Govt ushers reforms, implements 4 labour Codes for social security for workers
Move most comprehensive, progressive reforms since Independence: PM New Delhi: In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four Labour Codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for all employees, and statutory minimum wages and timely payment across sectors. The four […]
Crop loss from floods, wild animals now covered under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Union Minister
Nagpur: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced that compensation for crop loss due to waterlogging and wild animal damage will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Addressing a gathering at the Agrovision event in Nagpur, Chouhan said the government has successfully increased food grain production in 2024–25 […]
ICC felicitates officer for leading fastest multi-sectoral railway initiatives in JK
Jammu: The Indian Chamber of Commerce has felicitated Uchit Singhal, the senior divisional commercial manager of Jammu division of the Northen Railway, for leading the fastest multi-sectoral railway initiatives and strengthening freight connectivity in the Union Territory. The Jammu division has entered a period of impressive commercial expansion, driven by a renewed focus on freight […]
Anti-encroachment drive carried out on 16 acres of land in Jammu
Jammu: The administration on Friday undertook a massive anti-encroachment drive on over 16 acres of prime land worth crores of rupees in the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. Over 10 structures have been demolished so far by the administration amid heavy security measures, officials said. Taking action against the massive encroachments of prime land […]
Arms, ammunition recovered from hideout near LoC in Kupwara
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday foiled a potential terror plot by recovering a cache of arms and ammunition, including two M-series assault rifles, from a hideout near the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Based on specific input, a search operation was launched by security forces in the Neeriyan Forest area […]
Two shells recovered, defused in Kathua
Jammu: Police recovered two shells in Kathua district and later defused them, officials said. The recovery was made after a passerby alerted police about the objects on Barota Road in the Dharmani area, they said. A police team reached the spot and safely defused the shells, officials added.
Omar meets Union Fin Min, seeks continued financial support
New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here, a meeting held against the backdrop of the financial constraints faced by the Union Territory, officials said. The official X handle of Abdullah’s office said the two leaders held discussion on key developmental priorities in J&K. “The meeting focused […]