2015, സെപ്റ്റംബർ 2, ബുധനാഴ്‌ച

All-India strike underway; throws normal life out of gear in Kerala

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Thiruvananthapuram: The all-India strike called by trade unions and government employees in protest against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Central Government has begun. The strike hit Kerala hard on Wednesday as public buses went off roads and shops and banks remained shut.

Employees of public sector banks, government-owned non-life insurance companies and BSNL are partaking in the strike that would continue till Wednesday midnight.

Hospitals, supply of milk and newspaper and Hajj-related activities have been exempted from the strike.

Meanwhile, the state government said dies non will be applicable to the government employees going on strike. Government staff, including teachers, will not be sanctioned leave but for special circumstances. Temporary staff, who keep away from duty sans prior permission, will be dismissed. Also, district collectors and department heads have been told to ensure safety of those reporting for duty.

The district police chiefs have been given instructions in this regard. Action will be taken against those found involved in forcible closure of shopsand blocking of traffic.

Highlighting a charter of demands, around 10 trade unions, except the BMS, are taking part in the protest.

All the operations at the Cochin Port were also hit.

Most of the IT firms in Technopark and Infopark reported very thin attendance.

All examinations that were to be held on Wednesday have been postponed by the various state universities.

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