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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: The Labour Department of Andaman and Nicobar Administration has urged all employers of establishments engaging gig workers to ensure the registration of their workers on the e-Shram portal. Additionally, all gig workers across the Islands have been urged to register themselves on the portal. This national initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment aims to create a comprehensive database of unorganized workers, including gig workers, to facilitate their access to various social security schemes and benefits. A Gig Worker means "a person who participates in a work arrangement and earns from such activities outside of a traditional employer-employee relationship." It includes most commonly, platform -based work where workers earn money by providing specific services, including freelancers, door-delivery services, food delivery services and e-commerce platforms.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 8: The Elder Helpline 14567 has started functioning at WCD Control Room Building, VIP Road, Sri Vijaya Puram. This Helpline is dedicated to resolve issues related to senior citizens, ensuring their well-being and providing support and information. The Helpline has been initiated and funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Senior Citizen Division and operate from 8 am to 8 pm on all days of the week.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 8: The 38th Convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), is likely to be held in the month of February 2025. Those learners who have completed their programme of study in December- 2023 and June- 2024 Term-End Examination are eligible for award of original Certificate at this Convocation.
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Smt. Savitri Chatterjee ji, wife of Sri Ravindranath Chatterjee, due to prolonged illness.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 7: Smt. Rupa Ray (81), wife of the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, A&N Islands, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray passed away at G.B. Pant Hospital at 4.30 am on Jan 7, 2024. Smt. Ray, a resident of Round Basti, Dignabad was under treatment for age-related illness for last 6 months.
Smt. Ray worked in the A&N Administration in clerical cadre and Retd. as Assistant Secretary. She was a beacon of strength to Shri BP Ray and was active in Social Work. She has always been approachable and helped needy people as and when they met her with their grievances.
Read more: Smti Rupa Ray Passes Away at 81 Owing to Age Related Issues