West Bengal Government Announces Holidays for 2025
The Government of the West Bengal notifies Holidays list 2025.
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign
As part of the campaign, the Minister also inaugurated the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal, an innovative online platform that enables citizens to report child marriage incidents, file complaints, and access information about Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) nationwide. The portal is a significant step in empowering citizens and enforcing the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
Nagaland Government Announces Public Holidays for 2025: Important Updates for Government Employees
The Government of Nagaland has officially released its list of public holidays for the year 2025
Labour Welfare and Social Security for Informal and Gig Economy Workers: Key Developments from the Ministry of Labour & Employment
The Ministry of Labour and Employment issues press release regarding Labour Welfare And Social Security In The Informal And Gig Economy.
National Consumer Helpline (NCH): A Lifeline for Consumer Grievance Redressal
The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has emerged as a crucial platform for consumers to voice their grievances and seek redressal. With a significant increase in the number of calls received and a focus on technological advancements, the NCH is revolutionizing the consumer grievance redressal process in India.
Public Input Sought In Karnataka Over Paid Menstrual Leave Proposal
The Karnataka government is seeking public opinion on a proposal to grant women workers six days of paid menstrual leave per year. This initiative aims to improve the well-being of women in various sectors, including factories, garment industries, multinational companies, and the IT sector, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and morale. The deadline for submitting feedback is within November 29, 2024.
West Bengal Expands Jurisdiction of Labor Tribunals and Courts
The jurisdiction of these tribunals and courts for adjudication disputes/cases has been broadened to include a wider range of labor laws, including the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, and the Minimum Wages Act, 1948. The government has empowered the heads of directorates and judges-in-charge to distribute cases among tribunals and courts to ensure efficient disposal.
Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Disabled Medical Aspirants
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) to pursue medical education. The Court directed the government to take necessary steps to ensure reasonable accommodation for PwDs in medical colleges.
Supreme Court Mandates Non-Negotiable Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities
The Supreme Court of India has pronounced a judgment upholding the rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs). It has also directed the government to take immediate steps to ensure accessibility in public spaces and services.
Govt of Kerala Introduces a New Bill : Strengthening Forest Protection and Management
Government of Kerala issued the Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to further amend the Kerala Forest Act 1961
