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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donate money while mourning the death of martyr

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Many celebrities throughout the world have criticized Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which is currently on its 24th day, and voiced their sympathy with the Ukrainian people. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle were among the famous names on the list.

The Royal Couple had previously said that they were standing by the people of Ukraine during the conflict. The pair have now extended their help by donating to several NGOs to assist residents in Ukraine who have been displaced by the conflict.

Despite Russia’s war with Ukraine, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donate to charity.

According to a statement by People, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have donated to several aid organizations on the ground in Ukraine.

The gifts were made through the Archewell Foundation, which they founded. HIAS (Helping Ukrainian Families Settle), World Central Kitchen, the World Health Organization, and The HALO Trust were among the organizations that received donations.

The couple added in a statement that the work that the organizations were doing on the ground and the experiences of all those who were on the frontlines in Ukraine during this period ‘inspired’ them. They also offered facts about the organizations’ activities in the hopes that readers would be moved and able to support the organizations’ efforts.

They’ve also announced a partnership between Ukraine’s media, including newspapers like The Kyiv Independent, and the organization Is We Europe, to eradicate internet misinformation and propaganda throughout the conflict.

The pair also expressed their gratitude to The HALO Trust’s crew, which works to safeguard Ukrainians from unexploded munitions and landmines. Prince Harry urged them to keep up the ‘excellent work’ of saving people’s lives.

Serhii Karaivan, a competitor in the Invictus Games, a sporting tournament for injured and retired servicemen and women founded by Prince Harry, was killed while fighting for Ukraine during the conflict. As they paid their respects to Karaivan, Prince Harry stated that their ‘hearts were heavy.’

Amid the conflict, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have pledged their support for Ukraine.

“WE STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE,” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said in an earlier statement through a spokeswoman.

“Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and all of us at Archwell stand with the people of Ukraine in the face of international and humanitarian law violations, and encourage the international community and its leaders to do the same,” the statement said.

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The City’s Sanitation Suffers As More Than 8,000 NMMC Contract Workers Go On An Indefinite Strike

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Over 8,000 NMMC Contract Workers Go on Indefinite Strike, City’s Sanitation Hit

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More than 8,050 contractual workers of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have launched an indefinite strike, bringing garbage collection and other civic services to a standstill. The workers are demanding equal pay for equal work, citing a policy adopted by NMMC in 2007.

The protest stems from wage disparities between contractual and permanent employees. Workers are demanding salaries on par with fourth-class permanent staff, along with benefits such as gratuity, earned leave, medical leave, provident fund, and uniforms.

Union leader Mangesh Ladh stated that despite years of legal battles, committee reports, and government assurances, no final decision has been implemented. A 2022 committee found that equal pay for contractual workers would cost the NMMC an additional ₹20.43 crore annually. However, proposals sent to the state government have not been acted upon.

Protesting workers have accused the administration of prioritizing other projects over their rightful wages. They point out that while newly hired permanent employees in 2024 receive significantly higher salaries, many contractual workers with over 29 years of service remain underpaid.

The strike is expected to severely impact sanitation, garbage collection, vector control, and public garden maintenance, raising public health concerns.

“Road sweeping, garbage collection, and sewage complaints will be unattended if the strike continues. I hope the NMMC Commissioner resolves the issue soon,” former corporator Divya Vaibhav Gaikwad said.

Workers have vowed to continue their protest until they receive a written assurance from the authorities.

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To Find Kharghar Techie’s Killers, Police Form Ten Teams

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Police Form 10 Squads to Track Down Kharghar Murder Suspects.

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Mumbai police have set up 10 squads to locate and arrest the suspects involved in the murder of 45-year-old IT specialist Shivkumar Roshanlal Sharma in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Sharma was attacked on February 2 while returning home from Vashi on his two-wheeler.

According to reports, two helmeted assailants on a motorcycle stopped Sharma near Utsav Chowk, accusing him of reckless overtaking. A confrontation ensued, during which one suspect, dressed in a black kurta-pajama, held Sharma while the other, wearing a green kurta-pajama, repeatedly struck his head with a helmet. The attackers fled the scene.

Sharma managed to reach the police station to file a complaint but collapsed moments later. He was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Authorities are analyzing technological evidence to track the suspects and are awaiting a lab report on blurry images of the attackers’ vehicle registration number. CCTV footage has captured their movements at a toll booth in Navi Mumbai.

Senior Inspector Deepak Surve confirmed that Sharma worked as a project manager at an IT firm in Real Tech Park, near Vashi railway station. A murder case has been filed, and a manhunt is underway.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders Nitesh Rane and Kirit Somaiya visited Sharma’s family, assuring them of swift justice. Somaiya stated that police had promised to arrest the accused within two days, condemning the brutality of the attack.

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NMMC Promises To Take Action On Demands And Urges Contract Workers To End Their Strike Over The Demand For Equal Pay

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NMMC urges contract workers to end Illegal strike, cites ongoing efforts.

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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has urged contract workers to call off their indefinite strike, calling it unlawful and unnecessary. Despite the administration’s steps to address their concerns, the Samaj Samata Kamgar Sangh (Navi Mumbai) began the strike on Monday.

NMMC clarified that contract workers have been employed through contractors since its inception and are paid as per the Minimum Wages Act, not entitled to “equal pay for equal work” per a 2013 Supreme Court ruling. The corporation assured that wages, allowances, and bonuses are being regularly disbursed.

To resolve the issue, NMMC sought guidance from the state government in 2022 and 2023. In September 2024, the government advised the corporation to evaluate its financial capacity and decide accordingly. A committee found that implementing “equal pay for equal work” would lower wages below the minimum wage. This was conveyed to labor unions in meetings on December 27, 2024, and January 16, 2025.

A high-level meeting on January 3, chaired by NMMC Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, led to the formation of a special committee under a retired Additional Chief Secretary to reassess the issue. The panel’s first meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Despite these steps, workers accuse NMMC of submitting incorrect reports and ignoring the Chief Minister’s directives. NMMC has urged unions to await the committee’s report and warned that disrupting civic services through an unlawful strike would harm citizens.

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