Postal workers in Karnataka announce indefinite strike from December 12; Details here
Bengaluru: The All-India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU) has declared an indefinite strike across the state of Karnataka starting from December 12. The primary objective of the strike is to demand the fulfillment of various demands put forth by the postal workers.
During a press conference held in Bengaluru on Friday, Union General Secretary S.S. Mahadevaiah highlighted the key demands of the rural postal service employees. The union is advocating for the granting of civil servant status to postal workers, along with an 8-hour duty and associated benefits.
Mahadevaiah emphasized that, in line with the recommendations of the Kamlesh Chandra Committee, financial upgradations should be provided to postal employees after completing 12, 24, and 36 years of service. The union is also seeking adequate medical privileges and, based on the committee's report, the provision of 30 days of earned leave per year, along with the ability to accumulate unused leave for 180 days.
Another key demand is for retired postal service employees to receive half of their salary. The indefinite strike is expected to have a impact on postal services across the state.
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PWD, Google Maps officials booked in Bareilly bridge death case
Budaun (UP), Nov 25: Police here have booked officials of the Public Works Department and Google Maps in connection with the death of three men whose car rolled over an under-construction bridge while following directions on the navigation app, an officer on Monday said.
The car fell into the Ramganga river from a partially constructed bridge in Dataganj Police Station area early Sunday.
Nitin and Ajit, aged 30, both brothers from Farrukhabad district, and Amit, 40, from Mainpuri district, were on their way from Noida to Faridpur in Bareilly to attend a wedding.
According to police, the driver was led by Google Maps into taking the unsafe route.
The incident took place on the Bareilly-Budaun border.
Dataganj Police Station SHO Gaurav Bishnoi said an FIR on charges of laxity in duty and others was filed against four engineers of the PWD, along with some unknown people.
The regional officer of Google Map has also been brought under the scope of investigation. His name is yet to be included in the FIR.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Google in a statement said, "Our deepest sympathies go out to the families. We're working closely with the authorities and providing our support to investigate the issue."
On Sunday, Faridpur Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said, "Earlier this year, floods caused the front portion of the bridge to collapse onto the river, but this change had not been updated in the system."
He said the bridge had no safety barriers or warning signs on the approach.
