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Tragic Accident in Arunachal Pradesh: 21 Assam Laborers Feared Dead After Truck Plunges into Gorge
Dec 11, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A devastating accident in Arunachal Pradesh has claimed the lives of at least 21 laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district when their truck plunged into a deep gorge near the China border. Despite the remote location delaying rescue efforts, authorities have recovered 18 bodies with operations continuing. The sole survivor, Buddheswar Deep, managed to climb back to safety despite serious injuries.
Delhi Congress Leaders Protest Air Pollution Crisis With Oxygen Masks and Cylinders: Demands Immediate Action
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
Delhi Congress leaders staged a dramatic protest against the capital's dangerous air pollution levels by conducting a press conference wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders. With AQI levels at 335, leaders highlighted the impact on construction workers and demanded immediate action from the BJP government to address this growing health emergency that has persisted for 12 days.
India's Climate Crisis: 20 Heatwave Days in 2024 with 6.6 Days Directly Linked to Climate Change, Reports Lancet Study
Oct 29, 2025 09:33 am CST
A new Lancet report reveals Indians experienced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024, with one-third directly caused by climate change. This extreme heat resulted in 247 billion lost labor hours, primarily affecting agricultural workers, and USD 194 billion in potential income losses. The study also documents increases in heat-related deaths and air pollution fatalities, highlighting the urgent health and economic consequences of continued fossil fuel dependence.
Bihari Migrant Workers in Tamil Nadu Face Barriers to Voting in Home State Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:42 am CST
Migrant workers from Bihar living in Tamil Nadu struggle with the practical impossibility of traveling over 2,000 km to vote in their home state's elections due to job insecurity and financial constraints. With approximately 2.51 lakh registered Bihari workers in Tamil Nadu, many have settled with families and enrolled children in local schools, making electoral participation in Bihar increasingly unlikely without alternative voting mechanisms.
Gautam Adani Expresses Gratitude to Every Worker Behind Navi Mumbai International Airport's Development
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Ahead of its October 8 inauguration, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani personally visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport to thank the diverse workforce responsible for its construction. The state-of-the-art facility will accommodate both domestic and international flights with its 3,700-metre runway, modern terminals, and advanced systems, aiming to serve 20 million passengers annually with airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express already planning operations.
Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Nitish Kumar Announces Rs 1,000 Monthly Allowance For Unemployed Graduates
Sep 18, 2025 01:29 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced a Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for each unemployed youth, in a move seen as a major outreach to young and first-time voters ahead of the Assembly elections.