SC asks states to consider liquor delivery at closing

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to approve an order prohibiting the sale of alcohol, but asked states to consider delivering liquor at home during a shutdown. “We will not approve any requests, but states should consider home delivery or indirect liquor sales to maintain social distancing,” …

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Punjab ministers walk out of meeting on liquor policy as Chief Secy’s remarks don’t go down well with FM: The Tribune India

[ad_1] Rajmeet Singh Tribune News Service Chandigarh, May 9 In an unprecedented development on Saturday, Punjab cabinet ministers walked out of a pre-cabinet meeting on liquor policy called at Punjab Bhavan here, following an alleged argument between Technical Education Minister Charanjit Channi and Punjab Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh. Objecting …

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Odisha government extends work shift to 12 hours

[ad_1] The Odisha government has temporarily changed the daily shift from eight hours to 12 hours, adjusting the Factories Act of 1948, amid opposition from labor organizations. The state government modified the existing eight-hour shift considering the representations of certain industries and industry associations. “In the exercise of the power …

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