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  Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall in West Bengal during Durga Puja, check affected areas

  October 07, 2024 18:09 IST

  West Bengal weather update: The IMD said a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain was likely in some areas of Kolkata during the festival, which would begin on October 9 and continue till October 12.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI files charge sheet against prime accused Sanjay Roy

  October 07, 2024 14:42 IST

  Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, was arrested on August 10 by the Kolkata Police. On the orders of the High Court, the CBI had took over the case from Kolkata Police.

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  RG Kar case: Medics' indefinite hunger strike gets support from more senior doctors | Key demands

  October 07, 2024 8:08 IST

  In addition to justice for the murdered woman medic, the protesters outlined nine other demands, including the immediate removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam, accountability for alleged administrative failures, and the establishment of a centralised referral system for hospitals.

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  Kolkata Police SI 'molests' woman civic volunteer in police station on pretext of Durga Puja gift

  October 06, 2024 23:40 IST

  The woman said that she had sent her complaint to the Kolkata Police Headquarters at Lalbazar, as well as the DC South's office after the officers at the Park Street police station refused to accept her complaint.

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  Mamata Banerjee orders police to ensure death penalty for culprits over rape-murder of minor girl

  October 06, 2024 19:03 IST

  In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred in the Krupakhali area adjacent to Mahishamari Haat in Kultali.

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  RG Kar case: Junior doctors begin fast unto death in Kolkata, say Bengal govt did not fulfil demands

  October 05, 2024 22:23 IST

  The doctors said that they would continue to perform their duties but would not eat anything until their demands were met.

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  10-year-old girl raped, killed in West Bengal, villagers set police station on fire

  October 05, 2024 12:51 IST

  The girl went to a tuition class on Friday after which she went missing. Later on Saturday, her body was found, which was thrown into the canal, the family suspected. The police have arrested a suspect in the case and the investigation is underway.

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  CBI arrests TMC youth leader Ashish Pandey in RG Kar financial irregularities case

  October 03, 2024 22:48 IST

  Pandey, who is said to be close to RG Kar Medical College's former principal Sandip Ghosh, was under the probe agency's scanner and was questioned by the CBI on September 30.

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  Roopa Ganguly, who was brought to Alipore Court, says was peacefully protesting over schoolboy death

  October 03, 2024 15:45 IST

  Earlier in the day, Roopa Ganguly said that she was sitting on a peaceful protest in the Bansdroni Police Station premises, against the incident that took place in Bansdroni, where a schoolboy died after being hit by an excavator in Kolkata's Bansdroni.

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  Roopa Ganguly arrested after overnight dharna at Bansdroni Police station

  October 03, 2024 12:31 IST

  BJP leader Roopa Ganguly was arrested after staging a night-long dharna at the Bansdroni Police Station, raising concerns over police actions against her peaceful protest. The arrest has sparked tensions in the region, with the BJP alleging unnecessary police intervention.

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  Kolkata Metro to operate extended services during Durga Puja week | Check timings

  October 01, 2024 22:54 IST

  The Metro Railway Kolkata will operate 248 services, extending till 4 am, on October 10 and October 11 in the North-South corridor to cope with the festive rush during Durga Puja.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: SC says 'substantial leads' have come into investigation report by CBI

  September 30, 2024 17:16 IST

  Depending on the submission on the part of the Bengal government in the Supreme Court hearing on Monday, junior doctors might contemplate whether to go for "total cease work or not".

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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."