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Demand that Modi provides Rs 1 crore compensation for migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons in Kerala: AIKS

Apart from condemning the shocking killing, by lynching of migrant worker, Ram Narayan Baghel killed by right wing goons belonging to the Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS) and BJP in Palakkad, Kerala, the AIKS has demanded that the Modi Government to provide Rs. 1 crore as ex- gratia compensation to the family of the deceased

Anti-Privatisation Day: Over 1 lakh protests, video message to UNHRC and more

On March 15, farmers, trade unions and workers held protests, demonstrations and grassroot-level meetings across the country

50,000 railway stations across India witness demonstrations by India’s peasantry!

As per trade union reports, workers and farmers continued their protests late into the evening to express their grievance against the Centre’s pro-corporate laws.

Contract employees flood Patiala streets, demand regularisation of workers

Despite promises of a meeting on March 18, leaders warned the Punjab government that Chief Minister Singh will have to resign if their demands are not met.

Withdraw decision to privatise Vizag Steel Plant: Protesting employees

After four days of protests out on the streets, employees state they will observe a huge strike to condemn the central government’s decision

Manual Scavenging cannot go on in a civilised place: Madras HC

The Bench was apprised about the alleged death of six men in the state since January, 2021 while undertaking manual scavenging work

Punjab workers to agitate against labour codes on March 12

Workers warned that the new agricultural and labour laws introduced by the central government will allow exploitation of workers at the hands of corporates.

SC allows States to be impleaded in plea seeking protection of rights of migrant children

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by a lawyer highlighting that during the pandemic, children of migrant workers have been pushed into child labour, and steps need to be taken for their access to education and health care

MP gov’t closes 36 employment offices, unique protest ensues

A mass gathering of youth at Badwani district prostrated on the ground on Thursday to demand jobs in government offices; there are still 13 lakh employment applications!

Forest ranger faces show cause notice after fighting for labourers’ wages

Officer asserts that he acted in public interest when asked about his PIL against the state government

Delhi: DASAM organises public hearing to voice grievances of waste workers

A jury panel listens to testimonies and considers Solid Waste Management Rules that fail to recognise waste pickers as labourers, depriving them of government benefits

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Healthcare in Karnataka: Is a Health Bill the Need of the Hour?

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Suo moto cognisance of repeated hate speech by CM Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma must: Assam’s public intellectuals to Gauhati HC

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