Oman CEPA Boosts Stay for Indian Service Providers to 2 Years
India-Oman trade pact extends stay for contractual service suppliers from 90 days to 2 years, boosting mobility & job creation. Details inside.
India-Oman trade pact extends stay for contractual service suppliers from 90 days to 2 years, boosting mobility & job creation. Details inside.
The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) has initiated a process to cut 10% of its contractual staff to reduce costs. Departments must submit detailed reports by December 17.
NCERT operates with over half its posts vacant, data reveals. Ministry of Education calls recruitment a 'continuous process' as reliance on contractual hires persists. Read the full analysis.
Bondalapati Koteswara Rao, newly elected secretary of AP Govt Employees Association in Guntur, urges unity to resolve grievances. He pledges to bridge gap between staff and authorities.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces September 13 as Women Employees Day but denies a government holiday. Read the full story on the state's decision and its implications.
National Health Mission employees in Jalandhar continue their massive 3-day demonstration, demanding job regularization and equal pay. Will the government respond?
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Punjab's PRTC and Punjab Roadways contractual employees call off their indefinite strike after government assurances on releasing detainees and reviewing demands. Bus services resume across the state.
Despite a Rs 44.85 crore sanction, 9,000 NHM employees in Punjab continue their strike, demanding actual salary credit. The protest escalates with a planned gherao of the directorate on December 4. Read more.
Contractual transport employees in Punjab resume protest, alleging govt failed to implement assurances. Over 2,000 state-run buses affected, causing commuter chaos. Key demands include release of detained staff and halting Kilometre scheme.
EPS-95 retirees urge PM Modi to intervene for higher pensions, accusing EPFO of non-implementation since 2004 despite court orders. Read their plea for justice.
India's aviation regulator DGCA has 801 vacant posts out of 1630. To bridge the gap, it's hiring short-term contractual staff, but experts warn this is a band-aid solution for a serious safety oversight problem.
Punjab's public transport remains crippled for the 3rd day as contractual workers strike. Thousands stranded, forced into costly travel. Demands for job security & fleet expansion.
Punjab transport crisis deepens as PRTC fires 22 workers after violent protests. 600 show-cause notices issued, bus services severely disrupted. Key developments inside.
Punjab Transport Department issues termination warning to contractual staff on strike against kilometre bus scheme. CM Bhagwant Mann invites dialogue. Read more.
Violence erupts during Punjab transport strike as SHO engulfed in flames. Over 3,000 buses off roads, commuters stranded. Union demands withdrawal of privatization scheme.
Contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC continue indefinite strike in Ludhiana, leaving passengers stranded. Services severely affected since Monday.
Massive protest by Punjab Roadways staff turns violent in Sangrur as a police officer is set on fire. Transport services crippled statewide. Read the full story.
Over 5000 sanitation workers in Jaipur launch immediate strike while Ajmer and Bhilwara prepare to join. Workers demand regularization, promotions and overtime payments. JMC officials promise discussion.
Tripura government approves regular pension benefits for 13,082 employees who received ad hoc promotions in 2021. Decision subject to Supreme Court outcome. Relief for retired government staff.
Rajouri Deputy Commissioner orders one-day salary deduction for government employees absent during official working hours. Strict action against negligence in public service.
National Council demands Old Pension Scheme restoration, pension revisions and key amendments in 8th Pay Commission terms. Read about the crucial changes sought for 26 lakh employees.
India introduces 4 new labour codes to overhaul outdated laws, extending protection to millions. Learn about social security for gig workers, night shifts for women, and more.
Indian government consolidates 29 labour laws into 4 codes, bringing sweeping changes for fixed-term, gig, women workers and more. Learn how this impacts employees across sectors.
Former TD Bank employees allege racial discrimination in firings following money laundering scandal. Five Chinese-American staff claim wrongful termination. Read the full story.
India's 8th Pay Commission brings 20-25% salary hikes for government employees but raises concerns about fiscal health and widening wage inequality. Learn about the economic implications.
Over 8,000 contractual employees in Assam protest for pending salaries, job regularization, and HR policy. Council warns of intensifying agitation if demands unmet.
Punjab & Haryana High Court mandates regularization of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan teachers completing 10+ years service. Landmark judgment impacts thousands of contractual educators.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy ignites work-life balance debate by urging 72-hour work weeks, citing PM Modi and China's 9-9-6 model as examples for young professionals.
Tamil Nadu Revenue Employees Association begins indefinite boycott of Special Integrated Revenue work protesting salary discrepancies. Thousands of employees join protest demanding fair compensation.