Page 16 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal to hire 12,000 police officers for enhanced hospital security
The recruitment process is set to commence on September 30, following discussions with leaders from medical colleges and hospitals
 "West Bengal to hire 12,000 police officers for enhanced hospital security")
Mamata govt not providing land to secure B'desh border, alleges Suvendu
He claimed that the Bangladeshi infiltrators were "entering West Bengal through the unfenced areas and their population rose to 35 per cent in the state"
 "Mamata govt not providing land to secure B'desh border, alleges Suvendu")
Amidst war on DVC, Bengal Power secy Santanu Basu steps down from board
resignations take place in backdrop of CM Mamata Banerjee having written two letters to PM Modi on flood situation maintaining that DVC released water from its reservoirs without consulting her govt
 "Amidst war on DVC, Bengal Power secy Santanu Basu steps down from board")
Mamata writes to PM Modi on Bengal flood, says her govt not consulted
Banerjee claimed that sometimes water is released without any notice to the state government and the views of her government are not honoured
Guv Bose seeks explanation from Mamata on Bengal-Jharkhand border sealing
Banerjee on Thursday ordered that vehicle movement between Bengal and Jharkhand would be sealed after the water level rose
 "Guv Bose seeks explanation from Mamata on Bengal-Jharkhand border sealing")
Bengal flood: Guv asks Mamata to do her duty, not pass buck to DVC
Banerjee, during the day, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi informing him that the state would sever all ties with DVC
Exploring journey of India's women Chief Ministers: From Sucheta to Atishi
Mayawati became the first Dalit woman to hold the post, meanwhile, Syeda Anwara Taimur was the first Muslim woman
 "Exploring journey of India's women Chief Ministers: From Sucheta to Atishi")
Bengal floods: CM Mamata writes to PM, threatens to sever ties with DVC
The flood-hit South Bengal districts include Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Bankura, Howrah, Hooghly, Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur, Mamata Banerjee said
'Watch your daughters; woman had liquor at RG Kar protest': Bengal minister
TMC has distanced itself from Bengal Minister Swapan Debnath's comments, made about the women participating in the 'Reclaim the Night' movements after the RG Kar rape-murder incident
 "'Watch your daughters; woman had liquor at RG Kar protest': Bengal minister")
WB suffering from floods, Mamata busy teaching lesson to J'khand: Himanta
The post mentioned that the BJP government at the Centre has also said that Jharkhand is not at fault for Bengal floods
 "WB suffering from floods, Mamata busy teaching lesson to J'khand: Himanta")
WB Medical Council cancels Sandip Ghosh's licence over rape-murder case
Sandip Ghosh's licence was revoked under various sections of the Bengal Medical Act, 1914
 "WB Medical Council cancels Sandip Ghosh's licence over rape-murder case")
Junior doctors, Bengal govt talks fail; protests over safety to persist
Protesting junior doctors in Kolkata expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of concrete assurances and stated that their sit-in demonstration would continue
 "Junior doctors, Bengal govt talks fail; protests over safety to persist")
Kolkata doctors declare 'partial victory' amid strikes, demand more action
At a general body meeting held on Wednesday, the junior doctors decided to request another meeting with the chief minister to discuss unresolved issues
 "Kolkata doctors declare 'partial victory' amid strikes, demand more action")
Agitating junior doctors continue sit-in, seek another meeting with CM
The doctors demanded the removal of the state health secretary NS Nigam, saying they were assured by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the Monday of an action on it
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Mamata Banerjee yields to doctors' demands, removes Kolkata police chief
Despite assurances from the Mamata Banerjee government, the doctors have decided to continue their protests, stating that not all their demands have been met
 "Mamata Banerjee yields to doctors' demands, removes Kolkata police chief")
Mamata warns of potential flood-like situation in 7 West Bengal districts
Addressing a press conference, Banerjee said DVC released the water without informing her government
 "Mamata warns of potential flood-like situation in 7 West Bengal districts")
RG Kar case: Mamata removes Police Commissioner, protesting medics rejoice
Banerjee also announced the removal of the Director of Medical Education (DME) and the Director of Health Services (DHS)
Meeting between agitating junior doctors, WB govt begins at Mamata's home
After four unsuccessful bids to initiate a dialogue to resolve the deadlock, a delegation of agitating junior doctors arrived at Banerjee's residence for the crucial talks
Mamata invites junior doctors for negotiation meeting 'fifth & final' time
The latest invite by West Bengal's chief secretary follows two previous failed attempts at negotiation between Mamata Banerjee and doctors, held at Nabanna (the state secretariat) and CM's residence
Bengal's healthcare crisis reveals deeper issues in the political system
It reveals more than dysfunction; it unveils a clash of ideologies
 "Bengal's healthcare crisis reveals deeper issues in the political system")