Assocham advises central trade unions to call off strike

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 13:16

The apex body Assocham estimated a hefty loss of about 25,000 crore due to the ongoing strike by the central trade unions.

Strike had only a marginal impact: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 23:33

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said the day-long nationwide strike called by central trade unions only had a "marginal or inconsequential impact".

Bharat Bandh hits Coal India; production down to 50%

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 18:28

Majority of about 4 lakh coal workers across the country Wednesday joined the strike called by trade unions, hitting 50 percent of the about 1.7 million tonne (MT) day's production.

Bharat Bandh: Strike affects clearing business at banks

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 12:44

Normal working at banks was affected on Wednesday due to a nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions, although the staff of SBI, IOB, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank stayed away from the agitation.

Bharat Bandh: Services to be affected

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 18:27

As 10 central trade unions go on a one-day nationwide strike Wednesday, September 2, to protest against changes in labour laws, many services across the country, such as transport, banks, will come to a standstill.

Reasons behind Sept 2 Bharat Bandh

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 17:14

Essential services are likely to be impacted tomorrow with 10 central trade unions going ahead with one-day nationwide strike to protest against changes in labour laws.

Committee probing Noida violence submits report to UP govt

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 19:05

The 2-member committee, looking into the violence in Noida during the nationwide strike by trade unions this month, submitted its report to the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday.

Bharat bandh: Left warns of a bigger one

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 22:28

In a joint statement, CPI (M), CPI, RSP and Forward Bloc said the strike has been historic as all Central Trade Unions gave a joint call for the first time for the two-day strike.

Noida violence: Opp fears for UP`s industries

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 20:37

BSP, BJP and Congress members cited the violence in Noida as being a matter of deep concern.

Bharat bandh affects banks, transport; unions warn of more protests

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 20:06

The 11 trade unions, including the ruling Congress' Indian Trade Union Congress (INTUC), had called the shutdown and asked the government to enforce their 10-point charter, which includes controlling inflation and price rise, generating more jobs and enforcing labour laws.

Rs 10 lakh for family of killed Haryana union leader

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 17:36

Haryana government announced a compensation of Rs.10 lakh to the family of a Haryana Roadways driver and union leader, killed in a freak accident in Ambala city on Day One of the nationwide strike.

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.