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With Demand for MGNREGA Work Increasing in Sept 2022, Activists Warn About Rural Distress
As per the data, the September demand – which was 16.7 million under the household segment and 20.2 million when it comes to individuals – remained higher than the pre-COVID levels, even as the figures for the same month are lower than last year.
Inspired by health for all motto, built by workers: Shaheed Hospital of Chhattisgarh
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‘No Distinction’ Between Workers: Manesar Auto Firm’s Union Defends Membership to Contract Worker
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22 Organisations protest against imposition of Section 144 in Sangrur
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Bengal: ‘Sagar Mela Project, Blue Revolution Leading to Victimisation of Fisherfolk’
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Rural Workers Struggle for Proper Implementation of Jobs Scheme
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WB: Coal Workers Fight for Better Wages, Deplore Labour Codes
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3 More UP Manual Scavengers Dead After Inhaling Toxic Fumes
Three young labourers employed at a house construction site in Kanpur died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning an unused septic tank without any protective gear.
In a First, National Federation of ASHAs Set to be Formed
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