The Statesman Siliguri - February 05, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Police Probe Case of 12-Year-Old Girl's Suspected Kidnapping
A Class VII girl, who was visiting her school friend's place during Saraswati Puja on Monday, was allegedly kidnapped.
1 min
Rare cat species spotted in trap cameras at Purulia forests
For the first time in West Bengal, forest department trap cameras have spotted a rare species of rusty spotted cat at Kotshila forests in Purulia district.
1 min
Manual Scavenging Deaths in Kolkata Raise Questions on Efficiency of STPs
The demise of three workers engaged in scavenging and manual cleaning of a sewerage drain pipe in Kolkata's Bantala leather complex, raises serious questions on the efficiency of the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) within that complex.
1 min
Army's Trishakti Corps Demonstrates Combat Readiness
The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps successfully conducted a live fire exercise, demonstrating its battle readiness, rapid deployment, and precision strike capabilities in high-altitude warfare.
1 min
Darj MP flags graft in central project Jal Jeevan Mission
According to Mr Bista, many of the Jal Jeevan Mission - Har Ghar Jal DPRs lack proper planning
1 min
RG Kar financial scam: Sandip Ghosh, 4 others seek exemption
The five accused in the multicrore financial irregularities case at state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, including the former principal of the institute Sandip Ghosh, on Tuesday, sought exemption from the case.
1 min
Stage set for voting in Assembly elections in Delhi
The stage is set for voting on Wednesday in the Assembly elections in Delhi in what has turned out to be a no-holds-barred battle among the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), BJP and the Congress.
1 min
PM Modi targets Kejriwal, Rahul in Lok Sabha with 'jacuzzi, Sheesh Mahal' jibes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal with playing \"politics of poison\" and came down heavily on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for describing President Droupadi Murmu's speech in Parliament as \"boring\".
2 mins
ECI Calls Out Deliberate Pressure Tactics to Malign It in Wake of Kejriwal's Remarks
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday called out \"repeated deliberate pressure tactics to malign\" it in the ongoing Delhi Assembly polls, in an apparent reference to the remarks made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against it.
1 min
'BGBS to be held on a much grander scale'
Business delegations from 40 countries expressed to participate
1 min
MoRD's State-Wise Performance Report Released for 2023-24
The ministry of rural development (MoRD) released the latest state-wise performance report for the financial year 2023-24.
1 min
Abhishek Visits Sebaashray Camp in Metiabruz
Trinamul Congress MP from Diamond Harbour today visited a Sebaashray camp in Metiabruz this morning.
1 min
Man holds blood donation camp during Saraswati Puja
On Saraswati Puja, Ranjit Dey, the present generation of the Deybari zamindar family of Serampore came forward to share concern with thalassemia-affected children.
1 min
Mamata May Give 'Guidelines' to Party MLAs on 10 February
CM is expected to outline the initial blueprint for the party's strategy for the Bengal polls in 2026
1 min
Home ministry replies to Abhishek's question on communalism
The Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had asked the Union ministry of home affairs some pertinent questions regarding measures to curb communalism in the Budget session of Parliament.
1 min
₹7,302 crore boost for Jharkhand's railway development; major upgrades and new projects announced
The government has approved a budget of Rs. 7,302 crore for the expansion and development of railway infrastructure in Jharkhand.
1 min
India's Proactive Stance on Illegal Immigration Hailed as US Deport Migrants
India's proactive stance on illegal immigration and streamlining legal mobility has come in for praise as an India-bound USC-17 military aircraft, carrying around 200 deported illegal migrants left Texas earlier today, marking President Donald Trump's first crackdown on illegal immigrants from India after assuming office last month.
1 min
Gujarat Govt Forms Panel To Introduce UCC
The Gujarat government on Tuesday formed a five-member committee under a retired Supreme Court judge to assess the need for the Uniform Civil Code in the state and prepare a draft bill for the same.
1 min
Politics Over Job Creation Intensifies in Bihar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 6837 candidates on Tuesday, including 6341 newly appointed junior engineers and 496 instructors in various departments of the state government.
1 min
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey demands 'privilege proceedings' against Rahul Gandhi
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting him to initiate 'Privilege Proceedings' against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for \"shamelessly\" distorting historical and substantive facts and attempting to lower the prestige of our Republic.
1 min
Different Standards Being Applied to India's Neighbors
EAM emphasised that the agenda can no longer be set by some only to be observed by the rest
2 mins
Hemant Soren's strong stance: Coal mines could be shut if ₹1.36 lakh crore dues aren't paid
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has issued a stern warning to the central government over the outstanding ₹1.36 lakh crore dues.
1 min
India to support Bhutan's defence preparedness as part of 'Neighbourhood First' policy, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing Bhutan's defence capabilities, including the provision of defence equipment and assets to strengthen Bhutan's preparedness in alignment with its national priorities.
1 min
CPV's leadership ~ solid foundation for Viet Nam's development
UCH Leang, a researcher from the Royal Academy of Cambodia, (RAC) praises the leadership role of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) in Viet Nam's national liberation and construction in nearly a century in a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 95th founding anniversary of the CPV (February 3, 1930-2025).
2 mins
Uncertain future for Davos Man
The wealthy business executives and global elites who gathered last month at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, are facing an uncertain future.
3 mins
Climate injustice institutionalised
The 29th summit of the Conference of Parties (COP29) held at Baku concluded without reaching a comprehensive or satisfactory agreement on several issues that have long plagued the annual climate conferences.
5 mins
Assam CM Biswa slams Rahul for his remarks on India's development
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi for his remarks in the Lok Sabha during political debates over India's economic trajectory, accusing him of undermining the nation's progress while praising the neighbouring country, which he termed \"shameful and unacceptable\".
1 min
PM Modi to take dip at Mahakumbh today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on 5 February.
1 min
Assam CM meets Jaishankar on 'Act East Policy' and global ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening the state's role in India's Act East Policy and enhancing its global economic and diplomatic outreach.
1 min
Uttar Pradesh govt to conduct state's 8th Economic Census digitally
Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in law and order, infrastructure, and economic growth in the last seven-and-a-half years.
1 min
SC Pulls Up Assam Govt For Failure To Deport Declared Foreigners
The bench directed Assam govt to begin deportation process immediately
2 mins
Trump Warns 'No Guarantees,' Fragile Gaza Truce Will Hold as Netanyahu Heads to DC for Talks
President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday as the Israeli prime minister faces competing pressure from his right-wing coalition to end a temporary truce against Hamas militants in Gaza and from war-weary Israelis who want the remaining hostages home and the 15-month conflict to end.
1 min
Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs on Canada and Mexico After They Pledge to Boost Border Enforcement
President Donald Trump on Monday agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada as America's two largest trading partners took steps to appease his concerns about border security and drug trafficking.
1 min
Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers
The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved to eradicate the agency that provides crucial aid that funds education and fights starvation, epidemic and poverty overseas, sparking a showdown with congressional Democrats who blasted the effort as illegal and vowed a court fight.
1 min
China hits back with tariffs on US goods, to also probe Google
Trump planning to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the next few days
2 mins
Rubio Says El Salvador Offers to Accept Deportées From US of Any Nationality, Including Americans
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Monday that El Salvador's president has offered to accept deportees from the U.S. of any nationality, including violent American criminals now imprisoned in the United States.
1 min
MAA stands for Multi-Asset Allocation, reflecting need for a well-diversified investment approach
In fitness or physical wellness parlance, the 30-30 challenge is a fitness or wellness programme that involves completing a task or activity for 30 minutes a day for 30 days.
3 mins
DG BIS Highlights Importance of Strengthening Manufacturing Base in Healthcare Sector
Director General Bureau of Indian Standards, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, on Tuesday said there's necessity of academia-industry collaboration in shaping standards that drive innovation and economic growth.
1 min
RBI Likely to Cut Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points: SBI Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in its February 2025 policy meeting, which is set to begin from Wednesday, State Bank of India (SBI) said in a research note.
1 min
99.2 percent of mobile phones sold in India now made locally, says Vaishnav
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnav, on Tuesday said 99.2 percent of all mobile phones which are sold in India are made in India.
1 min
Textiles Secretary Announces Bharat Tex 2025, Launches App
Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao on Tuesday unveiled the Bharat Tex 2025 app and website at Udyog Bhawan.
1 min
Tax Reforms Are Key Feature of Budget 2025-26
Tax reforms are a key feature of the Union Budget, as it has an impact on what the rest of the economy does and for the first time have been included in Part-A of the budget, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Tuesday.
2 mins
Markets surge: major sectors end in green
Benchmark indices surged 1.8 per cent on the back of strong gains in capital goods, banking, energy, and auto stocks.
1 min
Windies Star Deandra Biggest Mover in ICC Women's Rankings
West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin emerged as the biggest winner after ICC issued the latest update of the Women's T20I Player Rankings on Tuesday.
1 min
Varun Chakaravarthy Earns Team India Call-Up for ODI Series Against England
The 'mystery spinner' from Tamil Nadu gets included in national squad ahead of Champions Trophy
2 mins
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Tickets for India-Pakistan clash sold out within minutes
Cricket fans hoping to witness the electrifying ICC Champions Trophy contest between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 23 February were left disappointed as tickets vanished within minutes of release.
1 min
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith may miss first two ODIs vs India
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss the first two ODIs of the three-match series against India due to calf issues but is expected to fit for the Champions Trophy.
2 mins
Sri Lanka star Karunaratne to retire after 2nd Australia Test
Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne has decided to call time on his career after the second Test against Australia at Galle, which will also be his 100th Test.
1 min
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