Sukhu: 32cr aid given to 8,883 workers

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said his govt disbursed over Rs 32 crore through the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board in its tenure to help 8,883 registered beneficiaries.He claimed to have given more than Rs 10 crore to 3,514 workers as educational assistance for their children, disbursed Rs 13 crore to 2,543 workers as marriage assistance, and Rs 1 crore to 537 workers as maternity and paternity benefits. Besides, medical assistance and monthly pension of Rs 1,000 each were handed out.

Form welfare board for diamond workers: Gujarat Congress

Amid a recession in the diamond polishing industry, Gujarat Congress president Shaktisinh Gohil calls for a welfare board for the affected workers. Highlighting over 100 suicides, Gohil urges the state government to provide compensation and tax exemptions, and to ensure workers receive benefits. He also appeals to the Union government to address G7 sanctions impacting the industry.

Did Himachal govt impose 'toilet tax'? Here's what CM Sukhu said

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu denies claims of a Rs 25 'toilet tax', calling the report baseless. He clarifies that a Rs 100 water connection fee per family is voluntary. A notification to charge water and sewerage bills was briefly issued but withdrawn upon concerns. Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the alleged tax as Congress misgovernance.

Hyderabad doctors flag health issues in workers of construction sector

Doctors at a free health camp in Kompally expressed concern over malnutrition and physical stress among construction workers. Many were diagnosed with chronic back pain, joint issues, and previously undetected conditions like diabetes and hypertension. The lack of routine check-ups and proper healthcare access, particularly for pregnant women, was highlighted as a significant issue.

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