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West Bengal Man Risks His Own Life to Raise Awareness About COVID-19

 
/ May 14, 2021

Using his own money he stitched a unique costume to attract people's attention and spread awareness.

Maharashtra’s ‘Mini-Lockdown’ Has Daily Wage Labourers Living On The Edge of Survival | COVID 19

 
/ May 14, 2021

Many have decided to stay back in Maharashtra while others are migrating back to their home towns.

Anganwadi Worker Dies After Second Dose of COVID Vaccine, Family Alleges Was Forced To Take...

 
/ May 14, 2021

Nobody from the district administration or health department visited her despite reporting that she is unwell after the vaccination.

‘British Time Had Better Medical Facilities For Tea Garden Workers Than Now’

 
/ April 19, 2021

Why hasn't the Plantation Act been implemented that cares for the welfare of tea garden workers?

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Jharkhand Health Centre Constructed A Decade Ago But Never Got Operational

 
/ April 15, 2021

Despite having a health centre, people have to travel 15 kms away for any emergency.

Bihar Govt Assures Striking Employees of Not Cancelling Their Appointments, Later Backtracks

 
/ April 6, 2021

The new Bihar government has played a cruel joke on protesting government employees.

Uttar Pradesh Self Help Groups Empower Women to Become Financially Independent

 
/ April 1, 2021

A social impact initiative by Uttar Pradesh state government is changing the lives of rural women.