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Trustees' decision final on PF investments

Trustees' decision final on PF investments

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

There are differences between the ministries of labour and finance on the issue.

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

ED uses fridge, smart TV invoices as evidence against Soren

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The federal probe agency obtained these receipts from two Ranchi-based dealers and attached those to its charge sheet filed against the 48-year-old Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and four others last month.

Stiff labour laws for mining PSUs mooted

Stiff labour laws for mining PSUs mooted

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The divestment department has proposed that public sector units involved in mining ores alone should qualify for 'natural asset' status while imposing additional norms concering employment of labour.\n\n\n\n

Mudra loans led to a 28% rise in jobs

Mudra loans led to a 28% rise in jobs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

After taking benefit of the scheme, jobs increased by around 11 mn in establishments that took loans.

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Govt portal for stranded migrant workers soon

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The portal, which has been tentatively named by the labour and employment ministry as the National Portal for COVID-19 Affected Unorganised Migrant Workers, will gather the details of all the unorganised sector workers who are stranded in relief camps, residential or industrial clusters.

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Almost 25 per cent central government posts were vacant as of March 2022, compared to 9.4 per cent in March 2002.

Subscribers to get EPF savings interest at one go

Subscribers to get EPF savings interest at one go

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The EPFO had decided that 8.15 per cent interest from its debt income would be credited immediately and the remaining 0.35 per cent capital gains from the equity sale would be given later, subject to its redemption.

FinMin nods 8.65% interest on EPF for 2018-19

FinMin nods 8.65% interest on EPF for 2018-19

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

According to the EPFO estimates, there would be a surplus of Rs 151.67 crore after providing 8.65 per cent rate of interest for 2018-19 on EPF.

EPFO retains 8.5% interest rate for 2019-20

EPFO retains 8.5% interest rate for 2019-20

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Retirement fund body EPFO has retained 8.5 per cent interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) for 2019-20 for its over six crore members as decided earlier, and also began crediting the same into their accounts on Thursday. A large number of the members of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) would be able to see their updated EPF accounts with credit of 8.5 per cent interest for 2019-20, from Friday, a senior official told PTI. The official further said the labour ministry has already sent the direction to credit the 8.5 per cent interest on EPF for 2019-20 to the EPFO, and the body has already started crediting interest into the members' account for the last financial year.

Why your take-home salary may rise soon

Why your take-home salary may rise soon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The government wants to reduce the rate of contribution - part of the employee's share - for a class of workers depending upon age, income or gender, without changing the contribution from the employer's share.

From workmen to execs: Pilots not warm to idea

From workmen to execs: Pilots not warm to idea

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Even as the labour ministry gave an in-principle approval to the civil aviation ministry's proposal to classify pilots as executives instead of workmen, the pilots' unions said they would respond strongly to the move.

EPFO board meeting begins

EPFO board meeting begins

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

The crucial meeting of Employees Provident Fund Organisation board began in New Delhi on Wednesday to decide whether to continue with the 9.5 per cent interest rate for its 3 crore (30 million) subscribers.

Sop for poor: Rs30,000 worth health care for Rs30

Sop for poor: Rs30,000 worth health care for Rs30

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

'Pay Rs. 30 and insure free treatment up to Rs. 30,000.' That is the latest slogan of the Manmohan Singh government, which has provided such a unique insurance cover to those below the poverty line (BPL) for the first time in the history of the country.

Stalled rescue op for trapped workers resumes, work on another tunnel begins

Stalled rescue op for trapped workers resumes, work on another tunnel begins

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

"The new food supply pipeline has also made it easier to supply better food in larger quantities to them, which is a good thing. Otherwise the situation remains the same," said Negi, who spoke to his brother.

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

After reshuffle, new ministers get down to work

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.

Covid: Some good news for ESI subscribers

Covid: Some good news for ESI subscribers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

ESI subscribers to get Covid unemployment allowance within 15 days of claim. Payment will be made into bank account of the insured and Aadhaar will be used for identification.

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Centre has taken a major step towards increasing efficiency in decision-making by empowering joint secretaries to report to secretaries directly, officials said on Wednesday.

India's health cover programme takes Obamacare's fancy

India's health cover programme takes Obamacare's fancy

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Brookings Institution, a think tank associated closely with the US administration, recently expressed keen interest in it.

Job visas for skilled, salaried foreigners: Govt

Job visas for skilled, salaried foreigners: Govt

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

In an order, the Home Ministry nullified a Labour Ministry circular which allows one per cent foreigners among the total work force in any project with a minimum of five and maximum of 20 people.

Frequent strikes, industrial lockouts cost India a dear in 2014

Frequent strikes, industrial lockouts cost India a dear in 2014

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

There were quite a few industrial lockouts that cost India a dear in 2014.

7 new firms get access to EPFO money

7 new firms get access to EPFO money

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The organisation can invest in bonds of private companies with dual 'AAA' rating, say new norms.

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

'Red diary hides black deeds': Shah demands Gehlot's resignation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha had claimed that the red diary which he had secured from the residence of Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore during an income tax raid in July 2020 on the directions of the chief minister had details of Gehlot's financial transactions.

Millions of jobs created in 2011, but strikes marred labour arena

Millions of jobs created in 2011, but strikes marred labour arena

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Reaching out to the working class, especially in the unorganised sector, the government rolled out several measures in 2011, raising minimum daily wages, enlarging health insurance coverage and also notifying Majithia Wage Board recommendations for newspaper and news agency employees.

Bahrain: Indians among workers sacked

Bahrain: Indians among workers sacked

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

Twenty garment factories have closed down in the last four years, leaving only eight operational

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

XLRI's plan to revamp EPFO

XLRI's plan to revamp EPFO

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

In an effort to instill the spirit of a service provider among the rank and file of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation, a new business model for its human resources is being examined under a re-engineering exercise.

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre received 5.59 lakh public grievances against various government departments in the first half of this year, with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) getting most of such complaints, according to an official report.

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

It may take less than 3 days to rescue trapped tunnel workers if ...: Official

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

He further said that the "focus is on horizontal drilling" as rock formation has created challenges for vertical drilling.

Know The Economic Cost Of Heat Waves?

Know The Economic Cost Of Heat Waves?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India stands to lose more working hours to extreme heat than the rest of the world, in addition to the humanitarian cost of extreme heat events.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

EPFO cannot invest funds in equities

EPFO cannot invest funds in equities

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Labour Ministry has relaxed investment norms for retirement fund manager EPFO, but refrained from allowing the body to invest a part of its huge corpus of around Rs 5 lakh crore in equity markets.

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak Chatterjee.

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre phenomenon.

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Call centres: 'Cons more than pros'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre culture.

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

What is your take on call centres? Post your views on the message board.