Government of New Delhi issued notification regarding Paid holiday due to Lok Sabha Election and Bye-Election
The Election Commission of India has declared the General Election to Lok Sabha and Bye-elections to Assembly constituencies of various States. Accordingly, the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh, through letter no. 358/tc/Eo-2-09/2-2024 dated 19th March 2024 addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi, has requested the granting of holidays to employees working in Delhi on the polling dates of the respective Parliament and Assembly Constituencies of Uttar Pradesh.
EPFO notifies SOP for processing of Joint Declaration of member profile updating version-2 in EPFO
The Employee Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has introduced a standardized process called Joint Declaration (JD) to rectify these issues. This procedure involves collaboration between members and employers to ensure accurate updates to basic profile details.
Telangana’s Commitment to Democracy: Paid Leave for Electoral Engagement
The Telangana government has announced a significant move to facilitate democratic participation. In line with the Election Commission of India’s directives and relevant state laws, a paid holiday has been declared for all employees and workers on May 13, 2024.
General Election to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye-Elections in West Bengal: Grant of Paid Holiday
The Governor has mandated that employers declare the scheduled poll dates as paid holidays for their workers under Section 135B of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951. This provision ensures that every eligible voter can exercise their franchise without any hindrance.
Government of Kerala’s Initiative for Fair Wages
The Government of Kerala has taken a significant step towards ensuring fair wages for employees in the private hospital sector.
“Elevating Spa and Massage Standards: Latest Regulatory Updates in Tamil Nadu”
Exciting news for spa and massage parlors in Tamil Nadu! Recent changes in regulations are set to boost quality and professionalism across the industry. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates: Previously, there were specific requirements for obtaining a license, but now things are clearer.
Government of Maharashtra’s Role in Bilateral Relations
The recently appointed Consul General of Australia in Mumbai paid a visit to the State Governor at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday (21 Mar). Characterizing India as a reliable ally of Australia, Murphy mentioned that besides boosting business and trade collaboration, he aims to foster cooperation between Maharashtra and Australia in higher education, skill development, audio-visual co-production, art, and culture. Indicating the interest of Brisbane and Perth in initiating direct flights to and from Mumbai, he conveyed Australia’s enthusiasm for fostering reciprocal tourism in the years ahead.
IIT Hyderabad Cluster secures major funding for innovative CISCoM center establishment
The IIT Hyderabad Cluster has secured a 60 crore grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as part of the Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes (SATHI) scheme. It’s noteworthy that only three clusters have been chosen under this SATHI scheme call. The proposed IIT Hyderabad center, known as the Center for In-Situ and Correlative Microscopy (SATHI-CISCoM), will serve as the cornerstone for advanced characterization.
“Enriching Educational Opportunities: Kerala Government’s Summer Science Camp”
We are announcing an exciting summer science workshop at the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum for school students! This workshop is open to students who have completed their studies in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th standard in the academic year 2023–24 (Junior Batch), as well as those who have completed their studies in the 6th, 7th, and 8th standard in the academic year 2023–24 (Senior Batch).
Spotlight on Creativity: 100 Women Entrepreneurs, 60 Stalls, and Countless Opportunities
The Udayam 2024 Women Entrepreneurship Fair and Agricultural Exhibition Marketing, organized by the Indian Institute of Aromatic Crops Research (IISR) with the support of the Kerala Government, showcased a diverse array of products and sights, including microgreens, coriander, nutmeg, small grains, and moringa leaf, along with value-added products.
