The Statesman Siliguri - January 24, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 24, 2025
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In this issue
January 24, 2025
CM questions mystery shroud over Netaji's disappearance
Mamata Banerjee demands Central govt declassify Netaji files in central archives
1 min
Residents of two Rajouri villages quarantined over spread of unidentified disease
In a bid to break the cycle of deaths due to unidentified causes in the border district of Rajouri, residents of two villages, Badhaal and Larkuti, have been quarantined in safe places.
1 min
India Always Open to Legitimate Return of Undocumented Indians
Clarifying India's stance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi is open to the \"legitimate return\" of Indian nationals living illegally abroad, including in the United States.
1 min
World Is Watching How India Makes 21st Century Its Own
Observing that the world is watching how India makes the 21st century its own, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned citizens to stay vigilant against those who seek to weaken the country and disrupt its unity.
1 min
Literary Meet With Discussions on Films and Poetry
A literary meet Bishnupur Literary Meet 2025 was held in Bishnupur town recently by local organisation Baitarani.
1 min
India Posts feature Chandernagore college
The department of posts today released a special cover with pictorial depiction of the cancellation of Chandernagore College this afternoon.
1 min
Toll Plazas Closed After High Court Order
The Calcutta High Court has directed Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) to shut down all the seven toll plazas which were operational, terming them as illegal.
1 min
PHE department compensation to kin of dead in Asansol
The deceased identified as Rajjak Sheikh, Rohit Sheikh, and Nitesh Paswan, were rescued and taken to Asansol District Hospital, where they were pronounced brought dead.
1 min
Swarnalata Josh of Sain family passes away
Swarnalata's husband, Amal Kanti Josh, remains the only living survivor of Sain bari massacre. Since May 2011, chief minister Mamata Banerjee has provided armed security outside her home. Swarnalata, her husband, and son used to attend Kolkata's annual 21 July programme.
1 min
BJP's John Barla shares stage with Mamata in Alipurduar
This marks a notable shift for Mr Barla, who had been distancing himself from the BJP following the party's decision to replace him with Manoj Tigga as their candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
1 min
City celebrates Netaji's birthday
The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji was observed across the state with enthusiasm.
1 min
DVC Observes Netaji's Birth Anniversary
The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was observed with honour and reverence on Thursday, said a DVC press release.
1 min
KMC engineers study tilted building site at Christopher Rd
The municipal corporation has issued a notice to the adjacent building at 11/2 Christopher Road, urging its occupants to vacate their homes within three days, following a visit by structural engineers and Jadavpur University experts.
1 min
TMC Notice to Party MLA for Anti-Party Activities
The Trinamul Congress (TMC) has decided to take strict action against any breach of party discipline, with the spotlight falling on Ashoknagar MLA and North 24-Parganas zilla parishad sabhadhipati Narayan Goswami.
1 min
Santanu Sen Loses Post in State Medical Council
Dr Santanu Sen, suspended Trinamul Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha MP, lost his government portfolio in the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC).
2 mins
"Space on Wheels" sparks scientific curiosity in Siliguri
Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya, in association with Vijnana Bharati and ISRO, organised the much-anticipated \"Space on Wheels\" outreach programme at the playground of Tarai Tarapada Adarsha Vidyalaya today transforming it into a hub of scientific curiosity.
1 min
Mpox: Bengaluru reports 1st case of 2025 in 40-year-old man with travel history
A 40-year-old man from Bengaluru with travel history to Dubai has reportedly tested positive for Mpox.
1 min
Kerala CM denies financial fraud in PPE kit purchase
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday denied the opposition charge that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report placed in the Assembly has confirmed that there was huge corruption in the purchase of PPE kits during Covid-19 period.
1 min
Tamil Nadu Governor Approves Bills Increasing Punishments for Crimes Against Women, Children
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has approved two landmark bills aimed at imposing stricter punishments for crimes against women and children.
1 min
INS Sarvekshak Completes Major Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius
The INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 sq. nautical miles.
1 min
Kerala Cong(J) MP Backtracks From Statement on Supporting Waqf Bill
Kerala Congress (J) MP, Francis George on Thursday clarified that he had never said anywhere that he would support the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament.
1 min
Infosys to expand campus in Telangana
Tech giant Infosys is all set to expand their IT campus at Pocharam which will lead to creation of 17,000 new jobs in Telangana.
1 min
Iron Age Commenced from TN, says Stalin citing ASI findings
This is the gift of the Tamils to mankind across the whole world, said the Tamil Nadu chief minister
2 mins
BRS-Turned-Cong MLA Warns Revanth Govt
BRS-turned-Congress MLA Danam Nagender has trained the guns on his own government for the demolition work carried out to clear pavements in Hyderabad, saying that governments run by bureaucracy don't survive.
1 min
Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked, sparks row
The decision to revoke the suspension of Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal has ignited a political storm in the state.
1 min
Kejriwal Has Broken All Records Of Corruption, Nadda Tells Delhi Voters
Highlighting 'Modi ki Guarantee', BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the AAP government in Delhi has broken all records of corruption, choosing the Rs 2,000 crore liquor scam over improvement in the education sector.
1 min
Married woman commits suicide at Mhow, MP
A married woman hung her four-year-old son and two-and-a-half-months-old daughter and then committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope inside her house at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday.
1 min
Centre Annuls Auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Tamil Nadu to Protect Heritage Area
The Union Ministry of Mines on Thursday announced that the government has decided to annul the auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten mineral block in Tamil Nadu to protect the heritage area.
1 min
Gang War Sends Shock Waves Across Bihar
The firing incident between supporters of former gangster-MLA Anant Singh and local gangster brothers Sonu Monu in Mokama has sent shockwaves through Bihar.
1 min
MP CM names flyover after Ambedkar as counter to Congress' Mhow rally
Barely four days before the Congress party's planned 'Jai Bapu - Jai Bhim - Jai Samvidhaan' rally at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated a flyover after naming it after Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar.
1 min
Minister Calls Saif 'garbage', Questions Stabbing Incident
Nitesh Rane also raised doubts over the attack on the actor; he asked if Saif was really stabbed
2 mins
Bal Thackeray Was Uncompromising on His Core Beliefs, Says PM Modi
Paying rich tributes to Bal Thackeray on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the late Shiv Sena supremo never compromised on his core beliefs and always contributed towards enhancing the pride of Indian culture.
1 min
IDF Chief quits
As Delhi gears up for its elections, the political discourse has once again been dominated by promises of handouts.
4 mins
Work and life
SIR, I refer to the editorial \"Hypocrisy at Home\" published today.
1 min
Democracy in a twilight zone
With Donald Trump's inauguration and return to the White House, we can rightly ask the question: is 20th-century geopolitics infecting the 21st century?
4 mins
Time to take a pop at GST absurdities
The GST Council (Goods and Service Tax) recently announced a bewildering array of extra tax rates for popcorn, sparking an understandable backlash among economists, businesses, and consumers alike.
2 mins
Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew recalls PM Modi's efforts in honouring Netaji's legacy
As the nation celebrates 'Parakram Diwas' (day of valour) marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to one of the most iconic freedom fighters of the country.
1 min
Triveni Sangam Witnesses Record 10 Cr Devotees Taking Holy Dip So Far
The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj has witnessed an unprecedented turnout of devotees, with over 10 crore people taking a holy dip in the sacred confluence of Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and the mystical Maa Saraswati.
1 min
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurates 'Bhagwat' exhibition at Allahabad Museum
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 'Bhagwat' exhibition based on miniature paintings, at the Allahabad Museum on Wednesday.
1 min
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Revolutionary Path and Jharkhand Connection
The peaceful, green landscapes of Ramgarh, nestled along the winding Damodar River, became an unexpected stage for a monumental event in India's struggle for independence.
3 mins
BSF, BGB Hold Coordination Meeting at Meghalaya Border
In a significant step towards enhancing regional security and cooperation, senior commanders from the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a sector-level coordination meeting on 22 January near the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya.
1 min
Himanta Pushes for Exclusive Japanese Companies Park in Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Japan's Minister of Justice, Komura Masahiro and discussed with him the setting up of exclusive Japanese companies park in Assam.
1 min
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England faces sentencing
A violence-obsessed teenager is facing decades in prison when he is sentenced for stabbing three young girls to death at a Taylor Swift-themed summer dance class.
1 min
Pakistan's Parliament Passes Bill With Sweeping Controls on Social Media
Pakistan's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.
1 min
Thai LGBTQ+ Couples Register Their Marriages as Law Gives Them Equal Status
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand made Thursday a life-changing occasion, registering their marriages legally on the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
1 min
Israeli Officials in Cairo for Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Sources
Earlier, a tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday
1 min
South Korean Investigators Call For Indictment Of Detained President Yoon
South Korean investigators asked prosecutors to indict the country's detained President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law last month, as it accused him of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of parliament on Thursday.
1 min
US Congress Passes Laken Riley Act as Donald Trump Begins Crackdown on Immigrants
The Republican-controlled US Congress handed President Donald Trump an early win in his crackdown on illegal immigration on Wednesday, passing a bill to expand pretrial detention for foreign criminal suspects, media reported.
1 min
Geo-economic fragmentation could cost global economy $5.7 trillion: WEF report
A new World Economic Forum report released on Thursday highlights significant economic risks from increasing geo-economic fragmentation as countries are increasingly using the global financial and trading systems to advance geopolitical objectives through sanctions, industrial policies, and other economic measures.
1 min
Vaishnaw Says First 'Made-in-India' Chip to be Rolled Out This Year
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the first 'Made-in-India' chip will be rolled out this year.
1 min
RIL inks ₹3 lakh crore investment MoU with Maha govt
The Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to invest approximately Rs 3.05 lakh crore, which is projected to create more than 3,00,000 jobs.
1 min
Gross NPAs of banks may decline to 2.4 pc by March 2025: Fitch
Rating agency Fitch has said that the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of Indian banks may decline by 40 basis points to 2.4 per cent by March 2025.
1 min
Markets extend gains led by IT stocks
Broader markets staged a sharp rebound from yesterday's selloff
2 mins
Inflation burden eases further for farm and rural workers
The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers in December 2024 declined to 5.01 per cent and 5.05 per cent, respectively, compared to the corresponding figures of 7.71 per cent and 7.46 per cent in the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday.
1 min
Union Budget 2025 May Introduce Changes in Income Tax Slabs: Report
Global financial services company Nomura on Thursday said the Centre will focus on both fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-2026, predicting that the government may introduce changes to the personal income tax slabs to encourage consumer spending.
1 min
Blasters Aim to Continue Good Form, East Bengal Hope to End Losing Streak
Kerala will be eager to continue climb up the ISL table while the Kolkata Giants will want to avoid a 4th consecutive defeat
3 mins
Mandiri U20 Challenge Series: India to face Syria in opening clash
The India U20 men's team will begin their campaign in the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series, a four-nation friendly tournament, against Syria at the Gelora Delta Stadium in Sidoarjo, Indonesia on Friday.
1 min
Salah 'proud' after scoring 50 European goals for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has taken his goalscoring tally for Liverpool in European competitions to 50 in a 2-1 Champions League win over Lille.
1 min
The rise of Hnamte: From Mohun Bagan SG bench to Chennaiyin FC's backbone
Star midfielder Lalrinliana Hnamte, who took on his former club Mohun Bagan SG - the defending champions of the Indian Super League (ISL) this season - on Tuesday, is making waves at Chennaiyin FC during the ongoing season of the premier competition of Indian football.
2 mins
Women's HIL: Soorma Hockey Club One Step Away From Final
JSW Soorma Hockey Club are a step away from qualifying to the final of the Women's Hockey India League 2024-25.
1 min
Australian Open: Defending champion Sabalenka reaches third straight final, will fight Keys for title
When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat.
3 mins
U-19 T20 World Cup: Indian eves thrash SL, top Group A
India finished at the top of Group A after blowing away Sri Lanka on Thursday in the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025.
2 mins
Ranji Trophy: Jadeja enjoys superb comeback with five-wicket haul
Rohit, Jaiswal, Gill, Pant fall for single digits, capping gloomy return for India stars to domestic cricket
3 mins
Ind vs Eng: Abhishek happy to continue attacking intent
Abhishek Sharma has established himself as India's front-line opener in the shortest version and further cemented his place with a 34-ball 79 to power India to a seven-wicket win in the first of the five-match T20I series against England at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
2 mins
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