3 Workers Kidnapped By Suspected Terrorists In Tripura Released
India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday December 24, 2020
Three construction workers kidnapped by suspected terrorists from a village near the Indo-Bangla border in Tripura have been released after 16 days in captivity, officials said.
"No Place For Guns": Biplab Deb Warns Militants In Tripura
India News | NDTV | Sunday December 13, 2020
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday gave a stern warning to insurgents saying the government will deal with them with a firm hand. Mr Deb's warning to the insurgents came four days afterthree construction workers were kidnapped by suspectedNational Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) insurgents from Maldakumarpara, a remote tribal ha...
Use Funds Meant For Construction Workers To Help Other Workers Too: Top Court
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 12, 2020
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre as to why it cannot issue an Ordinance that funds collected under the welfare scheme meant for building and construction workers across the country be used for other workers as well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man Batters Wife To Death In Front Of 2 Children: UP Police
Noida News | Press Trust India | Thursday September 3, 2020
A construction worker was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Thursday for allegedly battering his wife to death in front of their two children after an argument, police said.
Can't Deny Compensation To Workers Who Left Due To Lockdown: High Court To AAP Government
Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said compensation cannot be denied to workers who returned to their villages due to lack of work in the wake of the COVID-19 merely because their physical verification cannot be carried out for being registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (BOCWW) Board.
Construction Starts In Chennai As Builders Bring Back Workers In Buses
Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday July 22, 2020
Thousands of migrant construction workers, who had returned home after a countrywide lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, are being brought back in chartered sleeper buses to resume construction in Chennai.
Haryana To Give Financial Aid For Return Of Construction Workers: Dushyant Chautala
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020
The Haryana Government will provide financial assistance for the return of the workers who worked at registered construction sites and left for their homes due to the lockdown, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said on Tuesday.
Delhi High Court To Hear Plea On Alleged Misappropriation Of Workers' Fund
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 8, 2020
The Delhi High Court Monday said its division bench will hear next week a PIL seeking CBI probe into alleged massive misappropriation of funds of Rs 3,200 crore meant for migrant and construction workers in the national capital.
Court Asks Delhi To Renew Registration Of Over 5 Lakh Construction Workers
Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 20, 2020
The Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government to renew the registrations of over five lakh construction workers who fulfil the eligibility criteria, so that they can be provided relief under its scheme for labourers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
1,000-km Journey, Rs 10 In Pocket: Heartbreaking Story Of A Migrant
India News | Written by Alok Pandey, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday May 11, 2020
Om Prakash, a 20-year-old construction worker in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, is on a 1,000-kilometre-long journey to his home in Bihar's Saran.
Over 12 Lakh Construction Workers To Get Rs 2,000 Each In Maharashtra
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 18, 2020
The Maharashtra government on Saturday decided to pay Rs 2,000 each to over 12 lakh registered construction workers in the state who have lost their livelihoods due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Rs 3,000 Crore Given To 2 Crore Construction Workers By States: Centre
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 8, 2020
More than 2 crore workers engaged in building and construction work have been provided Rs 3,000-crore funds by various states and Union Territories under the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Yojana till now, a senior home ministry official said on Wednesday.
In Video Tweet, Priyanka Gandhi Says "Thousands Flown Back Home But..."
India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday March 27, 2020
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has asked the government to help hundreds of people, a majority of them daily wage and construction workers and their families, who have been walking to their villages from cities amid the complete lockdown over COVID-19.
Will Ask States To Use Rs 31,000 Crore Fund For Building Workers, Says Centre
Business | IANS | Thursday March 26, 2020
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Centre will direct state governments to utilise the construction workers' welfare fund to support these workers against economic disruption due to the 21-day lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Sonia Gandhi Urges PM To Rollout COVID-19 Relief For Construction Workers
India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday March 24, 2020
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minisyer Narendra Modi, urging him to rollout a relief plan for the unorganised sector in the wake of the lockdown forced by the spread of coronavirus in the country.
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Construction Starts In Chennai As Builders Bring Back Workers In Buses
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Probe Into Fake Registration Of Workers In Punjab For Aid
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Left Without Jobs, Daily Wage Earners In Mumbai Start Cleaning Sewers
May 19, 2020
High Rises, Missing Workers: A Reality Check
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NGO OXFAM India Supports People Of Mumbai, Distributes Cooked Meals
Apr 14, 2020
Urgent Medical Support Is Required For The Migrant Labourers
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Coronavirus: Yogi Adityanath Says Rs. 1,000 Per Month For Daily Wage Workers
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3 Andhra Labourers Allegedly Commit Suicide; "No Work," Said One In Video
Oct 28, 2019
3 Workers Kidnapped By Suspected Terrorists In Tripura Released
India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday December 24, 2020
Three construction workers kidnapped by suspected terrorists from a village near the Indo-Bangla border in Tripura have been released after 16 days in captivity, officials said.
"No Place For Guns": Biplab Deb Warns Militants In Tripura
India News | NDTV | Sunday December 13, 2020
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday gave a stern warning to insurgents saying the government will deal with them with a firm hand. Mr Deb's warning to the insurgents came four days afterthree construction workers were kidnapped by suspectedNational Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) insurgents from Maldakumarpara, a remote tribal ha...
Use Funds Meant For Construction Workers To Help Other Workers Too: Top Court
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 12, 2020
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre as to why it cannot issue an Ordinance that funds collected under the welfare scheme meant for building and construction workers across the country be used for other workers as well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man Batters Wife To Death In Front Of 2 Children: UP Police
Noida News | Press Trust India | Thursday September 3, 2020
A construction worker was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Thursday for allegedly battering his wife to death in front of their two children after an argument, police said.
Can't Deny Compensation To Workers Who Left Due To Lockdown: High Court To AAP Government
Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said compensation cannot be denied to workers who returned to their villages due to lack of work in the wake of the COVID-19 merely because their physical verification cannot be carried out for being registered with the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (BOCWW) Board.
Construction Starts In Chennai As Builders Bring Back Workers In Buses
Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday July 22, 2020
Thousands of migrant construction workers, who had returned home after a countrywide lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, are being brought back in chartered sleeper buses to resume construction in Chennai.
Haryana To Give Financial Aid For Return Of Construction Workers: Dushyant Chautala
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020
The Haryana Government will provide financial assistance for the return of the workers who worked at registered construction sites and left for their homes due to the lockdown, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala said on Tuesday.
Delhi High Court To Hear Plea On Alleged Misappropriation Of Workers' Fund
India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 8, 2020
The Delhi High Court Monday said its division bench will hear next week a PIL seeking CBI probe into alleged massive misappropriation of funds of Rs 3,200 crore meant for migrant and construction workers in the national capital.
Court Asks Delhi To Renew Registration Of Over 5 Lakh Construction Workers
Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 20, 2020
The Delhi High Court today asked the AAP government to renew the registrations of over five lakh construction workers who fulfil the eligibility criteria, so that they can be provided relief under its scheme for labourers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
1,000-km Journey, Rs 10 In Pocket: Heartbreaking Story Of A Migrant
India News | Written by Alok Pandey, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday May 11, 2020
Om Prakash, a 20-year-old construction worker in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, is on a 1,000-kilometre-long journey to his home in Bihar's Saran.
Over 12 Lakh Construction Workers To Get Rs 2,000 Each In Maharashtra
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 18, 2020
The Maharashtra government on Saturday decided to pay Rs 2,000 each to over 12 lakh registered construction workers in the state who have lost their livelihoods due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Rs 3,000 Crore Given To 2 Crore Construction Workers By States: Centre
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 8, 2020
More than 2 crore workers engaged in building and construction work have been provided Rs 3,000-crore funds by various states and Union Territories under the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Yojana till now, a senior home ministry official said on Wednesday.
In Video Tweet, Priyanka Gandhi Says "Thousands Flown Back Home But..."
India News | Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday March 27, 2020
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has asked the government to help hundreds of people, a majority of them daily wage and construction workers and their families, who have been walking to their villages from cities amid the complete lockdown over COVID-19.
Will Ask States To Use Rs 31,000 Crore Fund For Building Workers, Says Centre
Business | IANS | Thursday March 26, 2020
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Centre will direct state governments to utilise the construction workers' welfare fund to support these workers against economic disruption due to the 21-day lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Sonia Gandhi Urges PM To Rollout COVID-19 Relief For Construction Workers
India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday March 24, 2020
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minisyer Narendra Modi, urging him to rollout a relief plan for the unorganised sector in the wake of the lockdown forced by the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Exclusive: China Building New 'Tunnels' For Winter At Border Hotspot Doklam
Nov 9, 2020
Construction Starts In Chennai As Builders Bring Back Workers In Buses
Jul 22, 2020
Probe Into Fake Registration Of Workers In Punjab For Aid
Jun 13, 2020
Left Without Jobs, Daily Wage Earners In Mumbai Start Cleaning Sewers
May 19, 2020
High Rises, Missing Workers: A Reality Check
Apr 16, 2020
NGO OXFAM India Supports People Of Mumbai, Distributes Cooked Meals
Apr 14, 2020
Urgent Medical Support Is Required For The Migrant Labourers
Apr 8, 2020
Coronavirus: Yogi Adityanath Says Rs. 1,000 Per Month For Daily Wage Workers
Mar 21, 2020
3 Andhra Labourers Allegedly Commit Suicide; "No Work," Said One In Video
Oct 28, 2019
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