The Kolkata Metro Railway General Manager recently inspected the Bowbazar site of the East-West Metro Railway to check on the progress of work on the Sealdah-Esplanade stretch. The development of the entire corridor between Howrah Maidan and Sector V, initially hoped to be completed by 2025, has been delayed. The GM instructed officials to ensure…
The Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS) and Loyola College of Social Sciences are teaming up to host the KAPS Social Work Students Congress, known as OPSTA 2K24, on Friday. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the college and will feature Priyanka G., Director of the Social Justice department, as the chief…
Former President Trump expressed concern about the rising prices of sports tickets, especially impacting middle-class fans. He promised to address this issue if elected president again. Trump highlighted how loyal fans are being priced out of attending games due to exorbitant ticket costs. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that fans can continue to support…
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, along with the National Employment Program and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, has launched the “Freelance Work” initiative for tourist guides in Oman. This initiative aims to support and organize the tourist guide sector by providing a legal framework and training opportunities for independent workers. Obtaining…
The Ministry of Labour in Muscat has made it mandatory for employers with 25 or more workers to create a formal list of penalties and conditions for imposing them. The list must be in a specific format provided by the Ministry and approved by the Director General of Labour Welfare or the Director General of…
Construction of the largest flagpole in Oman is well underway, with the structure currently standing at an impressive 50 meters in height and expected to reach 126 meters upon completion. The flagpole, located near the Ministries District in Al Khuwair, will be part of an 18,000-square-meter development that will include business activities, entertainment, and sports…
The Minister of Labour in Muscat has decided to temporarily suspend permits for the employment of expatriate workers in specific professions for six months starting from September 1. This decision affects professions like construction workers, cleaners, electricians, waiters, chefs, and barbers. The ministry is cracking down on private sector establishments that do not adhere to…