A fire at Sialdah ESI Hospital in Kolkata early this morning resulted in the death of a cancer patient, prompting an investigation into the hospital's fire safety measures.
West Bengal Assembly bypolls: The six seats are Sitai, Madarihat, Naihati, Harao, Medinipur, and Taldangra.
The hunger strike will be spearheaded by the IMA Junior Doctors' Network and Media Student Network in solidarity with protesting West Bengal junior doctors. The IMA has also urged the West Bengal govt to accept their demands.
FAIMA's decision comes amid the fast-unto-death by the West Bengal junior doctors, which entered the 10th day on Monday. The medics are demanding justice for the female doctors raped and killed in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata.
The incident comes close on the heels of the assault of woman medics and nursing staff at the College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital near Kolkata by relatives of a patient who died, triggering a fresh wave of agitation by the medics demanding security.
The Kalyani JNM Hospital doctors wrote an email to the Registrar of West Bengal Health University and expressed solidarity with the junior medics of the RG Kar Hospital, who are on fast unto death for the last 9 days regarding their demands for justice of rape and murder victim.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also performed Shastra Puja at Sukna Cantt in Darjeeling, West Bengal on Vijaya Dashami and celebrated the festival with Army jawans.
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.
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