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Labour rights, health of workers hit in the name of “reform”: PUCL Maharashtra
A detailed statement by the Maharashtra unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has, with reasoned arguments, critiqued the recent decision of the MahaYuti government in Maharashtra to curtail labour rights in the name of “reform”; Maharashtra government’s decision is in line with other states like Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Tripura (two of these are Congress ruled states) which have also enacted similar legislations.
Vaccine indemnity: GoI, Pfizer at an impasse
Pfizer’s anti-Covid vaccine is awaiting approval, but the pharma major says that it wants legal protection from claims linked to use of its vaccine
Unnao: Teenaged Muslim vendor dies after police beating for violating Corona curfew
According to the Unnao police, two police constables have been suspended, charged with murder, a home guard, has been dismissed from service
A George Floyd moment in India, I can’t breathe: Delhi HC on oxygen shortage
The HC took notice of the fact that liquid medical oxygen was in short supply, resulting in people scrambling for oxygen cylinders and concentrators
Muslim Covid warriors save lives with oxygen ‘langars’, ambulance services
Many helping hands come together in Hyderabad with the mission to save lives and serve humanity
White Fungus more common, but not as dangerous as Black Fungus
White Fungus or Candidiasis is the most common fungal infection that is easily treatable, while Black Fungus or Mucormycosis remains life-threatening
K’taka HC seeks govt’s plan of procuring oxygen and vaccines
The Court also questioned the state government on maintenance of buffer stock of oxygen which was directed by the apex court in its April 30 order
Prisoners have right to access medical records under Article 21: Bom HC
The vacation bench was hearing a petition filed by Sudha Bharadwaj’s daughter for medical attention and interim bail
UP govt asks SEC to consider wider compensation for dependents of deceased polling officials
Claiming that SEC guidelines need revision in light of Covid-19, the UP government said it will ask more people to be included in the list of officials who died during election duty and are eligible for compensation.
Eminent environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna succumbs to Covid-19
He died at noon at Rishikesh’s AIIMS hospital where he was undergoing treatment
Scientist and activist Prof. Dinesh Mohan passes away
The 75-year-old dedicated life to both science and human rights
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