Doctor murder: Kolkata Ganesh Puja bodies scale down celebrations

Amid the sombre atmosphere following the rape-murder of a woman doctor at R G Kar hospital, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across Kolkata were marked by a subdued tone, with community puja......

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver. IMAGE: People perform a street play during a protest condemning the rape and murder of a trainee......

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

The West Bengal assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the state anti-rape bill which seeks capital punishment for rape convicts if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a......

Mamata govt to table bill proposing death for rapists today

The Mamata Banerjee government will table the anti-rape bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday. IMAGE: : West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front holds protest march demanding immediate resignation......