The Statesman Siliguri - May 14, 2025
The Statesman Siliguri - May 14, 2025
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In this issue
May 14, 2025
ECI Resolves Similar EPIC Numbers Issue; Error Rectified
To sanitize and update electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has resolved a nearly 20-year-old legacy issue of similar Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) numbers erroneously issued to genuine electors due to similar series used by different EROs in such cases since 2005, sources said.
1 min
TMC government turns 15: Mamata thanks people for unflinching support
Trinamul Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee thanked the people for giving her party unflinching support for the past 15 years.
2 mins
Chief Justice designate BR Gavai's inspiring journey
With the retirement of Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is all set to take over as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, May 14.
1 min
CJI Sanjiv Khanna says no to post-retirement govt assignments
Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who demitted office on Tuesday, made it clear that he would not accept any post-retirement position offered by the government—a statement underscoring the institutional integrity he has come to be known for.
1 min
IWT will remain on hold until Pak stops support to cross-border terrorism
India on Tuesday asserted that there is no change in its position to keep the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.
1 min
Terror & nuclear blackmail will be met with force: PM
PM's visit was 'highly confidential' & district civil & police administration were not informed
3 mins
Indo-Pak tension forces SMC to postpone platinum jubilee celebrations
The Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) had initially planned a grand festival to commemorate its platinum jubilee.
1 min
Serampore Girls' College showcases Bengal's art and craft
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has initiated several beneficiary schemes for students, encouraging them to pursue education, higher studies, vocational training programmes, and skill development initiatives, with a particular focus on women's empowerment.
1 min
Beating the heat with compassion
A water camp organized by CILOWS (Coal India Officers' Wives Samiti) has been set at Rohini Housing Society, Ultadanga and will continue for two months.
1 min
Mayor vs MLA: Leaders get cracking ahead of 2026 polls
Both leaders have launched public outreach drives — Deb's 'Manusher Kachhe Chalo' and Ghosh's 'Sarasari Sankar' — to connect with citizens and address civic issues
2 mins
Amid Indo-Pak tension: Heightened vigil in Sikkim ahead of BPM at Nathu La Pass
Amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam incident and the ensuing strain between India and Pakistan, a special Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) is scheduled to take place on 15 May at Nathu La, on the Indian side of the border.
1 min
Transport department plans upskilling 7k employees
Aiming to upskill unskilled workers associated with road transport and waterways, the state transport department, jointly with the state technical education training and skill development department, is considering providing training to 7,000 employees of the transport sector.
1 min
Dilip Ghosh's wife's son dies in New Town
The tragic death of 28-year-old IT professional Pritam Dasgupta, also known as Srinjoy, has raised questions about its circumstances.
1 min
Leander Paes conferred with PC Chandra Puraskaar
The prestigious 32nd PC Chandra Puraskaar was conferred upon tennis legend Leander Paes at a grand ceremony on Sunday at Science City.
1 min
Two killed in iron structure collapse at Mejia Plant
Two construction labourers working for a contractor at the Mejia Thermal Power Plant in Bankura district of West Bengal died following the collapse of an iron structure within the plant premises.
1 min
CBSE Results: Girls Outshine Boys in Bengal
In West Bengal, over 86,000 students appeared for the CBSE Class X and XII exams combined, with girls comprising about 44 percent of the candidates
1 min
Barasat meat seller assaulted by mob
Tensions ran high in Barasat's Champadali More area on Tuesday morning after a local meat seller was allegedly beaten up by an irate mob for posting an anti-national image on social media amid ongoing India-Pakistan hostilities.
1 min
BJP Wants To Thank Armed Forces With Tiranga Yatra
West Bengal BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Tuesday expressed gratitude toward the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the BJP's 11-day-long Tiranga Yatra was a nationwide initiative to honour the bravery and sacrifices of the armed forces, particularly in the wake of the recently concluded 'Operation Sindoor'.
1 min
State-of-art critical CCBs in 9 govt hospitals soon
Nine state government medical colleges and hospitals are set to get dedicated sprawling state-of-art critical care blocks (CCB) each soon for treatment of patients with severe ailments.
1 min
Feuding Nizam's family: Why were we excluded?
The succession feud between members of the Hyderabad Royal family has even touched the Miss World pageant as those descendants opposed to Azmet Jah, the son of the last titular Nizam complained to chief minister A Revanth Reddy that they were excluded from the welcome dinner with the contestants at Chowmahalla Palace today, organised by the Telangana Tourism department.
1 min
Singer Sonu Nigam seeks quashing of FIR against him
Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam, who landed in controversy after linking a Kannada song demand to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, has moved the Karnataka High Court for quashing an FIR registered against him by Kannada activists for defaming the state and the state's language.
1 min
Amit Shah reviews implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hailed Puducherry, saying the Union Territory is doing a good job in order to implement the three new criminal laws that were brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
1 min
AP high in buying gold, low in revenue growth: Naidu
Despite topping the list of states in purchasing gold, Andhra Pradesh has not registered any significant growth when it came to tax revenues, said chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu today.
2 mins
Nathancode murder case: Kerala Court sentences Cadell to life imprisonment, slaps ₹15 lakh fine
The Thiruvananthapuram Additional District and Sessions Court VI on Tuesday awarded rigorous life imprisonment to Cadell Jeanson Raja for the brutal 2017 Nanthancode mass murder, which claimed the lives of four of his family members – his parents, sister and an aunt.
1 min
K'taka Cong Leaders Take PM To Task On Ceasefire, Pahalgam
Convene Parliament, tell the truth, and let the nation know what really happened: Priyank Kharge
1 min
Pollachi sex scandal: TN mahila court holds 9 men guilty, awards life imprisonment
Pronouncing all the nine men guilty in the horrific 2019 Pollachi rape and extortion racket which rattled the entire state, the Coimbatore Mahila court on Tuesday sentenced the convicts to life imprisonment till their death.
1 min
MP CM hails PM Modi
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for emphatically declaring India's unwavering policy against terrorism, which has not only instilled confidence among citizens but also energized and uplifted the morale of the country's armed forces.
1 min
Ban on 4 PM YouTube channel lifted, Supreme Court told
The Supreme Court was apprised on Tuesday that the Union government has withdrawn its directive to block the YouTube channel 4PM News Network.
1 min
Bihar: BSF jawan wounded in Pak shelling at J&K border dies
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who was wounded in Pakistan shelling at the Jammu and Kashmir border, succumbed and his mortal remains are likely to reach his native village, Badharia on Tuesday.
1 min
MP Govt's Nod to ₹47.11-Crore Plan for Management of Wild Elephants
The Madhya Pradesh government has granted in-principle approval to a plan worth Rs 47.11 crore to improve the management of wild elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict in the state.
1 min
MP CM to meet investors at Bengaluru
To propel industrial investment in Madhya Pradesh to new heights, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will participate in the 'Invest in MP' session at Bengaluru on 14 May.
1 min
'PM Modi has deeply disappointed the nation'
The grand old party accused the Prime Minister of not clarifying the truth behind Donald Trump's claim of brokering India-Pakistan ceasefire
3 mins
MP tribal affairs minister makes derogatory comments on Indo-Pak conflict, hints at Col Quereshi
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah made derogatory comments regarding the India-Pakistan conflict following Operation Sindoor, and dragged the name of PM Narendra Modi and also hinted at Colonel Sofiya Quereshi without naming her.
1 min
Jairam Ramesh Leads Congress Attempt to Take a Pie of BrahMos Glory Cake
Looking to share the honours for the stellar performance of BrahMos missile during Operation Sindoor, the Congress on Tuesday sought to emphasise the role played by the party in the development of the formidable weapon as part of the four-decade-old missile programme.
1 min
Attack at the core: CCL breach sounds alarm over national cybersecurity gaps
In a major cybersecurity breach, the official website of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) — a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a strategic branch of India's coal production network —was hacked early Tuesday morning.
1 min
Centre and Chhattisgarh Join Hands to Drive Rural Prosperity and Agricultural Growth
In a major policy push to accelerate agricultural reforms and rural development in Chhattisgarh, Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held a high-level joint review meeting at the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat in Raipur.
1 min
The path to sustainability for sea and island tourism
With its long coastline, vast sea areas, and numerous islands, Viet Nam holds tremendous potential to develop marine and island tourism – not only as a pillar of the tourism industry but also as a driver for other economic sectors to create jobs, contribute to poverty reduction, and preserve cultural heritage in many coastal areas across the country.
2 mins
Assertive Clarity
In a turbulent week of military standoff and international conjecture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation has done more than just clarify India's position – it has recalibrated the narrative.
2 mins
Tariff Truce
The recent agreement between the United States and China to suspend a majority of their aggressive tariff measures signals a rare moment of economic pragmatism amid escalating hostility.
2 mins
Space Shrinks for Bangladesh's Women
Few days ago, Islamic political parties, led by the conservative Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), rallied in Dhaka's sprawling Suhrawardy Udyan to address 20,000 supporters who were demanding the winding up of the Women's Affairs Reform Commission set up by the interim regime and the appointment of a new Commission comprising Islamic scholars as well as representatives from \"devout segments of the female population\".
4 mins
Manipur Govt Announces ₹10 Lakh Ex Gratia for Martyred BSF Jawan Deepak Chingakham
The Manipur government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the family of Border Security Force (BSF) constable Deepak Chingakham, who was martyred in a drone attack from across the Pakistan border on May 10.
1 min
Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA sweeps Panchayat polls in Assam
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured a sweeping victory in the 2025 Assam Panchayat elections, consolidating its political dominance in the state.
1 min
Time for 'Make in India and Make for World' has truly arrived: Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava
As India marks the success of 'Operation Sindoor' and reinforces its stand on terrorism, Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic focus on self-reliance in Defence manufacturing, saying that the era of 'Make in India and Make for the World' has truly arrived.
1 min
UP CM orders maximum vigilance in zoos to avert bird flu threat
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting on the potential threat of H5 Avian Influenza (bird flu), and directed officials to enforce maximum vigilance across all zoos in the state.
1 min
Cong ignored chicken's neck, left northeast vulnerable: CM Sarma
The Siliguri Corridor is often described as India's Achilles heel in terms of national security
1 min
Northeast's First Tiranga Yatra Held in Walong Bordering China to Honour Operation Sindoor
In a display of patriotism, Arunachal Pradesh has hosted Northeast India's first Tiranga Yatra in the border town of Walong to celebrate the success of the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Sindoor.
1 min
Cannes set to open with a three-film salute to Ukraine and De Niro getting an honorary Palme d'or
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is opening Tuesday with expectations running high for what could be a banner edition.
1 min
Turkey Ready to Support Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks at Every Step: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating Turkey's commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement by Erdogan's office.
1 min
Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Trump as His 4-Day Middle East Tour Begins
U.S. President Donald Trump opened his four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more.
1 min
Pak FM: Ceasefire at risk if India keeps IWT suspension
'If the water is stopped, it will be treated as an act of war,' said Pak Deputy PM & FM Ishaq Dar
2 mins
India's retaliatory import duty on US products might cast shadow over negotiations: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that India's proposal to impose retaliatory import duty on certain US products in response to tariffs on steel and aluminium could cast a shadow over ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries.
1 min
De-escalation along Indo-Pak borders, fresh tariff talks between China & USA spark optimism of smoothing global trade tensions
It does not require any rocket science to understand that the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan are likely to dominate investor sentiment in the coming week, creating a cautious undertone in Indian equity markets.
2 mins
SECI Chief Terminated After Allowing Anil Ambani's Reliance Power To Bid With Fake Documents
The Central government's abrupt termination of RP Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), stems from serious irregularities involving Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
2 mins
India's major ports achieve historic milestones
India's major ports registered an impressive annual growth rate of 4.3 per cent in cargo handling, increasing from 819 million tonnes in 2023-24 to 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25.
2 mins
Tata Motors' Q4 FY25 net profit down by 51 pc at ₹8,556 crore
Tata Motors has officially announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,556 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25, marking a sharp 51.2 per cent decline from Rs 17,528 crore in the same quarter last year.
1 min
Retail inflation eases to 3.16 pc in April, lowest after July, 2019
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation on year-on-year basis in April 2025 stands at 3.16 per cent (Provisional).
1 min
Stock Market Witnesses Profit Booking a Day After Record Rally
At close, the Sensex was down 1,281.68 points or 1.55 per cent at 81,148.22
2 mins
La Liga: Four Things We Learned From Matchday 35 In Spain
FC Barcelona's win at home to Real Madrid leaves the La Liga title just one result away from being definitively resolved.
2 mins
Djokovic, Murray End Coaching Partnership
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership by mutual agreement.
2 mins
Standing upside-down from childhood brings pre-teen Aavya into Khelo India spotlight
Aavya Anan (Bihar), the youngest gymnast at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar decided to turn things — quite literally — upside down.
2 mins
Italian Open: Sinner overcomes injured De Jong, enters 2nd round
The World No.1 Italian broke little sweat on his way to a 6-4, 6-2 victory over his Dutch opponent
4 mins
Shourya's winning return to Patna comes with greater maturity and Asian medal
Shourya Ambure is just 15 but already knows a thing or two about the right amount of effort to exert in competition.
2 mins
Mike Hesson to take over as Pakistan white ball coach
Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was on Tuesday unveiled as Pakistan's new men's white-ball head coach, succeeding Aqib Javed, who served as the interim head coach following Gary Kirsten's departure in October 2024.
2 mins
India look for middle-order options ahead of England tour
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket leaves India with a vacuum in the middle order, especially the No.4 slot in the batting order.
3 mins
IPL 2025 to resume on 17 May, final on 3 June; KKR & RCB to restart proceedings
Lucrative T20 league all set to for a restart after India and Pakistan decide to halt hostilities
3 mins
Australia, SA name full-strength squads for WTC final
Skipper Pat Cummins, experienced quick Josh Hazlewood and all-rounder Cameron Green are among the inclusions as defending champions Australia announced a full-strength squad for the ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's, starting 11 June.
2 mins
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