New Delhi: The two-day old strike by coal workers across India was today called off, with the government and the unions reportedly reaching an agreement after a marathon meeting.
"The strike has been called off," All India Trade Union Congress leader Lakhan Lal Mahato said after a meeting with Coal Minister Piyush Goyal that lasted for over six hours.
The end of the strike midway bring relief to the power sector that has faced the prospect of fuel supplies drying up due to the closure of half of the country's coal mines during the strike.
Mr Mahato, however, did not share the details of the terms and conditions of the agreement reached between the government and the unions.
Indian National Mineworkers' Federation President Rajendra Singh also confirmed that the strike has been called off and an agreement with the government is being signed.
"The strike has been called off," All India Trade Union Congress leader Lakhan Lal Mahato said after a meeting with Coal Minister Piyush Goyal that lasted for over six hours.
The end of the strike midway bring relief to the power sector that has faced the prospect of fuel supplies drying up due to the closure of half of the country's coal mines during the strike.
Indian National Mineworkers' Federation President Rajendra Singh also confirmed that the strike has been called off and an agreement with the government is being signed.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Coal India Output Cut By 56% During Workers' Three-Day Strike: Report Coal India, Unions Fail To Reach Consensus, Wage Deal Not Signed Aadhaar Number To Be Linked To Coal Mine Workers Budget 2024 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman's Mega Jobs, Tax Announcements In Union Budget "Call Security": Chief Justice Blasts Lawyer, He Quotes Bible In Reply Budget 2024: Big Push For Jobs, New Tax Regime Benefits, Reward For Allies The Fine Print In Government's Jobs Scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman Explains "No Point": "Disappointed" By Budget, Karnataka To Skip NITI Aayog Meet "Diluted, Undermined": Shashi Tharoor vs Jay Panda On Jobs Plan In Budget Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.