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01 May

Punjab Government Boosts Minimum Wages by 15 Percent in Landmark Labour Day Decision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, education reform, Labour Day, minimum wage, Punjab Assembly, sacrilege law, Shukrana Yatra, wage hike

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): On Labour Day, the Punjab Assembly unanimously passed a resolution approving a 15 percent increase in minimum wages after 13 years, extending the benefit to all registered workers in both government and private sectors. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann termed it a tribute to the working class. The Punjab CM flagged education as key to improving their conditions and highlighted the AAP-led government's transformational work. He also targeted the Congress over its walkout from the special session, and announced a Shukrana Yatra following the passage of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act 2026.…

01 May

Punjab Government Increases Minimum Wage by 15 Per Cent to Honour International Labour Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAssembly Session, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh, Labour Day, minimum wage, Punjab News, Worker Welfare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann utilized the platform of a special legislative session in Chandigarh this Friday to announce a substantial 15 per cent hike in the minimum wage for workers across the province. Marking the observance of International Labour Day, the Chief Minister described the move as a vital step toward ensuring social justice and economic security for those who form the backbone of the region's productivity. The timing of the announcement in the State Assembly was intended to celebrate the contributions of the working class while providing immediate financial assistance to thousands of families navigating…

01 May

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Targets Political Rumours with Confidence Motion in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Confidence Motion, Labour Day, minimum wage, Political Stability, Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann formally introduced a confidence motion during a special session of the state assembly this Friday, aiming to solidify his administration’s standing amid a flurry of political speculation. Speaking in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Labour Day, Mann directly addressed the recent reports of internal friction, remarking that various rumours have been intentionally spread to cast doubt on the stability of the provincial government. He maintained that the overwhelming mandate granted by the people of Punjab is not easily shaken and that his party remains a unified force dedicated to the…

22 Nov

Centre Implements Four New Labour Codes, Marks Biggest Overhaul of Workplace Laws in Decades

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiagig workers, labour codes, minimum wage, social security, worker rights

New Delhi, November 22 — The central government has officially brought all four labour codes into force, replacing 29 existing labour laws in what is being described as one of India’s most substantial labour reforms since Independence. The move aims to expand worker protections, modernise outdated regulations and make compliance easier for industries struggling under fragmented legislation.The Code on Wages (2019), the Industrial Relations Code (2020), the Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) became operational on Friday. Together, they set the foundation for a more transparent, uniform and worker-centric labour system…