Members of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) rallied inside the market yard on Monday, demanding that onions be purchased inside the yard. According to the protesters, traders have stopped purchasing onions in the market about 15 days ago. Speaking with The Hindu, the president of market yard union, T. Ramudu explained that the … Read more
CITU State vice-president D. Govinda Rao on Wednesday urged the State government to direct Aurobindo Pharma Limited to implement charter of demands since the previous wage agreement was lapsed in March, 2018. The CITU organised ‘Maha Dharna’ at the Srikakulam Collector’s office as part of the State-wide agitations over the pending issues of Aurobindo Pharma’s … Read more
Members of the Telugu Desam Party(TDP) held protests in Nandyal and Kurnool on Monday demanding that the State government bring back Anna Canteens. The protesting leaders denounced the government’s decision to shut down the canteens that distributed food at subsidised rates. “How does the government have money to repaint all the government offices but not … Read more
Raghubir Yadav, known for his roles in Lagaan and Peepli Live, is going through a tumultuous time in his personal life. The actor’s wife Purnima Kharga has filed a divorce at the Bandra Family Court after 32 years of marriage. Purnima, who is a former Kathak dancer, has alleged cheating and desertion. Raghubir and Purnima … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh Power Employees’ Joint Action Committee (APPEJAC) demanded the government release a White Paper on its plans to sell off Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant (RTPP) and Sri Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Thermal Power Station (SDSTPS) to private players on the pretext that they are unviable. Also, on solar power plants of 10,000 MW proposed to … Read more