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Trade unions oppose 4 new labour laws

Mumbai, May 2 -- Trade unions in Maharashtra representing over 2.5 million members held a joint meeting on May 1, celebrated as Labour Day, and passed a resolution to mobilise working-class votes agai... Read More


Workers desilting storm drains without safety gear: Citizens

Mumbai, May 2 -- Ahead of the monsoon, the BMC has started removing silt from storm water drains across the city, for the smooth draining of rainwater. However, citizens have pointed out at least thre... Read More


Workers desilting drains without safety gear: citizens

India, May 2 -- Ahead of the monsoon, the BMC has begun to remove silt from storm water drains across the city, for the smooth draining of rainwater. And citizens have come up with at least three inci... Read More


Trade unions resolve to vote against four new labour codes

India, May 2 -- A joint meeting of trade unions with over 25 lakh members in Maharashtra was held on Wednesday, on the occasion of Labour Day, passing a resolution to mobilise working-class votes agai... Read More


City waste picker guns for global role

India, May 1 -- On April 29, 58-year-old Sushila Sable embarked on a 40-hour long journey from Mumbai to Buenos Aires, accompanied by Marathi translator Ashwini Jog. Starting as a waste picker at the ... Read More


300-yr-old baobab axed for metro 2B

Mumbai, April 30 -- In the heart of Santacruz, in SV Road, a baobab tree that stood for over 300 years, witnessed the area's transition from Portuguese and British rule to the post-independence era, d... Read More


300-year-old baobab tree in Santacruz axed for metro 2B, residents say it is a massive loss

India, April 30 -- In the heart of Santacruz, in SV Road, a baobab tree that stood for over 300 years, witnessed the area's transition from Portuguese and British rule to the post-independence era, di... Read More


Deaths in public toilets: Time to revamp community-based system

Mumbai, April 29 -- In recent months, Mumbai has seen at least two tragic incidents resulting in deaths in public toilets. The first occurred on December 18, 2023 in Bamanwada, Vile Parle, when a body... Read More


Toilet deaths: Time to revamp Mumbai's Community Based Organisations

India, April 29 -- In recent months, Mumbai has seen at least two tragic incidents resulting in deaths in public toilets. The first occurred on December 18, 2023 in Bamanwada, Vile Parle, when a body ... Read More


Toilet deaths: Time to revamp CBO system

India, April 29 -- In recent months, Mumbai has seen at least two tragic incidents resulting in deaths in public toilets. The first occurred on December 18, 2023 in Bamanwada, Vile Parle, when a body ... Read More