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RG Kar tragedy: Centre moves SC seeking Bengal government extend full cooperation to CISF

IANS | September 3, 2024 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Centre has filed a plea before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the West Bengal government to extend full cooperation to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) deputed at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a junior doctor was allegedly raped and murdered last month.

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

IANS | September 3, 2024 11:56 AM

Kolkata, Sep 3 (IANS) A prominent doctor’s body, the West Bengal Orthopedic Association (WBOA), on Tuesday, terminated the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Here’s how more screen time, no exercise may push you to digital dementia

IANS | September 3, 2024 11:20 AM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Does your work keep you glued to screens for a longer period? Beware, coupled with no physical activity, it might take a toll on your brain's cognitive functions and lead to digital dementia, warned experts on Tuesday.

RG Kar horror: Vice President Dhankhar hits out at 'stray voices' adding pain, 'silence' from certain sections

IANS | September 1, 2024 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata "is barbarity expressed in extremity, shaming humanity", and not an "occasion to vie with each other", Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said on Sunday.

10 new Ayush institutes to be opened in next 5 years: Minister

IANS | August 31, 2024 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that 10 new Ayush institutes will be opened in the next five years to expand the traditional medical system, allowing every citizen in the country to benefit from it.

Mpox scare: Chicken pox vaccine may help, says BHU professor

IANS | August 28, 2024 7:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Chicken pox vaccine can be effective against Mpox, the infectious disease, causing a deadly outbreak in Africa, according to a Professor at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

RG Kar scam: ED to enter investigation by filing ECIR

IANS | August 27, 2024 11:28 AM

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) More trouble seems to be brewing for the former and controversial Principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also entering the scene by filing an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) regarding financial irregularities there during his tenure.

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RG Kar tragedy: Centre moves SC seeking Bengal government extend full cooperation to CISF

RG Kar issue: Orthopedic Association terminates membership of Sandip Ghosh

Here’s how more screen time, no exercise may push you to digital dementia

RG Kar horror: Vice President Dhankhar hits out at 'stray voices' adding pain, 'silence' from certain sections

10 new Ayush institutes to be opened in next 5 years: Minister

Mpox scare: Chicken pox vaccine may help, says BHU professor

RG Kar scam: ED to enter investigation by filing ECIR

WHO launches global strategic preparedness & response plan to contain Mpox outbreak

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