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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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