Delhi government initiates process to bring unorganised, gig, platform and construction workers under social security net. Welfare boards and schemes to be established for transparent benefit delivery.
Panchkula police launch a dedicated Anti-Vehicle Theft Unit to combat rising auto thefts, targeting hotspots and improving recovery rates. Learn the strategy.
A Panchkula couple alleges harassment & extortion by police at a night naka. DCP says probe on. Read about the shocking incident & police response.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
PMDA installs an intelligent traffic signal system at Panchkula's Sector 12/12A intersection to reduce jams and waiting time. The ₹21.84-lakh project aims to enhance road safety and cut emissions.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
Dr. Sangeeta Arora, Principal of Vivekanand School, Panchkula, conferred with the Panchkula Gaurav Samman for her outstanding contributions to education. Discover her inspiring journey and achievements.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
HSVP begins road safety project in Panchkula, repairing damaged kerbs and road turns in Sectors 1, 3, and 5. The work includes concrete repairs and a one-year maintenance guarantee. Read details.
Panchkula's PMDA sanctions a major Rs 12.9 crore project to reinforce Ghaggar riverbanks, based on IIT Roorkee's plan, to protect vulnerable sectors from seasonal floods. Read details.
Congress MLA Chandar Mohan vows to challenge Panchkula MC's new ward delimitation in Punjab & Haryana HC, citing injustice to SC community and civic failures. Read the full story.
Greater Chennai Corporation will construct 232 resting pods and dining halls for its sanitation workforce, predominantly women, offering safety, amenities, and dignity. Read more about this major welfare initiative.
Outgoing Panchkula Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal claims MC's funds grew from Rs 100 Cr to Rs 290 Cr. Over 1,030 projects worth Rs 400 Cr executed. BJP leaders laud his tenure. Read more.
Panchkula police nabbed Deepak Kumar, the mastermind behind a gang responsible for over 53 highway robberies and extortion cases. He had a Rs 5,000 reward and evaded arrest for 12 years. Read the full story.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Women in Malavalli taluk are now leading sanitation services in 22 gram panchayats, managing door-to-door waste collection and driving cleanliness initiatives. Discover how this change is shaping public health.
Around 200 temporary sanitation workers of Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation protest, demanding job regularisation, salary increase after 9 years, and PF benefits. Read their struggle.
Panchkula police ensured a secure New Year with 48 checkpoints & patrols. 68 challans issued for drunk driving. Read how meticulous planning led to peaceful celebrations.
A leopard sighted in Panchkula's Sector 5 days ago continues to evade capture, causing alarm. Wildlife authorities are on high alert, conducting night patrols and advising residents. Latest sighting reported from Command area.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation uses a robotic machine to clear a blocked sewer in Ward 135, a first for the Hawa Mahal zone. The move aims to protect sanitation workers from the dangers of manual cleaning. Discover the challenges and future of this tech.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation, led by Mayor Sushma Kharakwal, distributed standard safety gloves to sanitation workers in Zone 1 to combat occupational hazards. Read about the city's commitment to worker safety.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
As Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', sanitation workers like Sukhbiri and Anita brave the toxic haze without proper masks or gloves, highlighting a systemic failure in worker safety. Read their story.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
Panchkula police report a major drop in cybercrime & crimes against women in 2025. ₹11 crore frozen, refunds surge. Drug trafficking cases rise, prompting intensified crackdown.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?