Chamarajanagar: Ten labourers, who had entered Chamarajanagar from Tamil Nadu (TN) without permission, have been put under quarantine. They were working at a granite factory near Badanaguppe village in the taluk and have been quarantined at a hostel from Tuesday night. These labourers had entered Chamarajanagar by hoodwinking the officials and without obtaining permission from…
Grocery kits to unorganised labourers
May 5, 2020Over 150 unorganised labourers, including auto drivers, ironing shop holders, daily wagers and needy labourers of film industry, who are severely affected by the lockdown, were provided with grocery kits by Pathi Foundation on Monday. ‘Nanna Hesaru Kirshore 7 pass 8’ movie actor, technician and producer and Pathi Foundation President M.D. Parthasarathy led the distribution…
Lockdown in Mysuru: Migrant workers halt endless journey, finally get food and shelter
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Why does one leave his or her village or town? For better prospects, for a better life for themselves and their families perhaps right? So has been the case for many migrant labourers across the nation who have moved to cities with better infrastructure in search of jobs and better education and life for…
446 kilometres on foot: Labourers trudge from Mysuru to Ballari
March 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the 21-day lockdown, over 50 casual labourers from Ballari have started leaving Mysuru district on foot. These people were working as security guards, daily wage labourers, and construction workers and were involved in other menial jobs since the past three to four months ago in the district. The lockdown, which was imposed all…
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