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Rajasthan MLA pours petrol on self during protest march in Barmer

Rajasthan MLA pours petrol on self during protest march in Barmer

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Rajasthan’s Barmer witnessed dramatic scenes on Tuesday when chaos erupted inside the District Collectorate premises after MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati allegedly poured petrol over himself while protesting police action during a massive march led by labourers and truck drivers. The protest march was organised following a large workers’ convention and rally at the private company, where labourers and truck drivers have been agitating for the past 40 days. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Portion of bridge collapses in Jammu, 4 labourers trapped under debris

Portion of bridge collapses in Jammu, 4 labourers trapped under debris

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A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area of Jammu on Friday, trapping several labourers under the debris and triggering an urgent rescue operation by disaster response teams, reported ANI. Six labourers trapped, two rescued so far According to local officials, six labourers were initially trapped when the structure gave way. Former Sarpanch Rajdev Singh said that two workers have been rescued, while four remain trapped under the debris, reported ANI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

15 labourers die as van overturns in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar

15 labourers die as van overturns in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar

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Injured labourers are brought to a Bhoj hospital after a pickup van carrying 30–35 people overturned near a petrol pump, in Dhar on Wednesday (April 29, 2026). | Photo Credit: ANI At least 15 labourers, many of them women, died on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) night and more than 30 were injured after a pick-up van they were travelling in overturned and collided with a car in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, the police said.  According to the police, the accident took place around 10.30 p.m. on the Indore-Ahmedabad national highway near Chikliya bypass under Tirla police station range when the speeding van, carrying about 46 labourers, overturned.  Published – April 30, 2026 01:16 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Himachal: Factory worker killed in accident, labourers claim management negligence

Himachal: Factory worker killed in accident, labourers claim management negligence

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Nahan , A 29-year-old worker was killed in an alleged industrial accident in Himachal’s Sirmaur district on Saturday, sparking outrage as labourers took to the streets in anger, raising slogans and accusing the factory management of negligence, officials said. Himachal: Factory worker killed in accident, labourers claim management negligence Tika Ram was killed when the cables of a lift allegedly snapped at the Sunvet Health Care Company, located in Shambhuwala village on the Nahan-Paonta road, approximately 15 kilometres from Nahan. The angry labourers gathered on the main Nahan-Paonta road, alleging that the factory management had failed to repair the malfunctioning lift, despite receiving multiple complaints over several days, and that failure led to the accident. Following assurances and persuasion from the factory management, the workers eventually returned to the factory premises. The complainant, Harish, claimed that the lift had been making a “ticking” sound for quite some time, indicating that it was not functioning properly. The factory management had been informed of this issue, but took no remedial action. Despite this, approximately 150 bundles of …

Government doubles 5-kg LPG supply for migrant labourers amid high demand

Government doubles 5-kg LPG supply for migrant labourers amid high demand

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The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication.  The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification the enhanced allocation will be based on the average daily supply of cylinders provided to migrant workers. The revised allocation goes beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent specified in March announcement. The government also said that the additional 5-kg FTL cylinders will be placed at the disposal of state governments and their Food and Civil Supplies Departments for distribution exclusively to migrant labourers with the assistance of oil marketing companies (OMCs). Earlier, the government had said it was making all efforts to ensure adequate availability of petrol, diesel and LPG amid the prevailing geopolitical situation, while advising citizens to avoid panic buying and rely only on official sources for information. Consumers were also encouraged to use digital modes for LPG bookings and minimise visits to distributors unless necessary. The government has prioritised domestic LPG and PNG supplies, …

Husband-wife labour duo die in wall collapse at construction site in Talwade

Husband-wife labour duo die in wall collapse at construction site in Talwade

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Two labourers, a husband-wife duo, died on the spot, and one person was injured after an under-construction brick compound wall collapsed on them at Jyotiba Nagar in Talwade on Friday. Agale had awarded a contract to Deepak Devaji Jadhav, a resident of Chakan, for constructing a brick compound wall around the plot. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC) According to officials, the open plot belongs to businessman Sadashiv Agale, the owner of Induction Thermal Company. Agale had awarded a contract to Deepak Devaji Jadhav, a resident of Chakan, for constructing a brick compound wall around the plot. For the work, Jadhav had hired labourers from a labour naka, including Sachin Shankar Rathod, 30, a resident of Medankar Wadi in Chakan and originally from Loha in Nanded district; his wife, Komal Sachin Rathod, 25; and Manohar Bhiku Chavan, 38, a resident of Gadge Ali in Chakan. According to police, the incident occurred around 4:30 pm while the labourers were constructing the compound wall. The structure suddenly collapsed, trapping the workers beneath the debris. Sachin and his wife Komal sustained severe injuries …

At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way

At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way

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Seven labourers were killed and five sustained injuries after a wall collapsed at an under-construction group housing project at Sidhrawali village in Haryana’s Gurugram on Monday night (March 9, 2026). The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at the society. The police received a call around 9.30 p.m. following which police teams, fire brigade personnel and State Disaster Response Force teams reached the spot. The rescue operation is under way with the various teams searching through the debris to locate trapped survivors. Published – March 10, 2026 02:48 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

2 labourers die as loose soil, temporary structure, caves in near Delhi’s Narela

2 labourers die as loose soil, temporary structure, caves in near Delhi’s Narela

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Two labourers lost their lives after a temporary structure and loose earth collapsed on them. The incident took place around noon when the deceased, identified as Ajay (25) and Ram Milan (45), were working near a drain at a factory in Bhorgarh Phase-II, and the structure above them suddenly gave way. As per the alleged history and eye-witness, the incident occurred around 12.15 pm. (Representational/HT Photo) Delhi Police informed, “Today on 20 February, information was received at PS Narela Industrial Area regarding two persons, Ajay (25) and Ram Milan (45) brought unconscious to SRHC Hospital, Narela. Both were declared brought dead vide respective MLCs. As per the alleged history and eye-witness Rampal Ahirwar, the incident occurred around 12.15 PM at Factory No. L-246/247, Bhorgarh Phase-II, near Kali Mata Mandir, when loose soil and a temporary structure/wall near a drain fell during construction work, trapping both labourers underneath.” Also read: Delhi on high alert over LeT’s terror plan to ‘avenge’ Pak mosque blast, temple near Red Fort on hitlist “Inspection of the spot confirmed fallen of …

Over 30 Bonded Labourers, Including Children, Rescued From Brick Kiln In Karnataka | India News

Over 30 Bonded Labourers, Including Children, Rescued From Brick Kiln In Karnataka | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 17:05 IST The workers, belonging to nine families from Odisha, were reportedly trafficked to Karnataka after being promised advances ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per family. The victims used to live in temporary huts made of bricks without access to adequate water or sanitation. (AI-generated image) At least 34 bonded labourers, including children, were rescued by officials of the Bagalkot district administration in Sankalapur village of Ilakal taluk, about 50 km from the district headquarters. The rescue operation was carried out by a team led by Deputy Commissioner Sangappa M, District Labour Officer Ramesh S Sumbad and police personnel after receiving a complaint from Spandana Association, a local NGO. As per news reports, all 34 workers were allegedly held captive and forced to work at a brick kiln. The workers, belonging to nine families from Odisha, were reportedly trafficked to Karnataka after being promised advances ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 per family. According to Spandana director Sushila, the workers were initially told they would be employed in …

Bonded labourers, including six children, rescued from brick kiln in Bagalkot

Bonded labourers, including six children, rescued from brick kiln in Bagalkot

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Image for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu As many as 34 bonded labourers, including six child labourers, were rescued by officials of the Bagalkot district administration during a recent operation. The team led by Deputy Commissioner Sangappa, district Labour Welfare officer Ramesh and police personnel, rescued 34 bonded labourers, all hailing from Odisha, from a brick kiln in the district. The labourers were held captive at the kiln since November 2025. The workers, including the children, were forced to work over 16 hours a day with hardly any breaks. They were not allowed to go out of the kiln as a family. While being exploited, the bonded labourers never received the wages promised to them, Susheela, director of the NGO Spandana, said in a release. The person who employed them was absconding, taking away the Aadhaar cards of the victims. The police registered an FIR based on a complaint, the release said. They were promised ₹20,000 to ₹30,000 but got only around ₹8,000. The victims said that the kiln owner and …