RG Kar Medical College

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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.

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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.

The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the rg kar medical college rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems from her pursuit of justice for her daughter and a broader fight for women's safety. This move has sparked debate among activists.

The BJP nominated the mother of the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim from her home constituency, aiming to consolidate anti-Trinamool votes. She seeks justice and aims to improve women's safety and curb hospital corruption. Activists criticized her choice, citing the BJP's stance on related issues, while TMC questioned her motives and timing.

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.

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Controversy surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at rg kar medical college led to the resignation of the then principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh and the appointment of Dr. Manas Bandyopadhyay in his position. However, the official website still lists former head as the principal in the 'Important Administrative Contacts' section.

KOLKATA: The case of alleged ‘suicide’ by R.G.Kar Medical College student Soumitra Biswas took a new turn on Thursday with the court ordering further investigation into the death.

The appointment of Dr. Sandip Ghosh as Principal of Calcutta National Medical College sparked protests after his controversial resignation from rg kar medical college. Students demanded his removal, raising concerns about a repeat of previous incidents.

Students and junior doctors at rg kar medical college & Hospital in Kolkata protested following the murder and alleged sexual assault of a female colleague. Similar protests were held nationwide. The case has been transferred to the CBI by an order from the Calcutta High Court, and police imposed section 163 to maintain order around the hospital.