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Healthcare in Karnataka: Is a Health Bill the Need of the Hour?
The Karnataka Janaarogya Chaluvali (Karnataka People’s Health Movement/Struggle) has written a strong critique of the draft Karnataka Right to Health and Emergency Medical Services Bill 2025, questioning its rationale and orientation; the critique points how this draft has been mostly borrowed from the Rajasthan Right to Health Act (2022). Besides, says KJC, while some activists in Karnataka have been clamoring for a replication of the Rajasthan Right to Health Act, this demand has been made without investing too much thought into whether this is what Karnataka requires
Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief
The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government
Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Assam records first Covid-19 death from Hailakandi district
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Letter from joint memorandum of organizations condemning hate and communalization amid Covid-19
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MOHFW clarifies confusion over suspension of compliance under PCPNDT Rules
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Anand Parvat Daily Hawkers’ Association condemns racial profiling of hawkers amid Covid-19
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Covid-19: No escape for cyber crooks as police tightens net to control fake news
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Telangana HC takes cognizance of letter on police excess during lockdown
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As cases spike in many places, PM calls for consultations with state governments, other parties, about if and when to lift the lockdown
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