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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.
Wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20% from April 1, annouces KVIC Chairman
New Delhi, March 11: The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 per cent from April 1, said KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar on Tuesday during a press conference in New Delhi.
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 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.