Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
The Delhi government has notified the Abadi Deh survey rules, a key step to regularise residential land in 1,031 villages. Learn how this impacts property rights and development.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
145 nurses at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital continue their sit-in for the sixth day, condemning arrests in Chengalpattu and demanding job regularisation as per DMK's poll promise. Read more.
Subhasish Mitra and Tathagata Srimani lead a team that built America's first monolithic 3D AI chip, promising 4x faster speeds and huge energy savings for future AI systems. Read how this breakthrough reshapes hardware.
Himachal Pradesh High Court imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on horticulture officials for failing to implement a tribunal's order on a daily wager's regularisation for nearly a decade. Details inside.
Nurses at Trichy's MGMGH staged a major protest, highlighting critical staff shortages and demanding the regularisation of contract staff as per election promises. Read their full list of demands.
Trichy MP Durai Vaiko met Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, urging action on a Madras HC order to regularise over 1,000 contract workers at BHEL Trichy. The long-pending issue seeks justice for workers.
Haryana faces a severe healthcare staff shortage with 5,384 vacant posts. While the govt claims alternative arrangements, gaps in rural delivery raise concerns. Read the full district-wise breakdown.
Contractual housekeeping staff at Kolkata airport protest new biometric attendance system, demanding fresh uniforms and leave benefits. Management alleges it's a ploy to avoid shift discipline.
India-Oman trade pact extends stay for contractual service suppliers from 90 days to 2 years, boosting mobility & job creation. Details inside.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
NCERT operates with over half its posts vacant, data reveals. Ministry of Education calls recruitment a 'continuous process' as reliance on contractual hires persists. Read the full analysis.
Orissa High Court directs state to regularise two ECG technicians at SCB Medical College, calling their 14-year contractual employment an 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full judgment details.
Telangana govt plans to sell small housing board plots, regularise additional land, and tighten lease controls to resolve long-pending issues and protect public assets. Details inside.
Calcutta High Court refuses to regularise panchayat worker, stating sentiment cannot substitute law. Justice Bandyopadhyay's ruling highlights rights of eligible candidates.
Vijayawada's Building Penalisation Scheme 2025 sees weak response with only 160 applications. Officials target 700 unauthorised structures for revenue. Read more on the regularisation drive.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Punjab's PRTC and Punjab Roadways contractual employees call off their indefinite strike after government assurances on releasing detainees and reviewing demands. Bus services resume across the state.
Contractual transport employees in Punjab resume protest, alleging govt failed to implement assurances. Over 2,000 state-run buses affected, causing commuter chaos. Key demands include release of detained staff and halting Kilometre scheme.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
Punjab's public transport remains crippled for the 3rd day as contractual workers strike. Thousands stranded, forced into costly travel. Demands for job security & fleet expansion.
Punjab transport crisis deepens as PRTC fires 22 workers after violent protests. 600 show-cause notices issued, bus services severely disrupted. Key developments inside.
Punjab Transport Department issues termination warning to contractual staff on strike against kilometre bus scheme. CM Bhagwant Mann invites dialogue. Read more.
Violence erupts during Punjab transport strike as SHO engulfed in flames. Over 3,000 buses off roads, commuters stranded. Union demands withdrawal of privatization scheme.
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC continue indefinite strike in Ludhiana, leaving passengers stranded. Services severely affected since Monday.
Massive protest by Punjab Roadways staff turns violent in Sangrur as a police officer is set on fire. Transport services crippled statewide. Read the full story.
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.
Tripura government approves regular pension benefits for 13,082 employees who received ad hoc promotions in 2021. Decision subject to Supreme Court outcome. Relief for retired government staff.
Over 8,000 contractual employees in Assam protest for pending salaries, job regularization, and HR policy. Council warns of intensifying agitation if demands unmet.