News Topic:Union Cabinet
India
Union Cabinet raises EPFO mandatory wage ceiling to ₹25,000
The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, expected to cover over 51 lakh more employees.
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India
Union Cabinet approves extension of PMAY-Urban till December 2024
Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) Housing for All Mission up to December 31, 2024.
Kashmir
Union Cabinet okays bill to repeal three contentious farm laws
The Union Cabinet approved government's proposal to repeal the three farm laws, days after PM Modi made the announcement to repeal the laws.
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J&K
J&K UT in Rajya Sabha: Centre amends Representation of People’s Act-1950
The Government of India has cleared amendments in the Representation of People's Act-1950 to define the Electoral College for four seats reserved for Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
37 Central laws to be made applicable to J&K: Union Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has approved the issuance of an order to make as many as 37 Central laws applicable to the recently formed Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
India
President approves ordinance on death penalty to child rapists
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved an ordinance to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping a child below the...
India
Union Cabinet clears ordinance awarding death penalty for child rape
Srinagar: Amid outrage over the Kathua incident and other rape incidents in various parts of India, the central government today approved the Criminal Law...
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.