Tag: migrant worker
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NHRC notice over Odisha man carrying wife’s body on shoulder
A poor migrant worker Samulu Pangi carried the body of his wife Ide Guru (30) to his native place to perform her last rites.
February 13, 2023 -
When the West plays the hypocrisy game
There’s been severe criticism, primarily in the Western media, of the gross exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar’s bid to host football’s World Cup that began in Doha last week. There’s more than a grain of truth in the accusation, and there are dollops of hypocrisy about it.
November 23, 2022 -
Unfair crackdown
The Malaysian government described the documentary as inaccurate and unfair, and promptly launched a manhunt for a Bangladeshi worker who was especially critical of the authorities.
August 6, 2020 -
Will migrant’s child learn again?
Village children used to attend the nearby ‘anganwadis’ and public schools, but on 24 March, all this came to a halt.
June 26, 2020 -
PM Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana for migrant workers, rural citizens
This campaign of 125 days, which will work in mission mode, will involve intensified and focused implementation of 25 different types of works to provide employment.
June 20, 2020 -
Migrant worker dies of snakebite
As the villagers protested, they had no option but to take shelter in the abandoned market complex," a local source said.
June 8, 2020 -
Centre asks states, UTs to designate nodal officers to address grievances of migrant workers
Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up 20 Control Rooms for addressing issues of the labour/workers in the country in view of the lockdown.
April 18, 2020