Jorhat municipal workers go on strike over unpaid wages. Sanitation workers under the Jorhat Municipal Board (JMB) resorted to a strike on Thursday, seeking early settlement of their dues. The workers have not received their wages since October, causing significant hardships. JMB chairperson acknowledged the delay in wage payments and assured swift action to resolve the issue.
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has written to the Chief Secretary of Assam to take appropriate action regarding the alleged embezzlement of funds by the Jorhat Municipal Board