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  RG Kar rape-murder case: CBI likely to move HC seeking death penalty for Sanjay Roy, say sources

  January 22, 2025 16:54 IST

  The CBI is set to appeal the lower court’s decision in the R.G. Kar Medical College rape case, seeking the death penalty for the accused. The case, labeled as "rarest of rare," highlighted the agency’s push for stricter punishments for heinous crimes.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for accused Sanjay Roy

  January 21, 2025 12:22 IST

  RG Kar rape-murder case: A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment on Monday after he was convicted of the rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at the state-run medical college and hospital.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Mamata govt to move HC for capital punishment for convict Sanjay Roy

  January 20, 2025 21:21 IST

  Expressing "dissatisfaction" over a Kolkata court awarding life imprisonment to the convict in the RG Kar hospital case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed the probe was "forcibly" taken away from the state police.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Don't want compensation but justice, say victim's parents to judge

  January 20, 2025 16:18 IST

  The Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court awarded life imprisonment to the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case and also fined Rs 50,000 to the accused. During the hearing of the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation sought "capital punishment" for the accused Sanjay Roy.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Judge Anirban Das says it is not the 'rarest of rare' cases

  January 20, 2025 16:07 IST

  While hearing the case, Anirban Das, Additional District and Sessions Judge in Sealdah court, said the crime did not fall under the "rarest of the rare" category, which justified not imposing the death penalty on the convict.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: CM Mamata Banerjee says 'not satisfied' with life imprisonment verdict

  January 20, 2025 16:28 IST

  The Kolkata court asked the state to pay a compensation of Rs 17 lakh to the family of the deceased doctor, however, the victim's parents said they only wanted justice.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Convict Sanjay Roy sentenced to life imprisonment by local court

  January 20, 2025 15:26 IST

  RG Kar rape-murder case: Explaining the penalties of the section, the court said to the accused Sanjay Roy, "I told you the previous day the charges you were convicted against and the charges that have been proven against you."

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  RG Kar case hearing: CBI lawyer seeks capital punishment, accused says he is falsely implicated

  January 20, 2025 13:36 IST

  Sanjay Roy to be sentenced today following his conviction for the brutal assault and killing of 31-year-old trainee doctor, sparking national outrage and calls for increased security in medical institutions.

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  RG Kar case: If my son is guilty, he should be punished, says mother of convict Sanjoy Roy

  January 19, 2025 12:57 IST

  The mother and sister of convicted rapist and murderer Sanjoy Roy express acceptance of the court's verdict, stating that he should face the punishment he deserves.

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  RG Kar case: 'Won't rest until all are punished,' vows victim's mother as court convicts Sanjay Roy

  January 18, 2025 21:15 IST

  RG Kar case: The Sealdah Court found Sanjay Roy guilty in the rape and murder case of the junior medic in the RG Kar Hospital. However, during the hearing he said that he was being framed to which the court said that they would hear him on Monday. The punishment is to be announced on Monday.

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  RG Kar hospital rape-murder case: Accused Sanjay Roy, says 'I am being framed, others let off...'

  January 18, 2025 16:10 IST

  A Kolkata court has found Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, guilty of the rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The crime, which occurred in 2020, shocked the nation and sparked protests demanding better security for healthcare workers.

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  What RG Kar victim's father told judge after accused Sanjay Roy was held guilty

  January 18, 2025 15:25 IST

  The case involves the alleged rape and murder of a 28-year-old postgraduate medical trainee on August 9, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hospital seminar room. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, was arrested the next day.

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  RG Kar hospital rape-murder case: Main accused Sanjay Roy found guilty

  January 18, 2025 16:04 IST

  Sanjay Roy has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, sparking widespread outrage and calls for enhanced security for healthcare workers, with sentencing set for Monday.

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  RG Kar hospital case: Kolkata court to pronounce verdict in rape-murder of trainee doctor today

  January 18, 2025 10:00 IST

  A verdict is expected today in the case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College, with nationwide protests and significant legal and political repercussions.

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  In a first, Kolkata hospital launches rooftop helipad for emergency services

  January 17, 2025 18:00 IST

  The hospital has received the go-ahead from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on January 14 with instructions to undertake the first landing as a trial.

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  TMC worker shot dead in West Bengal's Malda, two others critical, reports of infighting surface

  January 14, 2025 18:06 IST

  The preliminary investigation suggests that the rising factionalism inside the TMC might be the reason behind the killing, however, the TMC has refuted the claim. As per the TMC, external forces, including Bangladeshi infiltrators, could be behind the attack.

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  IIT-Kharagpur 3rd year student found hanging in hostel room, police launch probe

  January 13, 2025 11:34 IST

  In a statement, IIT-Kharagpur expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic loss. Describing Malik as an "academically gifted student" with a promising future in Electrical Engineering, the institute highlighted his intelligence and dedication.

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  Kolkata Metro services on Esplanade-Howrah Maidan stretch to remain suspended today | Details

  January 12, 2025 6:49 IST

  Kolkata metro: At present Metro services in the Green Line run from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan and from Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V.

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  BJP protests over pregnant woman's death at Midnapore Hospital, raises fake medicine issue

  January 11, 2025 23:38 IST

  A pregnant woman died while the health of four others deteriorated after expired injections were administered to them at Medinipore Medical College and Hospital. The health department subsequently formed a 13-member panel to probe the case.

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  Bengal: One dead as pregnant women given expired injection at Midnapore Medical College Hospital

  January 11, 2025 12:01 IST

  The official said after the death of a woman and the deterioration in the health conditions of four other women, the state health department has formed a 13-member panel to investigate the matter, following a police complaint lodged with the Kotwali police station by the husband of the deceased.

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  TMC suspends former MP Santanu Sen, ex-MLA Arabul Islam for alleged ‘anti-party’ activities

  January 10, 2025 20:53 IST

  The suspensions signal the Trinamool Congressac leadership's effort to restore discipline within the ranks in the run-up to the 2026 assembly elections.

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  BSF jawans attacked by cattle smugglers at India-Bangladesh border

  January 10, 2025 17:58 IST

  The incident took place at Khutadah border outpost (BOP), where BSF personnel saw smugglers approaching the border fence from the Indian side with cattle.

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  Gangasagar Mela 2025: NDRF deploys specialised search, rescue teams and Dog-K9 squad in Bengal

  January 10, 2025 10:10 IST

  Gangasagar Mela 2025: The deployment of NDRF will also feature a specialised canine (K9) squad, which will assist in search and rescue operations, significantly enhancing the teams' capabilities.

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  RG Kar hospital case: Judgement in rape and murder of trainee doctor on January 18

  January 09, 2025 19:47 IST

  The victim's body was found in the seminar room of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The in-camera trial in the rape and murder case commenced on November 12.

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  Supreme Court postpones hearing on West Bengal OBC status case to January 28-29

  January 07, 2025 14:37 IST

  The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on West Bengal's OBC status case, rescheduling it for January 28-29, 2024, to review the constitutional validity of the Calcutta High Court's ruling.

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  Indian fishermen were beaten up in Bangladesh jail, alleges Mamata Banerjee after felicitating them

  January 06, 2025 22:28 IST

  A total of 95 Indian fishermen and crew members on board six fishing boats were detained by the Bangladesh government after they "mistakenly" went inside the waters.

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  Kolkata Metro to replace steel third rail between Belgachia-Tollygunge stretch by August

  January 05, 2025 23:54 IST

  Kolkata Metro update: Approximately 4,000 metres of rail are being changed every month to meet the target of replacement in the entire underground section within August 2025, an official said.

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  Mamata Banerjee to felicitate 95 fishermen released by Bangladesh in Sagar Island on Monday

  January 05, 2025 20:48 IST

  The fishermen exchange was initiated by Bangladesh under which India also released 90 fishermen who were captured for venturing in Indian waters. The exchange was initiated on Thursday and the exchange was completed on Sunday.