Labour

The Orissa High Court awards them Rs 20 lakh each to two SBI Sweepers

Two daily-wage sweepers had given their “sweat & blood” to the State Bank of India, the Orissa High Court said on June 23

Migrant labourers want to go home, but what kind of life awaits them?

On International Workers' Day, here's a look into what millions of Indian migrant workers would need in order to live with self-respect and dignity

Migrant worker walks, hitchhikes 1,500 kms from Mumbai to UP, dies

The cause of his death has not been ascertained yet

LNJP Hospital patient alleges he was kept around dead bodies, hospital refutes charge

The patient also alleged abysmal facilities at the hospital

BREAKING: Stranded people including migrant workers permitted inter-state travel amidst Covid-19 lockdown

All states and UTs directed too formulate standard protocols for the process and travelers will be quarantined on arrival

MNREGS numbers double in states after migrant labourers return home

The rural development ministry is focused on individual asset creation to ensure social distancing

Lockdown benefits! SHGs involved in MFP collection: Chhattisgarh

Self-help groups aid in minor forest produce collection in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh

Gujarat Covid-19 cases cross 3.5k, local scientists blame L-type strain for the rise

The L-type strain is said to have a higher transmission rate, but international scientists debunk the claim

Bihar migrants stranded in Rajasthan, collective of organizations write to Bihar CM for help

The organizations have asked the Bihar CM to make free arrangements for the migrant workers to return to their homes in Bihar

Covid-19: JNU sanitation workers denied pay, protective gear

Plight of workers worsens even as administration and contractors play the blame game

A sacrifice most unfair

Migrant workers and the disproportionate burden of the lockdown

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