Govt hikes minimum wage rates for workers, effective from Oct 1
The government on Thursday announced to increase minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
The government on Thursday announced to increase minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), in a bid to help workers cope with the rising cost of living.
Prabhat Kumar, director general of mine safety, government of India said the safety and innovation in mine safety can create a safer and more sustainable future for India’s mining sector.
The Damodar river, a lifeline for the East and West Burdwan, Purulia and Bankura districts, is facing a severe ecological crisis that threatens the very foundation of the communities relying on it.
Calling the move a path-breaking initiative, state mining and geology minister said these sites will help in checking malpractices to jack up the prices of sand and truly give the freedom of choice to the common man to buy sand from the source of his choice and at the price of his choice.
There are now a total of 22 private agencies which are engaged in mineral exploration. With the amendment of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act in 2021, private agencies can also participate in exploration for the mineral sector after getting duly accredited by QCI-NABET (Quality Council of India-National Accreditation Board for Education and Training).
Police have registered a case against mine operator James Sukhlain of Lumthari village, for running the mine illegally and at present he is absconding.
The accident inside the coal pit on Thursday was of significance, especially because the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had ordered an interim ban on 'rat-hole' coal mining in the state from April 17, 2014.
Over 130 Income Tax Department officials are conducting the operation with assistance from security and police personnel.
Speaking on the occasion, President Kovind said that India is one of the fastest growing major economies in the world. Our GDP as well as our larger developmental process is set to accelerate over the coming decades.
Following the footsteps of Telangana, which has adopted the technique of monetering mining works through Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)…
