News Topic:Workers

Ramban Tunnel Collapse: Toll reaches two as one more body found

The body of a labourer was found by rescuers from the debris of an under-construction tunnel in Ramban district, taking the death toll to two.

Tunnel Collapse: Dead body of trapped worker recovered in Ramban

During the rescue operation, the dead body of a worker has been retrieved from the debris near Panthal area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Advisor Khan sanctions Rs 1 Crore for construction workers, dependents

SRINAGAR — Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today sanctioned a financial assistance worth rupees one Crore in favour of construction workers and dependents...

COVID-19: Without food & money, Kashmir’s young workers stuck in Haryana

SRINAGAR — At least a dozen workers from northern belt of Kashmir are stuck in Haryana without food and money after authorities announced lockdown...

Government to screen non-J&K workforce on way to Valley

J&K administration on Monday said that it will further strengthen the screening system to ensure all the non-local workers are screened thoroughly.

1.5 lakh daily wagers to be absorbed, LG Murmu assures Mir Junaid

Jammu and Kashmir Workers Party President, Junaid Mir met the Lt Governor of J&K UT and discussed various issues and sought redressal of the youth-related grievances.

Engagement of casual workers banned in J&K

Governor N N Vohra has directed Chief Secretary BR Sharma to ban with immediate effect the engagement of any fresh casual or seasonal labourers.

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Mubarak Gul defers press conference amid uncertainty over role in NC

NC leader Mubarak Gul has deferred his November 4 press conference amid uncertainty over his organisational role and dissatisfaction following the Cabinet expansion.

JP Nadda likely to inaugurate AIIMS Kashmir

Union Health Minister JP Nadda is likely to inaugurate AIIMS Awantipora on November 5. The institute has been developed at a revised cost of over Rs 2,160 crore.

Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.