Mamata Caves In To Doctors' Demands; Kolkata Top Cop, 2 Health Officials Axed
The government has dismissed two senior officials from the health department and the Kolkata Police Commissioner. Apart from this, the police chief of the city's north zone.
Sep 17, 2024, 06:33 AM IST
As strikes end, SC defers hearing on security of doctors, keeps open 'larger issue' of their safety
A bench of Justices Deepak Gupta and Surya Kant said it will not issue a notice (to the Centre) but is keeping the larger issue of protection of doctors open.
Jun 18, 2019, 13:58 PM IST
Despite West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s assurances, stalemate on Kolkata doctors' strike continues
“We have met all of their demands. If they have any more demands which are practical, those will also be fulfilled,” said CM Banerjee.
Jun 16, 2019, 00:07 AM IST
No honest effort on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's part to break impasse, say agitating doctors; refuse to resume work
The agitating junior doctors also rubbished Banerjee's claims that a few of their colleagues visited her at the state secretariat.
Jun 15, 2019, 22:03 PM IST
Take immediate steps to ensure security for doctors, West Bengal governor advises CM Mamata Banerjee
CM Banerjee later said that she has spoken to the governor and appraised him about the steps taken by the state government to resolve the impasse in hospitals.
Jun 15, 2019, 20:07 PM IST
'Practical' demands of agitating doctors will be met, appeal them to resume work: CM Mamata Banerjee
The state government stated that it wants to end the stalemate situation, adding that all the 'practical' demands of the protesting doctors will be met.
Jun 15, 2019, 19:11 PM IST
Centre seeks reports from Mamata Banerjee government on political violence, doctors' strike
The ministry also sought a report from the state government on measures taken to contain political violence and investigate such incidents of violence so as to bring culprits to book.
Jun 15, 2019, 16:30 PM IST
Agitating doctors refuse closed-door meet with CM Mamata Banerjee, ask her to visit NRS Hospital
They instead asked her to visit the Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital for an open discussion to resolve the impasse.
Jun 15, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
