North Kolkata Calling !!

Tigers , the endangered species , are mercilessly killed merely for using their bones as glue.There is a demand for 'Tiger bone glue'and buyers are willing to pay hefty premium to procure the same.This is made by pressure cooking the bones for 2/3 days.It becomes a sticky sap like substance which are finally sold in  cake form. South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network's general secretary Krishna Acharya said' I am worried by the alarming findings in World Wildlife Crime Report 2024, which highlights the persistent & evolving threats posed by illegal tiger bone trade.'

Just a year and half ago AI founder Sam Altman rubbished India's ambition in building foundation AI models with limited budget. During a fireside chat with IT & electronics minister Aswini Vaishnaw he reversed his comment. "I think India should be one of the leaders of the AI revolution." said he.

238 girls between 9 and 14 were vaccinated against cervical cancer. The Bengal Obstetric and Gynaecological Society(BOGS) visited two schools on World Cancer Day. The school authority took the required permission from the guardians before the vaccination. The two schools are Surah Kanya School, Beliaghata and Mansoor Habibulla Memorial School, Kudghat. Around 100 cancer survivors showed their skills at Medical Superspeciality Hospital.They showed their talent through dance, songs, skites and recitation . Thespian Chandan Sen decided to direct a play to involve cancer survivors.