A scuffle broke out between Communist Party of India (Marxist) and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers during the two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions in Asansol, West Bengal. Police had to intervene to put a stop to the scuffle. Central Trade Unions have called off a 48-hour strike demanding minimum wages, social security schemes and against privatisation of public and government sector.
(Published 08 January 2019, 06:34 IST)