Pankaj Khimji is new OC Chairman
By: Shahzad Raza
MUSCAT: Top cricket administrator Pankaj Khimji has now become the new Chairman of Oman Cricket (OC) after the post fell vacant due to the demise of its founding chairman Kanak Khimji in February.
Known as voice of Oman at International Cricket Council and top cricket platforms, Pankaj was recently appointed Vice-President of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
He has been instrumental in Oman’s growing stature as a rising force in international cricket apart from leading the national cricket team on international tours as Chef de Mission.
As Oman Cricket’s representative in the highest echelons of international cricket, his efforts have resulted in unprecedented events and activities taking place in the Sultanate. The country has now become an established cricket centre with a
21,000 Omanis saved from dismissals, salary cuts
By: Times News Service
The Ministry of Labour protected the Omani workers by negotiating with 91 firms that had moved to dismiss or cut their salaries. Photo: File
Muscat: More than 21,000 Omanis were able to hold on to their jobs, and avoid salary cuts in the first quarter of 2021, thanks to efforts of the Ministry of Labour.
Between 1 January and 31 March, 2021, a total of 21,528 nationals were able to maintain their work and pay conditions, after the ministry stepped in to negotiate with 91 companies that had moved to dismiss them and/or reduce their salaries.
According to the report published by the ministry, it held negotiations with 58 companies to retain 16,671 nationals in their employ, and was successful in helping 15,386 hold on to their jobs. Similarly, talks were also held to stop salary reductions of 9,212 Omanis employed in 33 companies, which resulted in 6,142 workers being able to draw the same pay they were used t
By: Times News Service
The cancellation of the NOC is particularly important at present, said Nabhan bin Ahmed Al Battashi, on the occasion of International Workers Day, which falls on 1 May every year. Photo: File
Muscat: Removing the NOC ruling in the country will lead to more opportunities for workers to get better jobs, and curb human trafficking, the chairman of the General Federation of Oman Trade Unions (GFOTU) has said.
On the occasion of International Workers Day, which falls on 1 May every year, Nabhan bin Ahmed Al Battashi, said the cancellation of the NOC is particularly important at present, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has revealed the need for strong, resilient economies that can adapt to changing situations.
RCB-KKR clash rescheduled, KKR players to undergo daily testing
By: ANI
Ahmedabad: The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) slated to be played on Monday evening has been rescheduled for a later date. Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID-19, the IPL said in an official statement. Both the players have isolated themselves from the rest of the squad. The Medical Team is in continuous touch with the duo and are monitoring their health. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest.
Several dead after fuel tankers catch fire in Kabul
By: DW
A massive fire ripped through several fuel tankers in northern Kabul, leaving at least seven people dead and 14 others injured, Interior Ministry spokesperson Tariq Arian said on Sunday.
It wasn t immediately known if the fire was intentional or not, coming as the formal withdrawal of the remaining US and NATO troops in Afghanistan gets underway.
The injured were all taken to hospitals, though some have already been discharged, Arian added.
As smoke engulfed the Afghan capital, many residents lost power from the incident as much of the city was plunged into darkness.