Corporates influencing political leaders: Dasgupta

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 19:27

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Monday alleged that corporates were trying to influence political leaders ahead of general elections in the country.

More struggles against UPA govt in offing: AITUC

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 20:19

Mounting a scathing attack on the UPA government, pro-CPI AITUC on Saturday said more united struggles against its policies are in the offing.

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Stone pelting at factory, vehicles damaged in Noida

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 16:24

Around 200 workers pelted stones at factory in Sector 5 breaking windows and damaged vehicles on second day of 48-hour nationwide strike, even as authorities imposed prohibitory order in the district.

Response to strike overwhelming: Trade unions

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 20:15

Central trade unions Wednesday said that the first day of their nationwide strike in support of demands to contain inflation and employment generation had drawn "overwhelming response".

Two-day strike: `Travelling arrangements being made for people`

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 23:02

Delhi government on Monday said it was making all necessary arrangements to ensure that commuters do not face any hardships during the two-day nationwide strike called by central trade unions.

There will be no shutdown in Bengal, asserts Mamata

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 18:20

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday declared that her government will not allow forcible enforcement of the two-day shutdown called by central trade unions.

Trade Unions firm on strike, to hold talks with govt

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 17:28

Central trade unions remained firm on their call for two-day strike despite appeal from Prime Minister even as they were set to meet senior Union Ministers on assurance of looking into demands.

AITUC rejects PM`s appeal to call off stir

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 23:00

AITUC General Secretary Gurudas Dasgupta rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s appeal to call off 2-day nationwide strike of trade unions from Feb 20 saying govt would have to settle demands.

PM appeals to Trade Unions to call off strike, offers talks

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 21:07

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh appealed to protesting central Trade Unions to withdraw their 2-day strike from Feb 20 saying it would cause loss to economy, inconvenience to people and offered talks.