Union opposes FDI in Railways, threatens indefinite strike

Last Updated: Saturday, January 10, 2015, 11:05

The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) has vehemently opposed the Centre's proposal for FDI in Railways and threatened to go on indefinite strike in June this year.

Reserve three percent govt jobs for disabled: SC to Centre, states

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 20:29

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and state governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in their departments, companies and PSUs.

National Federation Party ready for 2014 Fiji elections

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 16:26

Fiji`s National Federation Party (NFP), comprising mostly of Indian-origin members, says it is ready for the elections scheduled for 2014 in that south pacific island nation.

Hyderabad police chief`s remark on rapes draws women`s ire

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 18:00

Hyderabad police chief`s remark that accused in almost all rape cases in city were known to victims has drawn the ire of women groups, who termed it "unacceptable".

LPG distributors threaten strike on Oct 1

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 12:11

National Federation of LPG Distributors of India (NFLDI), which claims to represent 10,500 cooking gas sale agencies, demanded the government should have uniform pricing and should make direct transfer of subsidy to the intended beneficiaries.

Railways facing financial crisis due to stagnant rates: NFIR

Last Updated: Monday, August 29, 2011, 18:18

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) would be organising a rally in Delhi on September 8 to press various demands, said its general secretary, M Raghavaih, here on Monday.