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Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  Kolkata, December 23, 2025:  Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of Collembola—tiny, soil-dwelling micro-arthropods—in the high-altitude landscapes of Sikkim. This landmark finding, published on December 1, 2025, underscores the Eastern Himalayas' status as a critical biodiversity hotspot and adds a new chapter to India's entomological records. The newly identified species, named Neelus sikkimensis, is the first representative of the genus Neelus ever recorded in India. The discovery brings the global species count for this specific genus to eight. Scientific Significance The research was conducted by the ZSI’s Apterygota Section under the leadership of Dr. Guru Pada Mandal, alongside team member Shri Kusumendra Kumar Suman. Their findings were featured in the peer-reviewed Journal of the Entomological Research Society. Neelus sikkimensis is characterized by several distinct biological features: Mi...

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is addressing a BLO (Booth Level Officer) meeting at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. Photo: Sanchita Chatterjee.   You will cry, you will cry.

Reported by Sanchita chatterjee  Anveshana by Manipal Hospitals highlights advanced Neurosurgery, Haematology and Cardiac. 23 December 2025 th the raing incidence of neurological, blood-related, and cardiac conditions across Set Manipal Hospital, EM Bypass , a unit of one of the largest healthcare providers of Eastern India-the Hormige Hospitale Seughed an immeractive awareness session under its flagship initiative, Anveshana-Medical Stucation fee Madirin Howrah today. The session featured Dr. L.N. Tripathy , Director of Manipal Institute of Narelagical Diseases MIND & Senior Consultant-Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass: Dr. Rajib De , Clinical Lead & Samor Consultant, Cepartment elf Clinicall Haematology, Haemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Manipal Heapital, Bypass and on. Abhishek Ray, Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Manipal Hospital EM petrough on the growing burden of neurological disorders , blood-related diseases, and cardiac canations in the re...

  Reported  by Avijit Dey Kolkata :   Dr. Purnendu Roy , Chairman and Managing Director of Genesis Hospital Kasba , claimed that the news circulating about the cancellation of the hospital's license is completely baseless and fake.  At a press conference held at the Kolkata Press Club on December 22, 2025, he stated that Genesis Hospital Kasba's license has never been cancelled and is currently fully valid. The Honorable High Court issued a stay order on December 16, 2024, on the order dated December 12, 2024, of the Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission in the compensation case filed by patient Pranab Ghosh.  Simultaneously, the subsequent order regarding license cancellation was also challenged in the High Court, and the state authorities have been instructed not to implement that order. Dr. Roy further stated that Genesis Hospital Kasba is continuing to provide patient services normally, 24x7x365 days a year. Medical, surgical, and other services are...

  DPS Ruby Park – 21st Annual Sports Meet  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee   Kolkata : The second day of DPS Ruby Park's 21st Annual Sports Meet was held with great pomp and ceremony at Gitanjali Stadium on Sunday, December 21st.  Students from classes 7 to 12 of the high school participated in the second day of the two-day event. The colorful march past by the students of the school's six houses – Chenab , Ganga , Jhelum , Kaveri , Narmada , and Teesta – added a unique dimension to the competition. The disciplined march past by the NCC cadets highlighted the importance of discipline and team spirit in the sports meet.  The chief guest for the event was the renowned former Indian football player, Alvito D'Cunha , along with other dignitaries from the Om Dayal Education and Research Society .   Another renowned footballer, Asim Biswas , was present as a special guest. Students participated in various exciting events including races, hurdles, basket...

Reported by   SANCHITA CHATTERJEE.   Kolkata, December 20, 2025: Delhi Public School Ruby Park successfully hosted Day 1 of its 21st Annual Sports Day at Gitanjali Stadium, Kolkata, marking a vibrant celebration of sporting excellence, discipline, and holistic education. The day-long event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 3,000 students, transforming the stadium into a dynamic arena of energy, teamwork, and youthful determination. The prestigious occasion was graced by legendary Indian footballer Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia as the esteemed Chief Guest, whose presence added national stature and inspiration to the celebrations. As part of a special felicitation, Mr. Bhutia witnessed the unveiling of a towering 70+ ft tribute banner acknowledging his extraordinary contribution to Indian football, bearing the message, “Pride of the nation on our field. The man who put Indian football on the world map.” The tribute emerged as a powerful visual moment of respect and gratitud...

      Reported By Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, Dec. 20: Like every year Beyond The Finish Line threw up stories that led people breasting the winner's tape, even as the guests lauded Tata Steel World  25K Kolkata for bringing such a positive change in mindset of the city over the last decade. Hosted by Dr Boria Majumdar, the panel included Asian Archery Gold winner Ankita Bhakat, Living legend Joydeep Mukherjee and football icon Bhaichung Bhutia, besides ace composer singer Anupam Roy. Ankita while speaking about her Gold said , "Paris Olympics was a wakeup call. I got overawed. Things got out of control. So I refocused and worked hard. I decided to leave the disappointments behind. The Gold at the Asian Championship held at Dhaka was the result. Next Olympics is again a huge pressure. No one from India has won gold in our field. But we will give our best." Speaking about overcoming odds, Joydeep Mukherjee remembered the historic 1966 Indian Davis Cup team that reach...