Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: Doctors Hold Torch Rally Ahead of SC Hearing Today

30 Sep 2024

Junior doctors from government hospitals across West Bengal, along with concerned citizens, held torch rallies on Sunday, pushing for justice in the case of a rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. The protests came just ahead of a significant Supreme Court hearing regarding...

FROM R.G. KAR TO A NATIONAL MOVEMENT: WHY ‘SAFETY IN WORKPLACE’ MUST BE OUR NEXT BATTLE

17 Sep 2024

As we all know by now, the recent rape case at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College has reignited the demand for a special law or new legislation to protect female staff in hospitals. Over the past few years, we have witnessed how the government has enacted and amended rape laws...

Mamata Fires Top Officials After Meeting Doctors’ Demands

17 Sep 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken decisive action following a tense meeting with protesting doctors. In response to their demands, Banerjee has announced the removal of two top health officials and the Kolkata Police Commissioner. Key Changes Announced: - Health Officials Removed: The Director of Medical Education, Dr....

Kolkata Doctor’s Rape And Murder Case: Suspicious Bag Found at Protest Site

12 Sep 2024

A suspicious black bag has been discovered near the RG Kar Hospital, specifically at the location where doctors are protesting in demand for justice for their colleague, who was allegedly raped and murdered inside the hospital. The bomb squad has arrived at the scene to investigate whether the bag contains...

No breakthrough in stand-off between doctors, Bengal govt

12 Sep 2024

Agitating junior doctors continued to spar with the State Government over conditions to engage in talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which the Government rejected, insisting on talks “without preconditions”. The junior doctors are pressing for justice for a young medical student who was raped and murdered at the state-run...

Can AI prevent the next RG Kar tragedy?

03 Sep 2024

The barbaric act of brutally raping and killing a doctor in RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata the other day has remained a shock to the nation and even the whole world. This heart wrenching event raises an old and uncomfortable question: Hum apni suraksha ke liye kis par bharosa...

CBI Registers FIR Against Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh

24 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officially registered an FIR against Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, following a directive from the Calcutta High Court. The investigation stems from allegations of corruption, and the CBI launched its probe after the High Court's single...

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Receives And Gives Pronunciation In Kolkata Case

23 Aug 2024

In a recent Supreme Court session, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud addressed a pronunciation error regarding the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Chief Justice had been incorrectly pronouncing "Kar" as "Kaar," a mistake pointed out by Justice Hrishikesh Roy. Correction Made During Hearing While the Supreme Court was reviewing...

Mamata writes to PM Modi, seeks tougher anti-rape legislation

23 Aug 2024

Facing massive protests over brutal rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a tougher legislation against rape. In her letter, which was shared by her chief adviser Alapan Bandyopadhyay,...

CBI Inspects Former RG Kar Principal’s Car During Visit to Medical College

21 Aug 2024

On Wednesday, a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team, investigating the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, arrived at the college to inspect the car of former principal Sandip Ghosh. This action follows the brutal incident that has sparked nationwide outrage and...