Punjab's labour department and the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board are finding it difficult to get the BOCW Act 1996 and related rules translated into Punjabi as demanded by a labour rights activist around 20 months ago.
A city-based right to information (RTI) activist has filed a police complaint seeking registration of an FIR against motor vehicle inspector-cum-public information officer (PIO), Regional Transport Authority (RTA) for providing false information.
Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) has imposed a penalty of Rs 25,000 on an MC official for providing false information. The official has also been directed to pay Rs 15,000 compensation to the complainant. Read more about the case here.
Workers of various boutiques were reportedly attacked in Jagraon on Saturday night. Police are investigating the matter and necessary action will be taken.