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Kolkata Horror: Jr doctors continue protest after 'no' talks with CM

Outdoor Patient Departments in government hospital remained paralysed on Friday due to doctors’ protest, continuing for the past 36th day. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Andaman Police seizes 2 kg heroin worth Rs 14 crore, seven held

The Andaman police on Thursday cracked the whip against heroin trafficking network and seized drugs weighing 2.075 kg, worth Rs 14 crore in the international market Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: Jr doctors in Bengal continue 'cease work', sit-in

A large number of police personnel have been deployed in and around 'Swasthya Bhavan' at Salt Lake, and traffic movement was regulated. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hours before rape-murder at Kolkata medical college, principal ‘flouted norms’ at his ‘private clinic’

As the principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Sandeep Ghosh allegedly attended a private clinic and even issued a prescription without his registration number – in violation of norms – on August 8.

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Kolkata Horror: RG Kar Medical College Doctors continue protest

Dr Aniket Mandal, President RDA, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, said that doctors will not resume work until their demands are accepted. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Worldwide protests spanning 130 cities continue a month after Kolkata doctor’s rape and murder

India’s top court orders protesting doctors to resume work by Tuesday

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Kolkata Horror: SC seeks fresh report from CBI; Next hearing Sep 17

The Supreme Court has listed the next hearing, in the case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R Kar hospital in Kolkata, on 17 September. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata sweet shop creates massive 500-kg ladoo for Ganesh Chaturthi

In a remarkable display of devotion and tradition, a sweet shop in Bhawanipore area of Kolkata has prepared a colossal 500-kilogram laddu to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: Gender issues, creamy layer in quota, Kolkata case

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Kolkata Horror: Victim's parents allege police offered bribe to shut up

This allegation came while addressing media persons after the family of deceased doctor joined protests at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Exclusive | From finding rape victim’s body to Roy’s arrest: A detailed timeline of Kolkata police probe

In the wake of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, social media is abuzz with allegations of complacency in the probe, a larger conspiracy, and alleged attempts to shield the “real accused”. The victim’s family had also alleged that the hospital administration and…

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Kolkata Horror: Viral audio clips of 'suicide' denied by police

The Victim's father also distanced himself from the alleged viral audio clips, refusing to confirm that the voice on the clip was his. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mechanic-turned-photographer: Meet the ‘sadhu’ in the viral water cannon image

Some called him a Hindu sant. The BJP IT cell chief termed him a “symbol of defiance” against the Mamata Banerjee government. And some on social media assumed he was the grandson of former Kolkata mayor Kamal Bose.

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Kolkata Horror: 'Not uttered a word against students' clarifies Mamata

In a post on X, CM Mamata Banerjee said that she totally supports the student movement as it is genuine. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Focus shift to political tussle, sideline cause’: Kolkata front pages on violent protest over RG Kar

About 18 days after the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital, protests erupted once again in Kolkata on Tuesday, demanding justice for the victim. But what began as a call for justice soon turned violent, with clashes breaking out in several parts of Kolkata…

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Bengal Bandh: Road-trains disrupted; Shots fired at BJP functionaries

The Trinamool Congress is opposing the bandh with road demonstrations, and their workers have reportedly chased away BJP supporters in North 24 Parganas. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Protests Erupt In India Over Doctor's Rape And Killing

Protests in Kolkata demand official's resignation over mishandling of rape case, reigniting concerns over violence against women in India.

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Resting rooms, CCTV, women leaders: How a Delhi hospital crafted a safe workplace for women

Two years ago, a Delhi nurse reported being sexually molested by an operation theatre technician during a surgery. The man groped her breasts as he helped her wear a LEAD apron, radiation safety clothing worn with assistance. An internal inquiry at the hospital exposed a pattern of similar abuse endured…

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‘I need to feel safe’: After rape and murder, Indian doctors demand change

Shaken and scared, doctors in Kolkata and the rest of India demand justice and safety measures.

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Kolkata Horror: 'Nabanna Abhijan' Rally begins from College Square

The police has deployed vajra vehicles, water cannons, and Riot Control Force in the area while containers were placed to block the roads. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CBI searches RG Kar Medical College ex-Principal premises in Kolkata

According to CBI sources, searches are underway at 15 locations across the city related to Dr Ghosh and his relatives. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 334: Kolkata horror, searches for victim’s video on porn sites

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by independent journalist Pranab Mondal and the Quint’s Aliza Noor.

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Kolkata Horror: Doctors and Women Wing of NTK protest in Chennai

"I request the Tamil Nadu government also to take appropriate measures for the women safety in the state", Seeman said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata case sensationalism: Republic’s graphics, Zee News’ lie detector, Liyaquat’s self-promotion

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Indian doctors resume work but protests over medic’s rape, murder continue

India’s Supreme Court urges doctors to return to work, assuring safety measures will be implemented within two weeks.

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