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State employees allowed air travel for LTC to Andaman and Nicobar Islands

State government employees opting for Leave Travel Concession (LTC) to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will now be allowed to travel by air in economy class, marking a significant change in long-standing travel rules. The decision comes in response to growing logistical challenges associated with sea travel to the islands, particularly due to irregular and [...] The post State employees allowed air travel for LTC to Andaman and Nicobar Islands appeared first on HR Katha .

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Draft rules for Labour Codes open for public consultation

Earlier this week, the Centre notified the draft rules for the Labour Codes, namely 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. The public and all stakeholders are free to give their feedback and suggestions or objections, [...] The post Draft rules for Labour Codes open for public consultation appeared first on HR Katha .

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Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees

In a significant relief for staff at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), the Telangana government has approved the encashment of earned leave, ending years of uncertainty around the benefit. The decision was formalised on Monday, 29 December, 2025, with the issuance of a government order, marking a long-awaited policy shift for employees of [...] The post Telangana clears earned leave encashment for NIMS employees appeared first on HR Katha .

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Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system

Sharjah has announced a significant policy shift affecting religious staff across the emirate. All imams and muezzins serving in mosques will now be brought under the Sharjah government’s general staff system, granting them the same employment benefits as other government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme [...] The post Sharjah places Imams and Muezzins under government staff system appeared first on HR Katha .

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Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls

A recent government audit using Aadhaar-linked data has revealed significant irregularities in public-sector payrolls, with nearly 7,000 individuals found to be drawing salaries without performing any official duties. The findings point to long-standing weaknesses in employee verification and salary monitoring across multiple departments. The audit was carried out as part of a broader effort to [...] The post Aadhaar-based audit uncovers thousands of ghost employees on government payrolls appeared first on HR Katha .

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Jharkhand govt to extend insurance cover for employees and pensioners

The Government of Jharkhand has entered into a new agreement with Bank of India to strengthen financial security for its workforce and pensioners. The memorandum of understanding was signed on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, and aims to provide wide-ranging insurance benefits to regular employees, contractual staff, and retired personnel linked to the state administration. The [...] The post Jharkhand govt to extend insurance cover for employees and pensioners appeared first on HR Katha .