With a sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in India, preventing another reverse migration of workers, particularly from key industrial areas, seems to be the topmost priority of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Talking about the new set of restrictions imposed in Maharashtra from Monday night, Raj Thackeray said all shops should be kept open for at least two or three days during this period.
Fifteen migrant labourers were killed in the Surat on Tuesday after they were crushed by a speeding truck.
Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that concerned ministries are working closely with the states to create online portals for migrant workers.
On the 47th birthday, Sonu Sood took to his official Twitter account and announced as many as 3 Lakh jobs offers for the migrant workers as ongoing COVID-19 crisis has left millions of Indians jobless. The free website and app, named 'Pravasi Rojgar', will digitally connect job providers with the job seekers.
A picture of an Odisha migrant worker went viral on the internet as he named his welding shop after Sonu Sood. Prashant Kumar Pradhan, whom the actor had airlifted from Kerala, opened up a welding shop and named it - Sonu Sood Welding Shop.
The HRD Ministry on Tuesday issued guidelines to states and union territories regarding education of migrant workers' children who have returned home during the COVID-19 pandemic, asking them to ensure that their names are not struck off the school rolls.
One person was killed and 20 others were injured, when a Bihar-bound bus carrying migrants from Puducherry hit a truck in Odisha's Balasore district on Wednesday, a senior police officer said.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has turned out to be the real-life hero for the migrant workers. Yet again, he showed his dedication and care by helping a man reach his hometown in Varanasi to attend the last rites of his wife.
Catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping migrants reach their homes, actor Sonu Sood brushes off allegations that he is interested in politics and says he is doing what he is “purely out of love”.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many Bollywood celebrities have come forward and helped by providing food and traditional aid. After Sonu Sood, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has arranged 3 flights to send migrant workers back to their home in Varanasi.
While speaking with India TV, Sonu Sood said that both Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray were supportive to him during the meet at Matoshree, the residence of the Thackerays. He added that he was thankful.
After arranging multiple buses and chartered plans to help the migrants return to their families, people's superhero Sonu Sood has now sent 200 idli vendors back to their home in Tamil Nadu.
Indian nationals especially migrant workers, who were stranded in Nepal amid lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, returned to India through India-Nepal border in Panitanki of Darjeeling district on June 6.
Punjabi sensation Guru Randhawa has joined the list of celebrities who lauded actor Sonu Sood for his tireless service for the migrant workers of the country amid the lockdown. Guru Randhawa hailed the actor by sharing his photo as Bhagat Singh from his debut film Shaheed-e-Azam and wrote, "Love and Respect"
A group of migrant workers was seen travelling in trucks in Odisha's Cuttack on May 30. The migrant workers were travelling towards their native places.
Roof of the Tennis Pavilion, located in Palace Grounds of Bengaluru collapsed on May 29 following heavy rain.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has turned out to be a real-life hero for all the migrant workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The actor has been working hard to send the laborers back to their houses who are stuck in different cities. Actress Shilpa Shetty lauded him with a heartfelt post.
Facing public anger over the death of a few passengers travelling in Shramik Special trains, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav on Friday said that "some people have died during the train journeys and Railways is gathering details"
Amitabh Bachchan arranged for more than 10 buses to his home-state Uttar Pradesh to send migrant workers home. The buses left from Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai. Rajesh Yadav, Managing Director of Amitabh Bachchan Corp Ltd, is spearheading the work for the needy.
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