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Centre issues guidelines for welfare of working equines on pilgrimage routes

The guidelines provide a uniform framework for the registration, health certification, acclimatization, and welfare management of working equines (horses, mules, and donkeys) engaged in carrying pilgrims and goods during yatras such as the Amarnath Yatra, Char Dham Yatra, Vaishnodevi Yatra, and Manimahesh Yatra, etc.

DCW issues notice to Indian Bank over discriminatory guidelines for women

The Commission has taken suo-moto cognizance on media reports of framing of new guidelines by the Indian Bank for recruitment of staff. As per the media reports, a recent circular issued by the bank prevents women who are more than three-month pregnant from joining service, despite having been selected through due process.