Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation gets approval to hire 1,196 new sanitation workers. This major recruitment drive aims to revolutionize cleanliness and waste management in the city. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced protective boundary walls for Ambedkar statues and a minimum honorarium for sanitation workers. Read about the key announcements from Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
UDH Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra addressed sanitation workers' demands in Bhilwara and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur. Read about the key announcements.
NCERT announces walk-in interview dates for 2025 recruitment across various posts. Check official notice details, eligibility, and application process here.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation provides sanitation kits to 1,500+ staff for monsoon safety. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and worker welfare.
Karnataka's Anganwadi, ASHA, and Akshara Dasoha workers call off protest after Union ministers agree to fulfill most demands. Details on the breakthrough.
Coimbatore Corporation requests 200 vehicles and 3000 more sanitation staff to replace pushcarts and tackle severe manpower shortage. Can the city clean up its act? Read more.
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Safai karamcharis in Jalandhar staged a protest against the proposed privatisation of sanitation work, fearing job losses. They demand permanent status and oppose contract system.
Delhi Development Authority appoints agency for Nehru Place upkeep, deploying 40 workers. Complex to be handed back to MCD after deficiencies are fixed. Read details.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Over 50 students visited Raipur's integrated solid waste management plant in Sakri. The educational tour, organised by RMC, provided insights into scientific waste processing and urban sanitation systems.
Madhya Pradesh Construction Workers Board launches dedicated social media platforms on Facebook and WhatsApp to provide easy access to welfare scheme updates and services for over 1.5 million registered workers.
The Supreme Court demands a permanent, year-round solution to Delhi's air pollution, criticising the government's last-minute winter actions. Read the full directive for a cleaner capital.
Vandana Vasudevan's OTP Please! uncovers the emotional realities of gig economy participants across South Asia. Discover how buyers, workers and platforms mirror each other in surprising ways.
Karnataka government proposes formal contracts, minimum wage up to ₹20,112 for domestic workers. New bill mandates registration, welfare benefits and penalties for violations.
27 garbage collection workers in Vadodara drove away 7 vehicles to Madhya Pradesh after 8 months without pay. The labor dispute highlights contractor payment issues in municipal services.
Indian labour unions joined the global 'Make Amazon Pay' movement on Black Friday, demanding better rights for gig workers despite new labour codes offering social security benefits.
The three-day sanitation workers' strike in Jaipur concludes as JMC agrees to demands. Garbage clearance resumes after successful negotiations with officials. Read the full details.
Kolkata authorities install permanent iron fences around Jadubabur Bazar in Bhowanipore to combat hawker encroachment that caused severe traffic chaos. Read how this measure has improved road conditions.
Discover how 10 nations worldwide survive without permanent rivers through innovative water solutions like desalination and ancient irrigation systems.
Over 43,000 entrepreneurs, mostly Indians, face decade-long delays in Canada's Startup Visa program, forcing many to abandon their Canadian dreams despite building businesses.
India launches a massive ₹7,280-crore REPM scheme to build its first integrated magnet ecosystem, cut import reliance, and boost EV and clean-energy sectors. Discover how this strategic move enhances national security.
Nine Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal detained by Odisha police for verification of Bangladeshi links despite having valid ID documents. Bhadrak SP confirms investigation ongoing.
Donald Trump declares support for foreign workers, acknowledging MAGA won't like it. The policy shift aims to address US labor shortages in chip manufacturing. Read the full analysis.
India launches ₹7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing import dependence for EVs, defense, and renewable energy sectors. Learn how this impacts India's green future.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal announces ₹8 crore arrears for 620 sanitation workers from 2017-2023. Distribution event on Nov 26 with scholarships for workers' children.