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Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon Come Together Again for 'Bhayya Bhayya'

The hit duo Kunchacko Boban-Biju Menon is coming together again with their new flick "Bhayya Bhayya".

Jun 20, 2014

Cambodian exodus from Thailand jumps to nearly 180,000

The number of Cambodians fleeing Thailand over fears of a clampdown on illegal migrant workers rises to nearly 180,000, as the two countries are expected to hold talks on the crisis in Bangkok. Duration 00:58

Jun 17, 2014

Nepal workers pay terrible price in Qatar World Cup build-up

The treatment of migrant workers in Qatar is adding to the controversy over the decision to award the emirate with the 2022 World Cup. Duration: 02:13

Jun 14, 2014

RBI Eases KYC Norms to Avail Bank Accounts

Reserve Bank of India in a press release stated that the KYC norms have been made simpler, and now anyone can open a bank account with just one address proof - either permanent or local.

Jun 13, 2014

Government Gets Moving on Rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government seems to have already started acting on its agenda promises, with the home ministry taking steps to assist Kashmiri Pandits in their rehabilitation in the Valley.

Jun 13, 2014

Politicos expressed concern over Oriya labourers stranded in Oman

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday expressed concern over Oriya labourers who had got stranded in Oman. BJD leader Jay Panda said that its saddening that something like this has to be faced by the people and that the party will take up the issue to the PMO. Further, BJP Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that news have come in on a few migrant labourers who have been stranded in Oman and that the party will ensure that matter is resolved by consulting foreign ministry.

Jun 8, 2014

Blast in Imphal claims two lives

Imphal, May 30 (ANI): At least two persons were killed and six others injured when a bomb exploded in Manipur. The explosion took place at Singjamei Chinga Makhong in capital Imphal. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Clay Khongsai, said it was Improvised explosive device (IED) blast. After visiting the injured persons in the hospital, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh suspected that bomb was denoted to target migrant workers in the town. All the injured have been admitted in Imphal hospital.

May 30, 2014

Light-Colored Insects Adapt to Warming Climate Better than Dark-Colored Ones

As the climate in European countries is experiencing drastic changes, light colored butterflies and dragonflies succeed in thriving over the dark-colored insects.

May 29, 2014

Outcry as French police demolish Calais migrant camps

French police expel around 550 people from makeshift camps in the northern port of Calais after a scabies outbreak, drawing criticism from rights groups over the treatment of migrants hoping to reach Britain. Duration: 01:16

May 29, 2014

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Situation returns to normal in violence-hit Bodo areas of Assam

Assam, May 17 (ANI): The death toll in the mayhem unleashed by militants in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) has reached 36. The curfew, which was imposed on May 2, has been relaxed in Baksa, Kokrajhar and Chirang districts as no fresh violence was reported. The Assam government blamed Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for killing 36 people, all migrant Muslims. The Centre has sent a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the matter and has deployed additional forces to maintain peace and calm. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi visited the violence-hit Kokrajhar district and assured justice to the victims.

May 17, 2014

Groups say Thailand Should Face U.S. Sanctions over Trafficking

Thailand should be liable to potential U.S. sanctions for failing to crack down on trafficking in migrant workers, a group of human rights and labour organizations said on Friday.

May 10, 2014

Rights activist refused entry to Sochi Olympic Games

A human rights activist, working to defend migrant workers in Sochi, says he believes the authorities refused him entry to the Games because of his work. Duration: 01:04

Feb 8, 2014

No easy ride for homeward bound China bikers

While many of China's 245 million migrant workers travel home to their families on jam-packed trains or buses for the Lunar New Year some choose to hit the road on motorcycles. Duration: 00:42

Jan 31, 2014

HK police arrest employer of 'tortured' Indonesian maid

Police at Hong Kong airport arrest a woman who allegedly tortured two Indonesian domestic helpers, a day after thousands staged a march to call for better migrant worker rights in the city. Duration: 01:08

Jan 21, 2014

North India reels under intense cold wave

Shimla / Varanasi, Dec 29 (ANI): Cold wave and dense fog tightened its grip over North India on Sunday disrupting normal life with plummeting temperatures and low visibility, forcing people to stay indoors. Although people opine that this year the intensity is not as much as it was in 2012, the mercury is slowly dipping. A migrant labourer said that in spite of having multiple layers of clothing and turning to traditional methods of keeping warm, nothing was working out to fight the chill. Biting cold has taken a toll on health of children and elderly. Temperature is plummeted due to snowfall in the upper reaches, which has impacted northern states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 29, 2013

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