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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

Theaterisation reform is stuck on ranks and roles — India’s military needs clarity

On paper, the idea of theaterisation is elegant. In practice, it is paralysed by ambiguities of rank and command.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.