The doctors have been protesting since August 9 when the body of a woman medic was found at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, demanding justice for the deceased doctor as well as removing key officials from their posts alleging their involvement in the case.

Junior doctors rejoined their duties partially on Saturday morning at various government-run hospitals in West Bengal after a hiatus of 42 days.

The doctors, however, said that the cease work in OPDs would continue and gave a 7-day ultimatum to the government to implement the directives to ensure safety, security and efficient functioning of t

“Such a huge protest was not seen in Kolkata before. The victim who was killed had united everyone. Justice should come fast. I support the protesting doctors,” mentioned the old lady. On the other hand, common people took out a 42 kms torch rally in Kolkata from Highland Park to Shyambazar.

Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of a colleague at RG Kar hospital ended their 42-day 'cease work' on Friday, announcing partial resumption of duties in essential services after a march to the CBI office following a week-long demonstration outside the state health department's headquarters.

Kolkata: Junior doctors, who have been protesting against the rape and murder of a medical trainee at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, have called off their strike partially and will resume emergency services starting Saturday.

Junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital ended their 42-day strike, resuming essential services after a march to the CBI. Thousands joined a rally demanding justice for their murdered colleague, emphasizing ongoing commitment to public health despite partial resumption of duties.

Kolkata: Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of a colleague at RG Kar hospital ended their 42-day 'cease work' on Friday, announcing partial resumption of duties in essential services after a march to the CBI office following a week-long demonstration outside the state health department's headquarters.

Ending over 40 days of 'cease work', the junior doctors on Thursday announced that they would 'partially' return to their duties from Saturday onwards