Farm unions extend support to movement against privatisation of steel plant
The Hindu
‘Other PSUs in the country will also meet the same fate, if VSP is allowed to be privatised’
The national emblem of India, the Lion Pillar of Ashoka, signifies the message ‘Satyameva Jayate’ (truth alone triumphs), which is known to every citizen in the country. But, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking falsehood day in and day out, national leaders of farmers and workers unions have alleged. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) national president Ashok Dhawale, All India Kisan Sangarsh State Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) State convener Vadde Sobhanadreeswara Rao, Vyavasaya Karmika Sangham national president B. Venkat were among those who came down to the city to participate in the ‘Rythu Karmika Sankharavam’, organised on Beach Road on Sunday, to oppose the privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP).After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.