TFPPS organized a crucial meeting in Sivaganga to educate goat herders on bonded and child labour laws. Officials discussed ongoing cases, highlighting payment irregularities. Read the full story.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
Ten central trade unions call for a nationwide strike on February 12 demanding the rollback of four new labour codes. The protest also targets privatization and fuel price hikes.
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali, launches a novel music therapy program in labour rooms to reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being during childbirth. Learn about this innovative approach.
Tamil Nadu construction workers protest in Madurai, demanding repeal of four central labour laws they claim favour corporates and threaten worker rights, welfare boards, and job security. Read more.
India's labour market grapples with deep-rooted gender disparities, the most persistent challenge according to experts. Explore the causes and potential solutions for inclusive growth.
A bus carrying school staff overturned in Ganjam district, killing one and injuring 15. Five are critical. Another accident in Gajapati injured six. Read for details.
Labour officials held an awareness programme at IOCL's Jharsuguda LPG plant on the four new labour codes. Learn how these reforms aim to simplify compliance and boost worker welfare.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.
Kerala govt forms 3-member legal panel to study Centre's labour codes, calls them anti-worker. Panel to submit report in a month. State vows constitutional fight.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation abandons PPP model, opts for direct construction of a 290-outlet market complex at the historic Giri Market site with a Rs 40 crore loan. Read the full story.
Bihar renames its Labour Resources Department, signaling a new focus on migrant workers. We explore if this administrative change can translate into real action for millions.
The new VB-G RAM G Bill proposes a 60-day halt to rural work during peak farming seasons. We examine data on rural wages and female LFPR to see if MGNREGA truly caused farm labour shortages. Read the full analysis.
Kabiraj Anant Tripathy Sharma Ayurved College in Ankushapur revoked the suspension of final-year student Biswajit Rana after negotiations with the All Odisha Ayush Students' Association. Read the full story.
Chamber of Industrial & Commercial Undertakings (CICU) organized a crucial session on India's new labour codes. Learn what experts said about compliance and impact on businesses in Ludhiana.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
A 65-year-old man and his two sons were arrested in Berhampur for allegedly assaulting a police team. The constable was injured. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation launches stakeholder consultations to develop a comprehensive storm-water drainage master plan, aiming to solve chronic waterlogging. The DPR will be ready in six months.
A 40-year-old bank clerk in Berhampur has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating over ₹6.28 lakh from 26 savings accounts. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full details of the case and ongoing police investigation.
Berhampur University's new 'talking book library' converts texts to audio, aiding visually-impaired students in independent research. Discover how this initiative promotes inclusive higher education.
Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg argues India's new labour codes are not transformative. Their success hinges on effective execution, with deeper reforms for workers and entrepreneurs still pending. Read the analysis.
Ayurveda & Homeopathy students in Berhampur posted their white coats to Odisha's Health Minister, intensifying their strike for stipend parity, Ayush posts & more PG seats. Details inside.
Days before turning 99, retired gynaecologist Dr K Lakshmi Bai donates Rs 3.40 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for a gynaecologic oncology course and Rs 3 lakh for adolescent vaccination. Read her inspiring journey.
Students of Berhampur's Ayush college mailed their white coats to Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, intensifying their protest for stipend parity and more PG seats. Read about their eight-point demands.
Ganjam district launches paddy procurement from Dec 23 with 36.53 quintal target. 1.56 lakh farmers registered for the process across 476 mandis. Learn key details.
A Berhampur couple married by taking a constitutional oath and donated blood, inspiring 18 units of donations from guests. A unique ceremony breaking tradition.
Five years after Parliament passed new labour codes, implementation remains slow. While hailed as revolutionary, experts debate if these reforms represent true transformation or incremental progress.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns new labour code may dismantle worker protections, extend work hours, and weaken unions. Urgent review demanded.