COVID-19 a double whammy for India’s urban poor
There is the shock of the pandemic plus the loss of livelihood
COVID-19: WHO criticises countries for not ensuring dignity of migrants during lockdowns
Indian states suspends routine immunisation, WHO says it is unfair
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2021): No ban on petrol, diesel cars in near future
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Simply Put: COVID-19 and our roots
Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
Fewer displaced people have been able to return to their homes in 2019
MGNREGA: Demand for work up 74% in June
40 million rural households turn to job scheme — the highest since 2013-14
COVID-19: Odisha migrants take to chain-pulling to deboard closer home
State not pressing charges; officials recognise hardships
Voting without voters: In Odisha, turnout suffers in districts home to migrants despite promise of goodies, travel fare
Lowest turnout in Berhampur in Ganjam district, CM's home turf, due to large-scale migration to other states, say experts