Despite deadline to join duty, junior doctors vow to continue protest in Bengal

IANS | September 10, 2024 12:54 AM

Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) Unnerved by the deadline set by the Supreme Court to join duty by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have announced plans for continued agitation on the issue from Tuesday morning.

Strike by over 2,500 doctors hit OPD services across Punjab

IANS | September 9, 2024 8:55 AM

Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Medical services in state-run hospitals in AAP-ruled Punjab, largely in rural areas, were severely affected on Monday, following a strike by over 2,500 doctors over demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and safety measures.