Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

A group of protesting employees of private bus operators contracted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Monday sought permanent jobs in the civic-run transporter. Addressing a press conference, they said those who cannot be absorbed permanently must be taken on contract, adding that they sought ‘samaan kam, samaan dam’, or… Continue reading Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

BJP MP from Etawah gets 2 yr jail for thrashing Torrent staff, disqualified

A local court on Saturday sentenced BJP MP Ram Shankar Katheria to two years’ jail for thrashing staff of a private power firm in 2011. The former Minister of State for Human Resource Development, who now faces disqualification from the Lok Sabha, was also levied with a fine of Rs 50,000. The… Continue reading BJP MP from Etawah gets 2 yr jail for thrashing Torrent staff, disqualified

Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday sought clarifications from the BRS government on a draft bill meant for absorption of state Road Transport Corporation employees into government service. Amid concerns expressed by the TSRTC staff that the bill should be passed in the ongoing assembly session, she assured them of safeguarding their interests.… Continue reading Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees

Dodgers bolster pitching staff, trade for Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the top spot in the NL West Division standings, but the team’s starting pitching has been lackluster.  So, the Dodgers front office bolstered the pitching staff ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. On Friday, the Dodgers brass pulled off a trade that should help ease some of the team’s pitching… Continue reading Dodgers bolster pitching staff, trade for Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly