The Statesman Siliguri - December 25, 2024
The Statesman Siliguri - December 25, 2024
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December 25, 2024
CWC to take up critical issues facing nation under BJP govt
Leaders and party workers of the Congress in parts of the country on Tuesday took to the streets in their respective states and UTs in protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent remarks.
1 min
Budget 2025: PM Modi meets economists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog.
1 min
First JPC meeting on ONOE Bills on 8 Jan
A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will hold its first meeting on the Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' bills on 8 January, next year, sources said.
1 min
CWC to take up critical issues facing nation under BJP govt
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal (photo) on Tuesday said that the upcoming Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Karnataka's Belagavi will deliberate upon the critical challenges facing the nation under the BJP-led government's rule, including economic inequality, erosion of democracy and attack on Constitutional institutions.
1 min
CT 2025: India to play all matches in Dubai
India-Pakistan match to take place on 23 February; final on 9 March
1 min
Odisha tigress in Bengal: Forest officials on tenterhooks
Hundreds of forest officials from West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha are camping in Purulia forests at the moment, but the big cat, Zeenat, is still elusive.
1 min
TMC MLAs complain to Mamata against minister Manas Bhunia
Three legislators from the district have written a letter to the Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, accusing minister Manas Bhunia, the legislator from Sabang Assembly constituency, West Midnapore, of running a \"parallel party administration\" in the district, bypassing other MLAs.
1 min
Siliguri mayor takes hard stance against garbage dumping from Sikkim
Siliguri mayor Goutam Deb has announced plans to write to chief minister Mamata Banerjee and other concerned authorities, urging the state government to address the issue of garbage from Sikkim being dumped in Siliguri.
1 min
Bandel church to celebrate Christmas in traditional manner
The historic Bandel Church is a catholic church but crossing over all the religious divisions, today it has proved to be a shrine drawing people from all over the nation, irrespective of caste and creed.
1 min
HC not to act on victim's parents' plea for fresh probe
The petitioners will need clarifications from the apex court or from any division Bench of HC
2 mins
HC rejects Partha's, 4 others' bail plea
The Calcutta High Court (HC) on Tuesday rejected bail pleas of former education minister Partha Chatterjee and four others.
1 min
All-women BSF rowing expedition flagged in by DG
The 2,500-km-long river rafting expedition by an all-women team of the Border Security Force (BSF) concluded at Diamond Harbour in West Bengal on Tuesday after being flagged in by Daljit Singh Chawdhary, BSF Director General (DG).
1 min
Terror Suspects arrested in Murshidabad
People in Murshidabad are in a state of fear following the arrests of several leaders of militant groups from Bangladesh.
1 min
Illegal entry into India: B'deshi nabbed for forgery
A Bangladeshi national, Sohel Rana, was arrested in Lalgola, Murshidabad for illegally entering India 7-8 years ago and forging an Aadhaar card using a deceased relative's identity.
1 min
Cong moves SC over amendment in Conduct of Election Rules
'Considering 5 p.m. data as the final voter turnout is merely a misconception'
2 mins
Bridging tradition and innovation: Patanjali's educational symposium concludes in Haridwar
The Bhartiya Shiksha Board (BSB), a new national school board established by the Centre, entrusting Patanjali Yogpeeth as its sponsoring body, concluded its transformative two-day educational symposium.
1 min
Chhattisgarh Cabinet set for reshuffle ahead of local polls
Speculations about a Cabinet expansion in Chhattisgarh have gained momentum ahead of the urban body and panchayat elections.
1 min
Alerts to IOs as per pre-defined timelines will help expedite investigation process: Amit Shah
Emphasising the use of technology, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said alerts to investigation officers as well as senior officers as per predefined timelines will help expedite the process of investigation.
1 min
Modi to lay foundation of Ken-Betwa River Linking Project on Vajpayee's 100th birth anniv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking national project, country's first interlinking of rivers project under national perspective plan, on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on Wednesday.
1 min
Fans Celebrate Centenary Of Md Rafi
The iconic singer Mohammad Rafi, who had sung the immortal song Choti si mulaqat pyar ban gai, died on 31 July 1980, just after a week of the passing away of Uttam Kumar, who had lip-sung the song in the film Chhoti Si Mulaqat.
2 mins
17 children to be honoured with PMRBP
Seventeen children, including seven boys and ten girls, will receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, observed on Thursday.
1 min
Congress must apologise for attacking Amit Shah, says Maha CM Fadnavis
The Congress must apologise for tweeting a partial video of Amit Shah's speech about Dr Ambedkar and then attacking Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday at Nagpur.
1 min
Building a streamlined, strong, modern military to enhance national defence capabilities
Building a streamlined, strong and modern military is a consistent policy of the Party and a necessary task in the new situation.
2 mins
Jobs Creation
Myanmar's military junta, once feared as a monolithic force, is increasingly showing signs of internal decay.
4 mins
An ideologue of social justice
After more than seven decades of independence, Indian politics finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with complex issues that challenge its foundational ideals.
3 mins
Man who never rested on his laurels
The Bob Dylan biopic \"A Complete Unknown,\" starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan's early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.
4 mins
Lucknow IOB bank theft: 2 accused killed in encounter, 3 arrested, 2 still absconding
Two accused, who stole crores of rupees by cutting 42 lockers of Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow, were killed in a police encounter.
1 min
Under Yogi's leadership, Uttar Pradesh's double-engine government remains committed to health welfare: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that in the battle against encephalitis, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accomplished what he could not during his tenure as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister due to the lack of effective remedies at the time.
1 min
'Yuva Kumbh' reflects nation's affection for Atalji: Adityanath
The UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that events like 'Yuva Kumbh' exemplify the nation's and state's profound respect and admiration for the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1 min
Dhankhar anguished over Oppn's no-confidence motion
'The notice was not even a vegetable-cutting knife, it was rusted'
2 mins
Former Israeli spies describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah
Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents shared new details about a deadly clandestine operation years in the making that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria using exploding pagers and walkie talkies three months ago.
1 min
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.
1 min
French PM unveils new cabinet, including two former prime ministers
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou (photo) unveiled a new government, appointing two former prime ministers, Manuel Valls and Elisabeth Borne, to his cabinet, according to a press release from the Elysee.
1 min
Israeli Defence Minister admits killing Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) has admitted for the first time that the country assassinated Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran's capital Tehran.
1 min
South Korea's Opposition Party Vows to Impeach Acting President
South Korea's main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo (photo), as Seoul grapples with the turmoil set off when impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol made a short-lived declaration of martial law.
1 min
New Syrian govt 'receptive' to probe into Assad war crimes
The fall of the Assad rule is a significant opportunity for us to fulfil our mandate on the ground: IIIM
2 mins
Mutual fund industry records ₹17 lakh cr surge in assets
Driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation, the mutual fund industry sustained the growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets.
1 min
Halder Venture at 100, goes stronger through merger of 5 subsidiaries
With a legacy of 100 years, this homegrown transnational company from Bengal is going stronger by the day, rolling out new products, new brands and exploring new geographies.
3 mins
Indian economy is recovering from slowdown witnessed in July-September quarter: RBI
High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 (October-December) indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in July-September, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Tuesday.
1 min
Markets fail to hold gains; auto, FMCG stocks rise
Nifty 50 closed down by 0.11 pc, while the Sensex ended with a minor 0.09 pc
1 min
Indian startup ecosystem raises over ₹29,200 cr in 2024, witnesses record 13 IPOs
In a significant year for the Indian startup ecosystem, 13 new-age companies launched their initial public offerings (IPOs), as startups cumulatively raised more than Rs 29,200 crore from the stock market.
1 min
Pralhad Joshi launches AI-led initiatives to strengthen consumer protection
Food and Consumer Affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched several initiatives to strengthen consumer protection on the occasion of National Consumer Day.
1 min
Government releases 15th commission grants for rural local bodies in UP, AP
The Union Government has released Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants during Financial Year 2024-25 for the Rural Local Bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
1 min
Brazilian defender Adryelson returns to Lyon from Botafogo
Brazilian defender Adryelson has returned to Lyon after completing a four-month loan at Botafogo, the Brazilian Serie A club said.
1 min
Serie A: Inter beat Como to close gap on league leaders Atalanta
Former European champions register fourth consecutive victory to brighten chances of winning domestic league
1 min
Indian team gearing up for Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers
The Indian national women's futsal camp, in preparation for next month's AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, is in full swing in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
2 mins
NorthEast United star Ajaraie is ISL Player of the Month for November
NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie has been named the Indian Super League (ISL) Player of the Month for November.
1 min
Australians 'excited to play' in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
'Co Co!' is how the Australians call Kho Kho. It just took some googling and training sessions that were held in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and the sport was warmly accepted.
1 min
Chelsea showing that great things can be achieved: Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez feels that his side's strong show in the ongoing Premier League season translates that 'great things can be achieved' with the club.
2 mins
Aussie coach McDonald hints at Boland's inclusion in 4th Test, confirms Konstas debut
Ahead of the fourth Test against India at Melbourne, which will be a Boxing Day Test match, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at the inclusion of pacer Scott Boland in the playing eleven, saying that he does not think that the team is going to the field for a Boxing Day without him.
2 mins
MCG Test: Rohit keeps batting order in wraps
India skipper maintains pall of secrecy on playing order
2 mins
'Lapse on my part': Manu Bhaker breaks silence on Khel Ratna row
After a lot of debate over India's double bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker's reported exclusion from this year's list of Khel Ratna awardees, the 22-year-old pistol shooter addressed the issue publicly, acknowledging a potential lapse on her part in filing the nomination for the prestigious honour.
1 min
Rewind 2024: Historic Paris bronze marks resurgence of Indian hockey; HIL returns
A historic second consecutive Olympic medal after a hiatus of five decades marked the resurgence of hockey in the country, which also witnessed the revival of the much-awaited Hockey India League (HIL) after seven years.
3 mins
Mandhana eyes double top spot in ICC rankings
India's star opener Smriti Mandhana is within touching distance of top spot of both the T20I and ODI batting rankings after strong performances against the West Indies across both formats.
1 min
The Statesman Siliguri 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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