Joe Biden's presidential inauguration: As Indian as it can get! As many as 2,99,500 doses were flown by GoAir flight to Nedumbassery airport at Kochi, as part of 4,33,500 doses proposed to be sent to Kerala in the first batch. Most of the city roads wore a deserted look. Why should I take part in the strike then?” asks Niyas. KOCHI: The nation-wide strike called by 10 central trade unions on Thursday was near total in the city with almost all shops remaining closed. People with fever, pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid Covaxin: Bharat Biotech, One for the ages: From PM Modi to Sundar Pichai, a standing ovation for India's wounded warriors, Pinarayi Vijayan twice as popular as Oommen Chandy, LDF likely to return to power in Kerala: C-Voter ABP News Opinion Poll. FIFA U17 World Cup: Kochi strike could scupper fans' plans of attending Spain, Germany games. Manorama News There are a total of nearly 150 firms in CSEZ. “Hence exports activities were smooth on Thursday. Kochi flat residents begin hunger strike against their eviction The Supreme Court has directed the state authorities to evict the residents of the Kochi flats by October 3. The driver partners can work with other online cabs. On Monday, Kerala State Tanker Lorry Workers Union, affiliated to CITU, held a human chain in front of the Cochin Refinery of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) as part of the campaign for national strike. … “It will cost me at least Rs 3,000 to clean up the vehicle and it will take some days for it to dry. When I said yes, they poured sewage water on me and the car, and got away,” says Niyas, who filed a complaint with the police, although an FIR is yet to be registered. “This is not the first time SEDU is acting against drivers who do not take part in the strike and continue to use Uber app. The export-import (EXIM) trade in Cochin Port is pushing shipping lines to start main line services in the wake of the worsening congestion at Colombo … Kochi, Jan 24 (ANI): India defeated Pakistan in the maiden championship of the blind T20 Asia Cup in Kochi. Celebrities step out in style to attend the 12th edition of Bridal Show Photogallery. Published: 27th November 2020 05:08 AM  |   The second consignment of 1,34,000 doses will reach Thiruvananathapuram on Wednesday evening. The Kochi Stadium will host the likes of Brazil, Germany and Spain. Among them 120 units are active and nearly 60 units worked on Thursday. A group of drivers of lorries serving the International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vallarpadam will go on a strike from Tuesday (Jan. 21) after discussions convened by labour authorities on issues related to use of container scanners and possible health risks associated with it failed. “If they were protesting with any genuine demands, we might have stayed with them. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! They are capable of throwing stinky water in which fish were cleaned. Though we won’t use violence as a means in the strike, Uber services will be disrupted,” said Das G, Ernakulam district president of SEDU. Corona Virus. The nation-wide strike called by 10 central trade unions on Thursday was near total in the city with almost all shops remaining closed. Meanwhile, the authorities of Cochin Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) said that their operations were not affected. KOCHI: The 24-hour strike by doctors and nurses across the state which began at 6 am on Monday protesting the mob attack on doctors in Kolkata was total and peaceful. "Only union leaders benefit," Rahman alleged. We are not stopping anyone from working altogether. KOCHI: The Southern Naval Command in Kochi extended assistance to the Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) by manning the essential services to ensure seamless operations of the establishment during the nationwide union strike today. Protesting the government's new labour and farm laws, central trade unions are observing a nationwide Bharat Bandh today. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. “The services were conducted as usual. ... and markets closed in Kochi, Kerala These drivers have come out alleging that they are being targeted and attacked by associations like SEDU for not stopping services and not being part of the protest. Breaking News. In one of the videos that had been doing the rounds on WhatsApp groups, a driver can be seen forced by a group of people to say that he is sorry for working when the strike is on. It is a huge problem, I am going to cancel the ride,” an Uber driver told this reporter who had booked a car from the airport on Sunday. Kochi, Sept 9: Private bus operators in Kerala who began an indefinite strike Sunday midnight called off their agitation Monday morning after … Hence, only 60 per cent of the staff strength is now coming to the offices, out of which almost 50 per cent came to work on Thursday,” he said. Uber drivers like Niyas and Rahman also say that SEDU does not have any genuine demands. There were 23 boxes of vaccines in the flight in which 22 boxes contained 12,000 doses of Covishield vaccine and one box contains 3,000 vaccines. Kochi: When the Indian Army’s 9 Para Special Forces conducted the surgical strike crossing Line of Control in the wee hours of 29 September, 2016 … Uber is on a strike and the union has blocked us from entering the premises. About 4,000 weekly active driver partners service in Kochi on a regular basis. Rahman*, another driver said that many drivers don't join the strike or the union, as they have no benefits from it. more news: www.mediaonetv.in watch live: www.mediaonetv.in/watch Follow us for updates, Telangana health worker dies after Covid jab, official says no vaccine link, Indian military team to leave for Russia soon to train on S-400 missiles, Opinions can change, says CJI Bobde; defends farm panel, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu top 3 states in Niti Innovation Index. I will not be able to accept rides on these days. Bank Strike News Highlights: Banking unions are today participating in the nationwide strike against some of the central government's policies. She is also the youngest candidate of V4 Kochi. Few guys came in another car and two of them stepped out and asked me whether I am an Uber driver. At the same time, they also stated that services will be disrupted if drivers work for Uber during the strike days. No untoward incidents were reported in the city, according to the police. We are demanding that Uber be banned in Kochi. KOCHI: The ongoing strike by quarry owners in Kerala has affected the pace of work on Kochi Metro and it may even miss its target date of June 2016 for start of commercial operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said today. I have been working in Uber for the past one and half years and it is profitable for me. Expressing concern over the strike launched on September 14, DMRC, which is implementing the Rs 5,181.79 crore project, said the existing stock of aggregates … A scene from Edappally flyoveri | Albin Mathew. The union representing contract working at Cochin International Airport (COK) in Kochi are planning to hold a strike on Tuesday, March 19. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. As motor vehicle unions across the state are participating in the national strike on November 26, public vehicles will stay off roads. “I am sorry for riding Uber despite knowing there was a strike today. Lock Down. Stay updated with latest and breaking news on Kochi. News from Kerala. Meanwhile, Kochi Metro officers said that passenger traffic was low. According to sources, there are about approximately 20,000 registered driver partners in Kochi. Most of the firms, especially IT firms inside the zone, had already given work from home option to its employees in the wake of Covid-19. However, the passenger traffic was low,” they said. Show us some love! Meanwhile, TNM has learnt that employees of Uber have written to Lokanath Behera, the Director General of Police and alleged that a SEDU member has spread canards about employees. Over 4000 workers are expected to participate in the work stoppage and a protest at the airport. Normally, a union gives a charter of demands. Get latest updates on politics, events, entertainment, sports, food and weather from New Indian Express. കണ്ടെയ്ന്‍മെന്റ് സോണില്‍.Kochi Broadway strike. Corporation staff to go on strike today in Delhi New address for Delhi trees: Manish Sisodia seeks dedicated cell Delhi govt to hold global meet on schools in post-Covid times From throwing sewage water inside the cars to making the drivers forcefully proclaim alliance, serious allegations have been raised against members of Self Employed Drivers Union (SEDU). “Uber has anti-labour policies and they are not ready to change it. I get about Rs 3,000 per day. Many Uber drivers in Kochi, under the banner of Self Employed Drivers Union (SEDU) have been on an indefinite strike since September 5 with the demand to ban Uber in Kochi. Niyas, one of the driver partners of Uber and a resident of Kochi, is the latest to face the wrath of the union for not participating in the strike. 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