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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.
Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases at 6 year peak: CAG
An audit by CAG blame poor infrastructure, insufficient inspections, irregular licensing and limited reporting
MP: Malnourished Child’s Video Goes Viral Amidst Row Over Alleged Fraud in Nutrition Scheme
Opposition demands CM’s resignation over alleged fraud in THR nutrition & distribution scheme; govt report says nearly 10 lakh children malnourished in state.
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Over a Month, People With HIV Continue Protest at NACO’s Office Alleging ARV Drug Shortage
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Officials assure fresh supply, as protesters say non-availability of drugs for the next few weeks could lead to serious complications.
Two Starvation Deaths in Fortnight Rattles West Bengal
Confusion caused due to overlapping ration schemes and unemployment appear to be direct causes behind the starvation deaths.
Climate Change May Increase Mortality Rate by 6 Times Due to Excess Heat: Lancet Study
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The study said rise in night heat events will nearly double by 2090, from 20.4 degrees Celsius to 39.7 degrees Celsius across 28 cities from East Asia, increasing the burden of disease due to sleep disruption.
UP: Long lines for funerals return in Varanasi ghats
Local newspaper report Covid-like atmosphere at crematoriums with multiple bodies on the pyre at once
Don’t make mentally disabled person travel for assessment test: Madras HC to TN gov’t
HC also suggest that the government consider exempting those suffering from other disabilities also from appearing in person to obtain disability certificates
78 percent Maharashtra households suffered food insecurity: Hunger Watch II report
As many as 20 percent of surveyed households suffer severe food insecurity, with most deprivations focused in urban areas
WHO bats for ASHA, calls them India’s ‘Global Health Leaders’
Union leaders argue true respect for ASHAs would entail payment of proper wages and job permanency
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