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India Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
News Menu, June 19: PM wraps up historic Croatia visit; Keeladi hots up Tamil Nadu
Good morning. On June 19, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor as a gift from France, symbolising freedom and resilience. In its spirit, India Today presents a news menu blending global conflicts, diplomatic efforts, and domestic milestones, reflecting a nation's resolve amid War: Conflict Enters Seventh DayIran launched hypersonic "Sajil" missiles (2,000 km range) at Israel, marking their first use in this conflict, as per Iranian state TV. Israel reports striking 40 Iranian sites, including centrifuge production and weapons facilities, while Iran deployed drones in Over 585 killed in Israel's attacks on Iran; 24 deaths reported in Israel from Iranian denies Trump's claim of seeking White House talks. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected an "imposed war" or peace, warning that US strikes on Iran would bring "serious irreparable consequences."Quick Take: Khamenei's defiance signals Iran's intent to escalate despite heavy losses. Will Trump's pressure force a diplomatic pause, or deepen the regional crisis?Operation Sindhu: Indian Students Evacuated from IranUnder Operation Sindhu, 110 Indian students stranded in northern Iran amid the conflict landed in Delhi early Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs coordinated their evacuation, with more expected to follow. Students' reactions reflect relief and anxiety over the escalating Modi's Historic Croatia VisitPrime Minister Narendra Modi, the first Indian PM to visit Croatia, concludes his three-nation tour on Thursday. Bilateral talks focused on trade, technology, and counter-terrorism, strengthening India's Balkan outreach. PM Modi returns to India in Five Assembly Seats TodayBypolls for Kadi (SC) and Visavadar (Gujarat), Nilambur (Kerala), Ludhiana West (Punjab), and Kaliganj (West Bengal) are set for June 20, with vote counting on June Kadi's poll follows BJP MLA Karsanbhai Solanki's death; Visavadar's due to AAP MLA's resignation. BJP fields Rajendra Chavda (Kadi) and Kirit Patel (Visavadar); Congress nominates Ramesh Chavda (Kadi) and Nitin Ranpariya (Visavadar); AAP fields Jagdish Chavda (Kadi) and Gopal Italia (Visavadar).Kerala: Nilambur's bypoll stems from PV Anvar's resignation. Congress fields Aryadan Shoukath; LDF nominates M Ludhiana West's poll follows AAP MLA Gurpreet Singh Gogi's death. AAP fields Sanjeev Arora, facing Congress' Bharat Bhushan Ashu, BJP's Jiwan Gupta, and SAD's Parupkar Singh Bengal: Kaliganj's bypoll was triggered by Trinamool MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed's death. Trinamool fields Alifa Ahmed; BJP nominates Ashish Ghosh; Congress-Left fields Kabil Uddin bypolls test regional political dynamics ahead of 2026-27 state Gandhi Health UpdateCongress leader Sonia Gandhi, hospitalised for medical evaluation, is likely to be discharged on June 20. Her condition is Census: A Deep DiveAs India prepares for its next Census, key questions arise about data collection, methodology evolution, and socio-political implications. India Today presents an in-depth story on the Census's scope and Water Crisis and Rain AftermathDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta meets Water Minister Pravesh Verma to address the water crisis and post-rain waterlogging. Heavy rain under a cyclonic circulation disrupts normalcy, with IMD alerts till June Yellow Alert for Heavy RainMumbai faces another round of heavy rain on Thursday, under a yellow alert, after recent waterlogging chaos. IMD forecasts disruptions till June Stories: Kerala and Tamil Nadu TensionsKerala: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticises Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for displaying RSS leaders' portraits at Raj Bhavan, accusing him of pushing an RSS Nadu: Actor-politician Vijay and DMK escalate rhetoric against the Centre over Keeladi excavation, alleging suppression of Tamil identity. Vijay warns, 'Tamil civilisation is a volcano.'Bengaluru: Human Skeleton FoundA human skeleton was discovered in an apartment pit in Begur, Bengaluru, prompting a police Plane Crash: DNA Testing in ProgressDNA matching for Air India Flight AI-171 victims continues, with 206 samples matched and 169 bodies released by Wednesday. The crash claimed 274 lives. Ramesh Vishwaskumar, 38, is the lone survivor, having jumped from the plane. CCTV footage shows the pilot's failed attempt to regain thrust after new bride from Balotra, headed to London, and five family members from Banswara were among the victims. Arjun Patolia from Amreli, who came to perform his wife's last rites, also perished. Two Manipur cabin crew are feared dead. Tata Group pledges Rs 1 crore per victim's BiteAs the Indian cricket team prepares for the first Test against England, every fan is debating the legacy of Virat Kohli vis a vis the top three–Gavaskar, Tendulkar and Dravid. Where do you think he stands?
Zawya
25-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Over 46,000 jobs supported by National Employment Programme — Labour minister
AMMAN: More than 46,000 employment contracts have been supported through the National Employment Programme, with half allocated to women, Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar said on Monday. The minister added that 5,196 contracts were signed for beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund, including 2,228 for female workers, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Bakkar said that the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, is in discussions with the World Bank to restructure the National Employment Programme. The objective is to enhance the programme's effectiveness, expand the number of beneficiaries and extend its duration to sustain job opportunities for Jordanians across all sectors. He highlighted the role of the national employment platform "Sajil", launched in 2019, in connecting job seekers with employers. The minister urged both job seekers and businesses to update their information on the platform, encouraging those who have not registered to do so. The ministry aims to market Jordanians to local, regional, and international labour markets by securing employment opportunities through partnerships with various countries. Discussing employment initiatives, Bakkar described the Remote Branches Initiative as one of the ministry's "most effective" programmes. Originally launched as a Royal initiative in 2008, it employed 2,556 new workers in 2024, bringing the total workforce in production units across various governorates to some 10,000. Three new branches were opened in Um Al Jimal (Mafraq), Al Jadida (Karak), and Souf (Jerash), while five additional branches are being developed in Faisaliah (Madaba), Fuheis (Balqa), Eastern Mafraq, Mujib (Karak), Wadi Aniza (Maan), and Mughayr Al Sarhan (Mafraq). The ministry is working on infrastructure to support these expansions. Bakkar stressed that the ministry is implementing projects under the Executive Programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision to increase Jordanian employment and ensure fair opportunities. These efforts include enhancing worker productivity, promoting vocational and technical professions, supporting self-employment, and boosting labour inspection, occupational safety, and social protection frameworks. He also referred to ongoing measures to reduce reliance on foreign labour, particularly in agriculture, construction and industry, by regulating employment practices and ensuring priority hiring for Jordanians in closed professions. The ministry is enhancing partnerships with the private sector, civil society and international organisations to improve governance in employment and vocational training. These efforts focus on raising service quality, digitalising processes, and enhancing institutional performance, he noted. Specialised training academies have been launched in collaboration with private sector partners, including an academy with the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company to train youth in mining-related fields, the minister said. Bakkar added that to align workforce skills with market needs, the ministry has expanded sectorial skills councils, now comprising 15 private-sector-led committees. These councils define labour market demands and guide training programs to equip young Jordanians with skills for stable employment. The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Authority has introduced professional licensing to certify workers' competencies. The ministry has also prioritised entrepreneurship and small business support through the Development and Employment Fund, which offers concessional loans to youth for establishing their businesses. These loans come with reasonable repayment grace periods to ensure sustainable growth. Efforts to regulate foreign labour have been reinforced through new policies introduced in November and December 2024, allowing businesses to legalise their workforce while ensuring that hiring foreign workers remains conditional on the employment and training of Jordanians. Bakkar noted that stricter policies will be implemented to balance foreign worker employment with the gradual integration of Jordanians into the workforce, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting private-sector productivity. Looking ahead, the ministry is developing a comprehensive labour market information system to track job seekers' skills and employment trends, aiding policymakers in making data-driven decisions. A Labour Market Observatory will also be established to monitor key employment indicators and ensure policy effectiveness. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan News
25-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Al-Bakkar: Over 46,000 Employment Contracts Signed Through the National Employment Program - Jordan News
Minister of Labor, Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, confirmed that the number of employment contracts supported through the National Employment Program reached 46,223 contracts, half of which were for women. اضافة اعلان In an interview with the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Al-Bakkar stated that the number of contracts supported through the National Employment Program for recipients of national aid reached 5,196 contracts, with 2,228 contracts signed with women. He added that the Ministry of Labor, in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, is holding discussions with the World Bank to restructure the National Employment Program to improve its effectiveness, expand the scope of beneficiaries, and extend the program's duration to ensure continued efforts in providing job opportunities for Jordanians across all sectors. Al-Bakkar pointed out that the "Sajil" platform, launched by the ministry in 2019, serves as the national employment platform to strengthen networking between the public and private sectors. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to update their data on the platform. He urged those who have not registered to do so, allowing the ministry to market Jordanian talent to the labor market both domestically and internationally through collaboration with friendly and brotherly countries. Regarding the productive branches initiative, Al-Bakkar explained that it is one of the ministry's best programs, a royal initiative that started in 2008. The initiative has created 2,556 new jobs, bringing the total number of employees in the productive branches and units across the governorates to around 10,000 by the end of 2024. Al-Bakkar also noted that three new productive branches were opened in Umm al-Jamal in Mafraq, Al-Jadida in Karak, and the expansion of the Souf branch in Jerash. Efforts are ongoing to establish five new productive branches and provide necessary infrastructure in locations such as Al-Faisaliah in Madaba, Al-Fuheis in Balqa, Eastern Mafraq, Al-Mujib in Karak, Wadi Aniza in Ma'an, and Mghar Sarhan in Mafraq. To reduce dependence on foreign labor and achieve stability in economic sectors, Al-Bakkar explained that the ministry is implementing projects in line with the Executive Program for Economic Modernization, which includes increasing the number of Jordanians in the labor market by raising worker productivity and promoting vocational and technical work. The ministry is also strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, and international bodies to improve labor governance and quality services. A notable initiative is a partnership with the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company to establish training academies in the mining sector, with discussions underway for an academy with the Jordanian Bankers Association. Additionally, the ministry is working on strengthening career guidance services, updating national strategies for vocational and career guidance, enhancing training infrastructure, and keeping pace with global technologies through the establishment of specialized vocational centers. Al-Bakkar concluded by emphasizing that the Ministry of Labor is keen on organizing the labor market, especially in agriculture, construction, and industry sectors, to ensure the employment of Jordanians in positions that were traditionally held by foreign workers. The ministry continues to review policies for employing foreign workers while promoting the skills of the Jordanian workforce.
Jordan Times
24-02-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Over 46,000 jobs supported by National Employment Programme — Labour minister
By JT - Feb 24,2025 - Last updated at Feb 24,2025 AMMAN — More than 46,000 employment contracts have been supported through the National Employment Programme, with half allocated to women, Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar said on Monday. The minister added that 5,196 contracts were signed for beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund, including 2,228 for female workers, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. Bakkar said that the Ministry of Labour, in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, is in discussions with the World Bank to restructure the National Employment Programme. The objective is to enhance the programme's effectiveness, expand the number of beneficiaries and extend its duration to sustain job opportunities for Jordanians across all sectors. He highlighted the role of the national employment platform "Sajil", launched in 2019, in connecting job seekers with employers. The minister urged both job seekers and businesses to update their information on the platform, encouraging those who have not registered to do so. The ministry aims to market Jordanians to local, regional, and international labour markets by securing employment opportunities through partnerships with various countries. Discussing employment initiatives, Bakkar described the Remote Branches Initiative as one of the ministry's "most effective" programmes. Originally launched as a Royal initiative in 2008, it employed 2,556 new workers in 2024, bringing the total workforce in production units across various governorates to some 10,000. Three new branches were opened in Um Al Jimal (Mafraq), Al Jadida (Karak), and Souf (Jerash), while five additional branches are being developed in Faisaliah (Madaba), Fuheis (Balqa), Eastern Mafraq, Mujib (Karak), Wadi Aniza (Maan), and Mughayr Al Sarhan (Mafraq). The ministry is working on infrastructure to support these expansions. Bakkar stressed that the ministry is implementing projects under the Executive Programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision to increase Jordanian employment and ensure fair opportunities. These efforts include enhancing worker productivity, promoting vocational and technical professions, supporting self-employment, and boosting labour inspection, occupational safety, and social protection frameworks. He also referred to ongoing measures to reduce reliance on foreign labour, particularly in agriculture, construction and industry, by regulating employment practices and ensuring priority hiring for Jordanians in closed professions. The ministry is enhancing partnerships with the private sector, civil society and international organisations to improve governance in employment and vocational training. These efforts focus on raising service quality, digitalising processes, and enhancing institutional performance, he noted. Specialised training academies have been launched in collaboration with private sector partners, including an academy with the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company to train youth in mining-related fields, the minister said. Bakkar added that to align workforce skills with market needs, the ministry has expanded sectorial skills councils, now comprising 15 private-sector-led committees. These councils define labour market demands and guide training programs to equip young Jordanians with skills for stable employment. The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Authority has introduced professional licensing to certify workers' competencies. The ministry has also prioritised entrepreneurship and small business support through the Development and Employment Fund, which offers concessional loans to youth for establishing their businesses. These loans come with reasonable repayment grace periods to ensure sustainable growth. Efforts to regulate foreign labour have been reinforced through new policies introduced in November and December 2024, allowing businesses to legalise their workforce while ensuring that hiring foreign workers remains conditional on the employment and training of Jordanians. Bakkar noted that stricter policies will be implemented to balance foreign worker employment with the gradual integration of Jordanians into the workforce, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting private-sector productivity. Looking ahead, the ministry is developing a comprehensive labour market information system to track job seekers' skills and employment trends, aiding policymakers in making data-driven decisions. A Labour Market Observatory will also be established to monitor key employment indicators and ensure policy effectiveness.
Ammon
24-02-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Over 46,000 employment contracts supported via National Employment Program
Ammon News - More than 46,000 employment contracts have been supported through the National Employment Program, with half allocated to women, according to Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar. In an interview with the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the minister added that 5,196 contracts were signed for beneficiaries of the National Aid Fund, including 2,228 for female workers. Al-Bakkar stated that the Ministry of Labor, in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, is in discussions with the World Bank to restructure the National Employment Program. The objective is to enhance its effectiveness, expand the number of beneficiaries, and extend its duration to sustain job opportunities for Jordanians across all sectors. He highlighted the role of "Sajil" the national employment platform launched in 2019, in connecting job seekers with employers. The minister urged both job seekers and businesses to update their information on the platform, encouraging those who have not registered to do so. The ministry aims to market Jordanian talent to local, regional, and international labor markets by securing employment opportunities through partnerships with various countries. Discussing employment initiatives, Al-Bakkar described the Productive Branches Initiative as one of the ministry's most effective programs. Originally launched as a royal initiative in 2008, it employed 2,556 new workers in 2024, bringing the total workforce in production units across various governorates to approximately 10,000. Three new branches were opened in Um Al-Jimal (Mafraq), Al-Jadida (Karak), and Souf (Jerash), while five additional branches are being developed in Faisaliah (Madaba), Fuheis (Balqa), Eastern Mafraq, Mujib (Karak), Wadi Aniza (Ma'an), and Mughayr Al-Sarhan (Mafraq). The ministry is working on infrastructure to support these expansions. Al-Bakkar emphasized that the ministry is implementing projects under the Executive Program for Economic Modernization to increase Jordanian employment and ensure fair opportunities. These efforts include enhancing worker productivity, promoting vocational and technical professions, supporting self-employment, and strengthening labor inspection, occupational safety, and social protection frameworks. He also noted ongoing measures to reduce reliance on foreign labor, particularly in agriculture, construction, and industry, by regulating employment practices and ensuring priority hiring for Jordanians in closed professions. The Ministry of Labor is strengthening partnerships with the private sector, civil society, and international organizations to improve governance in employment and vocational training. These efforts focus on raising service quality, digitalizing processes, and enhancing institutional performance. Specialized training academies have been launched in collaboration with private sector partners, including an academy with the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company to train youth in mining-related fields. Preliminary discussions are also underway with the Association of Banks to establish a future-focused training academy. To align workforce skills with market needs, the ministry has expanded sectoral skills councils, now comprising 15 private-sector-led committees. These councils define labor market demands and guide training programs to equip young Jordanians with skills for stable employment. The Technical and Vocational Skills Development Authority has introduced professional licensing to certify workers' competencies. The ministry has also prioritized entrepreneurship and small business support through the Development and Employment Fund, which offers concessional loans to youth for establishing their businesses. These loans come with reasonable repayment grace periods to ensure sustainable growth. Efforts to regulate foreign labor have been reinforced through new policies introduced in November and December 2024, allowing businesses to legalize their workforce while ensuring that hiring foreign workers remains conditional on the employment and training of Jordanians. Al-Bakkar noted that stricter policies will be implemented to balance foreign worker employment with the gradual integration of Jordanians into the workforce, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting private-sector productivity. Looking ahead, the ministry is developing a comprehensive labor market information system to track job seekers' skills and employment trends, aiding policymakers in making data-driven decisions. A "Labor Market Observatory" will also be established to monitor key employment indicators and ensure policy effectiveness. Petra
