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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.
Lucknow: High demand for “Jai Shree Ram” masks
Citizens look for divine intervention as Uttar Pradesh government fails miserably in controlling the spread of the Coronavirus
Gujarat HC directs State to be honest about Covid data
The court has ordered the State to increase testing, not be ‘shy’ of actual positive cases, in order to reduce panic among citizens
Bombay HC takes suo motu cognisance of Covid surge in prisons
Has directed the State to file an affidavit on the issue and the measures undertaken by them
Karnataka Prisons: HC seeks State’s response to overcrowding, medical facilities
The court is seized with a batch of pleas seeking to decongest prisons and to provide proper medical facilities to prisoners
Offer better relief package to registered hawkers: Hawkers Union to Maharashtra gov’t
While thanking the government for considering street vendors' concerns during new coronavirus restrictions, Mumbai’s hawkers asked Chief Minister Thackeray to reconsider the relief package.
UP: Former District Judge blames administration for Covid affected wife’s death
He stated in his open letter that that no ambulance or medicines were sent to his residence, despite frantic calls
Battleground Bengal: Demand for clubbing phases after surge in Covid cases
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Matter likely to be brought up at all-party meeting with EC today to club phases 7 and 8
State should have done more: Gujarat HC on Covid crisis
The court has been hearing a suo motu PIL on the worsening Covid situation in the State
Covid-19: Bihar Hospitals face shortage of beds, patients being turned away
With over 20,000 active cases in the state, ambulances are being asked to return from hospitals owing to inadequate infrastructure
Bombay HC rejects plea to allow Ramadan prayers at Juma Masjid
The court has said that the ongoing critical covid situation is serious in nature and such congregation could impact public health
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