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Bengali Migrant Workers Detained in Odisha: Calcutta High Court demands answers, seeks coordination between states
Court poses six pointed questions on detention of Sainur Islam and demands answers from Odisha over detention of youth during ‘identification drive’; Court directs West Bengal to appoint nodal officer
Don’t charge migrants for any rail or bus fare, says SC; puts onus on states
The apex court, in the suo moto petition, has issued interim directions putting onus on states to take responsibility of transport, fare, meals and registration of migrants
SC takes suo motu cognisance of migrant crisis
Apex court directs that migrants be provided food, shelter and transport free of cost
Over 4,000 signatories petition to PMO to deploy central forces to help migrants return home
The petition was filed by Aajeevika Bureau and Working Peoples’ Charter
Why are only trains carrying migrants being ‘diverted’ to take longer routes?
Operations, and conditions abroad the so called Shramik Specials, are a train wreck that has shamed Indian Railways like never before. When will the Rail Minister take note?
Covid-19 pandemic has cost one in six young people their jobs: ILO
Those still employed have seen 23 percent reduction in work hours
Bar and bench are conscience of the court: Lawyers write to SC on migrant crisis
"...we believe that the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s failure to protect the rights of the hapless millions of migrant workers in March and its failure to scrutinize carefully the executives actions...severely and excessively impaired the fundamental rights of the poorest sections of our citizens."
Wheat procurement soars despite Covid-19, but challenges remain for farmers
Punjab, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have contributed the most to the kitty
ILO raises deep concern over recent trend of labour law reforms, asks PM to engage with states
The response from ILO acknowledges the issue and has asked PM to ensure international commitments of the country are met.
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