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Saudis, expats hail Shoura’s 40-hour week suggestion

February 5, 2016

Riyadh, Feb 5: Saudis and expatriates have welcomed the proposed change to Saudi law that would see a 40-hour week and two days off.

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“This would be a highly commendable change in Saudi labor law because it will encourage employees to work better and efficiently, said senior systems engineer at Tawuniya Saleh Bucay.

“Giving them more spare time with their loved ones, more vacation days to relax and sleep would mean a lot. In fact, a well-rested workforce would definitely lead to higher productivity and creativity as a whole,” Bucay said.

On Tuesday, the powerful Shoura Council, reiterated its previous decision in favor of the proposal. The final decision rests with the Council of Ministers.

“Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise,” said an Indian business development director Amir Qayyum. “I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of the Shoura Council. I also humbly request them to consider working hours over one straight shift, because it will help save energy in a big way.”

Soler Garlan, head of a coalition of 45 Filipino organizations based in the Western region, said the two days off would reduce job stress and make workers more productive and efficient.

“The Shoura has rightly reaffirmed its recommendation for a 40-hour working week. The government sector and some private companies had implemented this a while back. Others in the private sector are yet to follow,” said a senior engineer based in Riyadh, Usodan Dida Agun.

“In short, the Shoura recommendation will undoubtedly boost companies’ productivity and output; while at the same time ensure a win-win situation for both employers and employees.”

The move was also commended by human rights advocate, John Monterona. “We welcome the approval of the two days by the Shoura Council. This would mean a good balance between work and rest for all expat workers. We urge the Shoura Council to also implement a day off for all household service workers.”

Saudi citizen Mohammed Al-Juhani said that the decision was absolutely right and meets the needs of all citizens. Another Saudi, Abdulrahman Al-Saeed, said this would reduce the strain on Saudi workers.

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Agencies
July 7,2020

New Delhi, Jul 7: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued revised guidelines regarding the conduct of terminal semesters and final year exams by Universities and educational institutions. It has been suggested that exams may be completed by September in online or offline modes.

Releasing a statement, the UGC said it accepted the recommendations suggested by the expert committee. "In continuation to earlier Guidelines issued on 29.04.2020 and based on the Report of the Expert Committee, the UGC Revised Guidelines on Examination and Academic Calendar for the Universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic were also approved by the Commission in its emergent meeting held on 6th July 2020," the statement read.

The Commission further said that while it was important to safeguard principles of health, safety and equal opportunities, it was also very important to ensure academic credibility, career opportunities and future progress of students.

"The Commission approved the recommendations of the Expert Committee regarding the conduct of terminal semester(s)/ final year(s) examinations by the universities/ institutions to be completed by the end of September 2020 in offline (pen & paper online/ blended (online + offline) mode," it added.

The UGC also said that if required it would also issue relevant details related to admissions and academic calendar in the universities and colleges. It asked the students to adopt the latest guidelines and complete the terminal semester or final year exams accordingly. 

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Agencies
August 6,2020

The Indian Defence Ministry, which had in its document that China intruded into the Indian territory in eastern Ladakh in early May, on August 6 took down the page which it had uploaded on its website.

According to a report by news channel NDTV, the ministry, in its document, had said the Chinese aggression has been "increasing along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and more particularly in Galwan valley since May 5."

"The Chinese side has transgressed in the areas of Kungrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso Lake on May 17-18," the document, titled 'Chinese Aggression on LAC' stated.

The document revealed that "... a violent face-off incident took place between the two sides on June 15, resulting in casualties on both sides."

After the clash, a second corps commander level meeting took place on June 22 to discuss the modalities of de-escalation. "While engagement and dialogue at military and diplomatic level is continuing to arrive at mutually acceptable consensus, the present standoff is likely to be prolonged," it said.

A defence ministry spokesperson told the news channel that the document "did not go through him".

The opposition Congress, meanwhile, asked the government why the report was taken down with party leader Rahul Gandhi alleging that removal of the document from websites would not change facts.

"Forget standing up to China, India's PM lacks the courage even to name them. Denying China is in our territory and removing documents from websites won't change the facts," Gandhi tweeted.

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June 8,2020

Jaipur, Jun 8: An inquiry has been initiated against staff of a private hospital in Rajasthan's Churu district after receiving screenshots of a purported WhatsApp chat in which they allegedly discussed about not attending to Muslim patients affected by COVID-19, police said on Sunday.

Screenshots of the chat between the hospital staff had gone viral following which an investigation has been initiated, they said.

Dr Sunil Choudhary, who runs the Srichand Baradiya Rog Nidan Kendra in Sardarshahar and whose staff purportedly wrote the messages, apologised through a Facebook post, saying the hospital staff did not have any intention to hurt any religious groups.

"We have received a complaint following which we are taking action to register FIR in the matter," Churu Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam said.

Sardarshahar police station SHO Mahendra Dutt Sharma said the police control room had received a complaint regarding screenshots of the chat being circulated on social media. "We are inquiring into the matter. An FIR will be registered against the names mentioned in the WhatsApp chat," Sharma said.

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