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Tripura: Tool Room, Training Centre inaugurated to develop entrepreneurship
The Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Giriraj Singh along with Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated a Tool Room and Training Centre for developing entrepreneurship at R K Nagar in the outskirts of Agartala here on Saturday.The training centre has been set up through joint funding of the Centre and state government at a total cost of approximately 20 crores.To be run by the Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SOFED), the training centre is aimed towards skill development and for hands-on practical training of students in various trades in 15 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Tripura.The Union Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered the MSME department to do everything possible for the development of Tripura and assured that there shall be no dearth of the fund."For the first time in the history of the nation while the industrial technology is being implemented for its developed so that scopes of employment for
Ryanair cabin crew in Spain to strike in January
Unions for Ryanair's 1,800 cabin crew in Spain threatened Friday to strike in January unless the Irish low-cost airline agrees to improve work and pay conditions. It was just the latest setback for the airline, which has faced a wave of strikes in several European countries in recent months. The two unions representing the staff, USO and Sitcpla, called for 24-hour strikes on January 8, 10 and 13 because Ryanair had failed to reach an agreement with them during mediation. The unions are demanding local contracts under local law rather than the Irish contracts Ryanair uses widely. It was "disgusting" that Ryanair "continues to refuse to accept national law with all its consequences", USO representative Jairo Gonzalo said in a statement. Europe's biggest low-cost airline only began recognising unions for the first time in its 30-year history in December last year, to avert mass strikes during the busy Christmas period. In July, strikes by cockpit and cabin crew disrupted 600 flights in .
JK govt revokes mediclaim insurance policy
The Jammu and Kashmir administration Friday ordered revocation and cancellation of J&K Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for employees with effect from December 31 this year. According to the order issued by the finance department, sanction is hereby accorded to the revocation and withdrawal of the government order regarding the implementation of the group mediclaim insurance policy for all state government employees, including employees of PSUs, autonomous bodies and universities, pensioners, AIS officers, among others. Accordingly, all the drawing and disbursing officers concerned are directed to not deduct the premium regarding group mediclaim insurance policy from the salaries of the employees henceforth, the order added. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik in October this year cancelled the state government's tie up with Reliance General Insurance for providing the group mediclaim health insurance policy to employees. The decision comes after the mandatory Reliance ...
U.S. government advises workers on staving off creditors amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As a partial shutdown of the U.S. government stretched into its sixth day, the agency that oversees the federal workforce offered advice on staving off creditors to the estimated 800,000 employees who could be affected by a lapse in pay.
People from Rahul's constituency come to Gujarat for work: CM
Taking a jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi over the issue of unemployment, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Thursday said even people from his Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh come to the state for work. Gujarat is a "land of opportunity" which gives employment to people from across the country and people from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh are no exception, he said. "Gujarat is a land of opportunity. Apart from locals, large number of people from other states are working here. It shows that ample number of employment opportunities are available in Gujarat," said Rupani. He was speaking at a function organised to hand over appointment letters to youths as part of an 'employment fair' organised in the Sarthana area of Surat city. "Even people from Rahul Gandhi's Amethi seat (in Uttar Pradesh) come to Gujarat for work. Despite that, you question us about employment scenario (in the state)," said Rupani, who completed one year in office this week. As many as one ...
BJP workers heckle Delhi CM Kejriwal at official event
BJP workers Thursday interrupted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by imitating coughing action as he started speaking at an official event here, prompting two Union ministers to intervene. The action by the BJP workers ridiculing Kejriwal for the bouts of coughing he suffered from till 2016, left the AAP leader in an awkward position at the Vigyan Bhawan event as he asked for some silence from the audience. The programme was jointly organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga and the Delhi Jal Board to launch projects to clean the Yamuna River. It was attended by Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari and Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Minister of State for Water Resources Satyapal Singh, and BJP MPs from Delhi and workers were also present. The BJP workers started mocking Kejriwal by coughing as he began his speech. As the heckling became louder, Vardhan and Gadkari asked the workers to stop. "Please keep quite. This is an ...
U.S. jobless claims dip in sign of labor market strength
The number of Americans filing applications for jobless benefits fell marginally last week to near a 49-year low, pointing to underlying strength in the labor market.
Maharashtra government employees to get fat pay hikes from Jan 1
With an eye on the 2019 parliament and state assembly elections, Maharashtra announced a New Year bonanza on Tuesday: It would implement the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations for all government employees.
In Japan, a scramble for new workers disrupts traditional hiring
TOKYO(Reuters) - It's a rite of spring in Japan: Major corporations hire fresh university graduates en masse every April, starting them all at the same salary with assurances of rising pay and lifetime employment.
All meters to be smart prepaid in 3 years
The Ministry of Power on Monday stated that it will make all meters smart prepaid in three years from April 1.The move toward smart meters is a pro-poor step as consumers will not need to pay the whole month's bill in one go, instead, they can pay as per their requirements. Manufacturing of smart prepaid meters will also generate skilled employment for the youth.The State Governments had earlier signed the Power for All document and had agreed to supply 24*7 power supply to their consumers. Thus, the distribution licensee shall provide 24*7 power to their consumers by April 1, 2019 or earlier. However, the appropriate Commission may grant extension in this time period under exceptional circumstances.
Two million job ads missing? China's 51job criticises 'improper' research
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese recruitment service provider 51job on Monday rejected claims that more than 2 million job ads had disappeared from its website this year due to an economic slump, saying a Chinese securities firm was smearing economic prospects.
AXA's Swiss employees mistakenly get double December pay
ZURICH (Reuters) - French insurer AXA's 4,300 Swiss employees mistakenly got double their normal December salaries in a Christmas surprise that quickly fell flat when they learned they would not be allowed to keep the extra cash.
TDH & RMI multi- stakeholder intervention in India gets UN Recognition
Working in collaboration, Terre des Hommes (TDH) and the Responsible Mica Initiative (RMI) were judged at the 2018 United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights to have developed the most innovative and inspiring solutions to take the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) from paper to practice.As winner, TDH - presenting our multi-stakeholder approach - has now been invited to present this approach to eliminate child labor in mica mining in India at the UN Regional Forum on Business and Human Rights in 2019 in Bangkok.The UN Forum in Geneva is the world's largest annual gathering on business and human rights, with more than 2,000 participants from government, business, community groups and civil society, UN bodies, national human rights institutions, trade unions, academia and the media."We're thrilled to receive this recognition at the UN Forum," said Carel Kok, CEO Terres des Hommes. "Our efforts to address child labor in India reflect our global commitment .
Modi govt has created 'highway of development': Naqvi
Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Saturday said the Modi government has created a "highway of development" by removing the "speed breakers" of religion, region and caste. The senior BJP leader was speaking at the inauguration of 'Hunar Haat', an exhibition of traditional crafts and cuisines, organised at Bandra Kurla Complex in the city. "The Modi government has created a highway of development by removing the speed breakers of religion, region and caste," the Union Minority Affairs Minister said. He added that the 'Hunar Haat' exhibitions being organised across the country, have proved to be empowering for artisans and craftsmen. "Such employment-oriented programmes of the Modi government have significantly encouraged and promoted the rich traditional heritage of master artisans, which remained marginalised for a long time," he said. 'Hunar Haat' has become a credible brand to fulfil the PM's commitment of Make in India, Stand up India, Start up India, the minister ...
Union Minister inaugurates ITCOocean
: Union minister for science and technology Harsh Vardhan Saturday inaugurated the Atal Complex for International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean), which provides training in operational oceanography. The centre was set up in the premises of INCOIS here. The centre was established after the union government decided in 2013 to contribute by setting up a permanent training centre when the Intergovernmental Oceanographic commission (IOC) of UNESCO requested its members to finance and undertake capacity building programs.
Wells Fargo moves jobs abroad after U.S. layoffs, government says
(Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co. has been hiring overseas after pledging to eliminate thousands of jobs, according to a Department of Labor investigation.
J-K gets northeast industrial development package
In a major step towards promoting industrialisation and economy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre Friday extended all benefits under North East Industrial Development Scheme to the state. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Friday approved extension of all benefits to J&K given to the Northeastern states under North East Industrial Development Scheme, an official spokesman said. Till June 2017, the benefits given to new industrial units were largely similar to the incentives extended to Northeastern states under the scheme, he added. "However, when a new scheme was approved for Jammu and Kashmir separately in 2017, only 3 benefits given to the Northeast were extended to J&K," the spokesperson said, adding that these included Capital Investment Incentive of 30 per cent, Interest Incentive of 3 per cent and Insurance Incentives - all for 5 years. The benefits given to the Northeast region, such as GST reimbursement, Income Tax reimbursement, transport ...
Parliamentary panel wants Health Ministry to take over ESIC hospitals, colleges
New Delhi [India], Dec 21 (ANI): A Parliamentary committee has recommended that Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry should take over hospitals and colleges of Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) so that these facilities are run in a better manner.Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) 115th report for 2081-19 on Union Ministry of Labour and Employment says that "to efficiently utilise infrastructure already created by the ESIC and to ensure uniformity in standards of medical education across all government-run medical colleges, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare may be approached to take over ESIC colleges and medical education projects."The report of PAC titled 'Performance Audit of Employees State Insurance Corporation and Special Audit of Medical Education Projects of ESIC' was presented to the Lok Sabha on December 14, and was laid in the Rajya Sabha on the same day. It is worth mentioning that the 22-member PAC including its chairperson is currently headed by ...
3 children rescued from forced labour in J-K's Udhampur
Three minors could have been forced into child labour in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district but were rescued, thanks to authorities who came to their aid in the nick of time, officials said Friday. The district rescue team constituted under the Child Labour Act conducted a spot inspection of Birma Pull and adjoining areas, they said. During the inspection, the team rescued a minor child from Chopra Shop area and two other children from Birma Pull area of the district, they added. The rescued children were then produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for further rehabilitation process, they said. Action has been initiated by the labour department against the accused, they added. The rescue team has been constituted by the district development commissioner and comprises officials from various departments.
ValueLabs Moves Beyond Employee Engagement - HR Transforms to Employee Success Organisation
/ -- ValueLabs is upping the employee engagement game and transforming its HR into the 'Employee Success Organisation'. All business partners from HR will now wear a new avatar - that of an 'Employee Success Partner'. As the name suggests, it is all about enabling the success of every single employee in the company. The company has taken multiple steps to listen to the voice of the employees and fulfil their aspirations. The CEO of the company, Arjun Rao, conducted a 'Listening Tour' over several weeks, when he had heart to heart conversations with all the employees in the company. 'Workplace - Facebook @ work' as a tool has enabled the transformation of the company into a truly flat organisation. This has taken collaboration to heights never seen before, and has brought in high levels of transparency. Reinforcing that 'recognition delayed is recognition denied', ValueLabs introduced an app-based 'Rewards & Recognition' program earlier this year. The company also introduced an ...