J&K: Compensate Hailstorm Hit Apple Growers

THE Apple Farmers Federation, in a statement issued on October 16, has demanded immediate relief to the apple growers whose fruit got damaged due to heavy hail storm in Shopian, Kulgam areas of the valley.Zahoorn Ahmad Rather, president of the J&K unit of the Federation, called for a comprehensive compensation for affected growers who suffered extensive damages due to heavy hailstorm on October 15, that wreaked havoc in Shopian, Kulgam and other areas of the valley.

End Israel's Occupation of Palestine: AIPSO

A PROTEST condemning Israel’s attacks on the people of Palestine was organised by the All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO), Delhi state committee at Jantar Mantar on October 14, 2023. Representatives from various sections of society, including workers, women, students, teachers, lawyers, youth, and farmers, actively participated in this demonstration.General Secretary of AIPSO Delhi state committee, Subhash Chandran welcomed the gathering and introduced the speakers.

India's Fall in Global Hunger Index Raises Concern

Below we publish the statement issued by the All India Kisan Sabha, on October 16.THE latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) that was released last week has once again highlighted the deteriorating situation of food insecurity and malnutrition in India.

Delhi: CITU-led Unions Make Major Gains in Delhi-NCR Region

AS the effects of the intensifying capitalist crisis continue to impose severe hardships on workers across various sectors, the recent achievements of the unions under the leadership of the CITU Delhi state committee, demonstrate that it is not only feasible to safeguard past accomplishments but also to make substantial progress, even in such challenging circumstances. This brief report aims to document this crucial experience, which carries profound significance for the broader nature and direction of the trade union movement.

Pasmanda Muslims’ Demand for Justice

THE Pasmanda Muslim Mohaz (Backward and Dalit Muslims Front) was established by Ali Anwar, himself a member of a most oppressed community of Muslims, in September, 1998 and has now completed 25 years of study, activism and consistent advocacy of a cause that has not received much attention from scholars and social scientists. At the time of its formation, Ali Anwar had published his book ‘Masavat ki Jung’ (Struggle for Equality) based on his extensive studies on the problems and conditions of lives of Muslims belonging to the same professions as Hindu dalits and extremely backward

Haryana: Workers' Rally Warns Govt to Ignore their Demands at its Peril

The Lalkar Rally announced a Mahapadav in Chandigarh from November 26-28 in which thousands of workers from the state will participate.ON October 8, thousands of workers from various parts of Haryana participated in the Lalkaar rally that was held at Huda Grounds in Karnal district. The rally was organised by the Haryana state committee of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and the Khet Mazdoor Union.During the rally, leaders of both the unions emphasized the pivotal role that workers play in the state's development.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Stop these Attacks and Counter Attacks

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on October 8THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the attacks and counter attacks between Hamas and the Israeli forces in Israel and in the Gaza Strip of Palestine. Already, many human lives have been lost and the situation is poised to escalate causing more deaths, miseries. This confrontation must end.The most right-wing Netanyahu government in Israel has been indiscriminately occupying Palestine lands and establishing Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Challenges and Triumphs: The Continuing Struggles of Telangana

THE working class in Telangana continues to make progress as their struggles intensify. The demand for housing and house sites is on the rise. Workers from various sectors, including anganwadi, ASHA, gram panchayat, school sweepers, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan employees, and various temporary employees in the medical and health department, have gone on indefinite strikes.

Red Salute to Comrade Anathalavattom Anandan

COMRADE Anathalavattom Anandan , senior CPI(M) leader and CITU state president, passed away on October 5, after a prolonged illness. He was 86 years old. He became a devoted organiser of the coir workers very early and he actively led many militant struggles.Comrade Anathalavattom Anandan was an unwavering communist leader throughout his life with a steadfast commitment to the cause of the working class and the downtrodden. With a wealth of experience spanning over seven decades, he emerged as an undisputed leader who will forever be remembered.

2023 Had Warmest September on Record Globally; Set to be Warmest Year

C3S bulletin revealed September 2023 was 1.75 degrees Celsius warmer than estimated value for September; Report also says September’s temperature record showed global temperature anomalies more positive than any month in any year in ERA5 datasetAUTUMN this year appeared not to be so pleasant. On the contrary, the world witnessed the hottest September on record globally, that too by a record-breaking margin.

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