Mangaluru: Tree translocated to facilitate smooth traffic flow
Mangaluru: In a bid to allow smooth flow of the vehicular traffic, a tree that was located at Chilimbi curve near Lady Hill has been translocated on Tuesday morning.
The MMC had decided to cut the Tamarind tree located at Chilimbi near Lady Hill as it was allegedly posing a hurdle for traffic. But the activists of pro-environmental organization NECF had vehemently opposed the decision.
Following this, the Municipal Corporation decided to translocate the massive tree instead of cutting it. This morning, branches of the tamarind tree were cut off and then shifted it with its roots by using a crane.
However, a massive tree has been saved from chopping down.
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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.
