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Kolkata rape-murder case HIGHLIGHTS: Union Health Minister JP Nadda meets IMA delegation
India | Aug 13, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTIn response to the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has called for a nationwide shutdown of OPD services starting today. Protests continue as doctors demand justice and enhanced security.
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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Arrested man was 'womaniser', addicted to violent porn, say police
Kolkata | Aug 12, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTHundreds of students carried out a candle march in West Bengal's Kolkata on Monday as a mark of protest against the rape and murder case of a postgraduate trainee doctor in state-run RG Medical College and Hospital.
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Kolkata doctor's rape-murder case: Hundreds carry out candle march as demand for justice intensifies
Kolkata | Aug 12, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTThe resident doctors raised concerns about the integrity of the ongoing probe and called for transparent investigation into the case. They urged an immediate transfer of the case to the CBI.
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Bangladesh: Do you know the name of Dhaka is derived from Hindu deity Devi Dhakeshwari?
World | Aug 12, 2024, 05:09 PM ISTThere have been several reports of Hindus being attacked in Bangladesh in the aftermath of the violent protests in the country recently. But do you know that Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has derived its name from a Hindu deity in the history?
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Doctors' nationwide strike: Which medical services remain affected? Check details
India | Aug 12, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTAn indefinite strike by doctors across India, prompted by the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has led to the suspension of elective services in hospitals. Emergency services remain unaffected.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Will handover the probe to CBI, if police unable to solve it, says Mamata
Kolkata | Aug 12, 2024, 03:22 PM ISTAfter the gruesome rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, CM Mamata Banerjee met the family of the victim today. She said that if there are more accused and are still not arrested by Sunday, she will hand over the case to CBI.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: RG Kar Medical College Hospital Principal Sandeep Ghosh resigns amid prote
Delhi | Aug 12, 2024, 12:23 PM ISTDr Sandeep Ghosh resigned not only from the post of principal of RG Kar Medical College but also from his government service.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Ten govt hospitals go indefinite strike in Delhi
Delhi | Aug 12, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTThe OPDs and operation theatres will remain shut during the indefinite strike, however, the emergency services will continue to keep urgent health services unaffected.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Resident doctors hold nationwide strike, elective services affected
India | Aug 12, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTFollowing the tragic rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has announced a nationwide halt of elective services in hospitals, beginning on Monday, August 12.
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Kolkata doctor rape and murder case: IMA gives 48-hour ultimatum, warns of nationwide protests
India | Aug 10, 2024, 10:28 PM ISTThe doctors' body demanded an impartial, time-bound thorough investigation and also sought a detailed inquiry into the conditions "enabling the crime" along with urgent steps to improve the safety of doctors especially women in workplace.
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'Will seek death penalty for accused': CM Mamata on woman doctor's murder in RG Kar Medical College
Kolkata | Aug 10, 2024, 03:29 PM ISTFollowing the recovery of the female doctor's body, the police started the investigation and arrested one suspect. The preliminary autopsy indicates murder after a sexual assault.
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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Bengal chief minister, dies at 80
Kolkata | Aug 08, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTBuddhadeb Bhattacharjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, died at his Kolkata home on Thursday. He was 80 and had been suffering from old age-related ailments.
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West Bengal: Kolkata Airport runway inundated after heavy rainfall | Watch
Kolkata | Aug 03, 2024, 02:04 PM ISTAccording to the police, ankle-deep water was also reported from several other parts of central and south Kolkata, but traffic movement was not disrupted.
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Kolkata: Temporary gate collapses at Mamata Banerjee's event, two injured | VIDEO
Kolkata | Jul 24, 2024, 06:13 PM ISTThe sudden collapse of the temporary gate built to welcome visitors created a chaotic situation. The alert security personnel controlled the situation and took the injured to the hospital.
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Bengal traders call for strike against ‘harassment’ by TMC govt in exporting potatoes
West Bengal | Jul 22, 2024, 10:49 PM ISTThe traders alleged that the Mamata government and local authorities were harassing the traders and resisting exports of potatoes to neighbouring states.
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Suvendu Adhikari says 'Stop Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', wants BJP's minority morcha scrapped | VIDEO
West Bengal | Jul 17, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTSuvendu Adhikari on Sunday alleged that more than 50 lakh "Hindus" were not allowed to vote in Lok Sabha polls and over two lakh were refrained from voting in the by-polls respectively.
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'Classic case of arbitrariness': SC overturns Bengal's arbitrary contract cancellation in Kolkata
India | Jul 09, 2024, 09:34 PM ISTThe Supreme Court quashed West Bengal's cancellation of a private contract for maintaining two underpasses in Kolkata, ruling the decision as arbitrary and influenced by a state minister.
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MHA acts on Bengal Governor's report, initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP
West Bengal | Jul 07, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTThe West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose had submitted the report to the MHA in the last week of June alleging that Kolkata Police was not allowing victims of post-poll violence to meet him, despite his permission.
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West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee administers oath to two MLAs, BJP abstains
Kolkata | Jul 05, 2024, 03:42 PM ISTThe BJP MLAs abstained from participating in both the special session and the oath-taking ceremony. Their absence was a notable aspect of the day's proceedings, underscoring ongoing political tensions in the state assembly.
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Weather update: Srinagar records hottest July day in 25 years at 35.7 degrees celsius
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 04, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTSrinagar experienced a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, marking the highest July temperature in 25 years and six degrees above normal. This heatwave exceeded temperatures in major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.