Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

A group of protesting employees of private bus operators contracted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Monday sought permanent jobs in the civic-run transporter. Addressing a press conference, they said those who cannot be absorbed permanently must be taken on contract, adding that they sought ‘samaan kam, samaan dam’, or… Continue reading Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

Construction, equipment manufacturers seek PLI scheme for industry

Construction and equipment (CE) manufacturers have urged the government for a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the sector. The introduction of the PLI scheme will provide a level-playing field for the players of the industry, Dimitrov Krishnan, President of industry body ICEMA, said. Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA) engages with… Continue reading Construction, equipment manufacturers seek PLI scheme for industry

Personal computer firms to seek 3-month reprieve from import curbs

SURAJEET DAS GUPTA New Delhi, 3 August   Personal computer (PC) companies are planning to request  the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)  to provide a three-month grace period before implementing the newly imposed import licensing requirement, even as their associations have asked for an urgent meeting with the officials on the… Continue reading Personal computer firms to seek 3-month reprieve from import curbs

BJP launches drive to seek suggestions for poll manifesto

The BJP on Thursday launched a drive to gather suggestions from people for the preparation of its manifesto for the Chhattisgarh assembly elections due this year-end. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a 31-member Ghoshna Patra Samiti’ (poll manifesto committee) headed by the party MP Vijay Baghel. We will reach out… Continue reading BJP launches drive to seek suggestions for poll manifesto

Oppon leaders meet President Murmu, seek intervention on Manipur issue

Opposition leaders on Wednesday met President Droupadi Murmu here to seek her intervention on the Manipur issue. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had sought time from President Murmu on behalf of the opposition parties. The opposition parties are seeking the President’s intervention in the matter, claiming that violence in the BJP-ruled northeastern state… Continue reading Oppon leaders meet President Murmu, seek intervention on Manipur issue

Go First resolution professional seek NCLT permit for tickets refunds

Go First has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking permission to refund money to passengers who had booked their tickets for travel on and after May 3, the day when the cash-strapped airline suspended operations. The Resolution professional of Go First has filed a new application before the Delhi bench of NCLT,… Continue reading Go First resolution professional seek NCLT permit for tickets refunds