Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a salary hike for state government doctors and health staff.

She made the announcement, after holding a meeting at Dhanadhanya Auditorium, which was attended by the principals of medical colleges, district health officials, and other doctors.

This comes six months after the rape and murder case at the city's RG Kar Hospital, which had triggered nationwide outrage.

Further, the West Bengal Chief Minister speaking at the 'Chikitsar Arek Naam Seva' Program today expressed her heartfelt tributes to the victim of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was raped and murdered on August 9, 2024.

Further, she urged male doctors to protect their female counter...