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Beyond the outrage: Media coverage of Kolkata rape-murder case has many blind spots

Independence Day this year will be remembered not for the predictable statements made by politicians but for the images of thousands of women and men who came out on the streets of Kolkata to “Reclaim the Night”. They were protesting about the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior…

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Key Indian Hospital Ends Stike But Doctor Rape Protests Rage

Doctors at a top Indian government hospital ended Thursday an 11-day strike in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor, but furious demonstrations continued in Kolkata.

International Business Times

Kol Horror: Doctors' stir continues; Patient services affected at RML

As nationwide protests by doctors continue over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Hospital Horror: ‘Doctors must resume their duties’ – SC

The SC, while commencing its hearing on the Kol doctor rape-murder case on Thursday, said that doctors must return to work and that once they resume their duties. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The power and peril of Dr Sandip Ghosh: From ‘reserved teen’ to principal who ran Kolkata college as ‘fiefdom’

Amid questions about the Mamata Banerjee government’s role, and remarks by the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court, the spotlight has turned to Sandip Ghosh, who was the principal of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when the Kolkata rape-murder was reported.

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Kolkata Doctor Murder: FAIMA moves to SC to protect doctors safety

FAIMA's petition highlighted the dire need for enhanced security and better working conditions for doctors, who face constant threats in their line of duty. Read further on Dynamite News:

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AIIMS Director appeals to protesting resident doctors to resume duties

The doctors are protesting to demonstrate their commitment to patient care after murder and sexual assault of a female doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata on August 9. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Murdered Indian doctor’s father speaks out: ‘All I can do now is get her justice’

The rape-murder of a trainee doctor in a Kolkata hospital has caused outrage across India. Here, her father recalls her urge to help others and their struggle to support her studies

The Guardian - UK

‘This is unsettling for us’: doctor’s rape and murder spawns new fear among India’s female medics

Hospital workers say brutal attack in Kolkata has left them feeling vulnerable in place they believed they were safe

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India’s top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor

Supreme Court also orders paramilitary forces to provide security at Kolkata state hospital where trainee was attacked.

Al Jazeera

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder: Railway doctors stir outside Nirman Bhawan

The protesters chanted slogans and displayed banners as they sought accountability for the crime. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Protests Over Indian Doctor's Rape And Murder Unite Rival Soccer Fans

Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans, called for justice on Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week.

International Business Times

Doctors In India Demand Stronger Laws To Protect Healthcare Workers

Doctors in India protest for stricter laws after the tragic rape and killing of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for justice.

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SC takes suo moto cognizance of Kolkata rape and murder case

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder of a doctor in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘150 mg of semen’? What the Kolkata doctor’s post mortem actually says

The case of rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has drawn national attention, highlighting both the dire working conditions of junior doctors in general and raising questions about the lack of security for women in workplaces.

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Doctors’ protest over Kolkata rape and murder case intensifies. What are their demands?

The outrage over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital on August 9 has continued, with the protesters demanding death penalty for the accused and passing of the Central Protection Act, 2022, to provide protection to health workers and hospitals.

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Union Health Ministry assures Doctors of all possible efforts to ensure safety

The representatives of the FORDA, IMA and Resident Doctors' Associations of Governmental Medical Colleges & Hospitals of Delhi have met the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Protesting Tamil Nadu doctors flag unsafe work environment in hospitals

Protesting the rape and murder of a post graduate doctor in Kolkata, Tamil Nadu doctors have voiced the need for safe, well-equipped, and sufficient on-call rooms for doctors to rest inside hospitals. Citing their long working hours, doctors are demanding that the state government and hospital administrations create secure rooms…

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Nationwide strike by Indian doctors over Kolkata medic’s rape, murder

Hospitals hit by 24-hour shutdown as protests demanding protection for health workers and condemning violence swell.

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Kol Doctor Murder: Nationwide strike by IMA; Patient services affected

The strike is called in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TV Newsance 263: Kolkata rape and murder case, Hindenburg meltdown

The big news of the week was an incident in Kolkata, in which a 31-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College. Subsequently, during a night protest, the doctors at the hospital were attacked by a mob of 150 people. In this episode, we take a…

International Business Times

Indian Doctors Stage Nationwide Strike Over Colleague's Murder

Indian doctors launched a nationwide strike Saturday, escalating protests after the "barbaric" rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.

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Protests Erupt Across India Over Doctor's Rape And Murder

Protests erupt in India after trainee doctor's rape and murder, sparking nationwide discussions on women's safety and healthcare worker security.

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Indian medics step up strike in protest at doctor’s rape and murder

All hospital services except for emergency care to be shut down on Saturday amid outrage over Kolkata attack

International Business Times

Indian Doctors Step Up Protests After Colleague's Brutal Murder

Indian doctors stepped up nationwide protests and strikes Friday after the rape and murder of a colleague, a brutal killing that has focused outrage on the chronic issue of violence against women.

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