Tag: Occupational Safety

UP Makes Appointment Letters Mandatory For Workplaces With 10+ Employees: Will Millions Finally Get Formal Job Proof?

Uttar Pradesh has approved new labour rules requiring covered private establishments with at least 10 employees to provide appointment letters. The framework also strengthens workplace health, safety, welfare and protections for women working night shifts.

The Sikkim Tunnel Disaster Is A Warning: Should Infrastructure Deadlines Ever Outrun Worker Safety?

The Sikkim tunnel disaster has reignited questions about worker safety, project oversight and infrastructure planning in fragile Himalayan terrain. While investigations continue, the tragedy highlights why transparent safety systems and accountability must take precedence over construction deadlines.