Several districts in south Bengal are facing a serious flood-like situation after the Damodar Valley Corporation released a massive 2.5 lakh cusecs of water, the highest amount since 2009. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the DVC of causing this man-made flood and highlighted that it was done to protect Jharkhand at the expense ...
In a recent visit to flood-affected areas in Hooghly and South Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation and Jharkhand for the crisis caused by excessive water releases from dams. She stated that lakhs of people are impacted, warning that more flooding could occur as water levels rise. Ten districts have been ...
In Kolkata, the government led by Mamata Banerjee has replaced police commissioner Vineet Goyal due to protests from junior doctors. The doctors are demanding justice for a trainee medic who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College last month. Manoj Kumar Verma, previously the Additional Director General (Law and Order), has been appointed ...
On July 21, 1993, a significant event reshaped Kolkata’s political landscape. Mamata Banerjee, then the Youth Congress head, led a protest demanding voter identity cards be essential for voting. The police’s harsh response resulted in the deaths of 13 party workers, marking a pivotal moment in Banerjee’s rise as a champion of the masses. Fast ...
 "In a surprising turn, CM Mamata Banerjee engaged with junior doctors amidst mounting protests for justice in West Bengal’s healthcare.")
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently met with a delegation of junior doctors at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. This visit comes amid ongoing protests by junior doctors just a short distance from the state’s health department headquarters, Swasthya Bhaban. The protest area, filled with graffiti and slogans demanding accountability and change within the ...
On September 14, 2024, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with protesting junior doctors at her Kolkata residence, but discussions stalled over their demand for live streaming of the meeting due to security concerns. Despite her invitation for tea and dialogue, the doctors insisted on recording the proceedings, leading to no agreement. Banerjee termed ...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 29 individuals who died due to disruptions in medical services caused by a doctors’ strike. The protest started on August 9, following the tragic rape and murder of a junior doctor, igniting nationwide outrage. Banerjee expressed her ...
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 ...
 "West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee offers to resign for the people’s sake amid protests over the RG Kar doctor’s murder.")
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced her willingness to resign for the sake of the people, expressing frustration over the ongoing tensions surrounding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital case. During a press conference, she apologized to the public for not resolving the situation, as junior doctors refused to attend a crucial meeting. ...
