The sources said there were bizarre instances and individuals pursuing B-Tech and M.Com were registered as construction workers and got sums up to Rs 15,000 transferred into their accounts.

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): Lt. Governor VK Saxena has approved the proposal to exempt 314 applications of hotel and restaurant owners, online eateries, medicines, and other essential commodities, to be able to operate on 24x7 basis in the National Capital, starting from next week.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 12 (ANI): With an aim to increase the registration of labourers and ponies to achieve the target before June 14, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Saturday chaired a meeting with the officers of Labour and Animal Husbandry Departments and said that a year-round insurance cover shall be provided for the horses and ponies for their services in Amarnath Yatra.

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 5 (ANI): The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU) announced that they will participate in the nationwide strike on Friday.

Ranchi Feb 18 PTI The Jharkhand government on Thursday said 30 workers from the state are currently trapped in Malaysia and the process to bring them home was underwayThe workers residents of Giridih Hazaribag and Bokaro districts had been working as linemen for a construction company since January 2019According to a statement issued by the government the contractor was holding the workers back despite the employment agreement having expiredIt also said that the workers were not paid their dues over the past four monthsThe Labour Department has started the process of bringing back 30 workers trapped in Malaysia to Jharkhand on the instructions of Chief Minister Hemant Soren The High Commissioner of India in Malaysia B N Reddy has been requested to intervene in the matter the statement said PTI NAM RMS RMS

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], February 18 (ANI): The Jharkhand Labour Department has started the process of bringing back 30 workers stranded in Malaysia back to the state after receiving the instructions from Chief Minister Hemant Soren, informed the CM Secretariat on Friday.

Chandigarh Jan 18 PTI Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said new startups and new ITITES companies will be given an exemption for two years under the states new law that provides 75 per cent reservation for local candidates in private sector Short-term works extending up to 45 days will also be exempted from the Act he said The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act 2020 that came into effect on January 15 applies to jobs offering a maximum gross monthly salary or wages of Rs 30000 Chautala saidsowing of crops embroidery primary works related to fruit vegetables tea leaves coffee fish animals etc are also exempted Further domestic servants and industries that face a dearth of skilled workers are kept out of the Act he told reporters He said at least 22000 companies have got themselves registered on the designated portal of the Labour Department On the other hand 3280 youths have also registered from across the state he pointed out Notably providing 75 per cent reservation in private sector jobs was a key poll promise of Chautalas Jannyak Janta Party JJP In the 2019 Haryana Assembly polls the BJP which fell short of simple majority formed the government in alliance with the JJP Speaking about the BJP-JJP coalition government Chautala said it has been a very good experience so far Our vision is to take the state ahead on the path of development We have been constantly working in public interest and also stand on the commitment made in the election manifesto he said Chautala recalled that critics were of the opinion that the JJP would not last long when it was floated a little over three years ago It is the high time to understand the aspirations and demands of youth and our aim is to become their voice and strength he said PTI SUN CJ CJ

New Delhi Nov 24 PTI Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said the government has decided to reimpose the ban on construction and demolition activities following the Supreme Court order in this regardHe said instructions have been issued to the Labour Department to prepare a plan for providing financial assistance to workers affected by the banWe have decided to ban construction and demolition activities again from Thursday The reimposition of the ban will cause inconvenience to workers So we will provide them financial assistance We have directed the Labour Department to prepare a plan in this regard Rai told PTIThe Supreme Court had on Wednesday reimposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR until further ordersNon-polluting construction activities such as plumbing work interior decoration electrical work and carpentry are allowedThe apex court had also asked authorities to use funds collected as labour cess for the welfare of construction workers to provide them subsistence for the duration of the banThe ban on construction and demolition activities was lifted on Monday in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workersOn Wednesday the Delhi government decided to resume physical classes in schools colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29The ban on the entry of trucks barring those engaged in essential services will continue till December 3However CNG and electric trucks will be allowed to enter Delhi from November 27 Rai said PTI GVS KJ

New Delhi Nov 24 PTI Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said instructions have been issued to the Labour Department to prepare a plan for providing financial assistance to workers affected by the re-imposition of the ban on construction activities by the Supreme Court The reimposition of the ban will cause inconvenience to workers So we will provide them financial assistance We have directed the Labour Department to prepare a plan in this regard Rai told PTI The Supreme Court had Wednesday re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR until further orders Non-polluting construction activities such as plumbing work interior decoration electrical work and carpentry are allowed The apex court had also asked authorities to use funds collected as labour cess for the welfare of construction workers to provide them subsistence for the duration of the banThe ban on construction and demolition activities was lifted on Monday in view of an improvement in the air quality and inconvenience caused to workers PTI GVS AAR AAR