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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.

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  Mamata Banerjee on Aparajita Women and Child Bill: 'Urge governor to sign it immediately'

  September 03, 2024 14:08 IST

  The 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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  BJP supports Mamata govt's anti-rape bill, Suvendu Adhikari says 'want this to be executed'

  September 03, 2024 14:27 IST

  'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill 2024' seeks to strengthen protections for women and children. This comes after a 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered in Kolkata hospital last month.

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  CBI arrests 3 more people after taking former RG Kar Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh into custody

  September 03, 2024 10:41 IST

  The Calcutta High Court had ordered the transfer of the probe into the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Hospital from a state-constituted Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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  West Bengal Assembly passes 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill': All you need to know about it

  September 03, 2024 15:27 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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  Kolkata rape-murder case: SC rejects Bengal's plea, upholds bail for Lahri in RG Kar College protest

  September 02, 2024 15:17 IST

  Earlier, the West Bengal government had filed a plea in the Supreme Court saying that the Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj leader led a violent march to the state secretariat on August 27 under the guise of a peaceful protest.

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  West Bengal govt's anti-rape Bill to be named 'Aparajita', special session called for passage

  September 02, 2024 20:44 IST

  The 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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  On-duty nurse molested by patient in Bengal govt hospital: 'He abused, touched me inappropriately'

  September 01, 2024 19:02 IST

  The incident comes weeks after West Bengal witnessed a horrific rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month. In the latest incident, a male patient allegedly molested the on-duty nurse at a government hospital in the state.

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  West Bengal: Minor girl 'molested' by lab technician at Howrah's govt hospital, arrested

  September 01, 2024 16:57 IST

  A minor girl was allegedly molested at a government hospital in Howrah by a lab technician. The police said that they have arrested the accused.

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  Kolkata rape case: BJP-TMC stage protests, trade barbs over doctor's murder issue

  August 31, 2024 18:23 IST

  A 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

  August 29, 2024 17:46 IST

  Sukanta 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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  RG Kar Hospital staff hides Kolkata doctor's death, misleads parents in audio call | EXCLUSIVE

  August 29, 2024 14:44 IST

  Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital management is under fire since the brutal rape and murder of the trainee doctor took place inside the hospital on August 9. Bharatiya Janata Party and a section of students are demanding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the horrific crime.

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  Mamata in damage control mode: 'I have spoken against BJP, not uttered a word against students'

  August 29, 2024 13:23 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata drew flak from several BJP CMs after she suggested that 'if Bengal burns, Assam, the North-East, Odisha, and Delhi will also burn on Wednesday. The CM also said she does not want to spoil the careers of junior doctors by allowing FIRs against them.