The Statesman Siliguri - January 26, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 26, 2025
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In this issue
January 26, 2025
India and Indonesia to boost ties in security, AI
Modi & President Subianto also exchanged views on regional and global issues
2 mins
76th RD to showcase India's unity, military prowess
President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day from Kartavya Path here on Sunday.
1 min
BSF Uncovers Banned Cough Syrup Stockpile in Iron Bunkers Ahead of Republic Day
In a major breakthrough just ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed three iron bunkers in Majdia, Krishnaganj, Nadia district, containing lakhs of bottles of banned cough syrup.
1 min
Workshop on Sustainable Development in North Bengal Concludes
The workshop concluded with a commitment to translating insights into action, focusing on sustainable and inclusive solutions for north Bengal's development.
1 min
Bengal's poor show in revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality, debt index: NITI Aayog
The 'Fiscal Health Index: 2025', released by NITI Aayog, has revealed the poor show of West Bengal in revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality and debt index.
1 min
BJP Likely To Announce New State President Next Month
The rift between Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar has caused concern within the party
2 mins
Trinamul Leader Shot At, Critical in South 24-Parganas
A local Trinamul Congress leader was shot at from close range in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon at Nodakhali in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district and his health condition is stated to be critical.
1 min
Environmentalists' body in Bengal to assess condition of river Ganga's part flowing through Kolkata
An association of Kolkata-based environmental activists, under the name and style of Morning Walker's Guild of Rabindra Sarobar, has outlined a unique initiative to observe and document the current state of the Heritage Ganga and its ghats (concrete banks) in the stretch from Outram to Dakshineswar-Belur in Kolkata.
1 min
Arambagh MP Helps Needy Fill Forms at Duare Sarkar Camps
The first phase of the 9th Duare Sarkar started at Parul Ramakrishnan Saradha Uccha Vidyalaya for the residents of ward 1 and 2 on Friday.
1 min
NF Railway GM Holds Review Meeting with MPs in Siliguri
The general manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, held a review meeting in Siliguri yesterday with Members of Parliament (MPs) representing constituencies served by the Alipurduar and Katihar divisions of NFR.
1 min
HC denies permission to VHP for stall at Kolkata Book Fair
A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for allotment of a stall at the forthcoming Kolkata International Book Fair this year which will be organised by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild.
1 min
Foresters on alert after trap cameras in Jhargram spot tiger
The tiger from Jharkhand had entered into a locality in the small hours today and its pugmarks were detected beside the cattle shed of a resident in Sarenga block in Bankura.
1 min
Kia Syros launched at Kaysons Kia in Siliguri
Kaysons Kia in Siliguri became the exclusive launch venue for the revolutionary Kia Syros, the first dealership in North Bengal and Sikkim to offer this cutting-edge SUV.
1 min
Tight Security in Kolkata, Border Areas Ahead of R-Day Celebrations
Intelligence agencies are monitoring West Bengal villages near Bangladesh's international borders, preparing for potential infiltration by illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators who may have sought refuge
1 min
Young minds showcase innovations at IIT Kharagpur
There was excitement as students from around the globe gathered at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur to showcase their creativity and scientific brilliance at the 6th edition of the Young Innovators Programme (YIP) 2025.
1 min
Medical council show cause to junior doctor Kinjal Nanda
Hardly nine days after the police under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate raided the residence of Dr Asfakulla Naiya, one of the leading faces among junior doctors, in Kakdwip of South 24-Parganas on 16 January, Dr Kinjal Nanda, another prominent face of the protests has come under the scanner of the state medical council.
1 min
Flight disruptions as airport fortifies ahead of Republic Day
Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata, experienced significant disruptions today owing to the implementation of safeguards ahead of Republic Day.
1 min
Death of Wayanad DCC treasurer: Police arrest MLA Balakrishnan; released on bail
The Kerala police on Saturday arrested IC Balakrishnan (photo), the Congress MLA from Sulthan Bathery, in connection with the abetment of a suicide case involving the death of former Wayanad DCC Treasurer N M Vijayan and his son Jijesh.
1 min
Man trampled to death by wild elephant in TN
In a tragic incident, a 37-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
1 min
Stalin to Skip Guv's 'At Home' on R-Day; DMK Allies Announce Boycott
With no thaw in the relationship in sight between the Raj Bhavan and the DMK government, Chief Minister MK Stalin is skipping the 'At Home' reception hosted by Governor RN Ravi on Republic Day and instead is slated to participate in an event organised by the villagers in and around Arittapatti, in Madurai district to thank him for the cancellation of the Tungsten mining lease in that region.
1 min
CM Stalin to visit Madurai today to celebrate Tungsten mining project's cancellation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M. K. Stalin is scheduled to visit villagers of Arittapatti in Madurai district on Sunday to acknowledge their efforts and celebrate the cancellation of the tungsten mining project.
1 min
India's democracy a unique example for the modern world, says President on Voters' Day
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said India's democracy is a unique example for the modern world and many countries of the world are learning from our election system and management.
1 min
ONOE Can Promote Consistency in Governance, Cut Costs: Murmu
Reforms of such magnitude require an audacity of vision, says President in R-Day eve address
2 mins
BPSC aspirants claim big discrepancy in 70th PT result
Girls lead the charge in Veer Gatha 4.0 as Rajnath Singh and Dharmendra Pradhan honour winners
2 mins
Dargah survey case: 2 miscreants fire at petitioner's moving car
Two motorcyclists fired at the speeding car of Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta near Gagrana culvert under the Gegal police station in Ajmer district Saturday morning.
1 min
Martyred Bravehearts Honoured for Extraordinary Sacrifice
Naik Dilwar Khan, Captain Deepak Singh, Corporal Vikky Pahade Awarded Posthumous Gallantry Medals, Among Others
1 min
Centre honours 942 police personnel with gallantry and distinguished service medals ahead of 76th Republic Day
On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the Centre has announced a total of 942 service medals, including 95 for gallantry, to personnel from various central and state police forces.
1 min
We must break free from our economic captivity
Bangladesh, a country of immense potential, now finds itself shackled by the iron grip of family-owned conglomerates.
2 mins
Braced for Trump
SIR, I refer to your editorial, \"Trump's way\" (January 22). Donald Trump's return to the presidency has once again captured the world's attention, reminiscent of his first term from 2017 to 2021.
3 mins
US exit gives WHO chance to reform
Donald Trump's plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the public health field.
4 mins
Perils of addictions
A recent study by University College London has presented the results of its findings on the impact of smoking on life expectancy in rather dramatic terms.
5 mins
North-east tea growers seek PM's intervention to save 200-year-old Indian tea industry
Over two lakh small tea growers from the Northeast, under the banner of the North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers' Association, have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate intervention to protect the Indian tea industry, which has a legacy of over 200 years.
1 min
India's finest cultural grandeur at display at Bhaav 2025
On the first day of India's largest art and culture summit, Bhaav-The Expressions Summit 2025, The Art of Living launched Sita Charitam, India's largest Live Performance Art Immersion that brings together 500 artists, 30 dance, music, and art forms, that will travel to 180 countries with a unique script curated from more than 20 versions of the timeless epic and will feature songs from multiple Indigenous languages.
2 mins
Ramnami Followers Adorned With 'Ram' Tattoos To Participate In Mahakumbh Rituals
The grand Mahakumbh, under the Yogi Adityanath government's leadership, draws devotees, sages, and followers of diverse sects and traditions from across India.
1 min
Centre Announces List Of Recipients For Padma Awards On R-Day Eve
The Padma awards, among the country's highest civilian honours, are conferred in 3 categories
2 mins
Health Ministry hosts ASHAs, applauds their contributions
The Union Health Ministry on Saturday hosted ASHAs who are in Delhi to attend the 76th Republic Day celebrations, and lauded their contributions towards the success of various health initiatives.
1 min
Poll panel's independence 'severely compromised' by PM-HM duo: Cong
The Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM) and Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah on National Voters' Day, saying the independence of the Election Commission (EC) has been \"severely compromised\" by them.
1 min
Assam Police Uncover Explosives Cache Ahead of Republic Day Amid Heightened Security Measures
On the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, Assam Police recovered a hidden cache of explosives in a forested area near Khwbra village in Sonitpur district on Saturday.
1 min
Trump Appoints 2 PIOs as Special Assistants
President Donald Trump has appointed two Indian Americans as his special assistants dealing with national security and personnel matters.
1 min
Pakistan Court Sentences Four to Death for Blasphemy
A Pakistani court Saturday sentenced four people to death for blasphemy, allegedly because they posted sacrilegious material on social media about Islamic religious figures and the Quran.
1 min
Vladimir Putin says Russia prepared for talks on Ukraine issue
Moscow is open to talks on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
1 min
4 Israeli Female Soldiers, 200 Palestinians Freed
It was the second such exchange between Israel and Hamas since a ceasefire began in the Gaza Strip last weekend
3 mins
Mexico Refuses US Military Flight Deporting Migrants
Mexico refused a request from President Donald Trump's administration to allow a U.S. military aircraft deporting migrants to land in the country, a U.S. official and a Mexican official said.
1 min
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Donald Trump's Defense Secretary in Tie-Breaking Vote
The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
1 min
ICICI Bank's Q3 FY25 net profit rises by 14.8 pc
ICICI Bank reported a 14.8% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in net profit to Rs 11,792 crore in the quarter-ended December (Q3FY25), due to steady growth in net interest income (NII) and a robust increase in non-interest income, according to an official release.
1 min
2 New IPOs to Hit Market Next Week, Six Listings Awaited
Two new initial public offerings (IPOs) will open for investors next week -- one mainboard and the other an SME public issue.
1 min
Women's HIL: Soorma Club, Warriors set for inaugural final
After two weeks of gripping and thrilling hockey action, Odisha Warriors and Soorma Hockey Club are all set to lock horns in a historic clash in the first-ever final of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here on Sunday.
2 mins
Krittwika keeps Gujarat flag flying high, enters quarters
Seasoned paddler Krittwika Sinha Roy of Gujarat pipped sixth seed Reeth Rishya of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) 3-2 in a high-octane pre-quarter final encounter of the UTT 86th Senior National Inter-State Table Tennis Championships 2024 being played at the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Indoor Stadium from 19 to 26 January.
1 min
ISL: Mumbai City FC aim to stay in contention for playoffs
Mumbai City FC will want to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Indian Super League (ISL) playoffs while Mohammedan Sporting will be desperate to get off the bottom of the points table when the teams meet at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.
2 mins
FC Goa Beat Chennaiyin FC, Close Gap With Top-Placed Mohun Bagan
FC Goa defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday evening to close the gap with league leaders and defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Ginat in the Indian Super League (ISL) points table.
2 mins
Ranji Trophy: Jammu and Kashmir beat Mumbai by five wickets after a decade
Northern outfit produces impressive performance to create history by stunning the defending champions
2 mins
I-League: Namdhari FC ride Haokip brace to defeat Shillong Lajong 5-2
Powered by Peter Haokip's brace, Namdhari FC's formidable form continued as they thrashed Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 in a high-scoring I-League 2024-25 encounter at Namdhari Stadium on Saturday.
1 min
Oz Open: Madison upsets Sabalenka in women's final
Madison Keys has finally claimed her long-awaited Grand Slam title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2025 Australian Open women's singles title.
1 min
Rohit Named Captain of T20I Team of the Year
India's ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named captain of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.
2 mins
Arshdeep is ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of 2024
Left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh was on Saturday crowned the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year, capping a spectacular year in the shortest format. He pipped the challenge from Travis Head, Babar Azam and Sikandar Raza to take the honour.
1 min
Axar, Varun shine for India as England post big total
Visitors boosted by Jos Buttler fireworks in second T20I
2 mins
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