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Doctors’ Strike: Supreme Court to Hear Urgent Plea on June 18 As Medical Services Hit Across India

The Supreme Court will hear an urgent plea on June 18 as doctors’ protest across the nation. The protests started after junior doctors were assaulted by relatives of a patient at NRS Medical College in Kolkata. AIIMS also joined the strike, affecting medical services to a great extent. The striking Bengal doctors have now called for urgent talks with the chief minister. However, there have been no official confirmation from Mamata Banerjee’s office.

Jadugar Mandrake From Kolkata Goes Missing After Entering River Ganges in a Cage For a Stunt, Feared Dead

The 40-year-old magician from Kolkata entered the river Ganges in a cage with his hands and legs chained up. However, he hasn't returned which sparks fear about his death by drowning.

Kolkata: Fire Breaks Out in Lenin Sarani Hotel, No Casualty Reported

A major fire broke out at a hotel in Lenin Sarani area of West Bengal's Kolkata. The incident took place on Sunday evening.

Petrol Price Down 6 Paise Across Four Metropolitan Cities

Petrol price declined by 6 paise across the four metropolitan cities in the country on Sunday, data from the Indian Oil Corp's website showed.

West Bengal Doctors' Strike: Father Carries Newborn Baby's Dead Body in Hand as Timely Treatment Denied, Heartbreaking Pic Goes Viral

With the chaos gripping the health sector in West Bengal due to doctors' resignation en masse, heartbreaking pic of father carries newborn baby's dead body in hand goes viral.

Doctors’ Strike: Patients Face Difficulty at AIIMS Delhi

Several patients face difficulty in Delhi as Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS join the strike over violence against doctors in West Bengal. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is on a nationwide protest today. Following an incident of mobs chasing and attacking junior doctors at medical colleges in West Bengal, a number of doctors have taken part in strikes to condemn such incidents and demand safe work place for them. One of the junior doctors suffered head injuries due to the attack.

Doctors’ Strike Extends Across India From West Bengal

The ongoing strike by doctors in West Bengal has turned into a nationwide stir with various medical bodies extending their support. Healthcare services will be affected in parts of the country due to the ongoing strike.

Doctors' Strike: Mass Resignation in West Bengal Hospitals As Protest Intensifies

The Central government also blamed Mamata Banerjee for the doctors' strike.

West Bengal: BJP Protest March Against TMC in Kolkata Turns Violent, Police Resort to Tear Gas, Water Cannons and Baton Charge

Kolkata police on Wednesday lathi charge at BJP workers at Kolkata. The protesters at Bepin Behari Ganguly Street were marching towards Lal Bazar protesting against Trinamool Congress government.

Doctors' Strike in West Bengal: Protest Intensifies as Senior Medics Join Stir, Government-Run Hospitals May Witness Total Shutdown

Due to doctors' strike, outdoor patient departments at government hospitals will remain shut today from 9:00 am. to 9:00 pm.

West Bengal: 27-Year-Old Goes Live on Facebook After Stabbing Family

A 27-year-old youth in West Bengal's Hooghly district stabbed his family members, killing his grandmother, and then reportedly went live on Facebook after the heinous crime, police said on Monday.

Kolkata: Fire Breaks out at Chemical Godown, 25 Fire Tenders Rushed to Control Blaze

A large-scale fire engulfed a chemical godown near Jagannath Ghat in the wee hours of Saturday.

Kolkata Beef Fest Called off After Organiser Receives over 300 Threat Calls

The organiser of the Kolkata Beef Festival, which was scheduled to be held this month, has cancelled the event after receiving over 300 threat calls and hate messages.

Kolkata Beef Festival Organisers Change Fest Name Amid Threats, Replace Beef With 'Beep'

The fest, now officially renamed as 'Kolkata Beep Festival', will take place on June 23 at a cafe in central Kolkata's Sudder Street.

Mamata Banerjee Roars at Red Road in Kolkata After Eid Prayers, Points at BJP and Says 'Jo Humse Takrayega, Choor Choor Ho Jayega'

Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday warned the BJP that it will have to soon pay for 'tampering EVMs' after Eid Prayers in Kolkata and said, 'Jo Humse Takrayega, Choor Choor Ho Jayega'

Kolkata: Police Arrest Two Suspects in Murder of TMC Leader Nirmal Kundu

West Bengal Police have arrested two suspects in Nimta area in connection with the murder of Nirmal Kundu, Trinamool Congress president of Ward 6 of North Dum Dum Municipality area.

Kolkata: TMC Leader Nirmal Kundu Shot Dead by Unidentified Miscreants

TMC leader Nirmal Kundu was shot dead last night by three bike-borne assailants in North Kolkata's Dum Dum area, police said.

Kolkata Serial Killer Kills Two Women With Chains and Rods, Has Sex With Their Corpses

The report informs that in May, the man tried to sexually assault and murder a 16-year-old girl, but she survived and is in critical condition.