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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.
Delhi HC saves the day, orchestrates secure supply of oxygen to Delhi hospitals
The court expressed its utter dismay that oxygen was not diverted from industries to medical use on an urgent basis and remained persistent to ensure that nobody dies in Delhi due to shortage of oxygen
No action plan to tackle Covid crisis, Patna HC expresses displeasure at State
The HC has directed the Human Rights Commission to conduct surprise visits to Covid centres to keep a tab on the facilities
Oxygen tanker leak kills 22 patients in Nashik
The government has said that it will set up an inquiry to probe into the leak
Facing outrage, Centre extends insurance scheme for Covid warriors
The Government had announced special insurance for frontline healthcare workers last year, which was to lapse by April 24
Before curfew, Delhi govt must ensure food for city’s daily wagers: IFTU
Pointing out that both central and Delhi governments failed daily wage workers in terms of relief during the 2020 lockdown, trade unions demanded adequate provisions for the working-class sections.
900 more Covid beds being established says Gujarat gov’t to HC
The government affidavit states that they have set up a large network of labs for Covid testing in cities and remote districts
Delhi HC questions Centre on delay in diversion of oxygen from industries to medical use
The Court expressed concern over multiple pressing issues affecting people’s lives including production of drugs, supply of oxygen, import of medical equipment and vaccine wastage
Guj HC directs info on COVID Testing, ambulance availability be filed, govt asserts situation under control
The state government stated in its affidavit that it had enough oxygen and enough beds to accommodate patients
Centre is shying away from its responsibility towards vaccine provision: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM appeals to PM Modi to provide a fair, transparent and credible vaccination to allow people access to vaccines at affordable prices.
Gov’t data about available Covid beds, oxygen, medicines contradictory: Patna HC
The court said that the government has failed to disclose information about covid management, with people running helter-skelter for beds
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