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40 Artists and Writers returned Awards to protest against ‘Intolerance’ and murder of writers – Minister

30 Monday Nov 2015

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Cultural Minister Mahesh Sharma told the Parliament today that 40  artists and writers have returned their awards to protest against “recent mishappenings against the writers” and the Sahitya Akademi has requested them to reconsider their decision.

What action the government has taken to attend to the complaints of the artists and writers? That is the moot question to be answered.

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People protest world-wide demanding action for reducing gas emissions

30 Monday Nov 2015

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At the time when 150 nations’ heads are meeting in Paris Summit to discuss about the climate change and how to reduce gas emissions, protest rallies are being held in many countries demanding the summit to take concrete decisions to reduce the greenhouses gases so that the world is saved from the coming catastrophe.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in his speech in the summit, India is suffering much more due to climate change, even though it is  far behind in the list of countries emitting greenhouse gases. it is to be noted that the developed countries like US are leading the gas emissions.

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US takes responsibility to fix climate – President Obama

30 Monday Nov 2015

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In his speech at the Paris Summit on Climate Change, which is attended by 150 nations’ heads,  US President Barack Obama has stated that US embraces responsibility to fix climate. As the second top most emitter country of greenhouse gases, it is correctly the responsibility of US to take the lead. But so far, US has not done much to reduce emission of greenhouses gases, but was compelling the developing countries like India to do so.

Let us hope that the assurance is not a passing remark and will be implemented.

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“Telecom TU Movement Since 1991” (15) – Thiruvananthapuram AIC

29 Sunday Nov 2015

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All India Conference of E.III Union at Thiruvananthapuram  09-13 April 1994.

The recognition of Moni Bose as General Secretary sent a clear message. OPG very well knew that once regular functioning started, there will be a big erosion from his side.

Hence, M.B.Vichare, filed a case in Delhi High Court against recognition of Moni Bose as General Secretary. He also issued notice for holding the All India Conference at Trichy, claiming himself as General Secretary. Moni Bose impleaded in the case. The Delhi High Court directed that V.A.N.Namboodiri and Moni Bose as President and General Secretary are the authorized office-bearers to conduct the All India Conference thus rejecting the claim of the disruptors outright.

Moni Bose, General Secretary, addressed letters to OPG & Co. for restoring unity and also to participate in the AIC at Thiruvananthapuram. He also requested to hand over the accounts along with the union funds coming to about Rs. 50 lakhs which was not handed over to the new General Secretary after his defeat at Bhopal AIC. The funds were never made over.

Again disruption by OPG

Failing in their effort to stop holding of All India Conference by Moni Bose, General Secretary, through DOT and Courts, OPG & Co. made plans to disrupt the Conference at Thiruvananthapuram. OPG wrote to the then Congress Chief Minister of Kerala, K.Karunakaran, to depute police force to ‘ensure safety to delegates’. Statements were issued denigrating the E.III leadership. They also mobilized goonda elements to create trouble in the session.

The Reception Committee with Com. Suseela Gopalan, M.P. as Chairperson and Com.P.V.Chandrasekharan, Circle Secretary, E.III Union Kerala Circle as General Convener and Com. G.Sasidharan Achari, Circle Treasurer, as Treasurer with leaders of various unions/associations as members made all arrangements for the successful conduct of the Conference.

The Inaugural Session
The Inaugural Session was to start by 10.00 AM on 9th April 1994. The hall and premises were fully packed. Com. E.M.S.Namboodiripad, veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala was to inaugurate the AIC. Before starting the session, disruptors viz. OPG group, with a well prepared plan started shouting and demanding discussion on the  CWC held on the earlier day, before the session starts. They were told that everything can be discussed in the AIC. But instead of accepting the proposal, they started making pandemonium by breaking window panes, throwing and breaking the arranged chairs etc. The Reception Committee members who requested them not to damage furniture etc. were attacked and manhandled. After making the trouble for some time, they left the hall and walked out. This was very unfortunate and not expected from responsible delegates.

After some time, the AIC started. V.A.N.Namboodiri, President presided. Com.E.M.S.Namboodiripad inaugurated the Conference. He spoke about the necessity of the intellectual and manual workers to come together for struggle to save the services and to march forward to progress.

Comrades  E.Balanandan, M.P., President, CITU, M.K.Pandhe, General Secretary, CITU, Suseela Gopalan, M.P., Shri O.N.V.Kurup, well known Poet, Com. K. Adinarayana, Secretary General, NFPE, Com. O.P.Gupta, Secretary General, NFTE,  Coms. Moni Bose, P.S.Raman Kutty, General secretary, T.III Union, Pabitra Chakraborty, General Secretary, Administrative Union, P.V.Chandrasekharan  and many other leaders addressed the various sessions of the Conference.

A massive procession participated by thousands of telecom employees went through the streets of Thiruvananthapuram which was greeted on the way by various organizations of Central Govt. Employees, Postal, State Government employees, PSUs, students, CITU etc. it was a new experience for many delegates from other parts of the country.

The All India Conference adopted the report presented by the General Secretary. It discussed about the various issues and the organizational problems. The Conference passed a ‘Resolution on Policy and Programme’ giving a direction to the march ahead. It strongly opposed the government proposals for corporatization and privatization. A Charter  of Demands including short and long term demands were adopted by the house.

Office-Bearers

The AIC unanimously elected the following Office-Bearers:

President                                 : Com. Moni Bose

Vice-Presidents                       : Com.K.D.M.Tripathi (UP)

: Com. A.C.Shah (Gujarat)

: Com. Sakunthala Gond (Bihar)

: Com. Gurcharan Singh (Punjab)

: Com. P.R.Das (Orissa)

General Secretary                   : Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri

Asst. General Secretaries       : Com. Debashish Dutta Gupta (Calcutta)

: Com. P.Abhimanyu (T.Nadu)

: Com. P.Asokababu (A.P.)

: Com. P.Appaji (Karnataka)

Treasurer                                 : Com. K.M.Pillai (Delhi)

Asst. Treasurer                        : Com. G.J.Sheikh (M.P.)

The Thiruvananthapuram AIC was a milestone in the forward march of the E.III Union. It took important decisions as also prepared for the defence of the telecom sector, which was being attacked under the neo-liberalisation policy of the government. It also gave a befitting reply to OPG andCo. who wanted to disrupt the telecom movement.    (To be continued)

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“India and Goa not good destinations” – Russia

29 Sunday Nov 2015

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Both India and Goa are  not considered as good destinations for Russian travellers  said Ekaterina Belyakova, head of the Russian information Centre. (Press report)

Certain other foreign countries have earlier stated that India is not safe for women tourists. According to Goan tourist industry, about 2,50,000 Russians have been visiting Goa in an year. Many reports of rapes of foreign women tourists are appearing in the papers.

Is India losing its tourist attraction! Government and the people have to make all out efforts to improve our hospitality and better treatment for tourists.

 

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BJP kowtoying diktats of International Finance – Sitaram Yechury

29 Sunday Nov 2015

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Left parties today, 28th November 2015,  accused ruling BJP of “kowtowing” to the diktats of international finance capital and also hit out at the major NDA constituent, saying it is “totally devoid” of anti-imperialist content of national struggle for freedom as it never participated in it.
The parties alleged that divisive and anti-democratic policies pursued by BJP are ones which “suit” the interests of international finance capital, and asserted the fight against economic exploitation should be combined with struggle against all types of authoritarian forces, which too help imperialists.
“In India today, we have a situation, where, the ruling classes, now represented by BJP in power, are kowtowing to the dictates of international finance capital. Since they never participated in the national struggle for freedom, they are totally devoid of its anti-imperialist content,” CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury alleged.
Yechury made the remarks here during the inaugural session of a two-day seminar ‘Alternative to Global Capitalist Offensive: Asia’s Response’ organised by CPI as part of its events lined up to celebrate 90th year of its foundation.

 

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DPE assures formation of III Pay Revision Committee

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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After the executive officers associations have proposed agitational programmes and discussions with DPE,  Secretary DPE has assured that III Pay Revision Committee will be formed within a short time for recommending pay revision of executives in the PSUs including BSNL executives.

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W.Bengal appoints Pay Commission

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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The W.Bengal Government has appointed a Pay Commission for its own employees. Abhirup Sarkar, Professor, Indian Statistical Institute is the Chairman of the 8th member Commission.

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Wi-Fi in all the 125 Airports

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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Agreement has been reached between the Air-Port Authority of of India and BSNL for providing Wi-Fi in all the 125 airports in the country. This is a good decision for both the PSUs.

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Hunger Strike by NFPE Leaders at Dak Bhawan against Retrograde Recommendations of VII CPC

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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“SECRETARY GENERAL AND ALL GENERAL SECRETARIES OF NFPE & AIPEU GDS (NFPE) WILL SIT ON TWO DAYS HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 1st & 2ndDECEMBER 2015

ONE DAY MASS HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF ALL CPMG / PMG & DIVISIONAL OFFICES ON 11th DECEMBER 2015

TO EXPRESS OUR ANGER, RESENTMENT AND STRONG PROTEST AGAINST THE REJECTION OF THE LEGITIMATE DEMANDS OF THREE LAKHS GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS BY THE NDA GOVT.”   R.N.Parashar, Secretary General, NFPE.

 

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