The Statesman Siliguri - February 06, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - February 06, 2025
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In this issue
February 06, 2025
US C-17 military aircraft lands in Amritsar with illegal immigrants
As many as 104 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the United States landed on Wednesday at Sri Guru Ramdasji International Airport in Amritsar in a US military aircraft, according to sources.
1 min
Mahakumbh: PM takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sacred dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh here on Wednesday.
1 min
BJP Comeback in Delhi After 27 Years, Big Setback for AAP, Predict Exit Polls
Exit polls telecast by different private TV channels, on Wednesday evening, predicted a comfortable victory for the BJP in the Delhi Assembly elections.
2 mins
Cong's Rahul Gandhi Reiterates Nationwide Caste Census Call
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, reiterated his call for a nationwide caste census as he underlined the paradox of representation without power for the country's Dalits, Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and tribals.
1 min
Armed Bangladeshi Miscreants Attack BSF in S Dinajpur
Tension escalated along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Malikpur, South Dinajpur, as Bangladeshi miscreants launched yet another attack on BSF personnel in the early hours of Wednesday.
1 min
Entry fee to Ballavpur wildlife sanctuary in Birbhum withdrawn
The tourists visiting Ballavpur Sanctuary will no longer have to buy a Rs 100 ticket for entering the sanctuary at Santiniketan in Birbhum.
1 min
Sittong Tourism Festival: Blend of culture, adventure & tradition
Darjeeling Hills, located in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, is part of the Kanchenjunga Regional Tourism Circuit, comprising north Bengal, Sikkim, Eastern Nepal, and Bhutan
1 min
Kanyashree University Hosts Meet on Legal Awareness
Kanyashree University's department of law organised a legal awareness programme today, at the university's academic campus seminar hall.
1 min
Judge's bodyguard found dead in city court
Panic spread after a bullet-ridden body of a judge's bodyguard was discovered within the premises of the City Sessions Court, located behind the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday morning.
1 min
Book traces vanishing 'para' culture in Kolkata
A unique book on the nostalgia embracing Kolkata titled Lattuparar Letti Kotha was launched at the ongoing 48th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF).
1 min
Jharkhand CM praises investor-friendly Bengal
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, one of the special invitees at the 8th BGBS, showered praises on Bengal and also on chief minister Mamata Banerjee, the host.
1 min
IEM-UEM integrates microcredit and micro-internships in curriculum
The Institute of Engineering and Management (IEM) and the University of Engineering and Management (UEM) have announced a ground-breaking initiative, becoming the first university group in Eastern India to integrate microcredit and micro-internships from top global companies into the curriculum of all courses.
1 min
Kalimpong DM hails Kalimpong entrepreneurs at meet
Two entrepreneurs from Kalimpong have made their mark at the Bengal Global Business Summit, which began today in Kolkata.
1 min
BGBS: CPM, BJP doubt investments in state
The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) has once again become a political battleground, with the opposition CPM and BJP ridiculing the state government over its claims of attracting investment.
1 min
9,000 People Visit Sebaashray Camps on Wednesday
Sebaashray camps in Metiabruz recorded the presence of over 9,000 people today.
1 min
Mamata Calls On Industry To Come And Help Transform Bengal
Miss Banerjee Called For The Younger Generation To Join Business To Take The State To The Next Level
1 min
Erode East bypoll: Prelude to DMK's grand victory in 2026, says candidate Chandhirakumar
The DMK's propaganda committee state joint convenor and party candidate for the Erode East bye-election, V.C. Chandhirakumar, has declared that the ruling party's expected landslide victory will serve as a prelude to its grand win in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
1 min
T'gana govt faces objection over quotas for Madigas
Cong disciplinary committee issued a show cause notice to Mallana for criticising caste census
1 min
Kerala HC rules ragging worse than vandalism, stays re-admission of accused veterinary students
A divisional bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed the order of the single judge which allowed the re-admission of 18 students at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy who were implicated as accused in the suicide of junior student J. S. Sidharthan.
1 min
K'taka: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Calls for Pressure on Centre to Withdraw Flawed NEP
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday called for building pressure on the Union government and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to withdraw the flawed National Education Policy (NEP).
1 min
PM Modi Mourns Demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, considered by his followers to be a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad.
1 min
Substantial increase in cargo handled at major airports
The cargo handled at Major Ports has increased from 581.34 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 819.23 million tonnes in FY2023-24, a CAGR of 3.5% which is comparable to global standards.
1 min
MP Govt To Phase Out Alcohol Shops; Open Milk Shops
Reiterating the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government's commitment to social welfare, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that liquor shops across the state will be phased out and instead milk shops will be opened all over the state.
1 min
Acknowledge failure of Make in India: Rahul
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should acknowledge that 'Make in India' is a failure as the country's manufacturing sector has witnessed a decline.
1 min
General Chauhan Launches Key Infrastructure Initiatives
The developments align with the national objective of Aatmanirbhar Bharat
1 min
Bihar: Tejashwi meets Governor over deteriorating law and order
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav today met the Governor of Bihar Arif Mohammad Khan and submitted a memorandum highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar and informed him about the chaotic situation prevailing in the state due to lawlessness and corruption.
1 min
Bright prospects beckon for China-Europe ties
In a speech he delivered at this year's World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos last week, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, reiterated China's support for economic globalization, and its resolve to continue to uphold multilateralism.
2 mins
Neglected again
The deportation of illegal Indian migrants from the United States on a military aircraft marks a stark escalation in immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration.
4 mins
From file notings to fine literature
The pen may be mightier than the sword, but why professional civil servants take to writing, especially after their retirement, perhaps like no other group of professionals, requires some introspection.
4 mins
Brute power of an imperial presidency
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to delay punishing tariffs on all exports from Canada and Mexico, which resulted in a threat of retaliatory tariffs from Canada.
4 mins
Murdered Maha official's brother urges CM to prevent conspiracy to destroy evidence
Dhananjay Deshmukh, the brother of murdered Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday to ensure that an alleged conspiracy to make the mobile phone of one of the murder accused, called Vishnu Chate, disappear along with the evidence it contains, does not succeed.
1 min
Over 1.5 Lakh Pilgrims Benefit From Gujarat Govt's 'Shravan Tirth Darshan Yojana'
Over 1.5 lakh pilgrims have benefitted so far from the Gujarat government's Shravan Tirth Darshan Yojana to facilitate senior citizens aged 60 and above in visiting religious sites across the state.
1 min
Police checking identity cards of voters in Milkipur assembly bypolls: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party's President, Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that in the Milkipur by-election, police officers were trying to intimidate the voters by checking their identity cards.
1 min
Tripura CM Manik Saha Highlights Cooperatives as Path to Economic Growth and Stability
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has underscored the crucial role of cooperative societies in driving economic development, reducing unemployment, and curbing militant activities in the state.
1 min
K'taka to decide on allowing Class 10 girls to wear hijab for exams; convey decision to SC
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that the government will hold a meeting to decide whether to allow Class 10 students in the state to wear the hijab while attending exams and will convey its stance to the Supreme Court.
1 min
PM Modi to Attend Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit in Guwahati
The Prime Minister will attend and see the Jhumoir on 24 February
1 min
Manipur Speaker's Tribunal to hear JD(U) MLAs' anti-defection case on 7 February
The Manipur Speaker's Tribunal has scheduled a hearing on 7 February regarding the disqualification plea against five Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] MLAs who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shortly after the 2022 state assembly elections, according to legal representatives involved in the case.
1 min
Opposition Demands Fresh Polls in Pakistan, Plans Protests
A strong opposition alliance is emerging as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gets ready to hold nationwide protests on 8 February, the first anniversary of last year's \"rigged\" general election in the country.
1 min
Congo Calls Rebels' Ceasefire Declaration 'False Communication' as Reports of Fighting Continue
Congo's government on Tuesday described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as \"false communication,\" while the United Nations noted reports of heavy fighting with Congolese forces in the region.
1 min
Sweden's Worst Mass Shooting Leaves at Least 11 Dead, Including the Gunman
Sweden's worst mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, and at least five seriously wounded at an adult education centre west of Stockholm.
1 min
Trump announces withdrawal from UN human rights body and halt to funding for Palestinian refugees
The US president's suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
3 mins
Philippine vice president impeached by House, faces Senate trial as political battle rages
The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale corruption and failing to strongly denounce China's aggressive actions against Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea.
1 min
Centre of Excellence in Chip Design Launched
A National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Chip Design was inaugurated on Tuesday at its Noida campus by Mr. S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
1 min
Global gold demand spikes by 1% to a record high of 4,974.5MT in 2024
The World Gold Council (WGC) on Wednesday said the global gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) trading, rose by 1 percent to a record high of 4,974.5 metric tonnes in 2024.
1 min
Tata Power To Set Up Small Modular Reactors To Generate Electricity
Tata Power Company Ltd. has announced that it envisaged to set up small modular reactors (SMRs) across India in order to generate electricity from nuclear fission, informed Tata Power's CEO & Managing Director, Praveer Sinha.
2 mins
Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets OpenAI's Sam Altman, Discuss Collaboration
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and discussed India's strategy of creating the entire AI stack - GPUs, model, and apps.
1 min
Indian Stock Market Witnesses Spike in Participation of Women Investors: NSE
Indian stock markets have been witnessing a spike in the participation of women investors since the calendar year 2022, a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said.
1 min
Market Closes Lower Due to Losses in Consumer Stocks
Among others, Nifty PSU Bank, Metal, OMCs & Media indices ended higher by over 1pc each
2 mins
Service sector PMI slowdowns in almost 2 years at 56.5 in January
A business survey showed on Wednesday that India's dominant services sector growth was slowest in over two years in January amid cooling demand.
1 min
RBI Likely To Cut Repo Rate By 25 Basis Points For First Time In 5 Years
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in all likelihood, is set to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points for the first time in almost five years, aligning with the Budget's objectives of stimulating economic activity while managing a prudent fiscal position, which provides comfort on currency and inflation fronts, industry experts said on Wednesday.
1 min
Laws that help
Active citizenry is a Constitutional duty, says
5 mins
In Pakistan's Legal Profession
Many UOL and Lums graduates see the mess, leave, and thrive in jurisdictions where the law is respected. Since they land cushy jobs and secure their futures, this piece is not about them. This is about the majority: local law graduates, particularly first-generation lawyers, from institutions the world has never heard of, struggling to navigate a profession that is seen as a 'kala-coat' mafia.
2 mins
An unfit Bumrah will negatively affect India's chances at Champions Trophy: Ravi Shastri
Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri feels India's chances of winning the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy will be down by 30 per cent without star quick Jasprit Bumrah.
2 mins
ICC Rankings: Abhishek vaults to second spot in T20I batters' list
India batter Abhishek Sharma took a giant leap of 38 places to find himself on the second spot in the ICC rankings for men's T20I batters after his blazing knock of 135 from just 54 balls in the 54-ball 135 in the fifth and final T20I against England in Mumbai.
2 mins
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