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TMC MP calls agitating medics 'unfit to become doctors': 'Should be taken into custody for...'
Kolkata | Sep 13, 2024, 07:56 AM ISTThe TMC MP's remarks came as the protesting doctors refused to hold talks with the West Bengal government unless their demand for live streaming of the meeting to resolve the RG Kar hospital impasse was met.
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SC rejects TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea over ED summons in West Bengal school jobs scam
India | Sep 09, 2024, 12:00 PM ISTThe school jobs scam involves allegations of significant irregularities in the recruitment process for state-run schools, where it is claimed that jobs were exchanged for monetary gains.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report by September 17
India | Sep 09, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTKolkata doctor rape-murder case: A postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at the hospital on August 9. A civic volunteer was arrested by the police the next day in connection with the case which the Calcutta High Court later transferred to the CBI.
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TMC MP Jawhar Sircar resigns, quits politics amid protest against Kolkata doctor rape-murder case
Kolkata | Sep 08, 2024, 01:11 PM ISTMeanwhile, it is pertinent to mention that the West Bengal Assembly passed an anti-rape Bill on September 3 that seeks capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.
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Aparajita Bill Seeks Death for Rapists: Can States Create Their Own Laws?
Originals | Sep 03, 2024, 10:57 PM ISTThe West Bengal Assembly passed a new legislation called the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill aims to make the state a safer place for women and children, especially in the wake of a tragic incident that occurred at RG Kar Medical College.
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TMC MLA Lovely Maitra lands in trouble after ‘butchers’ comment on protesting doctors stirs row
Kolkata | Sep 03, 2024, 09:14 PM ISTThe BJP slammed the Trinamool Congress leader for her alleged comments comparing junior doctors protesting the alleged rape and murder of a female medic inside a medical college in Kolkata to “butchers”.
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Mamata Banerjee on Aparajita Women and Child Bill: 'Urge governor to sign it immediately'
Kolkata | Sep 03, 2024, 02:08 PM ISTThe entire country has witnessed protests against the rape and murder of the postgraduate trainee doctor, whose body was found in the hospital on August 9.
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West Bengal Assembly passes 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill': All you need to know about it
Kolkata | Sep 03, 2024, 03:27 PM IST'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024' seeks to strengthen protections for women and children. The legislation aims to amend existing laws and introduce new provisions specifically targeting rape and other sexual offences, enhancing legal measures against such crimes in the state.
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West Bengal: Minor girl molested in North 24 Parganas; Father calls for severe punishment
News | Sep 02, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTDuring the ongoing protests in West Bengal following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, another case has emerged. This time, it involves the alleged molestation of a minor girl in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas.
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West Bengal govt's anti-rape Bill to be named 'Aparajita', special session called for passage
Kolkata | Sep 02, 2024, 08:44 PM ISTThe proposal to hold the special session was cleared at a meeting of the state committee on Wednesday (August 28) which was chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Ripun Bora, Assam TMC chief, quits party, says 'gave many suggestions to Mamata Banerjee, but...'
Assam | Sep 01, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTHe said that he has served as the state president of Assam TMC for over two years and during this period, he interacted extensively with people across the state.
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Kolkata rape case: BJP-TMC stage protests, trade barbs over doctor's murder issue
Kolkata | Aug 31, 2024, 06:23 PM ISTA trainee doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. The BJP and TMC protested over the issue in the city on Saturday.
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Bengal BJP chief writes to Governor on Mamata's revenge remark, seeks his intervention
Kolkata | Aug 29, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTSukanta Majumdar alleged that Mamata Banerjee is indulging in “revenge politics”, and her comments could incite TMC supporters to take the law into their own hands and attack opposition members.
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TMC hits out at President's remark on Kolkata rape: 'Speaking now, because it happened in Bengal'
India | Aug 28, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTKolkata rape and murder: A trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when she had gone to rest during her night shift in the early hours of August 9.
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Mamata Banerjee's 'fansi, fansi and fansi' push for Kolkata rape accused amid 'Bangla Bandh' stir
Kolkata | Aug 28, 2024, 02:48 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement comes at a time when several reports are emerging related to violent clashes between workers of the ruling TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP called for a 12-hour bandh against the Mamata government.
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West Bengal: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar announces seven-day dharna after Calcutta HC grants permission
Kolkata | Aug 28, 2024, 01:29 PM ISTThe BJP has called Bangla Bandh in the entire state. There have been reports of clashes between the BJP protesters and TMC workers.
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Bangla bandh: 4 arrested in attack on BJP leader Priyangu Pandey during 12-hour strike
Kolkata | Aug 28, 2024, 01:00 PM ISTDuring Bengal Bandh, BJP leader Priyangu Pandey said the moment his car was stopped, around 50-60 people targeted the vehicle and 7 to 8 bombs were thrown at his vehicle and then 6-7 round firing was done.
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Mamata Banerjee's message for Bengal youth day after Nabanna Abhijan march against her govt
Kolkata | Aug 28, 2024, 08:50 AM ISTMamata Banerjee's message for youth comes amid a 12-hour Bengal bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, condemning the crackdown on protestors during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' march against her government.
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Bangla bandh today: Will schools, colleges, metro, offices remain closed? Check affected services
West Bengal | Aug 28, 2024, 09:28 AM ISTWhile announcing Bangla bandh, BJP state chief Majumdar alleged that the TMC government was oppressing students and the Left had expressed its support by not participating in the protests.
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Nabanna Abhijan rally: 'Used to tackling such unruly mobs', say police as several agitators detained
Kolkata | Aug 27, 2024, 05:37 PM ISTClashes were reported between the Kolkata Police and the protesters during the Nabanna Abhijan rally on Tuesday. The police lobbed tear gas on the agitators and water canons to stop them from marching forward.