report

J&K: CPI(M) State Conference Calls for Restoration of Statehood to J&K

THE 13th State Conference of the Jammu and Kashmir committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), was held in Jammu on February 17-18. The whole of the Jammu city was decorated with red flags.Inaugurating the open session of the conference, Prakash Karat, CPI(M) Central Committee coordinator and Polit Bureau member, vehemently criticised the Modi-led government for dismantling the historic state of Jammu and Kashmir into two separate Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir (JKUT) and Ladakh – on August 5, 2019.

Halt Power Sector Privatisation: 27 Lakh Employees to Go on Strike on June 26

TWENTY Seven lakh electricity employees and engineers are gearing up for a massive strike on 26th June 26, 2025. This strike is set to be the largest sectoral action by electricity employees in recent decades. In addition to this, electricity employees and engineers will join the strike called by the Central Trade Unions of India in protest against the proposed implementation of the Labour Codes.

Delhi: Severe Shortage of Teachers in MCD Schools: Crisis in the Education System

THE Delhi State Committee of CPI(M), in a statement issued on February 25, has expressed deep concern over the severe shortage of teachers in Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) schools, which has led to a complete breakdown of the education system. According to the 2021 CAG report, some schools have up to 60 per cent vacant teaching positions, while inadequate infrastructure has cast a dark shadow over students' futures.

CPI(M) Stages Protests for Kerala's Rightful Fund Allocation from the Centre

CPI(M) district committees staged protests in front of central government offices across the state under the banner "Keralam Entha Indiayilalle?" (Isn't Kerala in India?) to demand the appropriate allocation of central government funds to Kerala. The protest began at the area level on February 19 as a foot march and continued till the 23rd.The protest saw the participation of thousands of Party members and sympathisers across 13 districts. Wayanad district was exempted from the protest since the LDF district committee is leading a protest in New Delhi.

WB: RG Kar Case: Oppose Fragmented Trial Based on Incomplete Investigation

THE verdict of the trial court in the RG Kar case has raised many questions about the role of the Kolkata Police, the state administration and the CBI. Although Sanjay Roy, one contractual policeman, was found guilty of the main crime of murder and rape and sentenced to life imprisonment, numerous loopholes in the CBI investigation are mentioned in the verdict. If Sanjay Roy is held to be the sole culprit, many questions remain unresolved.

TN: Anti-Heresy Pledge on the Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Assassination

THE Tamilnadu Platform for People's Unity (TNPPU) observes January 31 – the day Mahatma Gandhi was brutally assassinated in 1948 – as the Day of Anti-Heresy. This annual observance serves as a reminder of Gandhi’s unwavering commitment to India’s independence, communal harmony, and religious unity.This year, the Anti-Heresy Pledge was taken in over 27 districts across Tamil Nadu, with some districts extending the program to taluk headquarters.

AP: Vizag Steel Plant: Revival Package and Hidden Agenda

ON January 16, 2025, the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided to allocate Rs 11,440 crore for the revival of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), popularly known as Vizag Steel. Minister of Steel and Mines, Kumara Swamy, visited Vizag Steel and announced the details of the revival package on January 29, 2025.The minister made it clear to trade union leaders in Visakhapatnam that the allocated amount would be used solely for debt repayment and not for the operation of Vizag Steel.

The Coal Economy of Jharkhand: A Story of Growth, Struggles, and Displacement

COAL has long been one of the largest sources of modern energy, powering industries, transportation, and most importantly, electricity generation. India, being one of the largest producers and consumers of coal, relies heavily on this fossil fuel to sustain its energy demands. Within India, Jharkhand holds a crucial position as one of the largest coal-producing states. With its vast reserves and mining infrastructure, Jharkhand plays a central role in meeting the country’s coal needs.

TN: Workers’ Victory: Samsung India Workers’ Union Registered

IN a significant victory for working class rights in India, the Samsung India Workers' Union (CITU) was officially registered on January 27, 2025, following a determined seven-month struggle symboliSing the resilience and unity of workers nationwide.The journey began in June 2024 when over 1,800 permanent workers at Samsung's manufacturing facility in Sunguvarchatram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, decided to unionise under the banner of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU).

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - report