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Manipur custodial death: 24-hour shutdown affects normal life; key markets shut

Shops in major markets, including Paona Bazar, Thangal Bazar, MG Avenue remain closed. (HT sourced photo)
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 11:07 AM IST

PGIMER opts out from conciliation talks over ‘objectionable’ remark

The proceedings address five demands by the contractual workers’ union under the JAC banner: regularisation of contract posts, clearing pending arrears, medical and canteen facilities, and bonus pay. (HT File Photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:30 AM IST

PGIMER contractual workers detained ahead of rally

The police detained around 20 contract workers and their representatives gathered outside PGIMER gate around 2.45 pm. (HT File Photo)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:44 AM IST

HP power department staff protest, govt reaffirms no posts being abolished

Himachal power board staffers during a protest at division office in Shimla on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST

GMCH-32 contractual staff stage protest over two-month delay in pay

The employees gathered near the gas plant at GMCH-32 to voice their frustration over not receiving their pay for the past two months. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:06 AM IST

Grenade found near Joint Action Committee member’s house in Imphal West

Demonstrators hold placards as they take part in a protest rally (REUTERS)
Published on Jan 02, 2025 08:04 PM IST

Manipur faces 24-hour shutdown, disrupting normal life; to end today at 6pm

Nupi Keithel, commonly known as Women’s Market, in Imphal on Saturday (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 28, 2024 03:44 PM IST

Chandigarh: Second FIR in two months against PGI contract workers

PGI attendants protesting outside the PGI director’s office last week. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 06:26 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGI admn to implement same and similar wages after June 6

Due to delay in implementing equal pay for equal work, PGIMER, Chandigarh, contractual workers had held a peaceful protest from May 8 to 13 by wearing black badges during duty hours. (HT File Photo)
Updated on May 20, 2024 09:04 AM IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER contractual workers protest delay in equal pay for equal work

The workers lodged their protest peacefully by wearing black badges during duty hours. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:00 AM IST

Chandigarh: No headway in talks between PGIMER, contractual workers

“The PGIMER, Chandigarh, administration had agreed on April 4 to pursue the issue of payment of same and similar wage,” said Ashwani Kumar Munjal, chairman of the Joint Action Committee. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 19, 2024 08:56 AM IST

Shama Sikander plans to extend her family

Shama Sikander got married to James Milliron in Goa on March 14 in 2022
Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:17 PM IST

Prabhas on a short break, to start work on his next in March

Prabhas was last seen in Salaar
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:51 PM IST

Yash in talks for another Bollywood project?

Yash will be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's project
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 04:16 PM IST

Chandigarh teachers’ union observes ‘black day’ on Teacher’s Day

Members of the joint action committee of teachers during a protest at Sector 17 in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 12:40 AM IST

Abducted person rescued, one suspected apprehended in Imphal

Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee's Convener Vigyan Koirala appealed to the government to take measures against harassment of minority Gorkhas in the Kangpokpi district.
Published on Feb 20, 2021 04:37 PM IST

Orders to work during winter break not justified: Chandigarh teachers

Teachers say they have been taking online classes and concentrating on completing the syllabus, so any move to deduct leaves will not be acceptable to them.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 02:51 PM IST

Muslims seek Akal Takht’s support in fight against CAA

HT Image
Published on Feb 07, 2020 11:21 PM IST

Section 144 imposed in wake of ‘bus roko’ call by protesting TSRTC staff in Hyderabad

Section 144 CrPC that prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area, has been imposed in all TSRTC depots across Hyderabad.
Updated on Nov 16, 2019 10:34 AM IST

Telangana government tells court RTC has no funds to pay September salaries

Last week, acting on a petition filed by an RTC employee, the high court directed that the government pay salaries to all the employees, including those on strike.
Updated on Oct 21, 2019 07:46 PM IST

KCR govt dismisses 48,000 state transport employees

Rao announced the government would start the exercise soon to recruit new staff and the process would be completed at the earliest.
Updated on Oct 07, 2019 12:45 AM IST

Manipur shuts down to protest mystery death of class VII student N Babysana

The mysterious death of Ningthoujam Babysana Chanu led to a 24-hour bandh in Imphal.
Published on Jul 24, 2019 02:46 PM IST

After sealing property, Mumbai port trust residents form joint action committee

Residents have a growing fear that they will be displaced to make way for mega projects planned by the trust
Updated on Apr 07, 2018 12:16 AM IST