Month: June 2012

The following article analyses the real reasons behind the recent petrol price hike by over Rs. 7.54 in India which was the largest ever seen in recent memories. The hike, while only benefiting the oil companies and shareholders, was met with shock across most parts of India that saw protests everywhere and also a Bandh on 31st May that saw many parts of the country shut down. While the opposition parties may have scored a few brownie points against the ruling Congress party, but the role of the BJP during its reign at the Centre (1998-2004) that saw changes in the way petroleum based products are priced is also a causative factor for the increase in fuel prices today, which cannot be ignored. Nor can one ignore the role of the state governments in not containing the fuel price.

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Since 21st April, 13,000 contract workers belonging to Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) are on strike at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu). They are fighting for equal wage for their work and regularization of their employment. Even after 13 rounds of talks held between the unions and management, no settlement has been reached. read more