Shajid Khan

Assam

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Assam: NGT suspends mining in Udalguri over missing report

2 months ago | 34.100.234.47 | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has imposed an immediate suspension on all mining activities in Assam’s Udalguri district, citing the absence of a mandatory District Survey Report (DSR) for the area. The order, passed on January 17, comes after environmental concerns were raised regarding the lack of proper assessment of the environmental impact of mining operations in the region. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: NGT orders mining freeze in Udalguri over missing report

2 months ago | nenow.in | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has imposed an immediate suspension on all mining activities in Assam’s Udalguri district, citing the absence of a mandatory District Survey Report (DSR) for the area. The order, passed on January 17, comes after environmental concerns were raised regarding the lack of proper assessment of the environmental impact of mining operations in the region. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Woman tragically dies after cloth gets entangled in machinery

Jan 22, 2025 | 34.100.234.47 | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: In an unfortunate turn of events, a woman lost her life while operating a mini rice mill alongside her husband at Nalkhamara in Assam’s Udalguri on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Purabi Nath (32), was working with the mill’s machinery at her residence when her clothes got entangled in the equipment, pulling her into the machine and causing fatal injuries. Ready for a challenge?
Prophylaxis Preventive Health Kiosk introduced at Rowta's North East Public School

Jan 22, 2025 | nenow.in | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: In a groundbreaking initiative to promote the physical and mental well-being of students, teachers, parents, and the local community, North East Public School in Rowta, Assam’s Udalguri district, has become the first institution in the state to install a preventive health kiosk. The innovative Prophylaxis kiosk conducts multiple health tests for students, ensuring early detection and management of potential health issues. Ready for a challenge?
Assam: Woman tragically dies after cloth gets entangled in machinery

Jan 22, 2025 | nenow.in | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: In an unfortunate turn of events, a woman lost her life while operating a mini rice mill alongside her husband at Nalkhamara in Assam’s Udalguri on Wednesday. The deceased, identified as Purabi Nath (32), was working with the mill’s machinery at her residence when her clothes got entangled in the equipment, pulling her into the machine and causing fatal injuries. Ready for a challenge?
25 Tea Garden Hospitals to be upgraded in Assam's Udalguri

Jan 22, 2025 | nenow.in | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: To improve healthcare access for the tea garden community, the Assam state health department has launched a comprehensive initiative to upgrade existing tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Aarogya Mandir Sub-Centres. This move is part of the state government’s broader strategy to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in tea garden areas, ensuring workers and their families can access essential medical services. Ready for a challenge?
Reducing Working Hours Is The Need Of The Hour| Countercurrents

Jan 12, 2025 | countercurrents.org | Dinkar Kapoor |Bharat Dogra |Lawrence Wittner |Shajid Khan

Two days ago, while talking to his employees, S. N. Subramaniam, Chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) construction company, said that workers should work 90 hours a week. For extra results, one has to work extra and work should be done even on Sundays. He said that for how long will the workers keep staring at their wives’ faces while staying at home. Before this, Infosys Chairman Narayan Murthy had also advised workers to work 70 hours a week.
Assam: PHE casual workers launch indefinite strike demanding wages

Jan 7, 2025 | 34.100.234.47 | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: The All Assam P.H.E. Asthayee Sramik Karmachari Parishad has launched an indefinite strike, demanding the fulfillment of long-standing demands. Casual workers, including Care Takers, Volunteers, Pump Operators, and Jal Mitras, who have played a crucial role in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, are protesting against the lack of fixed wages and inadequate working conditions. Ready for a challenge?
Construction Workers In Delhi Struggle To Meet Their Basic Needs| Countercurrents

Jan 6, 2025 | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Lawrence Wittner |Shajid Khan |Atanu Chakravarty

The largest number of workers in Delhi are construction workers. Women are also employed in construction work in significant numbers. However their presence in more skilled work like that of masons is negligible. Recent interviews with several construction workers in Delhi revealed that the overwhelming majority of them are involved in a constant struggle to meet their basic needs.
Assam: PHE casual workers launch indefinite strike demanding wages

Jan 6, 2025 | nenow.in | Shajid Khan

Udalguri: The All Assam P.H.E. Asthayee Sramik Karmachari Parishad has launched an indefinite strike, demanding the fulfillment of long-standing demands. Casual workers, including Care Takers, Volunteers, Pump Operators, and Jal Mitras, who have played a crucial role in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, are protesting against the lack of fixed wages and inadequate working conditions. Ready for a challenge?