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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.
Covid-19 Update: Delhi under lockdown, Mumbai lockdown extended
Both cities with have only basic services running till March 31, 2020. Prohibitory orders issued.
Baba Deep Singh Ji, Golden Temple, and COVID-19
Sikh History reveres the martyrdom of Baba Deep Singh Ji who fought to avenge the desecration of Golden Temple, Amritsar, in 1757. Legend says he fought while supporting his severed head and refused to die until he reached Golden Temple.
Man pushes racist Hindutva agenda amid Covid-19 outbreak
Prashant Tripathi, a dentist and an actor in his video asked who was laughing now that the whole world was following Hindutva rituals
Journalism in the times of Corona is not a mere ‘job’
Journalists covering the Covid-19 outbreak have found themselves on the frontlines of what is perhaps one of the most dangerous assignments of their lives. Especially in India where the CoronaVirus pandemic is expected to enter a crucial stage in the next few days.
Roshanbagh CAA protestors to turn focus from protest to Covid-19 public awareness
The protestors said they are giving way to their demand of the repeal of the CAA-NPR and to-be implemented NRC to focus on raising awareness among vulnerable communities
Covid-19: What happens to prisoners, now?
Iran has released thousands, measures to check infection in other countries, but how will India cope?
Anti-CAA-NPR-NRC protests may be suspended due to Corona Virus pandemic
The student led protests at Jamia Millia Islamia university are likely to be called off, or suspended for the time being, on Sunday March 22. The date marks 100 days of the protest.
States start using Disaster Relief fund to help combat COVID-19
The Centre recognised the disease as a “notified disaster” under the Disaster Management Act but has limited disbursement
Lives of the ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ in the times of Corona
How exclusion and poverty make our underprivileged more vulnerable
Covid-19: No international flights to land on Indian soil starting March 22
The government has already banned entry of passengers from severely Covid-19 hit countries in India
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