They alleged that though they play a key role in keeping the civic area clean everyday and ensure safety of people still they are denied minimum wages.
At present the sanitation department workers are paid Rs 9,000 per month. They are demanding Rs 15,000 from the civic body stating that due to price hike they are finding it difficult to run their family.
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Reviving Bat-tala: From 19th-century woodcuts to contemporary masterpieces
This winter, Kolkata has warmed up to a vibrant revival of distinctive woodcut prints also known as Bat-tala paintings, reimagined by a host of contemporary artists.
Resuscitating Calcutta's soul: The Place 1860-by Namring delights 'cha' lovers
As the winter sets in firmly in Calcutta and the temperature drops, apart from taking out the colourful sweaters and winter wear from the 'almirah', the only thing that can keep the soul of Calcuttans warm is a cup of freshly brewed tea.
Empowering women through literature
Empowerment is a cornerstone for enabling women to realize their full potential, make informed decisions, and actively participate in all aspects of society.
Indian Army and friends in distant lands
Over the past decade we have become increasingly familiar with the term Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR, which is essentially corporations' way of connecting with the community living in the vicinities in which they set up businesses.
An excerpt from the book General's Jottings: National Security, Conflicts & Strategies by Lt Gen. (Retd) KJ SINGH
Pakistan has added two light Divisions equipped with sophisticated equipment and other dual use capabilities in the garb of CPEC.
Curzon's cuts
Think of Lord Curzon, and the first thing that flashes in your mind is the 1905 Bengal Partition. Bengal burnt, and King George V had to personally come to India in 1911 to annul the Partition and transfer the capital to Delhi.
Trinamul Congress leader found dead at a hotel in Bengal's Mandarmani
A Trinamul Congress leader was found dead at a hotel at the Mandarmani sea resort in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on Saturday morning, triggering tension in the area. The hotel authorities immediately informed the local police and a police team reached the spot, recovered the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination.
School job case: Charge framing at special PMLA court in Kolkata likely on Monday
The process of framing of charges in the case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal is expected to be completed at a special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata on 23 December.
BJP Organises protests Over recent attacks On Hindu places Of Worship in Bangladesh
In the past 48 hours, there have been reports Of attacks On at least three temples Of Bangladesh, resulting in the vandalism Of eight idols
Record rice procurement fixed for Birbhum district by state govt
The target for paddy procurement in Birbhum district this year has been fixed at 4,80,000 metric tonnes.
