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Manipur custodial death: 24-hour shutdown affects normal life; key markets shut
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) had submitted a memorandum to the state Governor on April 17 and organised sit-in protests and rallies in Imphal East district
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 11:07 AM IST
Sobhapati Samom
PGIMER opts out from conciliation talks over ‘objectionable’ remark
The hospital cited “intimidated and objectionable remarks” by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairperson, stating they would not participate in his presence
Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
PGIMER contractual workers detained ahead of rally
Workers have been demanding their pending arrears, reinstatement of four security guards removed in December 2024 and revoke the notices issued to 33 contract workers and against the transfer orders that workers say are being used to pressurise them
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HP power department staff protest, govt reaffirms no posts being abolished
The protesters continued to work in the office hours, 10 am to 5 pm, but said they will not provide emergency services beyond those hours
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
GMCH-32 contractual staff stage protest over two-month delay in pay
Joint action committee president Sukhbeer Singh said if the department does not pay workers’ salary in the coming days, they will go on a full day strike on February 7
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Grenade found near Joint Action Committee member’s house in Imphal West
The note said it was the “last warning” to the JAC regarding the case of 56-year-old Laishram Kamalbabu who went missing in November
Published on Jan 02, 2025 08:04 PM IST
Manipur faces 24-hour shutdown, disrupting normal life; to end today at 6pm
JAC announced the shutdown demanding justice for the killing of 16-year-old Laishram Priyam in the Salungpham on December 14
Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:44 PM IST
Chandigarh: Second FIR in two months against PGI contract workers
UT Police have registered the FIR against contract workers for staging an unauthorised protest on Saturday, disrupting critical patient services.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 06:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PGI admn to implement same and similar wages after June 6
Contract workers’ JAC organised a meeting after the decision and agreed to wait for release of revised wages and other benefits, with the salary of May 2024, payable on June 7
Updated on May 20, 2024 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: PGIMER contractual workers protest delay in equal pay for equal work
A PGIMER official, who did not wish to be quoted amid the model code of conduct, said, “The permissions for similar wages are pending due to the imposition of the model code of conduct. We had a meeting with the workers’ delegation and apprised them of the situation.”
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: No headway in talks between PGIMER, contractual workers
Even in a meeting held between the PGIMER administration and the workers’ Joint Action Committee in Chandigarh on Thursday, the latter learnt that the administration had failed to get the Union health ministry’s approval for more funds to pay them similar wages
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Shama Sikander plans to extend her family
Actor Shama Sikander opens up about her plans to embrace motherhood soon
Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:17 PM IST
Prabhas on a short break, to start work on his next in March
After getting positive response to his latest cinematic venture, Salaar, actor Prabhas is taking some off to rejuvenate and realign his thoughts
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:51 PM IST
Yash in talks for another Bollywood project?
We have heard that actor Yash is planning to focus more on his career in Bollywood
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Chandigarh teachers’ union observes ‘black day’ on Teacher’s Day
Chairman Savinder Singh said they have demanded a vigilance inquiry against teachers on deputation who overstayed their deputation period
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Abducted person rescued, one suspected apprehended in Imphal
49-year-old Tikaram Rizal of Kalapahar Bazar under Kangpokpi Police Station was abducted on February 16 evening at around 8 by unknown armed miscreants demanding a ransom amount of ₹20 lakh.
Published on Feb 20, 2021 04:37 PM IST
ANI | , Kangpokpi
Orders to work during winter break not justified: Chandigarh teachers
Teachers working with dedication during Covid-19 lockdown, would be demoralised if winter break, second Saturday holidays denied to them, says Joint Action Committee of Teachers
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 02:51 PM IST
Srishti.jaswal
Muslims seek Akal Takht’s support in fight against CAA
A group of Muslims on Friday sought the support of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, in the their fight against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Under the banner of the Joint Action Committee, the group based in Ahmedgarh town of Sangrur district, submitted a memorandum addressed to the Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh in this regard.
Published on Feb 07, 2020 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Amritsar | HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Section 144 imposed in wake of ‘bus roko’ call by protesting TSRTC staff in Hyderabad
Striking employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) have decided to temporarily drop their main demand for the Corporation’s merger with the government.
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 10:34 AM IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) | Asian News International
Telangana government tells court RTC has no funds to pay September salaries
Arguing on behalf of the RTC management, advocate general B S Prasad told the high court that the RTC had only ₹7.5 crore in its exchequer, while the salary bill of the employees was around ₹224 crore.
Updated on Oct 21, 2019 07:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
KCR govt dismisses 48,000 state transport employees
The employees have been demanding, among other things, merger of the RTC with the state government as was done in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, where they are being treated as government employees with their retirement age being enhanced to 60 years.
Updated on Oct 07, 2019 12:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Hyderabad | Srinivasa Rao Apparasu
Manipur shuts down to protest mystery death of class VII student N Babysana
The bandh was near total in the greater Imphal area and some other parts of the state. However, no untoward incident was reported till 1 pm.
Published on Jul 24, 2019 02:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Imphal | HT Correspondent
After sealing property, Mumbai port trust residents form joint action committee
The MbPT, one of the largest landlords in the city, has now started issuing notices to various buildings, seeking a payment of the outstanding dues and illegalities in construction.
Updated on Apr 07, 2018 12:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Naresh Kamath, Mumbai