Protesting doctors ready to meet CM Mamata Banerjee at her venue, but demand media presence

Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): The junior doctors, who have been agitating in Kolkata since Tuesday following a violent attack on their colleagues at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital (NRSMCH) by a patient's family members who brought a truck of 200 men, have agreed to meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a venue of her choice but in the presence of the media.

West Bengal doctors' strike: MHA seeks report from Mamata Banerjee's government

New Delhi, Jun 15 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued another advisory to the West Bengal government on the ongoing strike by the doctors and sought a report on the matter urgently.

Indian Medical Association announces nation-wide strike of doctors on June 17

Kolkata/new Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Amid protests by doctors in Kolkata, which has now spread in several parts of the nation, country's leading medical body, Indian Medical Association  on Friday called for a nationwide strike on June 17.

Medical services hit across India as doctors strike work against Kolkata attack

New Delhi, Jun 14 (UNI) Medical services across the nation on Friday witnessed a slowdown as doctors across the nation marked their protest against the incidents of violence against doctors in West Bengal.

Kolkata Doctor's strike: Protest reaches Maharashtra and Delhi, OPDs to remain shut today

Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS): Showing solidarity with protesting doctors in West Bengal,  OPD services and routine surgeries in government hospitals in Delhi and Maharashtra will remain shut on Friday, media reports said.

Demonetisation: Left parties to go on 12-hour general strike in Bengal on Nov 28

Kolkata, Nov 25 (IBNS): Protesting the Centre's move of scrapping Rs. 500 and 1000 rupees notes, 17 Left parties have called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on Monday.