Dussehra holidays: Banks will remain closed during the Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities across India. But, the number of holidays will vary based on the states and their celebrations of the festivals. In some states, banks are closed for four days in a row.
The junior doctors had begun fast unto death on Saturday claiming that their demands were not met by the West Bengal government. Several senior doctors of the RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata tendered their resignation today in their support.
West Bengal weather update: The IMD said a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain was likely in some areas of Kolkata during the festival, which would begin on October 9 and continue till October 12.
Sanjay Roy, the prime accused in the Kolkata rape and murder case, was arrested on August 10 by the Kolkata Police. On the orders of the High Court, the CBI had took over the case from Kolkata Police.
West Bengal: Junior doctors of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital announced an indefinite Hunger strike over their demands in connection to the rape and murder case.
The woman said that she had sent her complaint to the Kolkata Police Headquarters at Lalbazar, as well as the DC South's office after the officers at the Park Street police station refused to accept her complaint.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred in the Krupakhali area adjacent to Mahishamari Haat in Kultali.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred in the Krupakhali area adjacent to Mahishamari Haat in Kultali.
The doctors said that they would continue to perform their duties but would not eat anything until their demands were met.
Inmates in West Bengal's correctional homes will enjoy a special festive menu during Durga Puja from October 9 to 12. The initiative aims to ensure prisoners don't feel excluded from the celebrations, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: The doctors had gone on a complete cease work for 42 days previously following the rape and murder of a fellow medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9.
BJP leader Roopa Ganguly was arrested after staging a night-long dharna at the Bansdroni Police Station, raising concerns over police actions against her peaceful protest. The arrest has sparked tensions in the region, with the BJP alleging unnecessary police intervention.
The junior doctors had on September 21 rejoined their duties partially at government hospitals after a 42-day protest. However, they alleged that despite continuance assurances, nothing concrete has been done by the government.
The fire started at about 10: 30 in the morning and engulfed 25 shops, most of which were of cloths and readymade garments. An investigation was started to ascertain the cause of the fire.
The junior doctors launched a cease-work protest at a state-run medical college and hospital near Kolkata after allegedly being beaten by the family of a patient who died during treatment.
WBJEE JECA Counselling 2024 round 1 seat allotment result has been released by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB). Candidates who appeared in the counselling session 1 can download their seat allotment results by visiting the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.
Junior doctors in West Bengal have emailed Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to remind him of their unmet demands for reforms and safety measures in medical colleges, following a recent partial resumption of duties after a 42-day strike.
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: A woman trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
Haji Nurul Islam, the Trinamool Congress MP from Basirhat, passed away at 61 after a battle with cancer, prompting tributes from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and deep mourning within the local community.
According to railway officials, the incident occurred around 6:25 am on Tuesday. The station has five lines and train movement there will be restored soon.
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