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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.

Low-carbohydrate diet beneficial for kids, youth with type 1 diabetes: Study

IANS | September 14, 2024 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A diet low in carbohydrates could be beneficial for children and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, claimed a study.

R.G. Kar tragedy Mamata reaches protest site, promises to consider demands if doctors rejoin work

IANS | September 14, 2024 2:37 PM

Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday morning suddenly reached the spot of the sit-in demonstration of the junior doctors in front of the state Health Department office and promised to consider their demands, as far as possible and in a gradual manner, provided the protesting doctors go back to duty.

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors seek intervention of President to ensure justice, meet demands

IANS | September 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) Junior doctors throughout West Bengal, united under the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), on Friday, have sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu, who had spoken out strongly over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital last month, in resolving the continuing impasse over their unfulfilled demands.

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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)

Low-carbohydrate diet beneficial for kids, youth with type 1 diabetes: Study

R.G. Kar tragedy Mamata reaches protest site, promises to consider demands if doctors rejoin work

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors seek intervention of President to ensure justice, meet demands

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