Celebrities step out in style to attend the 12th edition of Bridal Show Photogallery.   |  A+A A-, Though the 24-hour strike hit normal life, office-goers ventured out in their private vehicles. “The services were conducted as usual. Meanwhile, the authorities of Cochin Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) said that their operations were not affected. COVID 19. The drivers allege that many are staying away from taking up trips fearing consequences. Joe Biden's presidential inauguration: As Indian as it can get! “Uber has anti-labour policies and they are not ready to change it. Meanwhile, when TNM contacted officials of SEDU, they rejected the allegation that drivers were being attacked. 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. 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. Visit us to get the breaking news from Kerala at your fingertips. News; Advertisement. Corona Virus. … Rahman*, another driver said that many drivers don't join the strike or the union, as they have no benefits from it. കണ്ടെയ്ന്‍മെന്റ് സോണില്‍.Kochi Broadway strike. Show us some love! Check out the official blog from Uber to get the latest news, announcements, and things to do in Kochi. Lock Down. more news: www.mediaonetv.in watch live: www.mediaonetv.in/watch “I am sorry for riding Uber despite knowing there was a strike today. Protesting the government's new labour and farm laws, central trade unions are observing a nationwide Bharat Bandh today. But now they have become dangerous and have started to attack us and our vehicles,” said Ashiq Abu, another driver partner of Uber in Kochi. As motor vehicle unions across the state are participating in the national strike on November 26, public vehicles will stay off roads. 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. 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. We are demanding that Uber be banned in Kochi. 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. Operational disruptions are likely at COK if the strike … India finished their innings with 208 runs while losing 5 wickets in 20 overs. Manorama News.Kerala News. I get about Rs 3,000 per day. The president of CSEZ Industries Association K K Pillai said they had obtained a favourable order against the strike. A scene from Edappally flyoveri | Albin Mathew. “I had parked my car at Ernakulam Town Railway Station on Tuesday early morning when the incident happened. 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. 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. 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 … New Delhi: On day one of the 48-hour-long strike, a total of 4,570 workers out of a total strength of 5,386, led by 13 trade unions at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) Mumbai, Kochi Refinery and from its marketing department, took part. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time. I will not be able to accept rides on these days. Clarification was sought from exchanges over a news article which appeared in the Hindu BusinessLine with a title, "BPCL workers on 48-hour strike at Kochi Refinery". However, the passenger traffic was low,” they said. Breaking News. 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. They are capable of throwing stinky water in which fish were cleaned. Bank Strike News Highlights: Banking unions are today participating in the nationwide strike against some of the central government's policies. 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. However, a section of drivers say that the protest is not spontaneous, there is no charter of demands and that those who stay away from the protest are being intimidated. But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. Support our journalism by becoming a TNM Member - Click here. Ranjini Haridas smiles for the lensman during the 12th edition of Bridal Show held at Grand Hyatt in Kochi. No untoward incidents were reported in the city, according to the police. 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. KOCHI: The online taxi owners and drivers working under Uber will launch an indefinte strike on Tuesday, demanding a permanent wage structure. This won’t be repeated. From throwing sewage water and fish waste water inside the cars to making the drivers forcefully proclaim alliance to the protest, serious allegations have been raised against members of SEDU, which is affiliated to the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC). We are not stopping anyone from working altogether. Get latest Kerala news headlines at Zee News to know more about your State. 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. The driver partners can work with other online cabs. Fathima Nusrin, 21, a rank holder in geography from Kerala University, is the party’s candidate in Thrikkanarvatttom division. Pakistan's chase came up short as they were able to score only 164 runs. Fifty-seven personnel of the Indian Navy provided technical and operational aid to CoPT which is under civilian manpower constraints caused by the strike. The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. 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. 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). What these anti-labour policies are is not clear, and all that Das said was that Uber was sacking even those drivers 'who just had petty cases against them.'. There are a total of nearly 150 firms in CSEZ. FIFA U17 World Cup: Kochi strike could scupper fans' plans of attending Spain, Germany games. The candidates of V4 Cochin are from a diverse spectrum and background. Meanwhile, Kochi Metro officers said that passenger traffic was low. She is also the youngest candidate of V4 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. "Only union leaders benefit," Rahman alleged. 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. Uber is on a strike and the union has blocked us from entering the premises. 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. The Kochi Stadium will host the likes of Brazil, Germany and Spain. ... and markets closed in Kochi, Kerala But this is an unnecessary strike. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. In the Uber strike, SEDU's only demand is a ban on Uber citing 'anti-labour policies'. 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. At Infopark, most of the firms allowed staff to work from home and hence the strike barely evoked impact. Manorama News 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 … 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. Kochi, Sept 9: Private bus operators in Kerala who began an indefinite strike Sunday midnight called off their agitation Monday morning after … 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. The nation-wide strike called by 10 central trade unions on Thursday was near total in the city with almost all shops remaining closed. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Kochi, Jan 24 (ANI): India defeated Pakistan in the maiden championship of the blind T20 Asia Cup in Kochi. ... BJP wins Kochi Corporation North Island ward, leads in Palakkad municipality. “If they were protesting with any genuine demands, we might have stayed with them. 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 … According to sources, there are about approximately 20,000 registered driver partners in Kochi. 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. Public transport system, except Metro, did not conduct services while most of the autorickshaws and cabs kept off the road. About 4,000 weekly active driver partners service in Kochi on a regular basis. Uber drivers like Niyas and Rahman also say that SEDU does not have any genuine demands. Jai SEDU,” he can be heard saying. Over 4000 workers are expected to participate in the work stoppage and a protest at the airport. 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. “There was a slight delay in transportation activities as vehicular movement was restricted due to the strike,” he added. By Kochi Receives Next Consignment Of Covishield Vaccine Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 21 (ANI): The next consignment of Covishield vaccines reached Kochi airport on Wednesday via GoAir. Few guys came in another car and two of them stepped out and asked me whether I am an Uber driver. Normally, a union gives a charter of demands. 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. Stay updated with latest and breaking news on Kochi. “It will cost me at least Rs 3,000 to clean up the vehicle and it will take some days for it to dry. Why should I take part in the strike then?” asks Niyas. “Chechi (sister), I cannot enter the airport. Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. Among them 120 units are active and nearly 60 units worked on Thursday. The second consignment of 1,34,000 doses will reach Thiruvananathapuram on Wednesday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline to the nation on Tuesday via video conferencing. Most of the city roads wore a deserted look. Last Updated: 27th November 2020 05:08 AM News from Kerala. 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. At the same time, they also stated that services will be disrupted if drivers work for Uber during the strike days. Get latest updates on politics, events, entertainment, sports, food and weather from New Indian Express. 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Kochi - Stay updated with latest News, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Restaurants & Food, Events, Politics, Climate Updates, from Kochi, Kerala … “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. 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. “Hence exports activities were smooth on Thursday. 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. The party has fielded Priyanka Anilkumar, a botany graduate, from the central division. The union representing contract working at Cochin International Airport (COK) in Kochi are planning to hold a strike on Tuesday, March 19. 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