State council calls for POCSO review for female victims

Maha: State council calls for POCSO review for female victims

Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe on Wednesday emphasised the need for a thorough review of existing procedures, particularly those related to handling Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases to ensure that the approach is sensitive and appropriate for females of different ages. Aug 21, 2024
Karnataka to set up task force for safety of doctors, paramedical staff

Karnataka Forms Task Force for Medical Staff Safety Amid Kolkata Rape & Murder Case

In response to the shocking rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata, the Karnataka government has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety of medical professionals. The incident, which has drawn national attention and raised concerns about the safety and protection of women, has led to the formation of a task force dedicated to this cause. Aug 21, 2024
RG Kar tragedy: Mobile control room opened at Raj Bhavan

RG Kar tragedy: Mobile control room opened at Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, on Tuesday announced that a mobile control room has been opened at Raj Bhavan, through which people can share their views with the Governor's office regarding the agitation over the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. Aug 20, 2024
SC urges protesting medical community to resume work at earliest

SC urges protesting medical community to resume work at earliest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the doctors and medical professionals across the country, who are abstaining from work in protest of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, to resume work at the earliest. Aug 20, 2024