The strike, which began at 6 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., is also aimed at highlighting long-pending demands, including a fare revision, a government-run ride-hailing app, and a ban on bike taxis.
The protest organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Telangana Rythu Sangham and other bodies denounced the Union Budget for its 'anti-farmer, anti-worker' policies
The city, which generates an estimated 300 metric tonnes of garbage daily, is witnessing heaps of uncollected waste in the market area and the main roads. Left unattended for more than a day, the garbage may decompose adding to the risk of disease outbreaks
After Congress came to power, Women and Child Welfare Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) in December, 2023 ratified the plan to upgrade 3989 mini Anganwadis into main centres. She also cleared a proposal to increase mini centre teachers’ wage to Rs.13,500 from Rs.7,500
