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Bhubaneswar: Passengers across the state faced severe difficulties on Thursday as the drivers' association's cease-work strike entered its third day, leaving around 60% of private buses off the roads on multiple routes.Many were left stranded at Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) in Baramunda, Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack, and other bus stands across the state as they struggled to find transport. "My father died late on Wednesday night. I am waiting for a bus to travel to Rajkanika in Kendrapada district. I don't have the money to hire a taxi or an autorickshaw to visit my village. We do not have rail connectivity either," said Muna Das, a labourer staying in Bhubaneswar.Mangalabari Mahara, an elderly woman from Sinapali in Nuapada district, was forced to return home from the hospital on foot. "I did not get a bus to return home. Without finding any other way, I walked down to my village," said the septuagenarian.Debendra Sahu, general manager of the All Odisha Private Bus Owners' Association, said more than 8,000 private buses were not plying on Thursday. "We have discussed the problems faced by common people with the govt. Agitators are asking drivers to get down from the buses and other vehicles," he added. Prashant Menduli, president of the Odisha Drivers' Association, said they will continue the agitation until their demands are met.A high-level review meeting was convened on July 9 under the chairmanship of transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena to assess the ground situation and develop a coordinated response to avoid any disruption to the state's supply chain network. During the meeting, the minister reiterated the govt's openness to dialogue with the representatives of the drivers' association and appealed to them to withdraw the strike in the larger interest of the public and the state's economy.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Drivers' Association has called off its cease-work strike, which began on July 8, secretary Manas Debata announced on Sunday. The strike had crippled bus and other transport services across the state until Saturday. Association members said they called off the strike as President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day Odisha visit from Monday.The association was protesting for the fulfilment of their seven-point charter of demands, which included the inclusion of autorickshaw drivers in the Odisha Motor Transport Drivers and Workers' Welfare Board and a stipend for elderly ...Read More >
Leh: Admitting that the recent violence in Leh was caused by youngsters who went "out of control", Leh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Chering Dorjay on Friday rejected the involvement of a "foreign hand" in the happenings and demanded a judicial probe into the incident that claimed four lives and left 90 people injured. He alleged that police and CRPF personnel fired indiscriminately on the protesters on Wednesday, without making any attempt to control the unruly mob through other means like the use of water cannons or firing warning shots. "We have made it clear that if the home ministry does ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) The Maharashtra Gig Kamgar Manch on Saturday suspended the ongoing strike of drivers of app-based taxis in Mumbai and other cities of Maharashtra for three days. Keshav Nana Kshirsagar, president of the association, told PTI that the strike, which started on Wednesday, was being suspended till next Tuesday to give time to the Maharashtra government to respond to their demands. "We have only suspended the strike, not called it off. If our demands are not accepted by Tuesday, services will be shut again," he said. At a meeting with the association's representatives, trans ...Read More >
Bengaluru: With the LPG supply for autorickshaws is turning into a crisis, with most of the Gas stations are putting up no-stock boards, the autorickshaw drivers have given a deadline of April 10 to the government for rectifying LPG supply, failing which they would go on a strike. While the State government is pointing at the Centre for not supplying adequate quantities of LPG to state, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi has suggested the autorickshaw drivers shift back to petrol for the time being. While the private auto-gas stations are totally s ...Read More >
Mumbai: Drivers using ride-hailing apps like Ola, Uber, and Rapido have initiated strikes in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur to demand improvements in pay and working conditions. The labour action, which began mid-week, has led to approximately 70 per cent of cabs being off the road, creating significant disruption for daily commuters, especially at airports and railway stations where many passengers are stranded. Commuters are experiencing heightened wait times and increased pricing due to fewer cabs available, with significant disruptions reported during rush hours, especially for school runs and ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing experience on roads on Friday and in the early hours of Saturday. Cabs and autos were hard to come by. T ...Read More >
New Delhi: Employees and workers affiliated with 10 central trade unions went on a day-long strike Wednesday, but essential services remained unaffected. There were reports of the strike impacting a select few services in Kerala, Jharkhand, and Puducherry. The forum has claimed that 25 crore workers are being mobilised for the "general strike" in protest against the new labour codes, along with other issues. All India Trade Union Congress General Secretary Amarjeet Kaur told PTI that the general strike started across the country Wednesday morning and she has received reports and pictures of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Reddy placed an onus on educational institutions to ensure their campuses were free of drugs. "It is the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Normal life came to a standstill across Kerala on Tuesday after around 20,000 private buses were off the roads due to a token strike called by the operators. The operators have been raising demands like an increase in charges for student concessions, steps to check fake concession cards, besides a few other demands for a while now. With the talks with the Transport Commissioner failing, the operators decided to have a token strike on Tuesday. They have warned that if the government fails to address their demands in a week, they will have no other o ...Read More >
Pune was thrown into chaos as cab and auto drivers using app-based services went on strike. Passengers encountered not only increased fares but also instances of violence, making their travel experience perilous. Arguments with passengers and overcharging marred the indefinite strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday in the city. Among the worst affected were flyers arriving at the airport and struggling to find further travel options. A woman on her way to a doctor ...Read More >
Pune: Arguments with passengers and overcharging marred the indefinite strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday in the city. Among the worst affected were flyers arriving at the airport and struggling to find further travel options.A woman on her way to a doctor near Amanora Mall said she was mistreated by some autorickshaw drivers on strike. "I had hailed an auto and was on my way to the doctor when a group of other autorickshaw drivers stopped the driver. They snatched his cellphone and forcibly tried to pull me out of the vehicle, stating that a strike was on," ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi landed in Bhubaneswar Thursday and headed straight to Baramunda grounds to address a public rally. He is scheduled to speak at the 'Save the Constitution' mega gathering. Security has been tightened across Odisha for Gandhi's visit. In the capital, 53 platoons of police forces have been deployed, along with bomb squads and dog squads, to ensure safety. The Congress 'Save the Constitution' rally is scheduled for Friday at Bhubaneswar's Baramunda grounds. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal are also expected ...Read More >
Admitting that the recent violence in Leh was caused by youngsters who went "out of control", Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorjay on Friday rejected the involvement of a "foreign hand" in the happenings and demanded a judicial probe into the incident that claimed four lives and left 90 people injured. IMAGE: Security personnel patrol as the curfew imposed after the protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh, September 26, 2025. Photograph: ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses have started their statewide token strike on Tuesday morning as operators have decided to protest against the government raising various demands. The strike is expected to disrupt normal life, particularly in remote areas of the state, where private buses are the primary mode of transportation. Meanwhile, KSRTC has announced that additional services will be operated to major locations, including airports, railway stations, and hospitals across the state. Manorama News reported that people are relying on KSRTC buses and autorickshaws due to the strike in vario ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Normal life was not impacted in most parts of the country due to a nationwide strike called by several trade unions to protest against labour policies of the central government, though some sporadic incidents of violence were reported from West Bengal. However, the trade unions claimed that the strike was successful, and a large number of workers abstained from work, impacting the postal, banking, insurance, and mining sectors. Although the agitation remained by and large peaceful, reports of violence were received from pockets of West Bengal after Left-wing activists ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18: Commuters in Mumbai continued to face major disruptions for the fourth consecutive day as Ola and Uber drivers extended their ongoing strike. The ongoing protest, led by the Maharashtra Gig Works Manch, has seen nearly 90% of app-based cabs going off the roads, with a sit-in protest called at Mumbai's historic Azad Maidan on Friday, July 18, at 10 am. The situation is particularly dire at Mumbai Airport, where it was reported that passengers have been suffering long waits and inflated fares from alternative transport. In response, the airport authority issued a travel advisor ...Read More >
Mumbai: Drivers of app-based cab services Ola and Uber, who were on an indefinite strike since July 14, temporarily resumed operations on Saturday after the state govt assured them of a meeting on their long-standing demands. However, even as the apps went live, confusion loomed large with the drivers' union asking commuters to ignore the app fare and instead pay as per the fare chart notified for Cool Cabs.The union clarified that the fare shown on the app would not be applicable during this interim period. Passengers are expected to verify the correct fare through onlymeter.in or by scanning ...Read More >
New Delhi: Even though Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has advocated for 70-hour work weeks, the company is advising employees not to exceed work hours. The internal team of the IT giant has advised the employees to uphold a healthy work-life balance and avoid working beyond the stipulated time. The HR department has started tracking work hours of remote employees to promote a healthy work-life balance. To deal with exhaustive workhours, the company has started sending mails to employees whose logged hours exceed normal time. In the emails, the HR team stated that to improve both overall pro ...Read More >
CHENNAI: As part of the nationwide strike on Wednesday by central trade unions to highlight their 17- point demands, several trade unions from TN are planning to participate to show solidarity. As part of this, most buses are expected to remain off the roads as the ruling DMK's trade union is also participating in the strike. The demands include controlling price hikes, increasing the minimum wage, halting the privatization of public sector enterprises, scrapping the new pension scheme, regularizing contract workers, generating employment for educated youth, and repealing the central governm ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha, an umbrella body representing drivers of commercial vehicles including buses and trucks, on Sunday called off its five-day-long 'cease work' protest across the state. The strike, which began on July 8, was launched in support of several demands, including the introduction of a pension scheme, provision of rest sheds, and broader welfare measures for commercial vehicle drivers. Announcing the decision to withdraw the agitation, the association's state secretary Manas Debata cited the upcoming visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha as the reaso ...Read More >
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday held simultaneous mass demonstrations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR across various parts of the country in an effort to equip Filipinos with the basic skills needed in an emergency. One of these demonstrations was conducted at the DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development, where more than 300 community members, town leaders and barangay health workers from Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas and Pasay cities particip ...Read More >
Pune: Sporadic instances of arguments and fleecing in several parts of the city marred the strike called by aggregator app-based cab and auto drivers from Friday onwards.In particular, arriving flyers at the airport were majorly inconvenienced by the lack of options to travel to city areas.A woman on her way to a doctor near Amanora Mall said she was mistreated by a group of autorickshaw drivers on strike. "I hailed an auto on the road and was on my way to the doctor when a group of other autowallahs stopped the driver. They snatched away his cellphone and tried to pull me out of the vehicle f ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP MP P V Midhun Reddy was arrested by Andhra SIT late on Saturday after nearly seven hours of questioning in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam. The arrest comes after the anticipatory bail petitions of Mithun Reddy were rejected by AP high court and Supreme Court, reports Madhu Rasala.He is the second politician to be arrested in the alleged scam that took place during the previous YSRCP rule. With the latest arrest, the number of accused arrested so far has increased to 12.Earlier, Midhun Reddy arrived in Vijayawada from New Delhi amid heightened security. Krishna distric ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A strike called by autorickshaw drivers due to the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortage at an Indian Oil petrol pump near Sagar Highway in LB Nagar brought traffic to a standstill on Wednesday, April 1. Police quickly intervened and cleared out the traffic in 15 minutes, LB Nagar Traffic Police told Siasat.com. Even though the situation did not escalate this time, autorickshaw drivers have been struggling due to the fuel crunch triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran since mid-March, with the long queues resulting in lost time and reduced earnings. On March 20, Telangana Gig and ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Friday, i.e., April 3, for Good Friday, marking a scheduled pause in trading activity following a period of volatility. According to the stock market holiday calendar shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), today's closure is one of several upcoming breaks in the mid-year schedule, with the next holiday slated for Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14. Following today's break, the markets will again close on notable holidays for the 2026 calendar year, including Maharashtra Day on May 1, Bakri Id on May 28, and Muharram on ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 8 (PTI) Private buses kept off the roads in the majority of districts in Kerala on Tuesday, causing difficulties to commuters as part of a token strike announced by their owners pressing various long-pending demands. Daily commuters in the state largely depend upon private buses along with the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) vehicles. In the absence of private buses, people were seen relying on the state-run buses, autorickshaws, online taxis, and their own vehicles across the state. However, within the city limits of Thiruvananthapuram, private buses ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) will develop a flower valley on 5 acres of green belt land near the police headquarters on Shaheed Path that will serve as an eco-tourism destination and leisure space.The project costing at Rs 10 crore will feature a water body, observation tower, stepped landscaping, moon gate, floating island bridge and seasonal flowering trees and plants. It will also include elements like a root bridge and pavilion to enhance its appeal.LDA vice chairperson Prathamesh Kumar visited the site on Thursday and directed officials to begin project implementation. ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at the conclusion of his visit, the Chief Minister highlighted the state's focused efforts on developme ...Read More >