Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the Labour Department to prioritise the protection of broad “labour welfare” while implementing amendments to various labour laws. The Chief Minister gave these directives during a presentation meeting on labour law reforms held at his official residence, ‘Varsha’.The Chief Minister also suggested that, while aligning the state’s rules with central labour laws, necessary modifications should be made to safeguard Maharasht…
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Jaipur, July 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday directed all revenue-generating departments to intensify action against tax and revenue evasion, stressing that revenue collection is the foundation of the state’s development and public welfare. Chairing a high-level review meeting, the Chief Minister instructed officials to maintain consistent momentum in revenue collection throughout the financial year and ensure that annual targets are achieved. He called for strict…
Chennai, June 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has revived plans to integrate industrial inspection records across multiple regulatory departments following the fatal ammonia leak in Tiruvallur, while clarifying that a single unified inspection authority is neither legally feasible nor administratively desirable as each department functions under distinct statutory powers.The renewed initiative comes in the aftermath of the industrial disaster at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur, where…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) In a move to strengthen governance and public service delivery, the Delhi government has brought 23 new services under the Delhi Right of Citizens to Time-Bound Delivery of Services Act, 2011, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. She said the decision will directly benefit not only ordinary citizens but also businesses in industry, trade, hospitality, tourism, construction, and the service sector.The Chief Minister said the government’s objective is to ensure th…
Chaibasa (Jharkhand), May 18 (IANS) In a major crackdown, police in Chakradharpur of Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have busted a human trafficking racket and rescued 36 labourers and six minor children.A joint team of the police and the Labour Department conducted a raid at a hotel and rescued the labourers and the minors, who were allegedly being prepared to be taken to Gujarat.The action was taken based on a tip-off. Police had received information that a large number of male and female …
Washington, May 7 (IANS) Republican lawmakers from Texas have urged the Trump administration to launch a coordinated federal investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud in North Texas, arguing that abuse of the programme is harming American workers and undermining confidence in the US immigration system. In a letter sent to Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling, and Secretary Mullin, four Texas Members of Congress called for an interagency pr…
Jaipur, April 30 (IANS) Ahead of the International Workers’ Day, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, raising serious concerns over low minimum wage levels in Rajasthan and urging immediate corrective measures.In his letter, Gehlot highlighted that Rajasthan ranks among the lowest-tier states in the country in terms of minimum wages, according to data from the state’s Labour Department as of March 2026. He described the situation as “extremely…
Chennai, April 28 (IANS) A tragic accident at an ethanol manufacturing unit near Gummidipoondi in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district claimed the life of a migrant worker and left four others in critical condition on Tuesday after they were exposed to toxic gas inside a water tank, officials said. The incident occurred at a private factory located in Thervoy Kandigai village, where a group of workers had been assigned to clean a storage tank as part of routine maintenance work. According to initial…
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) To ensure that customers receive secure services through online platforms, gig, and delivery workers, Maharashtra Labour Minister Akash Phundkar on Tuesday directed the formulation of a comprehensive framework. The emphasis will be on worker verification to ensure services are flawless, safe, and within the legal framework. These instructions were issued during a joint meeting of the Labour and Home Departments.Various delivery and service-providing companies appoint deliv…
Bhopal, April 2 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has adopted a strict ‘zero tolerance’ policy against child labour, particularly in hazardous industries and processes.Under the Labour Department’s ‘Shram Star Rating’ initiative, any establishment found employing child or bonded labour will be awarded zero points, regardless of its performance on other parameters.The state has prohibited the employment of children aged 14 to 18 years in hazardous industries or occupations. Labour of…