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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Civic workers in Kodagu launch indefinite strike seeking service regularisation
Madikeri: Civic workers in Kodagu district have launched an indefinite strike to press their various demands, including the regularisation of services. The strike involves more than 300 staff members, including sanitation workers, drivers, and data entry personnel. "Despite drawing govt's attention to our various demands several times, there was no follow-up. In protest, district-wide garbage collection and office work, except water supply, were suspended from May 31. The protest will continue until the demands are met. If govt ignores our pleas, we will stop the water supply too," cautioned K Sathyanarayan, district president of the Civic Service Employees Association. The workers are seeking equal benefits as state govt employees. Additional demands include service regularisation under the Daily Wages and Welfare Development Act, complete civic worker recruitment in municipalities, SFC salary payments, special recruitment status for water supply staff, access to Jyoti Sanjeevini healthcare facilities, and civil servant classification for IT staff, accountants, computer operators, drivers, and sanitary supervisors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dinheiro pra você organizar suas contas! Banco BV Saiba Mais Undo The strike by 300 workers has disrupted essential services, particularly waste collection and disposal across the district. The workers said they will continue the strike until their demands receive attention. However, in Virajpet town, when MLA AS Ponnanna, also chief minister's legal adviser, personally operated a garbage collection vehicle and tried to carry the garbage himself, the workers withdrew the strike and did their regular duty. Ponnanna took the initiative to address the town's cleanliness concerns by participating in waste collection with private workers. When the workers declined Ponnanna's request to resume work, he personally operated a garbage collection vehicle. Ponnanna noted that while the state govt holds authority to resolve the workers' issues, he did not receive any formal petition from local municipal workers regarding their demands. Virajpet Municipality president Dechamma said despite two days of negotiations involving municipal members and the MLA, the workers initially maintained their stance. However, following the MLA's personal involvement and assurances, the workers ultimately withdrew their protest and returned to work in Virajpet. During the discussions, Municipality chief officer P Nachappa was present.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Virajpet MLA Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna inaugurates new roads built at cost of Rs 37 lakh in Ponnampet taluk
MADIKERI: Ajjikuttira S Ponnanna, Virajpet MLA and the Chief Minister's Legal Advisor , inaugurated new roads built at a cost of Rs 37 lakhs. The road leading to Sri Krishna Temple in Srimangala village of Ponnampet taluk was developed with a grant of Rs 15 lakhs, provided by the MLA. Ponnanna said that he noticed this road was not developed for many years and provided the grant. He warned that the contractors should maintain quality and build a road that would last for a long time. He would not compromise on quality work in any way and called on the locals and party leaders to observe the works in this also inaugurated a road built in the T. Shettigeri village limits of Ponnampet taluk at a cost of Rs 22 lakhs. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump He said that after being elected, he gave top priority to the development of roads across the constituency and called on party leaders, workers, and especially the public to join hands with him in such development works. District Congress President Teethira Dharmaja Uthappa , Ponnampet Block Congress President Meederira Naveen , Zonal Congress President Palvin Poonacha, and others were present. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
