In his letter to the chief minister, Sircar expresses deep disappointment over government’s handling of situation
09 September,2024 07:15 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Supreme Court urged to enforce cooperation in Kolkata hospital security case
04 September,2024 09:25 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
The anti-rape bill, titled 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024', aims to strengthen protection for women and children in the state.
03 September,2024 02:20 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata doctor rape-murder
The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state
03 September,2024 02:17 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
The proposed legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.
03 September,2024 09:33 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI
During the protest, an inebriated man entered the event and reportedly misbehaved with a female demonstrator. The protestors handed the man over to the police.
02 September,2024 02:28 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Devi said that the information contained in her letter is "factually incorrect" and suggested that it aims to "cover up delays" in the operationalization of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) in the state.
31 August,2024 11:40 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Kolkata, Aug 28 (PTI) Asserting that her government has zero tolerance to incidents of rape, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said an amendment to existing laws will be passed in the state assembly next week to ensure capital punishment to convicted rapists.
28 August,2024 09:03 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
The chief minister also said that the TMC will launch a movement from Saturday at the state's grassroots to create pressure on the Centre to pass legislation for capital punishment of convicted rapists.
28 August,2024 02:37 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea against the 12-hour 'Bangla Bandh' called by the BJP since the petitioner was debarred perpetually from filing public interest litigations (PIL) before the court in a previous order.
28 August,2024 02:05 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIADVERTISEMENT
