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Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India curbs Bangladeshi exports via land ports after 'landlocked' remarks of Yunus
New Delhi: India has imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) and other products through its northeastern land ports -- Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram -- and Fulbari and Changrabandha in West Bengal, following controversial remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus. During a speech in China, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus had described India's northeastern states as a "landlocked region with no access to the ocean." This comment has sparked diplomatic friction, with Indian officials viewing it as undermining the region's connectivity and status. The new restrictions will force Bangladesh to reroute exports -- including Ready-Made garments (RMG), plastics, melamine, furniture, juices, carbonated drinks, bakery items, confectionery, and processed foods -- through Kolkata port in West Bengal or Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra, sharply increasing logistics costs. With 93 per cent of Bangladesh's exports to India previously moving through these land routes, the impact on its RMG sector -- which exports nearly USD 740 million worth of garments to India annually -- could be severe. Indian officials defended the move as a step toward ensuring "fair trade," highlighting that Bangladesh enjoys unrestricted access to India's northeastern markets while imposing barriers on Indian exports. They also noted that Bangladesh charges Indian goods 1.8 taka per tonne per kilometre, more than double its domestic rate of 0.8 taka. "Bangladesh cannot assume market access without reciprocity. For years, India extended concessions without equal returns. This decision restores balance," an Indian official told ANI. According to sources, Bangladesh continues to impose port restrictions on Indian exports particularly at ICP's bordering North Eastern states. Industrial growth in the Northeastern States suffer a triple jeopardy due to imposition of unreasonably high and economically unviable transit charges by Bangladesh denying in practice access for the Northeast to the Indian hinterland. The move is expected to disrupt Bangladesh's garment industry, raising costs and limiting market access, while creating new opportunities for Indian manufacturers.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Indian climber dies after scaling Everest
KATHMANDU, May 16 — An Indian man died after scaling Mount Everest, his expedition organiser said today, becoming the second fatality of this year's climbing season on the world's highest mountain. Subrata Ghosh, 45, reached the top of the 8,849-metre peak yesterday but died about 50 metres below the summit while descending. 'It seems he was exhausted and was showing signs of altitude sickness. We are waiting for his guide to return for more details,' said Bodha Raj Bhandari, of Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition. Ghosh was from West Bengal state, which adjoins Bangladesh. Areas above 8,000 metres are known as the 'death zone' because thin air and low oxygen levels heighten the risk of altitude sickness. A Filipino climber of the same team died on Wednesday on his way to the summit. More than 50 climbers have reached the summit since the route opened last week, taking advantage of a brief spell of good weather. Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of climbers each spring, when temperatures are warmer and winds typically calmer. Last year more than 800 climbers made it to the peak of Everest, including 74 from the northern Tibet side. Eight people died, including climbers from Nepal, Mongolia, Kenya, the UK and India. — AFP
CNA
16-05-2025
- CNA
Indian climber dies after scaling Everest
KATHMANDU: An Indian man died after scaling Mount Everest, his expedition organiser said on Friday (May 16), becoming the second fatality of this year's climbing season on the world's highest mountain. Subrata Ghosh, 45, reached the top of the 8,849m peak on Thursday but died about 50m below the summit while descending. "It seems he was exhausted and was showing signs of altitude sickness. We are waiting for his guide to return for more details," said Bodha Raj Bhandari, of Snowy Horizon Treks and Expedition. Ghosh was from West Bengal state, which adjoins Bangladesh. Areas above 8m are known as the "death zone" because thin air and low oxygen levels heighten the risk of altitude sickness. A Filipino climber of the same team died on Wednesday on his way to the summit. More than 50 climbers have reached the summit since the route opened last week, taking advantage of a brief spell of good weather. Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks and welcomes hundreds of climbers each spring, when temperatures are warmer and winds are typically calmer.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Meet Adrita Sarkar the West Bengal Madhyamik 2025 topper: What is his score and success mantra
It's that time of year again when students across India hold their breath, waiting for the results of their Class 10 and 12 exams. All boards, including CBSE, ICSE, and state boards, are gradually releasing their results one after the other. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and anticipation as students receive the outcome of their hard work as the result season not only marks the end of a chapter but also opens the door to new opportunities, shaping the path ahead for thousands of young minds. Who is Adrita Sarkar? Among the many standout performances this year, Adrita Sarkar, a student of Raiganj Coronation High School in Uttar Dinajpur, has made headlines by topping the West Bengal Madhyamik 2025 examination with a stellar score of 696 out of 700, with an impressive 99.43%. According to India Today, while many might assume last-minute cramming played a part in his success, Adrita insists that his strategy was quite the opposite. 'There is not much use in following a strict schedule. Rather, study regularly from the beginning of the year,' he told the media, reflecting a calm and steady mindset that helped him consistently perform throughout the academic year. Adrita studied an average of 8–10 hours daily, but not according to a rigid timetable. 'I used to study around 8-10 hours a day, but it wasn't fixed,' he shared. Despite his dedication, he admits he didn't expect to secure the top position. 'I thought I might rank within the top 10, but I never thought I would become the topper,' he added with humility. Now setting his sights on a future in medicine, Adrita has already started preparing for Class 11, with Biology being his favourite subject. 'I want to pursue medical. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But while studying 11–12, if I develop an interest in other subjects, I will move accordingly,' he said thoughtfully. Adrita also takes an interest in technology when used wisely. 'If I use mobile the right way, it is good definitely. There is no problem using it for studies,' he pointed out, talking about the aspect of digital learning. Behind his success stands a strong family support 'I thank my mother, father, and elder sister who have supported me,' he said, adding that his school and teachers played an important role as well. 'I appreciate the consistent academic guidance my school teachers provided from the early years.' Though his life has largely revolved around academics, Adrita finds joy in reading literature during his free time. Satyajit Ray, the legendary Bengali author and filmmaker, is his favourite. With focus, humility, and a clear goal, Adrita Sarkar is not just a topper, but a thoughtful young achiever on his way to making a meaningful mark in the world.
India Today
02-05-2025
- General
- India Today
WB Madhyamik Result 2025: How to check result on India Today
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is all set to announce the Class 10 Madhyamik Result 2025 today, May 2, at 9 am. The results will first be declared during a press conference, following which the result link will be activated on the official websites — and year's Madhyamik exams were held between February 10 and 22, 2025. Students who appeared for the exams can check their scores by entering their roll number and date of birth on the official portal once the link is from the official website, students can check and download their West Bengal Madhyamik 10th Result 2025 on India Today Board Result page. CHECK LIVE UPDATES FOR WEST BENGAL MADHAYMIK 10TH RESULT 2025 HERESTEPS TO CHECK AND DOWNLOAD THE WB MADHYAMIK RESULT 2025Visit the official websites of or on the link that says "West Bengal Madhyamik Result 2025"Enter your roll number and date of birthClick SubmitYour result will appear on the screenDownload the marksheet and save it for future addition to the individual scorecards, WBBSE will also share key result data including the number of students who registered, appeared, passed, and failed. The district-wise toppers list and overall performance statistics will also be from districts such as Cooch Behar, Purulia, Dakshin Dinajpur, Birbhum, South and North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Purba Bardhaman, Malda, and Paschim Medinipur have performed exceptionally well and feature in the toppers Kalimpong recorded the highest pass percentage at 96.26%, followed by Purba Medinipur (95.49%) and Kolkata (91.62%).OFFICIAL WEBSITES TO and parents are advised to stay tuned to the official websites and trusted news sources for real-time updates on results, toppers, and district-wise analysis.
