THE All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation (AIRTWF) has issued a press statement on June 3, demanding the Government of India to immediately reduce the prices of petrol, diesel, and gas. The AIRTWF pointed out that the government has lowered the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) while neglecting the financial burdens faced by the common man, highlighting the government's bias towards the affluent.In a recent move, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) increased toll charges by 5 per cent starting June 3, 2024.

HUNDREDS gathered in solidarity with Palestine at Jantar Mantar on June 1, 2024 against the ongoing Israeli genocide. The protest organised in Delhi at a short notice drew a good response from various organisations, civil society groups and individuals who are concerned about the fate of Palestine and angered by Israeli aggression. The protest demonstration called by the Palestine Solidarity Committee was attended by members of trade unions, student organisations, intellectuals, teachers and other Left progressive sections.

NEAR the end of the election cycle, Trinamool Congress, under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, is increasingly relying on religious polarisation to maintain its eroding support base. Prime Minister Modi is also visiting the state frequently, making provocative statements to further fuel this polarisation and deepen the divide. Both parties are using religious polarisation to distract voters from issues like corruption, misgovernance, and criminalisation. However, this strategy appears to be losing effectiveness, as shown by the massive turnouts at Left parties' and Congress rallies.

THE BSNL Employees Union (BSNLEU) has addressed a letter to Neeraj Mittal, secretary of telecom, and PK Purwar, chairman and managing director of BSNL, on May 27, to draw their attention to the following concerns requiring prompt action.The secretary of telecom, through letter No. 10-1/2022 – Asset Management, dated May 21, 2024, has highlighted the sale of BSNL’s assets situated in prime locations nationwide. This communication has been widely disseminated on social media platforms, causing apprehensions among BSNL employees.

RED volunteers have jumped into relief operations in the areas affected by Cyclone Remal in West Bengal. They are actively engaged in providing relief and rehabilitation to the people. Red volunteers, who provided assistance to people during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown, are once again attending to the needs of those affected by Cyclone Remal. They are moving around the affected areas on scooters and bicycles, delivering necessary relief materials to the people.