Topic: migrant labourers
Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh did not release a rupee for construction workers during lockdown
Thirty states and UTs disbursed cash relief worth Rs 4,957 cr to approximately 2 cr construction workers registered under the Building and Construction Workers Welfare Fund. Cash disbursed ranged between Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 per worker.
Every day Modi govt doesn’t deposit money into people’s hands, it puts Covid fight at risk
For common Indians, Modi govt's economic packages have little meaning until they get money in their hands. And from labourers to doctors, all need cash right now.
Amit Shah picks Mamata’s ‘corona express’ remark on migrant trains and turns into poll issue
Addressing BJP workers in a virtual rally, Home Minister Amit Shah said Mamata Banerjee had insulted migrant labourers, who would ensure her exit.
Raj Kapoor’s Awara is all the more relevant in the context of India’s migrant crisis
The movie, known for bringing Charlie Chaplin into Bollywood, is a gripping drama that shows the vicious circle of crime and poverty.
Modi govt wants states to employ returning migrant workers in Har Ghar Nal Se Jal projects
The Centre has told states they should engage skilled and semi-skilled workforce from among the migrant workers, who have returned to their villages.
Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to financially assist each migrant worker with Rs 10,000
West Bengal Chief Minister tweeted that a portion of PM CARES could be used to assist migrant labourers facing economic hardship due to Covid-19 crisis.
Bihar Health Department distributes condoms among migrant workers
A health department official said that lakhs of migrant labourers returning home are being counselled and equipped them with tools to avoid unwanted pregnancies.
As workers reach home, Modi govt gets a second chance to redeem itself on migrant fiasco
Homecoming of migrant workers and their families will constitute a massive shock to states' local labour markets, healthcare infrastructure, and PDS.
If Modi govt had followed this 2018 SC order, migrants wouldn’t have had to flee the cities
SC had in 2018 order asked Modi govt to implement two laws aimed at welfare of construction workers. If the govt had, the migrant crisis could have been mitigated, experts claim.
Most Shramik trains running on time, don’t spread fake news: Railway Board chairman
Railway Board chairman V.K. Yadav says each death linked to Shramik Express trains is being investigated, but denies food or water shortage.
Why music’s last best hope lies in live-streaming
Live performances have been one of the few ways for musicians to make money after cheap streaming services undermined sales of most recorded music. And then Covid shut that down.
Internet shutdowns, pandemic have cost Kashmir Rs 40,000 cr, 5 lakh jobs, says industry head
Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad said the 2G internet currently available in the region is not enough for many businesses.
Defence
Russia offers India Sprut lightweight tanks amid stand-off with China
Russia's offer comes as China has deployed Type 15 light tanks while India has relied on the heavier battle tanks. Talks are on, but no immediate purchase is on the cards.
Modi govt’s NEP is out of touch with reality, Indian voters want English-medium education
State leaders with their ear to the ground, like Nitish, Mamata and Yogi, have shown that the push for native language education is not what voters want.