RG Kar Hospital

Muslim voting patterns diverged significantly across states this election. In West Bengal, a fragmented minority vote impacted Trinamool's prospects, aiding the BJP's surge. Conversely, Kerala saw strong Muslim consolidation behind the Congress-led UDF, powering its landslide victory. Assam witnessed a tactical shift towards Congress within a reduced electoral space.

West Bengal may have convinced the BJP that even difficult states can be conquered. But crossing from two seats to the halfway mark in a Sikh-majority state is another proposition altogether

Following two tragic deaths, the health department has ordered urgent repairs for RG Kar Medical College & Hospital's original Emergency unit, vandalized two years ago. Rs 29 lakh has been sanctioned for basic restoration. The current makeshift unit in the Trauma Care building is cramped and lacks essential facilities, including a patient toilet, contributing to patient distress and staff challenges.

A man died tragically after being crushed in a malfunctioning elevator at R G Kar Medical College. The lift operator was reportedly dozing when the incident occurred. Police have arrested five staff members and are investigating the cause of the malfunction, with a focus on potential tampering.

A 60-year-old cardiac patient died after walking 40 metres and climbing stairs to reach a pay-and-use toilet from the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's trauma care unit. This incident, following a similar death three days prior, highlights the severe lack of patient facilities at the government-run hospital.

A 40-year-old man tragically died after being trapped in a malfunctioning patient lift at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. He was crushed between the doors while trying to escape with his wife and son. The incident has led to arrests and a police investigation into alleged negligence.

A man's tragic death in a malfunctioning hospital lift could have been prevented, police told a court. Lift operators and guards allegedly neglected their duties, leading to the fatal incident. Five individuals have been arrested and remanded in custody as investigations, including forensic examination of the lift, are underway. The victim's wife's statement is considered crucial.

A 45-year-old man died at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital after allegedly being forced to walk to a pay-and-use toilet due to a lack of accessible facilities. His family claims repeated requests for a trolley were ignored, leading to his collapse. The hospital acknowledged a single functional patient toilet is under renovation.

The Election Commission ordered a significant reshuffle of senior police officials in Bengal, transferring 12 superintendents and four commissioners. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the EC of acting on behalf of the BJP, alleging the moves were designed to facilitate illicit activities. She questioned the timing and competence of the replacements, warning of potential law and order issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the TMC in Kolkata, accusing the party of protecting rapists and insulting President Droupadi Murmu. He also alleged that the TMC opposes electoral roll revisions to shield infiltrators and deliberately alters demographics, making Hindus a minority in several areas.

An unidentified person was killed and 10 were injured when a bus lost control and rammed into two roadside stalls near Bagbazar on Sunday. The vehicle was seized, but the driver fled.

Struggling to get a bed for a critical patient at rg kar hospital at night? A bed is almost guaranteed if you have the money and approach the right persons. After spending a night at RG Kar, TOI learnt the tricks of getting around the ‘no vacancy’ bar.

A 58-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly physically abusing a five-year-old girl. The victim is a neighbour of accused Sunil Roy and resides on Dum Dum Road in Sinthi.

The Calcutta high court on Thursday directed the state to provide security to the Madhyamgram rape victim's kin.

The West Bengal government removed three senior officials from rg kar hospital after junior doctors protested against the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee. Dr Sandip Ghosh was shifted but later removed from Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. Changes were made to restore normalcy and regularize healthcare services.

Junior doctors, interns, and staff on duty with the postgraduate trainee allegedly raped and killed at rg kar hospital were questioned by Kolkata Police. Around 25 people, including four doctors who had dinner with the victim on the incident night, were summoned alongside a security guard and the Head of the Department of chest medicine. A civic volunteer was arrested.

Several steps taken by the Shyambazar traffic guard to ensure smoother vehicular flow on the Belgachhia flyover to allow easy access of ambulances and doctors to rg kar hospital’s emergency gate has led to several commuters — especially patients and their relatives — to appeal to cops to “reconsider them.”

A 60-year-old patient of the rg kar hospital died after falling off the fourth floor of the main emergency building on Monday. The victim, Panchanan Haldar, a resident of Puraton Bagan at Petropole, Bongaon in North 24 Parganas was admitted to the hospital’s FS medicine ward on February 23.

A 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped at rg kar hospital late on Friday night by a hospital employee and his relative. The two accused — liftman Masum Ali Khan and his cousin Haider Ali — have been nabbed.

Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College in West Bengal, has sought protection from the Calcutta High Court, claiming his life is in danger after a trainee woman doctor was raped and murdered on August 9. The court directed the State to provide police protection. Ghosh faces accusations of corruption from former colleagues.

A grade IV contractual staffer at rg kar hospital was arrested by the Tala Police based on a complaint by the hospital administration alleging that he was trying to dupe a health department official and "sell" reserved trustee seats of the college for the MBBS course against Rs 25 lakh.

A 38-year-old man died after being run over by a truck on Wednesday, two hours after he reportedly tried to end his life by jumping into the Hooghly. The incident took place near Champatala Ghat on Strand Bank Road around 5am. Around 3.

An 11-year old girl was allegedly raped by her private tutor at the latter's house in Bagda in North 24-Parganas on Saturday night.