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Four Labour Codes Most Comprehensive, Progressive Reforms Since Independence: PM Modi

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo New Delhi, Nov 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the four labour codes notified by the government were the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence that would empower workers. “It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of Doing Business’,” he said in a post on X.Discover moreScience festival ticketsMobile network plans LadakhReal estate listings J&KNews archive accessVideo news library accessHoroscope sectionCybersecurity courses onlineOpinion section articlesSports news updatesJammu Kashmir Ladakh tour The four labour codes — the Code of Wages (2019, Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) — effective Friday, replace 29 fragmented laws with a unified, modern framework. “These codes will serve as a strong foundation for universal social security, minimum and timely payment of wages, safe workplaces and remunerative opportunities for our people, especially Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti,” Modi said. The prime minister said the four labour codes will build a future-ready ecosystem that protects the rights of workers and strengthens India’s economic growth. “These reforms will boost job creation, drive productivity and accelerate our journey towards a Viksit Bharat,” Modi added. In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four labour codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for all employees, and statutory minimum wages and timely payment across sectors. The reforms include expanded rights and safety for women, including night-shift work, free annual health check-ups for workers aged over 40 years, pan-India ESIC coverage including hazardous process units, and a single registration, licence and return system. (Agencies) Discover moreJammu Kashmir newsRegional news portalTravel guides Jammu KashmirLocal news app subscriptionPolitical commentary blog accessGovernment orders alerts Follow our WhatsApp channel Recommended for You Expired Passport? Renew It Online Sponsored | GovPlus

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World

Govt Ushers Reforms, Implements 4 Labour Codes To Provide Social Security To All Workers

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo Ads By Google Ad will close in 25 New Delhi, Nov 21: In a landmark overhaul of labour laws, the government on Friday notified all four Labour Codes, ushering in major reforms, including universal social security coverage for gig workers, mandatory appointment letters for all employees, and statutory minimum wages and timely payment across sectors. The four Labour Codes — the Code of Wages (2019, Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) — effective Friday, replace 29 fragmented laws with a unified, modern framework. The reforms include expanded rights and safety for women, including night-shift work, free annual health check-ups for workers aged over 40 years, pan-India ESIC coverage including hazardous process units, and a single registration, licence and return system. These Codes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a series of social media posts on X, “Will serve as a strong foundation for universal social security, minimum and timely payment of wages, safe workplaces and remunerative opportunities for our people, especially Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti…Discover moreTravel guides Jammu KashmirGovernment orders databaseCultural heritage toursInternational newsSports Equipment SalesNewslettersSunday magazine featuresReal estate listings J&KBusiness news sectionOnline newspaper subscription “It will build a future-ready ecosystem that protects the rights of workers and strengthens India’s economic growth. These reforms will boost job creation, drive productivity and accelerate our journey towards a Viksit Bharat.” Modi further said that “It is one of the most comprehensive and progressive labour-oriented reforms since Independence. It greatly empowers our workers. It also significantly simplifies compliance and promotes ‘Ease of Doing Business’.” According to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the labour Codes will formalise employment, strengthen worker protections, and make the labour ecosystem simpler, safer and globally aligned. Additional systemic reforms include a national floor wage, gender-neutral work policies, the Inspector-cum-Facilitator model for supportive compliance, faster dispute resolution through two-member tribunals, and a National Occupational Safety, Health (OSH) Board to harmonise safety standards. The government will now initiate consultations to frame detailed rules and schemes. During the transition, provisions of existing labour laws will remain applicable wherever required. The social-security coverage had expanded from 19 per cent in 2015 to over 64 per cent in 2025. The enforcement of the Labour Codes marks the next transformative step — broadening worker protections, easing business operations and promoting a pro-worker labour ecosystem. According to a labour ministry statement, the Codes lay the foundation for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. India’s labour laws were framed in the pre-Independence and early post-Independence era (1930s–1950s), at a time when the economy and world of work were fundamentally different. Labour Minister Mandaviya said on X, “Modi Government’s Guarantee: Dignity for Every Worker! From today, the new labour codes have been made effective in the country.” The minister said the codes will guarantee minimum wages for all workers, appointment letters for the youth, equal pay and respect for women, social security for 40 crore workers, gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year of employment, free annual health check-ups for workers above 40 years of age, double wages for overtime, 100 per cent health security for workers in hazardous sectors and social justice for workers as per international standards. “These reforms are not just ordinary changes, but a major step taken by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the welfare of the workforce. These new labour reforms are an important step towards a self-reliant India and will give new momentum to the goal of a developed India by 2047,” he said on X. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, all workers, including gig & platform workers, will be covered by social security. All workers will get PF, ESIC, insurance, and other social security benefits. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, all workers will receive a statutory minimum wage payment. Minimum wages and timely payment will ensure financial security. The ESIC coverage and benefits are extended Pan-India — voluntary for establishments with fewer than 10 employees, and mandatory for establishments with even one employee engaged in hazardous processes. Now, Fixed-Term Employees (FTE) will receive all benefits equal to those of permanent workers, including leave, medical, and social security. The Codes have defined ‘Gig work’, ‘Platform work’, and ‘Aggregators’ for the first time. Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number will make welfare benefits easy to access, fully portable, and available across states, regardless of migration. Plantation workers will be brought under the OSHWC Code and the Social Security Code. Digital and audiovisual workers, including journalists in electronic media, dubbing artists, and stunt performers, will now be entitled to full benefits. (Agencies) Discover moreSports news updatesVideo news library accessBusiness news sectionSports Equipment SalesVideo news reportsScience festival tickets Follow our WhatsApp channel Recommended for You Stop Wasting Money on Pharmacy Pads — Try This Instead Sponsored | Healthwick

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Health

Srinagar Police Expands Inspection Drive Beyond Hospitals; Search Fertiliser Shops, Car Dealers

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo Srinagar, Nov 21: In a series of coordinated operations aimed at bolstering security and ensuring compliance with regulatory norms, Srinagar police has been conducting extensive inspection drives across medical institutions, chemical and fertiliser shops, and car dealerships over the last two days, an official spokesperson said here on Friday. The move is seen as a precautionary step, with special teams formed by SSP (Srinagar) G V Sundeep Chakravarthy.Discover moreInternational newsMobile network plans LadakhSports Equipment SalesJammuNewslettersIndian politics booksIndian handicrafts online storeOnline newspaper subscriptionLadakh news updatesBusiness analysis reports The Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with their counterparts in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, busted the “white collar terror” module and arrested several, including three doctors this month. The unregulated sale of ammonium nitrate, the purchase of second-hand cars, and hiding weapons in lockers by the doctors came up during the investigation of the case, prompting the police to carry out precautionary measures, the official said. The search is a part of the ongoing commitment to preventing misuse of facilities and materials for unlawful activities, according to the official.Discover moreLocal news coverageHoroscope sectionLadakh news updatesVideo news reportsGovernment orders alertsDailyJammu Kashmir Ladakh tourTravel guides Jammu KashmirSunday magazine contentInternational affairs newsletter The Srinagar police, on two consecutive days, carried out checks at the locker facilities and storage racks of various hospitals and public health centres to ensure that no illegal or hazardous material was present. The checking follows the earlier arrest of a doctor in the “white collar” module and the recovery of an AK rifle hidden in his locker at the Government Medical College, Anantnag. According to the spokesperson, police teams, accompanied by officials of the health department, reminded the hospital staff during the searches to use lockers strictly for official purposes and maintain proper records. They also said such inspections would be part of the routine vigilance to maintain a safe environment in hospitals. On Friday, the Srinagar police shifted its focus to the city’s commercial sector as well, with thorough inspections of chemical and fertiliser shops across the city, the spokesperson said. The police team checked for proper maintenance of stock and sales records, identity verification procedures for bulk purchasers, secure storage of materials with potential security implications, besides ensuring the validity of licenses and adherence to regulatory norms. The police teams also briefed the shop owners on the need for increased security measures, asking them to promptly report any suspicious transactions and maintain complete transparency, the official said. A security check at car showrooms across the city was also conducted to discourage vehicle misuse in criminal activities and ensure that all car dealers comply with safety measures and documentation requirements. The inspection mainly focused on checking maintenance of stock and sales records, identity verification for purchasers, compliance with security-related guidelines, and validity of licenses. The dealers were counselled to “be always vigilant” and report any transaction considered suspicious, the spokesperson said. Srinagar police emphasised that these inspection drives are part of their continuous efforts to strengthen citywide security and safeguard public safety, the official added. (AGENCIES) Discover moreSports news updatesSunday magazine featuresSports Equipment SalesDaily news updatesNews bulletin subscriptionInternational news Follow our WhatsApp channel Recommended for You The Easiest Way to Renew Your Passport in 2025 Sponsored | GovPlus

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Entertainment

IAF’s Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes During Dubai Air Show, Pilot Dies

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo New Delhi/Dubai, Nov 21: A fighter jet Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday and the pilot died in the accident, the IAF said. A Court of Inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said in a brief statement. Visuals of the crash aired on various TV channels showed the jet dropping altitude and then crashing on the ground, engulfed in a ball of fire. As smoke billowed out of the crash site, leaving the spectators shocked. According to an international media report, the jet crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show. “An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident. “IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief. A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident,” the IAF said in its statement posted on its X handle. (Agencies) Discover moreSports news sectionSunday magazine featuresScience festival ticketsE-paper accessBusiness analysis reportsMobile network plans Ladakh Follow our WhatsApp channel Recommended for You Expired Passport? Renew It Online Sponsored | GovPlus

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Politics

Nagrota, Budgam Results Reflect Verdict Against “Family-Driven Politics”: LoP Sharma

Jammu, Nov 14: Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Friday said that the election results in Nagrota and Budgam clearly reflect the public’s verdict against “nepotism, corruption and family-driven politics” in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters, Sharma, said the victory of Devyani Rana in Nagrota was “inevitable” as the people voted to fulfill the dreams of the late Devender Singh Rana. “Nagrota’s result was definite. The people had already decided to elect Devyani Rana to bring peace to the soul of Swargi Devender Singh Rana and carry forward his vision. What is astonishing is the massive margin with which a young leader entering politics for the first time has been blessed,” he said. Reacting to allegations from rival leaders regarding misuse of money and influence, Sharma said such claims only show their “lack of trust” in the public mandate. On the Budgam by-poll, Sharma termed it a “historic rejection of the Abdullah family.” “This is the defeat of the Abdullah family and Omar Abdullah. I have not seen such public anger against any former Chief Minister in such a short time. People are fed up with corruption, nepotism, deceit and broken promises,” he said. Sharma said he had predicted the NC’s defeat earlier, sensing the discontent among youth, women and the elderly. “I said 15 days ago that they would lose on the 14th. People have rejected family dictatorship,” he added. Responding to questions about the BJP’s performance in Budgam, Sharma said the party has made significant inroads. “We did not contest in 2024, but this time we fielded Agha Mohsin. We are ahead of many regional parties,” he said. On whether the BJP would open its account in Kashmir in upcoming elections, Sharma said the party has emerged as a strong alternative. “The people of Kashmir now see the BJP as an option. Just as they rejected the PDP and are rejecting the Abdullah family today, we believe they will choose the BJP in the future,” he said. Commenting on internal issues within the National Conference and the so-called “Aunty government,” Sharma said the public verdict is clear. “The war against nepotism has begun in J&K. The prepaid-meter policy and misgovernance have been rejected in Budgam. This result is the answer,” he added. (KNO)

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Politics

J&K Govt Honoured With Top Achiever Award In EoDB, BRAP At Udyog Samagam 2025 In New Delhi

NEW DELHI, Nov 14: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Jammu & Kashmir, Vikramjit Singh today received an award on behalf of J&K Government for emerging as one of the top achievers under Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024 at Udyog Samagam 2025, New Delhi. The award was presented by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal,. The Union Government, through Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024, assessed States and Union Territories across 25 reform areas driving ease of doing business. The BRAP 2024 assessment, covering 434 reform points, was supported by one of the largest national feedback exercises, involving over 5.8 lakh businesses and more than 1.3 lakh detailed interviews. Jammu and Kashmir ranked as a Top Achiever with 5th rank amongst all States and UTs with top score in 4/5 critical reform areas. This accolade reflects Jammu & Kashmir Government’s commitment in creating a robust and enabling business ecosystem that accelerates industrial growth, facilitates investments, and ensures regulatory transparency and efficiency. The recognition at Udyog Samagam 2025 reinforces J&K’s position as a preferred destination for investors and industry stakeholders. Udyog Samagam 2025 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and state officials to celebrate the spirit of cooperative federalism and collective progress in India’s industrial landscape.

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