West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has addressed the ongoing conflict with junior doctors by making several significant concessions. In a recent statement, she announced that the Kolkata Police Commissioner will resign, responding to grievances related to police actions. Additionally, the health department’s request for the removal of three officials has been partially met, with two officials being removed as a compromise. Banerjee emphasized that the government has fulfilled 99% of the junior doctors' demands and urged them to return to work to avoid further public inconvenience. Following the meeting on September 16, junior doctors celebrated the resolution as four of their five key demands were met. This development marks a crucial step towards resolving the conflict and resuming normal healthcare services in the region. The Kolkata rape case has garnered worldwide attention with doctors and public voicing for the victim together.
17 September,2024 12:54 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the ongoing conflict with junior doctors, announcing significant concessions to resolve the situation. In a recent statement, she revealed that the government decided to change the Police Commissioner, who has agreed to resign. This move aims to address the doctors' grievances regarding police action. Additionally, the health department's request for the removal of three officials has been partially met, with two being removed as a compromise. Banerjee emphasized that the government has met 99% of the demands made by the junior doctors. She urged the doctors to return to work, highlighting the importance of resuming services to avoid further inconvenience to the public. The Chief Minister's appeal underscores the administration's commitment to resolving the strike while balancing the needs of both the healthcare professionals and the general populace.
17 September,2024 11:30 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet with junior doctors again at her home at 5 pm on September 16. This will be the fifth and final meeting attempt. The junior doctors have asked for the meeting to be live-streamed. This request follows Mamata Banerjee’s visit to their protest site outside Swasthya Bhavan, where she promised to address their demands. On September 14, Mamata Banerjee had already met with a group of 15 junior doctors at her residence. She also visited the protesting doctors and assured them that their concerns would be tackled, and action would be taken against those responsible for recent incidents. She expressed deep concern, saying the protest and the tragic rape and murder of a 2nd-year PG student at RG Kar Medical College on August 9 were causing her significant distress.
16 September,2024 05:16 PM IST
The West Bengal Assembly has recently passed 'Aparajita' Bill, marking a significant step in the fight against sexual violence. Named in response to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical Centre, this legislation is a pioneering move by West Bengal, making it the first state to amend central laws related to sexual offenses. The bill introduces several critical reforms, including stricter penalties for rape, enhanced protection for survivors, and expedited judicial processes to ensure faster justice. It also establishes special fast-track courts dedicated to handling such cases. The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, convened a special 2-day session to accelerate the bill's passage in response to widespread protests and public outrage. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for more robust measures against sexual crimes and to provide a stronger legal framework for the protection of women. Watch video to know all about Aparajita Bill passed by West Bengal government.
04 September,2024 05:33 PM IST
Ripun Bora resigned from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), saying that although he admired Mamata Banerjee's leadership and hoped to fight the BJP in Assam through the party, he realized that the people of Assam view TMC as a regional party from Bengal and do not support it. Bora joined TMC in 2022, expecting it to help intensify the fight against BJP. However, he found that continuing with TMC would not be effective because the party is not accepted by the people of Assam. He felt that staying in TMC would be a waste of time and energy, and thus decided to leave in search of a more effective platform to challenge the BJP.
02 September,2024 04:39 PM IST
There's a major update in the Kolkata rape horror. On August 28, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) suspended Dr. Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, amid a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the institution. This decision followed a second round of polygraph testing on Ghosh by the CBI. The investigation was prompted by a High Court order to probe alleged corruption at the college. The CBI has also questioned nursing staff, ward boys, and security guards at RG Kar Hospital. The case has sparked widespread protests across India following the discovery of the trainee doctor's body in the seminar hall on August 9. The IMA's disciplinary committee stated that the suspension was a unanimous decision in response to the ongoing investigation and public outrage surrounding the incident.
29 August,2024 10:41 AM IST
On August 27, the West Bengal Governor criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of defying a Supreme Court order. The same day, Kolkata Police clashed with protesters during the Nabanna March, which was organized to demand justice for a trainee doctor raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. The protest turned chaotic as demonstrators broke through barricades, resulting in violent confrontations with the police. The authorities responded with tear gas, water cannons, and lath-charges to disperse the crowd. This aggressive response further escalated tensions, as protesters expressed their outrage over the crime. The situation highlighted growing unrest and dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of both the criminal case and the broader issues of governance.
28 August,2024 05:06 PM IST
On August 28, the BJP called for a 12-hour 'Bengal Bandh' to protest against the West Bengal government after police clashed with protestors during the Nabanna Abhijan Rally. The rally, held on August 27, was organized to demand justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. During the protest, police used lathis and tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to further tensions. In response, BJP leaders took to the streets, criticizing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and demanding action. The West Bengal Police detained several BJP leaders as the Kolkara unrest continued. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh accused the BJP of trying to create chaos in the state, adding to the already heightened emotions surrounding the tragic incident.
28 August,2024 03:17 PM IST
CM Mamata Bannerji has written a letter to PM Modi demanding stringent central legislation for such crimes. The West Bengal Chief Minister called for setting up Fast Track Special Courts for speedy trial and exemplary punishment for crimes. The horrific crime certainly put Mamata’s govt in dock as serious allegations are being laid on the conduct of the state police in the entire incident. The police are allegedly being held responsible for tampering with evidence and compromising the crime scene. Mamata Banerjee is facing a huge backlash from opposition over the safety of women in her state following RG Kar hospital incident. Notably, on August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
23 August,2024 04:36 PM IST
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta took a stand for justice by joining a protest in Mumbai, demanding action and accountability in the tragic case of a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Hansal Mehta and his daughter were spotted standing with placards in hand along with other protestors in Mumbai. The postgraduate trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. The incident has sparked nationwide protests and strikes by the medical community. Protests have been held in various cities, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Kolkata, with demands for justice for the victim and punishment for the accused
20 August,2024 06:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
