Follow Us on Google News Nilambur, June 12 (IANS) The beleaguered Asha Workers who have been on an indefinite protest before the State Secretariat from February 10 demanding fair wages, on Thursday began a campaign urging people not to vote for the CPI-M candidate in the forthcoming Nilambur Assembly bypolls in Kerala. Nilambur Assembly constituency … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 11 (IANS) In a significant move aimed at strengthening the grassroots healthcare delivery system, the Assam Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a hike in monthly incentives for ASHA workers and supervisors. The decision was announced by State Health Minister Ashok Singhal and … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded ASHA workers as the strongest pillar of the nation’s health system, asserting that during times of crisis, when many step back, ASHA sisters step forward with unwavering commitment and selfless service. Speaking at the event organised by Promising Indian Society … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday gave a strong message to those who support Pakistan while sitting on Indian soil and advocate for peace with the neighbouring nation. Taking to X, CM Sarma in a long post said those who advocate talks and making … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) The protesting Asha workers, whose protest in front of the State Secretariat entered its 81st day, have decided to launch a relay day-night protest from Thursday, which is universally marked as International Labour Day. Surprise was in store for the protesters when renowned dancer and social … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Patna, April 15 (IANS) On his official visit to Bihar, Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono paid tribute to India’s freedom movement by meeting Asha Sahay Choudhry, a veteran of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Rani of Jhansi Regiment. Born in 1928, Choudhry joined the regiment inspired by Netaji’s call for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, April 2 (IANS) A day after her meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that she will hold a meeting with the protesting Asha workers on Thursday as their indefinite protest before the State Secretariat here entered its 52nd day on Wednesday. The … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) On the 51st day of the ongoing protests by the Asha workers in front of the Kerala state Secretariat, state Health Minister Veena George finally met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking to the media soon after meeting Nadda, George said … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) Leaders of the ongoing protest by Asha workers before the Kerala secretariat, intensified their stir by cutting their hair on Monday, the 50th day of their movement. Many of the Asha workers were seen in tears and were shouting ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ as they approached the Kerala … Read more