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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.
Amidst new variants, governments demand calm
State governments prepare for more stringent measures to curb growing Omicron cases
Delhi: 923 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours, an 86% rise
This is the highest number of cases in Delhi since May 30; as many as 9,195 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the country
Covid in 2022: Is India battle-ready?
The NITI Aayog on Monday ranked all Indian states in its Health Index report
Covid-19: Have we learnt anything from challenges faced in 2021?
With healthcare infrastructure still in shambles and an ill-prepared administration, it is still an uphill battle for India; Omicron and other variants will only add to our woes
SHOCKING! Modi Govt records only 327 school staff deaths due to Covid-19, 1600 dead in UP alone
While UP teachers’ unions claimed over 1,600 deaths, the Centre records 327 deaths nationwide
No gatherings allowed for Christmas and New Year in Delhi?
DDMA has issued an order “banning all cultural events and gatherings for Christmas and New Year celebrations in the national capital” citing “rising cases of Omicron”
Why does the Karnataka government not want children to eat eggs at mid day meals?
The powerful Lingayat community leaders of Karnataka want the state government to serve a “pure vegetarian” school meal
Covid-19: Omicron poses new challenges, spreads to 77 countries
The variant is said to be more infectious, and in many cases, even fully vaccinated people have contracted the virus
Covid-19: Death toll increases amidst new surge
21 people have tested Omicron-positive so far and over 2,000 deaths due to Covid-19 recorded on Sunday, despite GoI assurances that Covid-cases are lowest in 552 days
MP: Four babies killed in fire at government run hospital
According to reports, the Kamla Nehru hospital in Bhopal lacked the necessary fire safety precautions despite repeated notices
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