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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.

Form Public Grievance Committee, submit vaccine plan for disabled and labour class: Allahabad HC

The Court has issued a slew of directions while also seeking detailed information into various aspects of the covid situation in the state, from the 20 deaths in Meerut to the demise of a sitting judge of the court due to Covid, and the vaccination plan

Jabalpur: VHP leader caught administering fake Remdesivir to Covid patients in his hospital!

Sarabjeet Singh Mokha is Director of City Hospital which has reportedly administered fake Remdesivir drug to many Covid-19 patients under its care

ASHA activist Ranjana Nirula succumbs to Covid-19

Nirula’s inspiring life of over 50 years worked for the welfare of ASHA workers and many similar ignored workforces of the country.

Indian coronavirus variant classified as one of global concern: WHO

Named B.1.617, the mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study stated the World Health Organisation

Covid-19: Gauhati HC extends Covid bail till May 31

In light of the deadly second wave, the court has also suspended all eviction and demolition orders

State did not pay heed to Covid second wave warnings: Uttarakhand HC

The court expressed its displeasure at the government’s vague affidavit and lack of planning

UP: Covid-19 norms flouted as hundreds turn up for Islamic leader’s funeral

An FIR has been registered against unidentified people under the Indian Penal Code and Epidemic Act

Covid-19: Over 40 bodies wash up on Ganga banks in Bihar!

Local administration tells media the corpses may be of Covid patients, and may floated down the river from Uttar Pradesh

Covid lockdown: Over 150 academicians voice migrant workers’ demands

Observing the condition of India’s working class in 2020, a group of academicians reiterated in a list the various needs of migrant workers that need to be addressed in the face of an impending lockdown

Kerala gov’t reserves 50% beds in hospitals for Covid patients, caps price for treatment

High Court lauds the move; Bench says that it is a ‘fantastic order’, and to an extent, reduces the burden on it

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