About 150 military police officers from Central America have arrived in Haiti to reinforce the embattled government's fight against violent gangs that have upended daily life for millions in the Caribbean country.

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S Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon's ouster as detention deadline looms

Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him over his short-lived martial law decree.

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Blinken admits US sent arms to Ukraine ahead of conflict

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken admitted that the United States had \"quietly sent a lot of weapons to Ukraine\" five months ahead of the conflict.

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184 Killed in Israeli Airstrikes, Shelling on Gaza in Three Days: Hamas

The Hamas-run Gaza media office said that the Israeli army carried out 94 airstrikes and shelling on the Gaza Strip over the past 72 hours, killing 184 people.

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Eight Key Office Markets Witness 6 Per Cent Decline in Fresh Supply of Workspaces: Report

During 2024, eight major office markets saw a 6 per cent annual decline in fresh supply of workspaces, even as the demand hit an all-time high, a report by the real estate consultancy firm said.

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We are excited about India's focus on energy storage systems and hybrid power solutions

India has set a goal of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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Centre to launch PLI scheme 1.1 for steel industry today

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy will launch 'PLI scheme 1.1' for the steel industry on Monday at an event in New Delhi.

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CII Suggests 7-Point Agenda for Union Budget-2025

The seven-point agenda included an integrated national employment policy, support to labour-intensive sectors, and setting up an international mobility authority, among other targeted measures

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Market Outlook: Q3 results, FII and economic data key triggers for next week

The market outlook for next week will be guided by Q3 results, crude oil price, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic economic data, according to experts on Sunday.

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FDI inflow surges as investors recognise India as top investment destination: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that FDI inflows are surging with investors from the Middle East, Japan, European Union, and the US recognising India's status as a top investment destination.

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Market valuation of four of top 10 most valued firms erode by ₹96,605.66 crore

The combined market valuation of four of the top 10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 96,605.66 crore last week.

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Manmohan Singh and his enduring contributions to the North-East

Dr Manmohan Singh's association with the Northeast goes beyond political representation—it is a story of deep-rooted ties and sustained efforts to address the region's unique challenges.

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Fare thee well, Biren Singh?

The Shoguns in New Delhi's North Block have indeed a weird sense of humour.

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Gambhir clears air about future of senior players

India’s 3-1 series loss in BGT: Head coach Gautam Gambhir insists thatRohitSharmaandVirat Konli's future plansare entirely their calland the decision to retire or notlies with the players themselves

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Sabalenka holds off Kudermetova to win first Brisbane title

Aryna Sabalenka won her second Brisbane International title to enjoy a perfect start to her 2025 WTA Tour season.

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