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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRG Kar Medical College

Topic: RG Kar Medical College

Teacher’s FB post ignited mass movement over Kolkata rape-murder. Inside war room keeping it alive

A small group of young women was behind the ‘Reclaim the night’ march on 14 August. But, the ‘apolitical’ movement in the absence of a leader or decisive agenda is losing steam.

AIIMS’ doctors call off 11-day strike against Kolkata doctor rape-murder after SC appeal, assurances

On 12 August, doctor associations started a nationwide protest, halting OPD services. Emergency services continued as usual.

‘Extremely disturbing,’ SC slams Kolkata police’s delay in registering case on medic’s rape & murder

Chief Justice Chandrachud said it was very surprising the postmortem was conducted on 9 August between 6.10 pm and 7.10 pm, before the case of unnatural death was even entered.

Less than a week after appointment, Suhrita Paul removed as principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar

Prof Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed in place of Paul, who replaced Sandip Ghosh as principal of RG Kar following his resignation in aftermath of rape-murder of trainee doctor.

Dada leaves Didi’s side on RG Kar. Mamata Banerjee left high & dry as allied voices turn critical

As CBI probes rape-murder of trainee doctor, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is facing widespread criticism. Critical voices no longer restricted to West Bengal or medical community.

RG Kar Hospital’s resident doctors have deserted the campus. Those left behind are living in fear

Rape & murder of junior doctor & mob attack that followed have led vast majority of doctors to leave over safety concerns. As SC orders deployment of CISF & CRPF, only few remain on campus.

Kolkata doctor’s rape-murder: CBI may conduct polygraph test on former R.G. Kar hospital principal

Dr Sandip Ghosh, who resigned 2 days after her body was found in a seminar hall of the medical facility on 9 August, has been questioned several times by sleuths.

Action plan to check violence, create safe conditions for doctors: SC’s mandate to National Task Force

SC nominates senior medical professionals from diverse backgrounds as NTF members, directs them to give interim report within next three weeks.

Everybody gets a rap from SC over Kolkata rape-murder: Bengal govt, police, media & hospital

SC said govt should exercise restraint towards peaceful protesters. The CJI-led bench set up a national task force for doctors' safety & ordered CBI to file a status report by 22 August.

Kolkata rape, murder: Health ministry tells central govt hospitals to step up security

CBI is probing the trainee medics murder in R.G. Hospital; a case of corruption has been registered against the institute’s former principal Sandip Ghosh.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.