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Kolkata rape-murder: Impasse continues as Chief Secy refuses to 'formally' accept doctors' demands
Kolkata | Sep 19, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTJunior doctors agitating over RG Kar murder said they would continue their sit-in and not join duty.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI custody of former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh extended
Kolkata | Sep 17, 2024, 09:00 PM ISTOn Monday, the Sealdah Court extended the custody of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and Abhijit Mondal, the officer-in-charge of Tala Police Station, for three more days.
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Kolkata: Junior doctors celebrate as Mamata announces removal of police commissioner Vineet Goyal
News | Sep 17, 2024, 10:24 AM ISTKolkata: Junior doctors celebrated as 4 of their 5 demands have been met after their meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee. After meeting junior doctors on September 16, CM Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner.
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RG Kar Hospital impasse: Mamata, protesting doctors conclude meeting, medics to hold presser
Kolkata | Sep 16, 2024, 08:55 PM ISTIn order to break the deadlock between the government and protesting doctors, CM Mamata Banerjee extended a meeting invite to RG Kar doctors. However, the doctors put forward some conditions before accepting the invitation.
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CBI arrests former RG Kar principal, SHO in connection with Kolkata rape and murder case
West Bengal | Sep 14, 2024, 11:01 PM ISTIn a major development, the CBI has arrested former principal Sandip Ghosh and a Station House Officer (SHO) in connection with a rape and murder case in Kolkata.
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Kolkata: Doctors keep Mamata Banerjee waiting again, demand videographer for meeting | WATCH
Kolkata | Sep 14, 2024, 09:08 PM ISTDespite the Chief Minister's attempts to de-escalate the situation, the junior doctors remained firm on their demand for an official videographer, stalling discussions. The standoff continues, prolonging the strike, which has impacted medical services across the state.
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Kolkata rape and murder: Junior doctors to meet Mamata at her residence, likely to end impasse
Kolkata | Sep 14, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Swasthya Bhawan the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake in Kolkata to meet with doctors who are on a sit-in protest and assured them that she would look into their demands and take action against those found guilty.
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Blast incident in Kolkata leaves one injured, investigation underway
West Bengal | Sep 14, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTA rag picker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and S.N. Banerjee Road in central Kolkata. Police have cordoned off the area and initiated an investigation.
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'We won't take any action against you, request you to return to work': Mamata to protesting doctors
Kolkata | Sep 14, 2024, 05:12 PM ISTMamata Banerjee, who met protesting doctors almost a month after the gruesome rape-murder of the junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, requested the medics to return to work. In an emotional pitch, the CM said that she has come as their 'Didi' not CM.
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Junior doctors begin 'Abhaya Clinic' at Swasthya Bhawan amid protests over RG Kar rape-murder case
Kolkata | Sep 13, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTThe camps, organised as a mark of the doctors' protest against the trainee doctor's rape and murder at the RG Kar hospital, featured banners that read 'We Want Justice'.
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RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case: Court denies permission for narco test of accused Sanjay Roy
Kolkata | Sep 13, 2024, 04:58 PM ISTIn a significant development, the Sealdah Court in Kolkata rejected the CBI's plea for a narco-analysis test on Roy. The court's decision followed Roy's refusal to undergo the test, which is commonly used to gather additional information in criminal investigations.
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Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to socially boycott Mamata: 'Will not share public platform with CM'
Kolkata | Sep 12, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe strong move from the governor comes after an allegation of criminal nature was levelled against Kolkata Police Commissioner. He said the Kolkata Police Commissioner had gate crashed Raj Bhawan despite not being invited to the Independence Day ceremony.
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Mamata Banerjee offers to resign for 'sake of people' amid row over doctor's rape and murder
Kolkata | Sep 12, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTBanerjee emphasised her desire for justice for the murdered doctor and expressed deep concern over the incident. She stated that her resignation could be a step towards resolving the situation and ensuring that the case is handled seriously.
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RG Kar rape-murder case: Protesting doctors acknowledge Mamata's invite but with conditions apply
Kolkata | Sep 11, 2024, 06:12 PM ISTThe protesting doctor's key demands include immediate action against those responsible for the crime, a thorough investigation into alleged cover-ups, and the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and the state Health Secretary.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors defy SC directive to join duty, RG Kar issues notice to 51
Kolkata | Sep 10, 2024, 07:55 PM ISTThe Supreme Court had directed the junior doctors to end their 'cease work' and return to duty, after assurance by govt that no action disciplinary would be taken against them. However, agitating doctors defied the order and continued to protest post-SC deadline.
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Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, sent to judicial custody till September 23
Kolkata | Sep 10, 2024, 04:37 PM ISTSandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, has been sent to judicial custody until September 23 by a CBI court. The court's decision follows his involvement in a case regarding financial mismanagement during his time at the institution.
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Ganesh Chaturthi: 140-year-old sweet shop prepares 500 kg 'laddu' for Bappa in Kolkata | VIDEO
Trending | Sep 07, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTGanesh Chaturthi 2024: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi calls for removal of obstacles, growth in wisdom and respect for all, creating a peaceful environment for enjoying prosperity, dignity and for promoting socio-cultural integrity.
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West Bengal govt suspends two close associates of RG Kar Hospital's ex-principal
Kolkata | Sep 05, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTThe former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was arrested by the CBI over allegations of financial irregularities. The suspension of Dr. Biswas follows this arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the financial misconduct at the institution.
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BJP alleges evidence tampering in doctor's death at RG Kar Hospital | Shares viral letter
Kolkata | Sep 05, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTThe BJP has raised concerns over possible evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. A viral letter, allegedly signed by former hospital director Sandip Ghosh, ordered renovations near the crime scene the day after the incident.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: JD(U)'s KC Tyagi suggests castration for rapists
West Bengal | Sep 04, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTWhen questioned about the horrific crime in West Bengal and the ensuing national outcry, Tyagi stated that, in his socialist view, nothing is more horrible than someone acting against the wishes of women.