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IN PHOTOS: Nuns offer prayers on Mother Teresa's death anniversary

IN PHOTOS: Nuns offer prayers on Mother Teresa's death anniversary

On September 5, 2024, nuns at the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata offered prayers to mark the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to helping the poor and disadvantaged. Pics/ PTI

05 September,2024 01:49 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Thousands march in West Bengal under 'Reclaim the Night' campaign

Thousands march in West Bengal under 'Reclaim the Night' campaign

Thousands of women across West Bengal took to the streets at midnight as part of the "Reclaim the Night" campaign, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a state-run hospital in Kolkata. Pics/ PTI

05 September,2024 12:43 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
In Photos: Protests in Kolkata continue despite rain

In Photos: Protests in Kolkata continue despite rain

The protests by medical professionals continued in Kolkata on Friday, despite rain. The members of the medical community are demanding justice for a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee who was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered on August 9 in a state-run hospital in Kolkata. Doctors and nurses have also urged the authorities to ensure safety at workplaces. (Pics/AFP)       

31 August,2024 01:15 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PHOTOS: Protests against Kolkata doctor's rape and murder continue in Bengal

IN PHOTOS: Protests against Kolkata doctor's rape and murder continue in Bengal

Rallies with and without political flags continued to pack in large numbers in Kolkata on Thursday, as protestors took to the streets to demand justice for the doctor, who was allegedly raped and murdered in a state-run hospital here three weeks ago. Pics/PTI

29 August,2024 08:31 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
In Photos: 'Bangla Bandh' partly affects life in West Bengal

In Photos: 'Bangla Bandh' partly affects life in West Bengal

Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the BJP, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat. (Pics/PTI)

28 August,2024 02:10 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Violence erupts during 'Nabanna Abhijan'; BJP calls for 12-hour Bengal bandh

Violence erupts during 'Nabanna Abhijan'; BJP calls for 12-hour Bengal bandh

Large-scale violence broke out in Kolkata and Howrah during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on August 27, 2024, as protestors clashed with police. The rally was held to demand justice for the RG Kar Hospital victim, resulting in injuries on both sides. Pics/ PTI

27 August,2024 08:37 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
CBI conducts raids in Kolkata in connection with RG Kar corruption case

CBI conducts raids in Kolkata in connection with RG Kar corruption case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 15 locations in Kolkata connected to former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and his relatives, following allegations of corruption. Pics/ PTI

25 August,2024 07:02 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
In Photos: Healthcare services affected in Bengal as doctors continue stir

In Photos: Healthcare services affected in Bengal as doctors continue stir

Healthcare services remained affected at state-run hospitals in West Bengal on Thursday, as junior doctors continued their ceasework for the 14th consecutive day to protest against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH). (Pics/PTI)

22 August,2024 03:41 PM IST | ronak mastakar
FAIMA urges SC for interim action to protect medicos after Kolkata doctor rape

FAIMA urges SC for interim action to protect medicos after Kolkata doctor rape

The Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) has approached the Supreme Court, filing an urgent application to address the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. FAIMA is seeking immediate intervention and protective measures for doctors across India. Pics/ PTI

21 August,2024 05:53 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Kolkata Police lathi-charge ABVP activists during protest over doc's rape-murder

Kolkata Police lathi-charge ABVP activists during protest over doc's rape-murder

In Kolkata on Tuesday, police resorted to a "mild lathi-charge" during a protest march organised by ABVP activists. The demonstration, which saw over 20 activists arrested, was held to demand justice for a post-graduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The activists attempted to breach barricades set up near the West Bengal Health Department headquarters, prompting police action. Pics/ PTI

20 August,2024 08:24 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

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