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  TMC MP calls agitating medics 'unfit to become doctors': 'Should be taken into custody for...'

  September 13, 2024 7:56 IST

  The 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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  Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose to socially boycott Mamata: 'Will not share public platform with CM'

  September 12, 2024 23:53 IST

  The strong move from the governor comes after an allegation of criminal nature was levelled against Kolkata Police Commissioner. He said the Kolkata Police Commissioner had gate crashed Raj Bhawan despite not being invited to the Independence Day ceremony.

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  Mamata Banerjee offers to resign for 'sake of people' amid row over doctor's rape and murder

  September 12, 2024 23:53 IST

  Banerjee emphasised her desire for justice for the murdered doctor and expressed deep concern over the incident. She stated that her resignation could be a step towards resolving the situation and ensuring that the case is handled seriously.

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  Mamata Banerjee on stalemate with protesting doctors: 'I apologise to Bengal people' | Top quotes

  September 12, 2024 20:09 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held the press conference after the deadline of the meeting - 5 PM on Thursday - passed and the protesting doctors did not reach Nabanna for (Secretariate) for the discussion to end the strike.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Mamata Banerjee to meet 15 protesting doctors at 5 pm today

  September 12, 2024 15:58 IST

  RG Kar Medical rape and murder case: The agitating junior doctors earlier demanded that a 30-member delegation should be allowed to attend a meeting to resolve the RG Kar hospital impasse in presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  RG Kar rape-murder case: Protesting doctors acknowledge Mamata's invite but with conditions apply

  September 11, 2024 18:12 IST

  The protesting doctor's key demands include immediate action against those responsible for the crime, a thorough investigation into alleged cover-ups, and the resignation of several high-ranking officials, including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and the state Health Secretary.

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  Kolkata rape victim's father breaks down on camera, says 'not satisfied with CM's role' | VIDEO

  September 11, 2024 9:25 IST

  Kolkata rape and murder case: The postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered while on duty at the health facility, which triggered a nationwide protest.

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  RG Kar protest: Junior doctors reject govt's meeting invite, demand health secretary's resignation

  September 10, 2024 23:42 IST

  From the evening of August 9, after the body of a woman medic was found inside RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the junior doctors have started a cease work at all state government hospitals across West Bengal crippling healthcare services.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors defy SC directive to join duty, RG Kar issues notice to 51

  September 10, 2024 19:55 IST

  The Supreme Court had directed the junior doctors to end their 'cease work' and return to duty, after assurance by govt that no action disciplinary would be taken against them. However, agitating doctors defied the order and continued to protest post-SC deadline.

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  Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, sent to judicial custody till September 23

  September 10, 2024 16:37 IST

  Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, has been sent to judicial custody until September 23 by a CBI court. The court's decision follows his involvement in a case regarding financial mismanagement during his time at the institution.

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  'Will I lie in my daughter's name?': Kolkata rape victim's mother on CM's 'no money offered' claim

  September 10, 2024 7:49 IST

  Kolkata rape-murder case: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has denied allegations that she had offered money to the family of the Kolkata rape and murder victim.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges resident doctors to return to duty, calls them 'backbone of state'

  September 09, 2024 14:34 IST

  The West Bengal government will also hold a state administrative review meeting under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat on Monday to assess infrastructure projects and citizen-centric services.

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  Fire breaks out at Ghutiari Sharif railway station in Bengal's South 24 Parganas, many shops gutted

  September 08, 2024 15:51 IST

  According to the witnesses, the spreading blaze engulfed several stalls in no time at the railway station before fire brigade officials doused the fire.

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  TMC MP Jawhar Sircar resigns, quits politics amid protest against Kolkata doctor rape-murder case

  September 08, 2024 13:11 IST

  Meanwhile, 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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  Sandip Ghosh involved in rackets, more names to come out: Dilip Ghosh on Kolkata rape-murder

  September 07, 2024 11:54 IST

  The ED on Friday conducted searches at several locations in Kolkata and Howrah, including the house of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital’s former principal Sandip Ghosh, as part of its probe into alleged financial irregularities at the institute.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: ED raids RG Kar Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh's residence

  September 06, 2024 10:20 IST

  The former principal of RG Kar Hospital Sandip Ghosh was asked to go on leave by the state government after the murder of the trainee doctor came to light. The incident has sparked widespread protest in the state including by doctors and the common public.

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  Kolkata rape accused Roy's DNA matches with deceased doctor's, CBI rules out gang rape: Sources

  September 06, 2024 10:38 IST

  The CBI investigation into the Kolkata doctor rape-murder case has entered the final stage, sources said, adding that the DNA of the accused has matched with that of the deceased.

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  'Aparajita Bill appears to be copy-paste of...': Governor on Aparajita Bill, seeks technical report

  September 06, 2024 7:14 IST

  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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  West Bengal govt suspends two close associates of RG Kar Hospital's ex-principal

  September 05, 2024 20:39 IST

  The former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital was arrested by the CBI over allegations of financial irregularities. The suspension of Dr. Biswas follows this arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the financial misconduct at the institution.

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  Check Mamata's call records of August 9-10: Suvendu on renovation order of RG Kar Hospital

  September 05, 2024 19:03 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Mamata Banerjee's people were saying that the renovation order (of the room near the seminar hall of RG Kar Hospital) was given to PWD before August 9 but it has come to light that the order was received on August 10.

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  BJP alleges evidence tampering in doctor's death at RG Kar Hospital | Shares viral letter

  September 05, 2024 16:53 IST

  The BJP has raised concerns over possible evidence tampering in the rape and murder case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. A viral letter, allegedly signed by former hospital director Sandip Ghosh, ordered renovations near the crime scene the day after the incident.

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  Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Parents claim police tried to bribe them

  September 05, 2024 10:12 IST

  Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Participating in the protests at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the body of their daughter was recovered on August 9, the parents demanded justice.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: People assemble on city roads, switch off lights to seek justice

  September 05, 2024 0:03 IST

  Protesting people sang Kazi Nazrul Islam's revolutionary song "Karar Oi Louho Kapat, Bhenge Phel Korre Lopat" (Let's unshackle the iron grill) to press for the cause.

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  Kolkata rape-murder case: Sandip Ghosh moves SC against HC verdict that transferred probe to CBI

  September 04, 2024 18:03 IST

  Kolkata rape-murder case: Sandip Ghosh filed a petition in the apex court saying that the Calcutta High Court did not listen to his side while ordering a CBI investigation in the corruption case against him.

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  TMC MLA Lovely Maitra lands in trouble after ‘butchers’ comment on protesting doctors stirs row

  September 03, 2024 21:14 IST

  The 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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  Kolkata rape-murder case: Legal validity of lie-detector tests under scrutiny

  September 03, 2024 21:08 IST

  In the high-profile Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, the admissibility of lie-detector tests is under scrutiny. The CBI has approval to conduct polygraph tests on Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College, and four associates.

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  Bengal govt suspends Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital, medical council follows suit

  September 03, 2024 23:20 IST

  Sandip Ghosh has been suspended by both the West Bengal Health Department and the West Bengal Medical Council. These actions underscore the seriousness of the issues surrounding Ghosh's conduct, leading to his removal from professional duties.

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  Sandip Ghosh sent to 8 days of police custody in RG Kar Medical College corruption Case

  September 03, 2024 17:18 IST

  After hearing the matter, the Alipur Court granted the CBI eight-day custody of Sandip Ghosh and three others in the case of alleged financial irregularities at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.