The new labour codes is set to be implemented soon.
The new labour codes will provide companies the flexibility of reducing the number of working days to four days a week.
There is a provision of free medical check-ups to workers through the employees state insurance corporation .
In new labour codes working hours can be increased from 10.5 hours to 12 hours, with one hours of rest.
# Tourism in Jaisalmer
In a unique, citizen-airline partnership, the stake holders of tourism industry in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer town, along with the district administration, have signed a memorandum of understanding with a private airline.
This pact will boost the tourism in the “golden city”.
The alliance of stakeholders, including hotel and resort owners, taxi operators, tour operators, and guide associations, has offered to reduce the airlines business risk in case of a loss.
# Anti cow-slaughter bill
The Karnataka prevention of slaughter and preservation of cattle bill, 2020 was passed by voice vote on monday.
The opposition congress and JDS opposed the bill.
Congress and JDS sought extended debate on the bill.
# Reservation for EWS
The Telangana government will implement 10% reservation to EWS in education and employment.
The government has issued orders to this effect on monday paving the way for reservations for EWS in higher educational institutions, including private institutions.
This will apply to both aided and unaided institution other than minority educational institutions.
# US to rejoin UNHRC
US is planning to rejoin the United nations human rights council.
Donald trump had quit the UNHRC in 2018.
Joe biden administration said that quitting the UNHRC has created a vaccum, which is being misused by authoritarian regimes.
# Chinese energy project
Srilanka has cleared a energy project off Jafna peninsula just 50 KM off Tamil nadu coast to a chinese company.
This clearance has been given weeks before cancelling ECT project involving India.
This project is a chinese joint venture to install “hybrid renewable energy system” located in palk bay strait.