Page 15 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Bengal govt forms task force to ensure safety of doctors, health workers
It mentioned that there would be two representatives from senior and junior resident doctors, one female nominee from students, and one from the state-level grievance redressal committee
 "Bengal govt forms task force to ensure safety of doctors, health workers")
Bengal braces for cyclonic storm, schools to close from Oct 23-26: Mamata
She said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and SDRF have already been deployed and integrated control rooms, at both state and district levels, become functional 24X7
 "Bengal braces for cyclonic storm, schools to close from Oct 23-26: Mamata")
Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital sees 53% drop in patients amid doctor protests
The strike by junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata led to a 53 per cent drop in patient footfall and a 91 per cent decline in major surgeries, severely disrupting hospital services for months
 "Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital sees 53% drop in patients amid doctor protests")
RG Kar case: Junior doctors end hunger strike after meeting with CM Mamata
Speaking more about the meeting, Halder expressed his surprise that the meeting was held live though they were not told about that
 "RG Kar case: Junior doctors end hunger strike after meeting with CM Mamata")
Mamata meets Kultuli rape-murder victim's parents, assures quick justice
Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed the police to register the alleged rape-murder case of a 10-year-old girl under the Pocso Act
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RG Kar: Meeting between CM, junior docs to resolve impasse ends after 2 hrs
Seventeen doctors from various medical colleges in the state joined the meeting chaired by Banerjee
Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today
The striking doctors said the outcome of the meeting will determine the future of the protest; they demand removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam as a key condition for resolving the situation
 "Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today")
Amid CM's appeal to withdraw stir, doctors' hunger strike enters 16th day
Banerjee on Saturday spoke to the agitating doctors over phone during a visit by Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to the protest site in Kolkata's Esplanade area
Bengal's efforts forced Centre to exempt GST on health premium: CM Mamata
The GoM (Group of Ministers), which met on Saturday to decide on GST for health and life insurance premiums, chose to exempt GST on premiums paid by individuals
WB junior doctors demand action, Mamata calls for end to hunger strike
Mamata Banerjee urged protesting doctors to rise above politics and return to work, stating that people are dependent on them and need their services
 "WB junior doctors demand action, Mamata calls for end to hunger strike")
RG Kar case: Two more doctors join hunger strike as it completes first week
In a related development, two fasting junior doctors alleged that police have been exerting pressure on their family members to persuade them to withdraw from their hunger strike
 "RG Kar case: Two more doctors join hunger strike as it completes first week")
RG Kar case: WB govt silent, condition of fasting medics deteriorating
Health of Aniket Mahato, a junior doctor who has been hospitalised after his condition deteriorated due to his fast since Sunday, is reported to be 'critical but stable,' with signs of improvement
 "RG Kar case: WB govt silent, condition of fasting medics deteriorating")
RK Kar row: IMA writes to CM Mamata on fast unto death by junior docs
Doctor Aniket Mahato was admitted to the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Thursday night after his health condition deteriorated. A five-member medical board was constituted to oversee his treat
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Bengal doctors' stir: IMA writes to CM Mamata, says security a prerequisite
They deserve your immediate attention, the IMA said in its letter to Banerjee, adding that the West Bengal government is fully capable of fulfilling all demands of the protesters
 "Bengal doctors' stir: IMA writes to CM Mamata, says security a prerequisite")
Irreparable loss: CMs of eastern states mourn Ratan Tata's demise
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced a one-day state mourning
 "Irreparable loss: CMs of eastern states mourn Ratan Tata's demise")
Kolkata case: Doctors' association calls for nationwide strike on Oct 9
Kolkata case updates: The CBI on Monday filed a chargesheet naming Sanjoy Roy as sole accused in connection with the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital
Doctors issue 24-hour ultimatum over medic's murder, threaten hunger strike
The protest took place at Esplanade, where a junior doctor, Parichay Panda, said, Our demand is simple. We've given the government time to improve the safety and security of hospitals
 "Doctors issue 24-hour ultimatum over medic's murder, threaten hunger strike")
Attempts to tarnish West Bengal's image before the world: CM Mamata
The rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9 has led to large-scale protests across the country and also in some places across the globe
Kolkata RG Kar case: Doctors resume 'indefinite strike', list 10 demands
Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on October 1 and criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation for the slow pace of their inquiry
 "Kolkata RG Kar case: Doctors resume 'indefinite strike', list 10 demands")
RG Kar case: West Bengal junior doctors resume strike over safety concerns
The junior doctors restarted the strike after an eight-hour meeting, outlining 10 key demands, including better hospital security and improved health infrastructure
 "RG Kar case: West Bengal junior doctors resume strike over safety concerns")