West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an unexpected visit to junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake on September 15, 2024. She promised to address their demands and take action against those found guilty in a related rape-murder case. However, a planned meeting later fell through after the doctors, who wanted the ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has disbanded the Rugi Kalyan Samitis, the patient welfare associations in state-run hospitals, following protests by junior doctors. These Samitis, which were originally established for approving healthcare decisions, featured representatives from various governmental bodies. During a surprise visit to the protesting doctors, Mamata, who also oversees health, urged them ...
Protesting junior doctors in West Bengal are seeking intervention from the President and Prime Minister after unsuccessful talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Their agitation started following the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9. In a detailed letter, the doctors expressed concerns over rising threats ...
West Bengal’s political landscape is in turmoil as Governor C.V. Ananda Bose announced a social boycott of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This decision follows public outrage over the ongoing crisis at RG Kar Medical College, linked to the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor. The situation has led to a prolonged strike by ...
On September 12, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with striking junior doctors at the State Secretariat, but the talks fell apart over the issue of live streaming the meeting. The doctors insisted on transparency following the tragic rape and murder of a colleague at R.G. Kar Medical College, while the government refused, ...
West Bengal is in turmoil following the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent plea for the public to return to the celebrations of Durga Puja has sparked backlash from the victim’s family, who emphasized their grief and the insensitivity of her comments. They questioned how the ...
In Kolkata, junior doctors have continued their protest for 32 days, defying a Supreme Court order to return to work. They are demanding justice for a trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Hospital. The doctors want the removal of high-ranking officials, including the Kolkata police commissioner and health secretary. Despite an ...
Jawhar Sircar’s resignation from the Trinamool Congress highlights a critical issue in West Bengal’s political landscape: a lack of listening. Following the tragic rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party seem disconnected from the concerns of citizens and protesters. Instead of addressing calls for justice and ...
 "Bandhan Bank unveils GST payment service, enhancing access to government services and confirming its role in revenue collection in West Bengal.")
Bandhan Bank has introduced a new service enabling both customers and non-customers to pay Goods and Services Tax (GST) online and offline. This initiative is part of the bank’s commitment to providing easier access to government services, according to Rajinder Babbar, Executive Director and Chief Business Officer. As a Kolkata-based private bank, Bandhan Bank has ...
 "A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal threatens heavy rainfall and rough seas in southern West Bengal, warning fishermen.")
A weather disturbance over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a deep depression by Monday, bringing heavy rainfall to various southern districts of West Bengal until September 12. The weather system is forecasted to cross the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal between Puri and Digha by Monday night. Areas likely to ...
