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Coast Guard evacuates mariner after medical emergency at sea

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a swift and coordinated medical evacuation of a critically ill mariner from a Liberia-flagged merchant vessel in the Bay of Bengal, rescuing him after he reportedly developed symptoms of cardiac arrest while at sea.

100% coverage under social schemes for workers urged

Cent per cent coverage under social security scheme for all building and other construction workers, and training of construction workers in safety measures were highlighted at the 16th BoCW ‘Monitoring Committee Meeting,’ chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Sumita Dawra, on Tuesday.