News for 'factory workers'

Jalgaon: Two dead in blast at firecracker factory

Jalgaon: Two dead in blast at firecracker factory

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Two persons, including a minor girl, died in a fire caused by a blast in a firecracker factory near Jalgaon in North Maharashtra on Tuesday, police said.

Will Foxconn re-employ sacked India workers?

Will Foxconn re-employ sacked India workers?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer has said it would invest around $5 billion in Maharashtra

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

This is the third meeting between the two parties, including one in which the Company Law Board had taken part.

Pak police detain 27 workers of mobile firm after stir over blasphemy

Pak police detain 27 workers of mobile firm after stir over blasphemy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The protests erupted after a "WiFi device" installed at the Star City Mall allegedly played blasphemous comments.

Gas leak in Indore factory kills 2 workers

Gas leak in Indore factory kills 2 workers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

Two employees of a drug manufacturing company in Indore were killed and six others became ill after inhaling poisonous gas leaked from the production unit. The incident took place at Rinilife Science Private Ltd in the city's industrial area on Sanver Road late on Saturday night, the police said, adding that the gas leaked in the production unit of the company. The deceased were identified as Subhash Pal, 28, and Dinesh Borana, 30, the police said today.

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Will Anna's Death Be A Wake-Up Call For India Inc?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

'In India, managers and the leadership almost glorify overworking.'

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

The tragedy of Indian workers abroad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home,' observes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Sri Lankan national lynched in Pak's Punjab province over 'blasphemy'

Sri Lankan national lynched in Pak's Punjab province over 'blasphemy'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Priyantha Kumara, who was in his 40s, was working as the general manager of a factory in Sialkot district, some 100 km from Lahore, a Punjab police official said.

Nasik factory blast: Owners arrested

Nasik factory blast: Owners arrested

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The two owners -- T L Kalia and Mukesh Maheshwari -- both hailing from Rajasthan, were arrested on Wednesday and produced before a court in Sinnar. The court granted them bail.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Sharad Pawar faction MLA joins Ajit camp

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The MLA claimed his name had figured in the list of nine ministers of NCP, including Ajit Pawar who took oath last Sunday.

7 killed as six-storey building collapses in Surat

7 killed as six-storey building collapses in Surat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Seven bodies have been recovered in the operation that continued through the night, Sachin GIDC police station inspector Jignesh Chaudhari said.

Pak factory death toll rises to 31, over 100 rescued

Pak factory death toll rises to 31, over 100 rescued

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The death toll in the collapse of a four-storey factory in Lahore rose to 31 as six more bodies were recovered on Friday from the rubble of the building.

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

69 killed, 187 injured in China factory explosion

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Sixty-five workers were killed and over 100 others injured today when an explosion ripped through a metal factory in China's eastern Jiangsu Province, causing widespread damage to the sprawling industrial unit.

Colgate's Aurangabad factory hit by staff strike

Colgate's Aurangabad factory hit by staff strike

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Colgate Palmolive, which sells oral and personal care products under the Colgate brand, said the ongoing strike will not have any impact on its business as it has made alternate arrangements to tackle it.

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Ford India workers' protest for better severance package enters Day 4

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With Tata Motors subsidiary taking over Ford's passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturing unit at Sanand in Gujarat, uncertainty over the future of Ford's Maraimalai Nagar unit in Tamil Nadu continues, with workers protesting on Thursday demanding a better severance package. There are over 2,000 employees working at the unit. On Thursday, there was a meeting between agitating employees and the state labour department. The workers started protests at the Chennai unit after Tata Passenger Electric Mobility signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Ford India and the Government of Gujarat for acquisition of Ford's PV manufacturing plant at Sanand.

6 injured in explosion at Tata Steel factory

6 injured in explosion at Tata Steel factory

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Around half a dozen Tata Steel employees and contract workers were injured following an explosion in the LD gasholder inside its factory in Jamshedpur.

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'

Honda workers on strike

Honda workers on strike

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Around 200 contract workers of two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, the fully owned subsidiary of Japan's Honda Motor Co, went on strike on Tuesday demanding regularisation of services.

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The churn in Indian labour markets will be led by technology-driven sectors like artificial intelligence and machine learning (38 per cent), followed by data analysts and scientists (33 per cent) and data entry clerks (32 per cent).

18 workers dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune

18 workers dead in fire at chemical plant in Pune

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

At least 18 workers, mostly women, were charred to death in a devastating fire that broke out at a chemical firm in an industrial area in Pune district on Monday afternoon, officials said.

Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Hyundai said its production was not impacted because of the labour problem at the vendor's factory.

Noida rape: 3 detained; victim cremated amid protests

Noida rape: 3 detained; victim cremated amid protests

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday detained three persons for questioning a day after a woman factory worker was raped and found murdered in Sector 63 area of Noida.

Bahrain: Indians among workers sacked

Bahrain: Indians among workers sacked

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Twenty garment factories have closed down in the last four years, leaving only eight operational

3 killed in Gurgaon factory mishap

3 killed in Gurgaon factory mishap

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Police said the incident occurred at around 4 am when they were working.

Strike: Is Maruti harassing its workers?

Strike: Is Maruti harassing its workers?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Workers want a union, while Maruti wants a 'Good Conduct Bond.' Both refuse to give in to each other. The real issue, however, is something else.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.

'People Call Me Dabang'

'People Call Me Dabang'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'This is the victory of the people of Gujarat who want real development, not the hype of development.'

Teenager pulled out alive 50 hrs after factory collapse in Pak

Teenager pulled out alive 50 hrs after factory collapse in Pak

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The rescuers pulled out Muhammad Shahid, 18, on Friday from the debris of the four-story factory.

'You Put The Common Man On Discomfort'

'You Put The Common Man On Discomfort'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'You can focus on Vande Bharat but focus on the common man too.' 'You can have both. They are mutually exclusive.'

Blast in Nashik factory; 15 feared dead

Blast in Nashik factory; 15 feared dead

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The factory at Harsule village produces gelatines, police said.

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said.

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Fire continues to simmer at Bangladesh factory, toll up to 33

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fire at the factory was still not doused completely more than 48 hours after the tragedy struck ahead of Eid festival.

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Modi's big Make-in-India problem: Fewer factory jobs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India Inc is automating and squeezing more output from its workers and so needs fewer of them, finds out IndiaSpend Team.

Foxconn workers arrested for trying to make forced entry

Foxconn workers arrested for trying to make forced entry

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The employees had been trying to gain entry in protest at the lack of any formal notice of closure

Why Adani Solar Sought Visas For Chinese

Why Adani Solar Sought Visas For Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

In seeking visa approvals for engineers from China, the company has reasoned that India lacks the expertise to set up such a solar facility.

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Nobody wants to run an exploitation factory.'

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Parle to close Bengaluru plant from Sep 9

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The company, after witnessing a prolonged dispute with striking workers over several issues, has received the Karnataka government's approval to close the factory.

Jute mill CEO killed by workers over wage dispute

Jute mill CEO killed by workers over wage dispute

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Workers of a jute mill allegedly beat to death the chief executive officer in the factory premises after he refused to agree to their demand on wages at Bhadreswar in West Bengal's Hooghly District.