West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has addressed the ongoing conflict with junior doctors by making several significant concessions. In a recent statement, she announced that the Kolkata Police Commissioner will resign, responding to grievances related to police actions. Additionally, the health department’s request for the removal of three officials has been partially met, with two officials being removed as a compromise. Banerjee emphasized that the government has fulfilled 99% of the junior doctors' demands and urged them to return to work to avoid further public inconvenience. Following the meeting on September 16, junior doctors celebrated the resolution as four of their five key demands were met. This development marks a crucial step towards resolving the conflict and resuming normal healthcare services in the region. The Kolkata rape case has garnered worldwide attention with doctors and public voicing for the victim together.
17 September,2024 12:54 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet with junior doctors again at her home at 5 pm on September 16. This will be the fifth and final meeting attempt. The junior doctors have asked for the meeting to be live-streamed. This request follows Mamata Banerjee’s visit to their protest site outside Swasthya Bhavan, where she promised to address their demands. On September 14, Mamata Banerjee had already met with a group of 15 junior doctors at her residence. She also visited the protesting doctors and assured them that their concerns would be tackled, and action would be taken against those responsible for recent incidents. She expressed deep concern, saying the protest and the tragic rape and murder of a 2nd-year PG student at RG Kar Medical College on August 9 were causing her significant distress.
16 September,2024 05:16 PM IST
The tragic rape and murder of Moumita Debnath, a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, has ignited nationwide outrage. On August 9, 2024, her body was discovered on campus, leading to widespread protests by doctors across India demanding justice. The ongoing protests have drawn significant attention, highlighting the urgent need for action. In response to the chaos, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed the protesting doctors to resume their duties on August 22. Kolkata rape horror has become a symbol of the broader issues of violence and safety, sparking a national conversation on the protection of women and justice. Watch video for more.
22 August,2024 02:37 PM IST
In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft airborne for 15 minutes during its first maiden flight, as per Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Currently, two squadrons of IAF, 45 Squadron and 18 Squadron, are fully operational with LCA Tejas. HAL has current capacity to build 8 LCA aircraft per year, this is being increased to 16 aircraft's every year by 2025. In coming years the capacity will be further increased to 24 aircraft every year in the next 3 years. Over Rs 9000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an updated and advanced version of LCA Tejas. Earlier in the 2023, Air Chief Marshal stated that the Indian Air Force aims to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets with LCA Tejas.
28 March,2024 05:18 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Farmers Protest 2024, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher shared details of the demands of the protesting farmers who are carrying out ‘Dilli Chalo’ march. He said that if the MSP guaranteeing law can’t be made so soon, the Centre should give at least a legal guarantee. He said, "There are reports in the media that the MSP guaranteeing law cannot be formed so soon...All, we are saying is to give us a legal guarantee on that (MSP) so that we don't sell crops below that MSP. So, there is no question of a Committee...We would want the PM to step forward and speak with the farmers..."
14 February,2024 12:12 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Farmers Protest 2024, protesting farmers forcibly removed the cement barricade as they tried to cross over the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border. Protesting farmers threw away police barricades down from the flyover at Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border as they marched towards Delhi to press for their demands. In retaliation, the police fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said "...Around 10,000 people are here at the Shambhu border. The farmers are maintaining a peaceful situation here and tear gas is being used against us through drones. (Protest) will continue until the government agrees to our demands."
13 February,2024 06:21 PM IST
People visited Lucknow’s Chhappan Bhog store to buy Special World Cup Sweets on the occasion of Diwali 2023. On this festive season, special World Cup Sweets were made from 24-carat gold. To celebrate the tremendous performance of Team India in World Cup 2023, the store has decided to make the gold World Cup Sweets. The ingredients used for making this sweet dish are mostly procured from different countries. Sweets are an integral part of Diwali celebrations. Offering sweets to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi is the norm. People also exchange sweets on Diwali. This year, Diwali 2023 will begin from November 10 and will end on November 15th.
12 November,2023 01:00 PM IST
Inmates of District Jail Jammu have made decorative candles under the brand name ‘Roshni’. Coloured, gel and scented candles are among the candle types that inmates have made. Prisoners have undergone training to make these candles and the required infrastructure has also been provided to them. The inmates are also extremely happy that they are doing something productive. Diwali candle is an integral part of Diwali celebrations as it signifies the victory of good over evil. Decorating the house with candles and diyas is a norm followed on Diwali. This year, Diwali 2023 will be begin from November 10 and will end on November 15th.
12 November,2023 10:00 AM IST
Diwali 2023
Diwali 2023 is here and this means it’s the time when friends and families get together for mithais, conversations and a lot of fun. Diwali games are a fun way to engage with your loved ones. However, a few games can be a hard work to plan and execute, but worry not! In this Diwali special video, we explore some fun diwali party games that are easy to plan and a lot of fun. These Diwali fun games can be played as couple diwali games or as diwali group games. You can even play them as kitty party games. So, try out these best party games for Diwali with your friends and family as a diwali party idea and make this a Happy Diwali.
12 November,2023 07:40 AM IST
Diwali 2023 is here to light up our lives and hearts with its festive spirit. But really lights up Diwali are the twinkling diyas that represent spreading light in the darkness. In the heart of Mumbai, is one of the oldest potter’s communities in the lanes of Kumbharwada in Mumbai’s largest slum - Dharavi, that makes and sells diyas lighting up houses in Mumbai. The potters work over here for hours together to light up our Diwali with diyas. The Potters in shops and on the streets line up their creations - most of which are sold wholesale at cheap prices here. For Diwali shopping, head to this place in Mumbai to explore a huge variety of diya designs.
12 November,2023 07:39 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
