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Kerala Health Minister to hold talks with Asha workers tomorrow, Priyanka Gandhi again backs protesters
Thiruvananthapuram, April 2: A day after her meeting with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that she will hold a meeting with the protesting Asha workers on Thursday as their indefinite protest before the State Secretariat here entered its 52nd day on Wednesday.
Kerala Health Minister meets Union Health Minister Nadda, Asha workers say will continue protests
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: On the 51st day of the ongoing protests by the Asha workers in front of the Kerala state Secretariat, state Health Minister Veena George finally met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in Delhi on Tuesday.
Kerala Asha workers cut hair as pay hike protest enters 50th day
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: Leaders of the ongoing protest by Asha workers before the Kerala secretariat, intensified their stir by cutting their hair on Monday, the 50th day of their movement.
ASHA workers should be put on proper wages: Priyanka Gandhi
Wayanad, March 27: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday demanded that the Central government should consider putting ASHA workers on proper regular wages. She also highlighted the grievance of the workers and alleged that they did not get the amount due to them for five months.
Kerala Asha workers' protest: Congress mulls extra payment from local bodies
Thiruvananthapuram, March 25: As the Asha workers' protest outside the State Secretariat entered its 44th day on Tuesday in Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is considering providing additional payments to the protesting workers from the funds of local bodies under their control.
Opposition stages walkout in Kerala Assembly for the second consecutive day over ASHA workers' protest
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21: Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Friday staged a walkout for the second consecutive day over the government's handling of ASHA workers' demands.
Opposition raises issue of Anganwadi, ASHA workers' protests in Kerala Assembly; walks out in protest
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: The Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly strongly raised the issue of ongoing protests by Anganwadi and ASHA workers on Thursday.
Kerala Health Minister's Delhi trip a bluff, say Asha workers; launch indefinite fast
Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: Three of the agitating Asha workers launched an indefinite fast on Thursday as their protest in front of the state Secretariat entered its 39th day.
Asha workers in Kerala to continue strike as two separate rounds of conciliation talks fail
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Protesting Asha workers in Kerala will continue their strike after two different conciliation talks that took place at two levels on Wednesday failed to reach a solution to the issue.
Protesting Asha workers in Kerala to intensify stir, launch indefinite fast from Thursday
Thiruvananthapuram, March 17: The Kerala Asha workers' protest before the state Secretariat entered its 36th day on Monday, and it was decided that from Thursday, three of them will begin an indefinite fast till their demands are met.
Kerala MPs protest in Parliament in support of ASHA workers
New Delhi, March 11: MPs from Kerala on Tuesday held a protest in Parliament in support of ASHA workers, demanding their honorarium to be raised to Rs 21,000 and stating that they should receive Rs 5 lakh as retirement benefits.
ASHA protests: After JP Nadda reveals 'given all dues', Kerala BJP asks Vijayan govt to apologise
Thiruvananthapuram, March 11: Kerala BJP president K. Surendran on Tuesday asked the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government to apologise to the ASHA workers after Union Health Minister J.
Kerala Asha Workers protest reverberates in Parliament
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 10: Kerala Asha Workers' protest issue was raised in both houses of the Parliament on Monday, who continue to protest in front of the state secretariat.
J-K: Asha workers promoting institutional deliveries in Doda, receive increment of Rs 1,000 as incentive
Doda, March 10: Asha workers, who are playing an essential role in promoting institutional deliveries in the Bhalesa region of the Doda district, will receive an increment of Rs 1000 as incentive from March.
Kerala: ASHA workers' protest enters 27th day, demand salary hike and retirement benefits
Thiruvananthapuram, March 8: The ongoing protest by Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in Kerala entered its 27th day on Saturday, with no signs of slowing down.
On Women's Day, support for Asha workers in Kerala grows; but Vijayan govt stays silent
Thiruvananthapuram, March 8: As the world celebrated Women's Day on Saturday, Kerala's Asha Workers' protest entered its 27th day, drawing widespread support from various quarters -- except the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government.
Kerala CM Vijayan to meet FM Nirmala Sitharaman next week
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 7: Amidst the appallingly poor financial situation that Kerala is going through, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.
Stop telling lies, end Asha workers strike: Ex MoS Muraleedharan to Vijayan govt
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5: Former Union Minister of State and senior BJP leader V. Muraleedharan on Wednesday asked the Pinarayi Vijayan government to "stop telling lies" about not getting Central funds and end the protest by the more than 26,000 Asha workers.
Time to boost capacity-building of medical officers at grassroot level: JP Nadda
New Delhi, March 4: There is a need to enhance the capacity-building of medical officers to achieve required results of healthcare schemes at the grassroot level, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, JP Nadda, said on Tuesday.
Kerala : LOP VD Satheesan criticizes LDF govt's 'Negative Attitude' towards protesting ASHA workers
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: Kerala LoP and Congress leader VD Satheesan criticized the LDF government over ASHA workers' protest, accusing it of failing to fulfill its Rs 21,000 honorarium promise. He slammed the government's "negative attitude" and alleged attempts to "abuse" protesting women. With ASHA workers striking for 22 days, he reiterated Congress's support, citing their heavy workload and inadequate Rs7,000 state honorarium.
Kerala Assembly witnesses uproar over Asha workers protest issue
Thiruvananthapuram, March 4: As the protest by the more than 26,000 Asha Workers entered the 23rd day, the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for the day after running through the listed business.
MoS Suresh Gopi, Priyanka Gandhi back protesting Kerala Asha workers
Thiruvananthapuram, March 1: On its 20th day of protest before the State Secretariat, the Asha workers got support from Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi who visited them and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi through her social media page.
ASHA workers fighting for dignity, respect in Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi promises wage hike under UDF
New Delhi, March 1: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday criticised the Kerala government over the low honorarium of ASHA workers in the state, calling their ongoing protest a fight for 'dignity and respect.'
Andhra announces gratuity for ASHA workers, enhances retirement age
Amaravati, March 1: The NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has announced gratuity for ASHA workers, enhanced the retirement age from 60 to 62 years and other sops.
Over 65,000 new cancer cases reported annually in state: Veena George on Kerala cancer campaign
Thiruvananthapuram, February 28: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday highlighted the rising number of cancer cases in the state, revealing that over 65,000 new cancer cases are reported annually in Kerala, despite high health literacy, many patients seek treatment only in advanced stages of the disease.
Congress comes out in support of Asha workers stir in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26: Congress's Kerala unit President K. Sudhakaran and Leader of Opposition V.D.
KC Venugopal slams LDF govt in Kerala over ASHA workers' protest
Thiruvananthapuram, February 23: As the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers go on indefinite strike against the Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) government in Kerala demanding better salaries, senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday said that United Democratic Front (UDF) MPs would take the issue to Parliament.
Kerala Asha workers' strike enters 13th day, Chennithala says CM can resolve it quickly
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22: Asha Workers are on indefinite strike for the last 13 days in Kerala. They are protesting for better wages and benefits.
ASHA workers invited with spouses at R-Day parade, super excited about their maiden experience
New Delhi, Jan 25: In a remarkable move to applaud and appreciate their outstanding contributions, about 250 ASHA workers have been invited along with their respective spouses as 'special guests' for the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path on January 26.
ASHAs backbone of health schemes, display of India's nari shakti: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 25: Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) -- community health workers -- are the backbone of health schemes in the country and display India's Nari Shakti, said Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary on Saturday.
Health Ministry applauds ASHAs contributions towards the success of various health initiatives
New Delhi, January 25: The Union Health Ministry hosted Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), who attended the 76th Republic Day celebrations as special invitees on Saturday.