Baranagar village in Murshidabad, West Bengal, has been recognized as India’s ‘Best Tourism Village’ in the Agri-Tourism category, highlighting its rich cultural heritage, agricultural practices, and religious significance. The award is expected to boost tourism and economic development in the village, known for its historical temples, traditional crafts, and authentic experiences.
Nestled in the scenic Murshidabad district of West Bengal, Baranagar village has been crowned India’s best agri-tourism village. Its captivating history, cultural significance, and commitment to preserving traditional crafts make it a must-visit destination for those seeking an authentic rural experience in India.
Junior doctors in West Bengal, who have called off their 41-day sit-in, will march to the CBI office on Friday demanding justice for the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital. The doctors have partially resumed duties, but will continue to fight for their demands, including improved safety and security for medical professionals.
The Supreme Court reprimanded the CBI for its transfer petition seeking to move post-poll violence cases from West Bengal to another state. The court took offense to statements in the petition that alleged a hostile environment in West Bengal courts, deeming them scandalous and directing the CBI to withdraw the petition.
The CBI is investigating potential criminal conspiracy in the Kolkata doctor’s rape case, focusing on the actions of the former principal, Sandip Ghosh, who is suspected of taking orders from others before and during the incident. The investigation includes analyzing call records, CCTV footage, and mobile data to determine if there was an attempt to cover up the crime.
The West Bengal Medical Council has cancelled the medical registration of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh, who is currently in CBI custody for his alleged involvement in the Kolkata rape-murder case. The decision follows a show-cause notice issued to Ghosh and a request from the West Bengal chapter of the Indian Medical Association.
Junior doctors in West Bengal are continuing their protest, demanding security in hospitals, improvements to the healthcare system, and the resignation of the state Health Secretary. The doctors have requested a meeting with the Chief Secretary and are waiting for a response. The state government, meanwhile, has transferred the Kolkata Police Commissioner and appealed to the doctors to return to work.
The father of a deceased trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for his daughter’s death, claiming that she would still be alive if action had been taken against the former principal in 2021. The victim’s father expressed frustration with the lack of accountability and called for justice for his daughter and other protesting doctors. This statement comes amidst ongoing protests by junior doctors following the rape and murder of a second-year postgraduate trainee doctor at the college.
Following a reshuffle in the West Bengal government’s Health and Police departments, senior IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Kolkata Police. This article provides ten key facts about Verma’s career and accomplishments.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a six-hour meeting with protesting doctors and agreed to their demand for the resignation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal. The move comes after days of protests by doctors demanding action against police brutality following the assault of a junior doctor at NRS Medical College and Hospital.
