News Topic:Labourers

Covid-infected non-local labourers flee in Pulwama

At least 18 non-local labourers, among which eight were tested COVID-19 positive escaped from a rented building in Dadsara area of Tral.

Labourer slips to death in Kulgam

KULGAM — A 20-year-old youth died after he accidentally slipped off the road and fell down into a drain in Srandoo area of south...

Undervaluation of MGNREGA Bill Scam surfaces in Pulwama

SRINAGAR — In view of widespread allegations in squeezing and coercion tactics in the name of bill verification, Assistant Engineer, Kakapora, REW has been...

Labourer’s body fished out in Pulwama

SRINAGAR — Body of a 20-year-old labourer, who drowned while extracting sand in river Jhelum near Kernabel Kakapora area of south Kashmir's Pulwama on...

Labourer drowns while extracting sand in Pulwama village

PULWAMA — A 20-year-old labourer drowned in river Jhelum while he was extracting sand in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday morning.An official said...

100-bedded hospital to be built for migrant labourers in Budgam

SRINAGAR — District Budgam will soon be getting a 100-bedded hospital for labourers which would be built with an estimated cost of Rs 180...

Cement factories allowed to work in Kashmir: Div Com

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole Wednesday said the Cement factories operating in Kashmir can function normally.

Helpline set up to facilitate inter-State migrant labourers

SRINAGAR — The government today issued helpline numbers to facilitate inter-State migrant labourers who arrived in Jammu and Kashmir prior to lockdown announced in...

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

Army says armed militant killed in Budgam exchange of fire

The Army said an armed individual was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint search operation in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle was recovered.

J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.