The Statesman Siliguri - January 28, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - January 28, 2025
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In this issue
January 28, 2025
India, China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
In a major step towards normalization of bilateral ties, India and China on Monday decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025 and agreed to hold an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism to discuss resumption of provision of hydrological data and other cooperation pertaining to trans-border rivers.
1 min
India, US Will Work Together for Global Peace
PM Modi Spoke With US President Donald Trump Over Phone and Congratulated Him
2 mins
JPC Clears Waqf (Amendment) Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Monday, approved 14 amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and all suggested changes moved by the Opposition members were negated by the panel.
1 min
Financial help for 1-yr-old
One-year-old Asmika Das from Ranaghat, Nadia, is suffering from a fatal disease called Spinal Muscular atrophy.
1 min
5 Kidnappers Nabbed From Durgapur, Cash Recovered
Budbud police station has arrested five abductors and seized over Rs one lakh from their possession, a four-wheeler, a two-wheeler, arms and ammunition.
1 min
Trinamool-affiliated doctors' body floated to counter canards
The minister announced the registration of the new body, PGA, with government healthcare staff, including teaching doctors, medical officers, and chief medical officers being part of it
1 min
National Tourism Day: Siliguri embraces NIDHI
To mark National Tourism Day, the Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network (HHTDN), in association with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India Eastern Region Office, Kolkata, organised several programmes in Siliguri today.
1 min
Nagendranath Roy gets Padma Shri nomination
Nagendranath Roy, a retired teacher of Patharghata Bhubanjote Primary School, has been nominated for the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2025 in recognition of his contribution to the Rajbanshi language.
1 min
Clashes During SFI's Protest March to Bikash Bhavan
A protest march organised by the Students' Federation of India (SFI) turned chaotic on Monday as police clashed with demonstrators near Bikash Bhavan in Salt Lake.
1 min
Arambagh SDO hands over job offers at Duare Sarkar camps
Duare Sarkar camps aim to reach government services at doorstep, an initiative taken by the state government towards providing job opportunities to educated unemployed youth.
1 min
Man dies after jumping from departure flyover at city airport
A man died after he allegedly jumped from a flyover leading to the departure area of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport Kolkata, on Sunday, officials said.
1 min
Victim's Parents Want Punishment for All
The parents of the woman doctor of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, made it clear on Monday that they are seeking punishment not just for sole convict Sanjay Roy but also for all those who were involved in the crime.
1 min
RG Kar Verdict: Hearing on Admissibility of CBI, Govt Pleas Concludes
The hearing on the admissibility of two petitions by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the West Bengal government seeking the death penalty for Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the RG Kar rape and murder case, concluded at a division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday afternoon.
1 min
More than 4.85L people avail benefits at Sebaashray Camps
Today was the 6th day of the Sebaashray camp at Bishnupur.
1 min
State budget on 12 Feb, land for BSF Outpost in Nadia: Cabinet meet
The chief minister has instructed ministers and leaders to remain alert and vigilant during the upcoming Saraswati Puja festival to look out for any troublesome incidents and report to police
1 min
SER GM Takes Pledge for 100 Days TB Elimination Campaign
As a part of the 100 days TB elimination campaign, a bold step taken by India on 7 December, 2024 to intensify elimination of tuberculosis (TB), Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway along with Dr Anjana Malhotra, principal chief medical director has taken the pledge towards winning against tuberculosis, at the SER headquarters on Monday along with all other PHODs, departmental officers & staff.
1 min
Utkarsh Odisha Conclave Promises Transformative Success
The much-anticipated Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday, is poised to redefine Odisha's industrial landscape.
1 min
BJP Mocks Constitution and Reservation, Alleges Telangana CM at Mhow Rally
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy criticized the BJP at a rally in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, accusing the ruling party of undermining the Indian Constitution and the reservation system.
1 min
Out on bail in murder case, Kerala man kills two more
A man who was on bail in a murder case, on Monday killed a woman and his son, who was related to the one whom he killed in 2019.
1 min
Ambedkar's statue vandalized in Amritsar, one held
In a shocking incident on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, a man vandalized a life-size statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Amritsar, creating outrage among local residents and political leaders alike.
1 min
How can anyone oppose UCC that brings about gender equality?
A very auspicious sign, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand has made the UCC a reality: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
2 mins
Karnataka: Mangaluru City Police Crack Bank Robbery Case With Arrest of Four Suspects
The Mangaluru City Police have apprehended four individuals in connection with a daring daylight robbery at the Kotekar Vyavasaya Seva Sahakari Sangha (N) in Talapady on 17 January.
1 min
India, China should meet each other halfway: Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday told Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri that India and China should seize the opportunity to meet each other halfway, explore more substantive measures, and commit themselves to mutual understanding, mutual support and mutual achievement, rather than mutual suspicion, alienation and mutual depletion.
1 min
U'khand Implements UCC; CM Dhami First to Register Marriage Under New Law
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday became the first person in the state to register his marriage in the UCC app as he formally announced implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in the state.
1 min
Saif Ali Khan attack: Fadnavis lauds police probe; forensics experts not impressed
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also heads the state's home ministry, on Monday said the investigation into the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan is \"advancing well\", and the Maharashtra police is conducting a thorough probe.
1 min
Society must change: SC declines plea seeking reform in dowry and domestic violence laws
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a public interest plea (PIL) which sought the appointment of an expert committee to review and reform the existing laws prohibiting dowry and curbing and punishing domestic violence to stop their misuse.
1 min
SC dismisses plea on Adani-Hindenburg controversy
The Supreme Court has upheld an order passed by the apex court registry in August 2024 refusing to admit a lawyer's application seeking direction to SEBI to submit its conclusive probe report into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy.
2 mins
Indonesia's Navy chief visits India to deepen maritime coop, defence ties
Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, who is currently in India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, met Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, to further strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance the relationship between the two nations, both of which share close maritime ties.
1 min
CM will ask Munde to resign if evidence links him to murder case, Maha Minister
Maharashtra's Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Chandrakant Patil of the BJP, said in Sangli on Monday that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will ask Food & civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde (photo) of the Ajit Pawar led NCP to step down if any evidence against Munde is found linking him to the murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh of the BJP.
1 min
Cong will break the wall of 50 per cent reservation: Rahul Gandhi
It is only because of our Constitution that the Dalits, OBCs, SCs/STs, poor & backwards can fight for their rights
2 mins
28 Jharkhand BJP Leaders Get Relief From Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Jharkhand government's appeal challenging the High Court's order quashing rioting cases against 28 BJP leaders, including Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey, former chief ministers Arjun Munda and Babulal Marandi, in connection with a protest against the state government in 2023.
1 min
Costly 'abuse of discretion'
When Vice President Sara Duterte refused to account for her office's P125 million confidential funds that she had used up in 11 days, people rightfully expressed outrage at this sheer display of arrogance and entitlement over taxpayer money.
2 mins
Myths about Cancer
Cancer is a multifactorial disease influenced by genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures, rather than simply pesticide consumption. The narrative blaming pesticides for cancer in agricultural regions overlooks critical factors like tobacco use, dietary deficiencies, outdoor air pollution and delayed medical interventions, which are proven major contributors to the disease
5 mins
Bad Loans
India's banking sector is bracing for a significant challenge, with a leading global credit rating agency predicting a 25 per cent increase in non-performing assets (NPAs) over the next two fiscal years.
2 mins
Growth Challenges
India's economic growth has long been a cornerstone of optimism, buoyed by strong domestic demand, a dynamic workforce, and a robust services sector.
2 mins
The Trump era begins
On his first day in office, Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, 26 in total, covering a vast variety of subjects.
4 mins
Crazy, stupid love, especially online
Love makes you stupid. When you fall in love (or think you have), three chemicals team up to make you lose your mind, overriding rational thought and logic and making you do things you would not ordinarily do.
3 mins
FCI employee found dead in Patna, probe underway
A Food Corporation of India (FCI) employee, identified as 45-year-old Rajdev Rai, was found murdered late Sunday night in Chhitnawa village, under the jurisdiction of Maner police station.
1 min
Taking a dip at Sangam won't remove India's poverty: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at home minister Amit Shah
1 min
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Yogi Adityanath Visit Akshayavat in Mahakumbh Nagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Akshayavat (large and ancient Banyan tree, considered to be immortal or eternal according to Hindu beliefs) in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday.
1 min
BJP Unveils 10-Point Vision for Khasi-Jaintia Hills Autonomous Council Polls
The Meghalaya unit of BJP has announced a 10-point manifesto aimed at fostering empowerment, financial stability, and sustainable development for the upcoming district councils polls in the state.
1 min
Cong Routed in Uttarakhand Municipal Polls Held Through Ballot Papers
The Congress in Uttarakhand once again failed to find its lost ground as it was routed by the BJP in 100 urban local body elections, including 11 municipal corporations, held on 23 January.
1 min
PDP's Zuhaib Yousf Mir calls Kashmir a 'depressed society'; becoming udta Kashmir amid drug crisis and rising unemployment
Zuhaib Yousf Mir, senior leader and spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP), described Kashmir as a \"depressed society\".
1 min
Tension Prevails Along India-Bangladesh Border After Clash Between Farmers
Tension prevailed along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Unakoti district on Monday after a clash between the farmers of two villages on the border of the countries, officials said.
1 min
White House Says Colombia Agrees to Take Deported Migrants After Trump Tariff Showdown
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the long-time U.S. partner.
4 mins
Israeli Flights Diverted to Larnaca Airport for Security Reasons
Israeli flights scheduled to land at Paphos airport in western Cyprus have been redirected to Larnaca airport on the island's southern coast, following a directive from Israeli authorities, according to a Cypriot official on Monday.
1 min
Govt policy towards battery swapping infrastructure to give biggest push to EV segment
The Indian government's policy on battery swapping infrastructure is poised to significantly boost the electric vehicle (EV) segment, particularly for two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
4 mins
Sridhar Vembu Steps Down as Zoho CEO
Sridhar Vembu, Founder and CEO of software major Zoho Corporation, on Monday stepped down as the CEO to serve as the company's chief scientist.
1 min
Centre invites applications for SEBI chief as Buch's tenure ends on 28 February
The Ministry of Finance has invited fresh applications for the post of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chief on Monday as Madhabi Puri Buch's tenure ends on February 28.
1 min
Budget 2025: GST concessions critical for MSME growth
As per the National Sample Survey of 2015-16, the total number of MSMEs in India was 6.33 crore, predominantly comprising small and micro units.
2 mins
Sensex, Nifty slide over 1 pc amid weak global cues
At close, Sensex was down 824 points or 1 percent at 75,366, and the Nifty was down 275 points or 1.2 percent at 22,817
1 min
India's Skilled Workforce Gaining Global Recognition: Jayant
\"India's skilled workforce is gaining immense global recognition, with our talent pool being widely appreciated.\"
2 mins
How has AI changed the horizon of management education?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force enhancing education with industry interface.
3 mins
A century of imparting education: Cathedral Mission completes 100 years
Cathedral Mission High School, a Christian government-aided English medium educational institution, marked its centenary year on 25 January 2025, honouring a century of imparting education and nurturing young minds.
2 mins
Smriti Mandhana Crowned ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of 2024
Smriti Mandhana was on Monday adjudged the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of 2024 after the India vice-captain set new career standards in One Day Internationals, racking up a personal best 747 runs in 13 innings throughout the year.
2 mins
Australian Open: Jannik Sinner's style draws comparisons to Novak Djokovic
Of all the praise bestowed on Jannik Sinner after he won his second consecutive Australian Open championship, and third Grand Slam title overall, nothing felt as significant as the comparison made by runner-up Alexander Zverev.
2 mins
3rd T20I: India look to seal series against England in Rajkot
On a roll after recording back-to-back victories in Kolkata and Chennai, India will be aiming to seal the five-match T20I series against England when Suryakumar Yadav & Co take the field for the third game at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday.
2 mins
Another feather in Bumrah's cap as ICC crowns star pacer Test Cricketer of 2024
Team India spearhead reigns supreme in the global cricket charts after superb performances last year
2 mins
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