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Vaccine hesitancy among Pourakarmikas worries MCC
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Vaccine hesitancy among Pourakarmikas worries MCC

June 3, 2021

40 percent of civic workers yet to receive jabs, thanks to misinformation  13 buses offer free pick-up and drop service to Pourakarmikas in 9 Zones Mysore/Mysuru: Vaccination drive against COVID-19 among frontline workers lags behind due to vaccine hesitancy. Frontline workers have borne the brunt of the pandemic even as cases are hurtling with breath-taking…

‘Appoint Pourakarmikas in the ratio of 1:500 population’
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‘Appoint Pourakarmikas in the ratio of 1:500 population’

May 30, 2021

Safai  Karmachari Commission Chairman writes to Chief Minister Bengaluru: Karnataka State Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman Kote M. Shivanna has appealed Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa  to have one Pourakarmika per 500 population. In a letter to the Chief Minister, Shivanna said that at present, there is one Pourakarmika per 700 population in Bengaluru’s  BBMP  and other…

Pourakarmika Association demands facilities on par with BBMP civic workers
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Pourakarmika Association demands facilities on par with BBMP civic workers

May 20, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: MCC Pourakarmika and Contract Pourakarmika Mahasangha has appealed Karnataka Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman Kote M. Shivanna to provide facilities to MCC Pourakarmikas on par with BBMP Pourakarmikas. A delegation of the Mahasangha led by its President R. Ramesh met Shivanna at the MCC office here yesterday  when he had come for a meeting to discuss…

COVID victim Pourakarmikas to be treated equally: Shivanna
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COVID victim Pourakarmikas to be treated equally: Shivanna

May 20, 2021

Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman assures that Rs. 30 lakh will be paid to families as compensation Mysore/Mysuru: Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman M. Shivanna has said that he will ask the State Government to release compensation of Rs. 30 lakh each to the families of three Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) workers who succumbed to COVID-19. He…

Safai Karmachari Commission directs authorities for direct credit of Pourakarmika wages
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Safai Karmachari Commission directs authorities for direct credit of Pourakarmika wages

May 8, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Safai Karmachari Commission has directed the concerned authorities to directly credit the wages of Pourakarmikas serving in all local bodies, to their respective bank account every month without delay. Addressing a virtual meeting with officials from various departments across the State here yesterday, the Commission Chairman Kote M. Shivanna instructed the officials to…

Pourakarmikas ensure dignified farewell to COVID-19 victim
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Pourakarmikas ensure dignified farewell to COVID-19 victim

April 28, 2021

Nagamangala: COVID-19 pandemic has not only taken away lives but also snuffed humanity. People, no matter, be it their family members, friends or relatives, stay away from those who die of the contagion. When the incident of a woman, who died of suspected Covid and being left unattended for several hours in Malavalli taluk of…

Weekend cleaning amidst curfew
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Weekend cleaning amidst curfew

April 26, 2021

While everyone relaxed at home due to weekend curfew, Pourakarmikas as usual were busy collecting the trash and cleaning the major streets in city yesterday. Due to non-availability of transport facility, some of them had to walk to their residences after finishing their daily chores.

Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman warns of severe action against negligent officials
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Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman warns of severe action against negligent officials

April 21, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that he has zero tolerance for lethargic officials, Karnataka Safai Karmachari Commission Chairman Kote M. Shivanna has warned that officials who fail to distribute safety wears and gadgets to Pourakarmikas serving in urban and rural local bodies, will be sent to jail. Speaking to presspersons at Jaladarshini here on Monday, after visiting the…

Pourakarmikas happy as MCC ends contract system
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Pourakarmikas happy as MCC ends contract system

April 4, 2021

From this month, they will get salary credited to bank account Mysore/Mysuru: Pourakarmikas on contract are happy now. Their exploitation for many years by contractors has finally ended on Mar. 31 after Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) decided to transfer their salary directly to bank account. This will benefit around 1,500 Pourakarmikas working as outsourced workers….

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