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  Fire engulfs 25 shops at Bidhan market in Bengal's Siliguri

  September 28, 2024 16:58 IST

  The fire started at about 10: 30 in the morning and engulfed 25 shops, most of which were of cloths and readymade garments. An investigation was started to ascertain the cause of the fire.

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  Bengal: Patient's family 'attacks' medics, junior doctors at hospital near Kolkata launch protest

  September 28, 2024 9:29 IST

  The junior doctors launched a cease-work protest at a state-run medical college and hospital near Kolkata after allegedly being beaten by the family of a patient who died during treatment.

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  West Bengal: Two accused arrested amid row over heckling of Bihar job aspirants in Siliguri

  September 27, 2024 8:06 IST

  The purported video from Siliguri showed two youths from Bihar allegedly being asked to produce documents and being heckled by a group of people. They accused students of trying to get jobs in central forces by producing fake domicile certificates of West Bengal.

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  Junior Doctors reach out to Bengal Chief Secretary, highlight unmet commitments

  September 26, 2024 16:07 IST

  Junior doctors in West Bengal have emailed Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to remind him of their unmet demands for reforms and safety measures in medical colleges, following a recent partial resumption of duties after a 42-day strike.

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  Kolkata doctor rape-murder: 'Will not stage protest during Durga Puja', says Sukanta Majumdar

  September 26, 2024 8:58 IST

  Kolkata doctor rape-murder: A woman trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

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  West Bengal: Basirhat MP Haji Nurul Islam passes away at 61

  September 25, 2024 14:56 IST

  Haji Nurul Islam, the Trinamool Congress MP from Basirhat, passed away at 61 after a battle with cancer, prompting tributes from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and deep mourning within the local community.

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  Five wagons of goods train derail at West Bengal's New Maynaguri station, restoration work underway

  September 24, 2024 9:51 IST

  According to railway officials, the incident occurred around 6:25 am on Tuesday. The station has five lines and train movement there will be restored soon.

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  Trinamool leader Anubrata Mondal, out on bail in cattle smuggling scam, reaches Bengal

  September 24, 2024 7:46 IST

  The TMC leader who was granted bail in June remained in jail as he was also arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the same case in November 2022.

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  Mamata hails Bengal govt's efforts after US statement on semiconductor unit in Kolkata

  September 23, 2024 20:15 IST

  West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee described the "long and arduous exercises" behind the significant news regarding major American investment in the state’s semiconductor sector.

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  'Cong will continue raise its voice against ruling parties both at centre, state': Subhankar Sarkar

  September 22, 2024 20:58 IST

  Sarkar emphasized that his mandate from the Congress high command is to fortify the party's organization across the state, which is currently facing turmoil over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, as well as flood-like conditions in some areas.

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  Mamata writes to PM Modi again on Bengal's 'man-made' flood: 'Water released without notice to...'

  September 22, 2024 14:37 IST

  In an earlier letter, Mamata highlighted how the unprecedented, unplanned, and unilateral release of an enormous volume of water by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has devastated all districts in South Bengal, causing severe hardship to the people.

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  Subhankar Sarkar replaces Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury as new West Bengal Congress president

  September 21, 2024 23:55 IST

  Sarkar's appointment comes as part of the Congress party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and influence in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections. He will be responsible for steering the party's strategy and activities in the state.

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  Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors resume duties partially at state-run hospitals after 42 days

  September 21, 2024 9:38 IST

  Kolkata rape-murder case: The doctors have been protesting since August 9 when the body of a woman medic was found at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, demanding justice for the deceased doctor as well as removing key officials from their posts alleging their involvement in the case.

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  Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, threatens to sever ties with DVC over flood crisis in Bengal

  September 20, 2024 18:52 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of causing severe flooding in South Bengal due to the unplanned release of water.

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  West Bengal: 40 students expelled from state-run medical college in Kalyani, here's why

  September 20, 2024 8:59 IST

  While the students will be allowed entry into the college premises to appear for their exams, they have been barred from accessing the hostel and hospital during this period.

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  RG Kar rape and murder case: Junior doctors to call off strike today, emergency services to resume

  September 20, 2024 0:06 IST

  Junior doctors in Kolkata will restart emergency services on Saturday. Despite resuming work, they plan a protest march tomorrow demanding justice and better working conditions.

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  RG Kar victim's father urges CBI to preserve evidence of deceased daughter

  September 19, 2024 17:11 IST

  According to CBI sources, the father urged the agency to secure all call records and monitor the duty roster for that fateful night, indicating that he suspects multiple interns and physicians from the hospital may have been involved in the crime.

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  Mamata visits flood-affected areas, accuses Centre of failing to carry out dredging at DVC dams

  September 19, 2024 16:05 IST

  Mamata Banerjee during her visit to the flood affected areas in Howrah said this is not rainwater, it is water released by the central government organisation DVC from its dams.

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  Kolkata rape-murder: Impasse continues as Chief Secy refuses to 'formally' accept doctors' demands

  September 19, 2024 7:25 IST

  Junior 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: West Bengal Medical Council to cancel Sandip Ghosh's registration

  September 18, 2024 23:39 IST

  Sandip Ghosh, former RG Kar Hospital Principal, was arrested by the CBI on September 14. The CBI is investigating him in two cases - the Kolkata rape and murder case and RG Kar financial irregularities case.

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  Mamata Banerjee visits flood-affected areas, accuses Jharkhand of deliberately releasing extra water

  September 18, 2024 20:20 IST

  The flood-like situation was apprehended in at least seven districts of West Bengal after the release of water from dams in neighbouring Jharkhand. Earlier, Mamata had said "I have called the Jharkhand CM three times and urged him to regulate the release of water."

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  RG Kar impasse: Bengal Chief Secretary to meet junior doctors to discuss unresolved demands

  September 18, 2024 22:16 IST

  The first round of meetings was held on Monday between the protesting junior doctors and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. After the meeting, Kolkata CP and two health department officials were removed.

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  Bengal police delayed seizing belongings of RG Kar rape accused by two days, alleges CBI officials

  September 18, 2024 14:18 IST

  The CBI said Sanjay Roy's role in the "commission of crime had already emerged" but Tala Police caused an "unnecessary delay of two days" in seizing his clothes and other belongings which could have resulted in strong evidence against him, the officials said.

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  West Bengal junior doctors seek second meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee amid unresolved demands

  September 18, 2024 12:32 IST

  This email marks the continuation of the junior doctors' efforts to seek clarity and action on their demands, which they believe are critical for the welfare of both medical professionals and patients.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI custody of former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh extended

  September 17, 2024 21:00 IST

  On 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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  Manoj Kumar Verma replaces Vineet Goyal as new Kolkata Police Commissioner

  September 17, 2024 16:35 IST

  Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is facing a big challenge to end the ongoing strike led by the junior doctors in Kolkata, last night announced that Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal will be removed from his post, accepting one of the demands of protesting medics.

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  ED conducts raids at six locations in Kolkata over RG Kar 'financial irregularities'

  September 17, 2024 10:21 IST

  Search operations were held at the Sithi residence of TMC's Serampore MLA Sudipto Roy and the house of a medicine dealer, besides four other places.

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  Mamata accepts protesting doctors' demands, says Kolkata CP Vineet Goyal to be removed

  September 17, 2024 0:21 IST

  A delegation of 35 junior doctors arrived at Banerjee's Kalighat residence at 6:20 p.m. for the crucial talks, which began around 6:50 pm. The meeting ended around 9 pm.