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The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata

Doctors strike in India after rape and murder of trainee medic at hospital

Call for better safety measures as ‘civic volunteer’ arrested after attack on female trainee doctor in Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

Health services hit as doctors announce indefinite nationwide strike over Kolkata rape-murder case

Doctors in several parts of the country have announced an indefinite strike to protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, according to news agency PTI. Among their demands is an investigation into the incident and security for all medical staff.

Newslaundry

RG Kar Doctor murder case: FORDA announces nationwide halt of elective services on Monday

The Federation of Resident Doctors Association on Sunday announced a nationwide halt of elective services in hospitals on August 12 to show solidarity with the residents of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WB: Nurses protest after PG trainee doctor found dead in Govt hospital in Kolkata

On Friday evening, a group of students organized a candlelight march in the city following the discovery of the postgraduate trainee doctor's body. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian exports, small businesses hit by Bangladesh unrest

Bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh have been drastically affected due to the current violence.

Al Jazeera

Kolkata's Kumartuli: Ma Durga idols are all set to go abroad

With a few months left for Durga puja, the artisans at Kolkata's potters' hub Kumartuli, known globally are busy diligently giving the final touches to the idols of the goddess ready to be sent abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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I can never forget what I saw in Bangladesh in the last few days, and now I love India more!

The day Shaikh Haseena fled from Dhaka I was in Bangladesh. I saw sloganeering, jeering, rowdy crowds cheering the opposition and overall chaos that ensued. It all started on 17th July 2024. I went to teach on a sabbatical to the students of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh…

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Indian carriers cancel flights to Dhaka

NEW DELHI: Airlines including Air India, IndiGo and Vistara have started cancelling flights to Dhaka. The airport in Bangladesh capital city was closed after 5 pm for some hours on Monday amid worsening unrest there. An IndiGo flight from Dhaka to Kolkata (6E 1106) was able to leave around 5…

The Times of India

Shrachi Sports partners with Mohammedan Sporting Club ahead of ISL season

NEW DELHI: Shrachi Sports has announced partnership with Kolkata-based football club Mohammedan Sporting Club and has pledged to support 30% of the club's finances over the next three years. The collaboration is expected to provide substantial support to Mohammedan SC which is set to participate in the prestigious Indian Super…

The Times of India

Mohun Bagan drop points again after missing 2 penalties in CFL

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG first failed to protect the lead and then wasted two penalties before being held 1-1 by Calcutta Police in their CFL Premier Division match in Kalyani on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Will overdependence on skipper Harmanpreet Singh hurt India from PCs?

KOLKATA: What Sachin Tendulkar was to a straight drive, Harmanpreet Singh is to penalty corners these days.

The Times of India

East Bengal will be more aggressive this season: Carles Cuadrat

KOLKATA: With reinforcements in key positions and Pep Guardiola’s blessings, East Bengal FC are looking to fight for more trophies and strive to scale new heights this season.

The Times of India

Hockey India Junior East Zone Championship 2024: Odisha, Jharkhand win titles

Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Jharkhand claimed titles in the Men's and Women's categories of the 2nd Hockey India Junior Men & Women East Zone Championship 2024 respectively at the Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre, Salt Lake in Kolkata on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why Indians are mad for momos

These savoury dumplings are a street food favourite. Just don’t forget the chutney.

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The Times of India

Kolkata GM Deep Sengupta overcomes travel woes to bag title

KOLKATA: It’s a case of all’s well that ends well for Deep Sengupta. The Kolkata Grandmaster who was once uncertain of whether he could make it to Warsaw in time to take part in the Najdorf Memorial chess tournament, ultimately ended up winning the title on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting notch up second successive win in CFL

KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting provisionally moved to the top of Group A, beating Southern Samity 3-1 in their CFL Premier Division match on Sunday.

The Times of India

Onus more on Mohun Bagan in CFL's 'desi' derby

KOLKATA: The Calcutta Football League's signature match is back with a new look but a dose of the same old vibes.

The Times of India

Who will replace Gautam Gambhir at Kolkata Knight Riders? It could be...

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach means that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won't have their most influential figure, who won them three Indian Premier League titles, in their ranks for the next season; and reports suggest that the KKR management is already on the lookout for Gambhir's…

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Mohun Bagan drop points again in CFL

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG's poor start to the 2024-2025 season continues as they let two-goal advantage slip before sharing the spoils with ASOS Rainbow AC 2-2 in their CFL Premier Division match in Barrackpore on Saturday.

The Times of India

Riyan Parag fulfils a family dream with India debut

KOLKATA: It was Mithoo Barooah, once a national record holder swimmer, who decided her son Riyan carries father Parag Das's name as his surname instead of their family name to keep his father's dream of playing for India alive through his son. Parag, a former first-class cricketer from Assam, fell…

Dynamite News

BSF, Kolkata DRI arrest 7 smugglers, seize Rs 6.86-cr gold, Rs 11.5 lakh cash near India-Bangladesh border

In a joint operation with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested seven smugglers in four consecutive search operations conducted near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Nadia district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Who Owns Your Media: Prabhat Khabar’s rise from the ashes to becoming a regional powerhouse

Post independence, even after the reorganisation of India’s internal boundaries with the implementation of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, new states continued to be carved out. Not on linguistic lines as the Act had done, but reportedly to meet regional demands and address inequalities in regional development.

The Times of India

Jamshedpur FC sign I-league winner Sreekutan VS

KOLKATA: Jamshedpur FC on Sunday announced the signing of Kerala midfielder Sreekutan VS for a period of three years until 2027.

The Times of India

French playmaker Madih Talal joins East Bengal on 2-year contract

KOLKATA: East Bengal FC on Thursday announced the signing of French playmaker Madih Talal on a two-year contract.

The Times of India

Kings set up summit clash with Malda in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Murshidabad Kings prevailed over Rashmi Medinipur Wizards by five wickets in a tense semifinal to set up a summit clash with Sobisco Smashers Malda the inaugural Men's Bengal Pro T20 League .

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