Kolkata: Junior doctors, accompanied by thousands of common people, conducted a torch rally to the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Salt Lake office on Wednesday evening, demanding a quick and logical conclusion of the central agency probe in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in … Read more
Kolkata: At least seven flights of India-based carriers to and fro Kolkata received bomb threat messages through social media posts on Monday, officials at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport here said. The threats, however, turned out to be a hoax and flights were operated. “It was learnt around 2.45 pm that messages were … Read more
The West Bengal government has decided to preserve the last double-decker bus, which ceased operations in the early 2000s, reversing its earlier decision to scrap it. A senior transport official told PTI on Monday that the initial decision to retire the bus was made due to the high maintenance costs associated with keeping it. However, … Read more
Kolkata: Another junior doctor, who was observing a fast-unto-death in protest over the rape and murder of a woman medic at R G Kar Medical College was rushed to a hospital on Saturday evening after his health condition deteriorated, an official said. Anustup Mukherjee, a junior doctor of Medical College, Kolkata, became the third medic … Read more
Kolkata: Nearly 50 senior doctors of RG Kar hospital on Tuesday tendered their resignations in a mark of solidarity with medics who have been on fast-unto-death since October 5 demanding justice for the institution’s rape and murder victim.Shortly after the development, a section of senior doctors from other medical colleges in West Bengal said they … Read more
Last Updated: October 07, 2024, 13:08 IST With two Premia dealerships in Kolkata and four in West Bengal, Hero is making it easier for customers to explore its premium offerings. (Photo: Hero Motocorp) The showroom was inaugurated by Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Business Officer – India BU, and Sanjay Singh, Dealer Principal. Hero MotoCorp, the world’s … Read more
Kolkata: Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly got bail on Thursday afternoon from a local court in Kolkata, after she was arrested on Thursday morning and taken to Lalbazar Kolkata Police headquarters. Ganguly had staged night-long dharna on Wednesday in the premises of Bansdroni Police Station demanding arrest of the excavator driver and the … Read more
Kolkata: The internal probe committee, constituted following allegations of “threat culture” at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, has finally submitted its report recommending strong disciplinary action against 37 people. The internal probe panel was investigating 59 individuals including senior and junior doctors, against whom there were complaints of carrying out a “threat … Read more
Last Updated: October 01, 2024, 10:53 IST Eastern Railway recently celebrated the station’s 162-year legacy with grand festivities at Sealdah. (Photo: The Bengal) The Sealdah division commemorated 162 years of train service, which began on September 29, 1862, between Sealdah and Ranaghat railway stations. On September 29, 1862, a train service from the heart of … Read more
Kolkata: The flood situation in West Bengal has pushed vegetable prices in the retail markets in Kolkata to skyrocket just before the forthcoming prolonged festive season in the state, starting with Durga Puja in the second week of next month. The worst affected is the price of green chilli, a must ingredient for any staple … Read more
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