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RG Kar fiasco: Junior doctors to continue 'cease work' as Bengal CS 'refuses' to record meeting minutes

IANS | September 19, 2024 1:42 AM

Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum (WBJDF), the umbrella body spearheading the medics' protests against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital here, will continue its 'cease work' demonstration after the crucial meeting with Chief Secretary Manoj Pant on Wednesday failed as the latter reportedly refused to make a formal record of the minutes of the meeting.

Andhra doctors perform brain surgery as patient watches Jr. NTR’s film

IANS | September 18, 2024 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) In a medical marvel, doctors at a government hospital in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada performed a complex brain surgery -- awake craniotomy -- while the patient watches a film by Jr. NTR.

Indian pharma sector set for 8-10pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report

IANS | September 18, 2024 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) After achieving about 10 per cent growth last year, the Indian pharmaceuticals sector is again set to log a revenue growth of 8-10 per cent this fiscal, according to a report on Wednesday.

RG Kar protests: Junior doctors delegation, CM begin talks after govt allows transcription of proceedings (2nd Lead)

IANS | September 16, 2024 8:01 PM

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) After several abortive attempts, the meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a delegation of the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), spearheading the movement against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, to end the ongoing impasse finally started at her south Kolkata residence around 7.10 p.m. on Monday.

Know all about new XEC Covid variant identified in 15 countries

IANS | September 16, 2024 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Covid seems to be rising again with a new and more contagious variant -- XEC -- spreading rapidly across 15 countries.

100 days of Modi 3.0: Health cover to all above 70 years, 75K new medical seats

IANS | September 16, 2024 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) In the first 100 days of its third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has rolled out several schemes to boost the healthcare sector such as providing health cover to all senior citizens aged above 70 years, and adding 75,000 new medical seats.

New studies show encouraging outcomes for breast cancer patients

IANS | September 15, 2024 10:32 PM

New York, Sep 15 (IANS) Three new studies on Sunday showed how post-treatment lifestyle choices shape long-term outcomes after diagnosis of breast cancer.

Nipah confirmed in deceased Kerala youth, 151 came into his contact

IANS | September 15, 2024 5:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 15 (IANS) The Pune Virology Institute has confirmed that the samples of the 23-year-old youth from the Malappuram district of Kerala were Nipah virus positive.

Indian biotech startups launch 11 unique products in biosciences

IANS | September 14, 2024 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Indian biotech startups took centre-stage with unveiling 11 products at the ‘Global Bio-India 2024’ that showcased the country’s emerging talent in biosciences, it was announced on Saturday.

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors at CM Banerjee's residence for talks, all 30 allowed in (2nd Lead)

IANS | September 14, 2024 7:45 PM

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) Hours after her dramatic visit to the site where junior doctors were protesting against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital to appeal that they resume work, and a fresh invitation from the government, a meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a 30-strong delegation of the protesters began at her residence on Saturday evening.

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RG Kar fiasco: Junior doctors to continue 'cease work' as Bengal CS 'refuses' to record meeting minutes

Andhra doctors perform brain surgery as patient watches Jr. NTR’s film

Indian pharma sector set for 8-10pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report

RG Kar protests: Junior doctors delegation, CM begin talks after govt allows transcription of proceedings (2nd Lead)

Know all about new XEC Covid variant identified in 15 countries

100 days of Modi 3.0: Health cover to all above 70 years, 75K new medical seats

New studies show encouraging outcomes for breast cancer patients

Nipah confirmed in deceased Kerala youth, 151 came into his contact

Indian biotech startups launch 11 unique products in biosciences

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors at CM Banerjee's residence for talks, all 30 allowed in (2nd Lead)

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