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Sit Where We Stand: The segregated back rooms for sanitation staff in urban spaces

The absence of dignified break rooms for sanitation staff in urban spaces is a visible residue of caste-exclusionary practices that have become normalised. Women who work here—whether in universities or elsewhere—are often left with no option but to rest on bathroom floors.

Watch the passengers express their satisfaction with Railway services: Rail Minister Piyush Goyal

Railway Protection Force reported 80 deaths on Shramik special trains designated to carry migrant labourers back to their native places

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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