Investigation into workers’ fund fraud in Odisha’s Rayagada district progressing at sluggish pace

Investigation into workers’ fund fraud in Odisha’s Rayagada district progressing at sluggish pace

The investigation into the massive fraud, where deceased individuals were falsely registered as workers under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OBOCWWB) and death benefits were fraudulently claimed, seems to be progressing at a sluggish pace. Replying to a query on fraud detected in the Divisional Labour Commissioner (DLC), Rayagada in the … Read more

Budget must address fundamental questions, why is private investment very sluggish: Congress

Budget must address fundamental questions, why is private investment very sluggish: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Congress on July 12 said the forthcoming Budget must address fundamental questions such as why private investment is “very sluggish” and private consumption is not picking up as the party dismissed claims that economic growth is accelerating sharply and large numbers of jobs being … Read more