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One Death Every Few Days, Zero Accountability: Sanitation workers protest at Jantar Mantar
From disputed death figures to continuing caste-based labour, the Safai Karmachari Andolan says India's sewer deaths are not accidents but preventable killings enabled by state inaction
Facing outrage, Centre extends insurance scheme for Covid warriors
The Government had announced special insurance for frontline healthcare workers last year, which was to lapse by April 24
Take disciplinary action against torturers of HRD Gulab Chonde, says HRDA
HRDA has condemned the blatant violation of Chonde’s human rights and demanded due compensation along with an independent NHRC examination of the incident.
Before curfew, Delhi govt must ensure food for city’s daily wagers: IFTU
Pointing out that both central and Delhi governments failed daily wage workers in terms of relief during the 2020 lockdown, trade unions demanded adequate provisions for the working-class sections.
900 more Covid beds being established says Gujarat gov’t to HC
The government affidavit states that they have set up a large network of labs for Covid testing in cities and remote districts
Delhi HC questions Centre on delay in diversion of oxygen from industries to medical use
The Court expressed concern over multiple pressing issues affecting people’s lives including production of drugs, supply of oxygen, import of medical equipment and vaccine wastage
Guj HC directs info on COVID Testing, ambulance availability be filed, govt asserts situation under control
The state government stated in its affidavit that it had enough oxygen and enough beds to accommodate patients
Centre is shying away from its responsibility towards vaccine provision: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM appeals to PM Modi to provide a fair, transparent and credible vaccination to allow people access to vaccines at affordable prices.
Gov’t data about available Covid beds, oxygen, medicines contradictory: Patna HC
The court said that the government has failed to disclose information about covid management, with people running helter-skelter for beds
Gov’t data about available Covid beds, oxygen, medicines contradictory: Patna HC
The court said that the government has failed to disclose information about covid management, with people running helter-skelter for beds
GoI’s Phase 3 vaccination programme: A boon or a bane for citizens?
Pointing out that state governments and private companies will compete in the same market, Prof. Ramakumar discusses the shift of economic burden on states and, by extension, on people.
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