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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.

Gauhati Central jail turns Covid-19 hotspot!

Inmate alleges 95 percent of prisoners are infected

PUCL lauds Rajasthan CM for announcing that no manual scavengers will enter sewers

On July 6, 2020, Ashok Gehlot had asked district authorities to make sure that all sewer cleaning work be done by machines

Gujarat BJP leader celebrates birthday with alcohol in public amid lockdown

The incident took place in Gujarat’s Mahisagar district where the BJP leader was seen cutting his birthday cake with a sword

What will happen to India’s tourist season 2020?

Though officially open, tourism in the wake of Covid-19, faces an uncertain future in J&K, Himachal, and even Goa

Foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat Markaz pay small fine, may go home soon

Delhi Police say that none of the 956 foreigners were charged with serious crimes, yet Indian Muslims however continue to deal with hate

Lakhs of anganwadi workers observe ‘Lalkar Diwas’

They demand recognition and rights as workers, safety gear, insurance, and risk allowance when on Covid- 19 duty

Himachal Pradesh CM lauds efforts of anganwadi workers during  Covid-19 pandemic

The anganwadi workers made over 5 lakh masks, but some still complain of inadequate pay

India has the lowest cases and deaths/million population: Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Globally, India continues to be the third worst-hit nation in the world, after US and Brazil

Vadodara’s industries continue to pollute river and groundwater with impunity

Even though environmentalists have video evidence to support their claim, the industries are allegedly given free rein to operate by the authorities

Senior WB Railway official dies displaying Covid-19 like symptoms

Gautam Bandyopadhyay was reportedly denied ventilator support for 8 days!

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