Minister Khader visits Shiroor Moola Mutt
Udupi, July 20: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader visited the Shiroor Moola Mutt and paid his homage to Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt at Vrundavan on Friday.
The minister who accompanied with former minister Abhayachandra Jain and Pramod Madhwaraj, leaders Narasimhamurthy, Ashok Kodavoor and Dinesh Putran, visited the Vrundavan.
Speaking to reporters, the Minister said that Shiroor seer who earned good respect in the society through his works, has departed. As he was in Bengaluru to participate in a meeting, he did not attend the last rites. So, he visited today and paid homage to the departed soul, he said.
When asked whether the government would initiate probe into the death of Shiroor seer following allegations of poisoning, the Minister said that the district administration and the department would take a suitable decision. As of now, the district administration and the police department have taken up the investigation, he said.
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UK workers face some of Europe's greatest job stress: Report
London: British workers are facing some of the highest levels of job stress in Europe, with long working hours, tight deadlines, and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, according to a new report. The findings come as the UK's new Labour government prepares to introduce tougher regulations for employers.
The report, produced by the Commission for Healthier Working Lives — a body set up by the Britain's Health Foundation think tank and trade union representation — reveals that three-fifths of the UK workforce experience tight deadlines, and two-fifths had to work at high speed, as cited by Reuters on Monday. These figures are among the largest proportions in Europe. In contrast, only a third of workers have the autonomy to choose the pace of their work.
Jonny Gifford, principal research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies and one of the report's authors, stressed that long hours, work intensity, and lack of control are problem areas that should be addressed.
The report noted that workers in certain sectors, particularly construction, transport, warehouses, retail, and hospitality, face the most demanding conditions, while professional roles like teaching and nursing also reported particular strain.
The report highlighted that the UK ranks poorly across nearly every measure of workplace demands, control, and job strain in comparison to other European nations. About half of the UK's workforce reported feeling exhausted from work, and stress levels have risen significantly over the past 25 years.
