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Capital of West Bengal, India
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Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore) while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million. Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.
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As trial begins, RG Kar victim’s father deposesThe trial for the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor began in a Kolkata court. Her father, the first to testify, recounted the harrowing ordeal, leaving the courtroom in silence. The accused,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf Bill JPC’s study tours put off amid oppn decision to boycott tripsThe Indian Parliament's joint committee study tour for the Waqf Bill, originally slated for November 9-14, has been postponed. Opposition MPs had planned to boycott the trips to Kolkata, Patna, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RG Kar rape-murder case: Supreme Court declines to shift trial outside West BengalThe Supreme Court has decided to keep the trial of a Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case within West Bengal. The court stated that the trial court judge has the authority to request further..IndiaTimes - Published | |
RG Kar rape and murder case: Kolkata court frame charges against prime suspect Sanjay Roy, trial to begin from...The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named Roy as the "sole prime accused" in its initial charge-sheet submitted last month, also hinting at a "bigger conspiracy" behind the crime.DNA - Published | |
'Will chop them up...': Mithun Chakraborty hits out at TMC's Humayun Kabir at Kolkata rallyResponding to a prior statement by TMC's Humayun Kabir, Chakraborty's comments have stirred fresh political debatesDNA - Published | |
Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: SC to hear RG Kar case today, junior docs to decide on 'cease work' resumptionJunior medics from various government hospitals in West Bengal, along with members of the public, participated in torch rallies across the city on Sunday, demanding justice for the murdered doctor.DNA - Published | |
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Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Court denies bail to Sandip Ghosh, says 'there might be capital punishment if...'A Special court in Kolkata has denied bail to ex-Principal of RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh and suspended police officer Abhijit Mondal -- the two accused in the rape and murder case of a trainee..DNA - Published | |
Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors to end protest, resume emergency services from...Emergency services will resume but OPD services to remain suspended.DNA - Published | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee demands CBI's..., says..."It is crucial to hold the CBI accountable and ensure that no perpetrators are spared, with swift punishment handed down at the earliest opportunity," Abhishek Banerjee said in a message posted on his..DNA - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors refuses to call off strike, demand another...West Bengal Junior Doctors Front has sent an email to the state Chief Secretary requesting one more...DNA - Published | Didi picks Left-TMC's 'go-to man' as Kolkata Police bossManoj Kumar Verma, a 1998-batch IPS officer known for handling crises, has taken over as Kolkata Police commissioner from Vineet Goyal. This move follows CM Mamata Banerjee's discussions with junior..IndiaTimes - Published |
Unprecedented protests, SC vigil & Mamata's litmus test: Key developments in Kolkata rape-murder horrorThe rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College have led to multiple arrests, including a civic volunteer and hospital officials. Protests by doctors across India demand..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Will remove you from court’: SC warns lawyer, dismisses plea for Mamata Banerjee's removal over Kolkata doc's rape-murderThe Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's resignation after a medical student's rape and murder. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the court isn't for..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: What SC said on Sibal's request to stop live streaming of hearingIndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar case: Who is new Kolkata Police commissioner Manoj Verma who replaced Vineet GoelIndiaTimes - Published |
Who is IPS Manoj Kumar Verma, the new Kolkata Police Commissioner?He has replaced Vineet Goyal, who was under fire over the handling of the rape and murder of the doctor at the RG Kar hospital.DNA - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: No adverse action will be taken against protesting doctors, Bengal govt assures SCThe Supreme Court has instructed the CBI to provide an update on its investigation into financial irregularities at R G Kar Medical College, where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
With Bangladesh banning Hilsa exports, price jumps in Kolkata and DelhiAmita Mukherjee from Kolkata's Ballygunge paid Rs 3,500 for a Hilsa fish amid a ban on exports from Bangladesh. This has led to soaring prices and illegal imports in India.IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: CM Mamata Banerjee agrees to doctors' demands, announces removal of...West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after meeting with the protesting junior doctors announced that she has agreed to most of doctors' demandsDNA - Published |
CM Mamata Banerjee warns of potential flood-like situation in 7 West Bengal districts, accuses DVC of releasing..The rains disrupted normal life in Kolkata as waterlogging was reported from various areas. Vehicular movement was slow on several arterial roads, police said. The deep depression is likely to weaken..DNA - Published | Kolkata horror: Getting threats of 'career ruin', claim protesting Bengal junior doctorsBengal junior doctors report receiving threats to their careers if they continue demanding justice for Abhaya, a trainee doctor raped and killed last month. They allege evidence tampering and..IndiaTimes - Published |
After meeting doctors, Mamata Banerjee shunts Kolkata top cop, 2 senior health officersFollowing five weeks of protests sparked by the RG Kar hospital rape-murder, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has agreed to remove four top officials after a two-hour meeting with junior doctors. The..IndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar rape-murder case: Kolkata police commissioner, two health officials removed after CM Mamata Banerjee's meeting with doctorsWest Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced the removal of Kolkata police commissioner and two health department officials following discussions with protesting junior doctors over the RG Kar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: Meeting between junior doctors, CM Mamata Banerjee underway at...Earlier in the day, the state government "for the fifth and the final time" invited the protesting doctors for talks to end the impasse, two days after the dialogue failed to take off over disagreement..DNA - Published | Kolkata doctor rape, murder case: Protesting doctors accept Mamata Banerjee's 'final' talks invite on these 3 conditionsEarlier in the evening, responding to the mail by Pant this morning inviting them for talks, the agitating doctors said they are willing to attend the meeting and place their demands before the chief..DNA - Published |
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CM Mamata Banerjee invites junior doctors for meeting today, calls it a final reach outAs the junior doctors continue their protest at Swasthya Bhawan, in the Salt Lake area, Tala Police Station incharge Abhijit Mondal has been taken for medical examination from the CBI Office in..DNA - Published | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: CBI claims RG Kar ex-principal gave 'deceptive' answers during polygraph testThe CBI, probing the case, arrested Ghosh on September 2 in connection with financial irregularities at the hospitalDNA - Published |
Four Kolkata Police officers under CBI lens for 'larger conspiracy'The CBI has summoned four Kolkata Police officers, including two sub-inspectors, in connection with the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Allegations include dereliction of duty..IndiaTimes - Published | United, say junior doctors as tape hints at 'differences'Junior doctors in Kolkata are pressured by protesters to adopt a hardline stance on the RG Kar rape and murder case, demanding live streaming of discussions with the Bengal government. An audio tape..IndiaTimes - Published |
For 'political reasons', MEA says no to Russia trip by Kolkata mayorKolkata mayor Firhad Hakim's scheduled visit to Moscow for the Brics summit from September 17-21 was blocked by the Union ministry of external affairs due to political reasons. Although he had received..IndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar hospital ex-principal, police officer sent to CBI custody till September 17 in Kolkata rape-murder caseA Kolkata court has placed former RG Kar hospital principal Sandip Ghosh and Tala police station officer-in-charge Abhijit Mondal in CBI custody until September 17. They face allegations related to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: RG Kar hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh, one SHO sent to CBI custody till...The police officer was held after he "failed to provide satisfying answers" during questioning by the CBI officers on Saturday.DNA - Published | Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy, moderate rainfall for several states; check full forecast for upcoming weekAlong with it, the IMD has issued a warning for "very heavy to heavy rainfall" at a few places over Gangetic West Bengal, including Kolkata and "extremely heavy rainfall" at isolated places over south..DNA - Published |
Kolkata rape-murder case: 'Police involved in tampering evidence,' says Bengal LoP Suvendu AdhikariSuvendu Adhikari accuses Kolkata police of tampering evidence after the CBI arrests Abhijit Mondal, officer-in-charge of Tala police station, related to the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI arrests ex-principal Sandip Ghosh and a policeman in Kolkata rape-murder caseIndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata doctor-rape murder case: CBI arrests ex-RG Kar hospital principal Sandip Ghosh, cop over alleged...In the Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case of a trainee doctor, the former principal of the college Sandip Ghosh and one SHO of Kolkata police have been arrested by CBI: SourcesDNA - Published | Blast in central Kolkata leaves 1 person injured, bomb disposal squad cordon off area for investigationA blast at Blochmann Street and S N Banerjee Road in Central Kolkata injured a 58-year-old rag picker named Bapi Das. Authorities cordoned off the area and summoned a Bomb Disposal Squad for..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Media photo-op': BJP terms Mamata Banerjee's visit to doctors' protest site as 'sly & insincere'BJP criticized Mamata Banerjee's visit to protesting doctors in Kolkata, calling it a media photo-op and accusing her of insincerity. Banerjee assured action if someone was found guilty but did not..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: Court rejects CBI's narco test plea as accused Sanjay Roy refuses consentThe Sealdah court denied CBI’s request for a narco test on Sanjay Roy, accused in the RG Kar hospital case, citing it as unconstitutional without his consent. This decision follows the Supreme..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
'Ready to resign...': CM Mamata Banerjee as junior doctors continue protest over Kolkata rape-murder caseHer statement comes as junior doctors continue to protest over the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case.DNA - Published | 'Ready to resign': Mamata Banerjee as deadlock with doctors over RG Kar case continuesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee offered to resign amid standoff with junior doctors protesting over a doctor rape-murder case in Kolkata. She stressed her commitment to justice and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kolkata: Unattended bag at RG Kar hospital sparks panic amid doctors' protestsPolice confirmed that no suspicious items had been found so far.DNA - Published | Bomb scare: Suspicious bag found at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and HospitalA suspicious bag was found at the protest site of junior doctors in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical Hospital. Security forces cordoned off the area while junior doctors continued their sit-in over the alleged..IndiaTimes - Published |
After Kolkata docs set new demands, Mamata govt says 'not ready to accept': Top developmentsThe impasse between junior doctors and the West Bengal government continues as doctors demand to send a delegation of 30 representatives to meet with the Chief Minister, with a live telecast of the..IndiaTimes - Published | Agitating Kolkata docs seek Mamata's presence, live telecast of meeting: Top developmentsThe impasse between junior doctors and the West Bengal government continues as doctors demand to send a delegation of 30 representatives to meet with the Chief Minister, with a live telecast of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
