Oscar Fernandes takes over charge of Labour Ministry
Updated: Dec 16, 2013 01:37:01pm
New Delhi, Dec 16 (KNN) Road Transport and Highways Minister Oscar Fernandes has been given additional charge of Ministry of Labour and Employment, following the death of Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola.
“The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Oscar Fernandes, Minister of Road Transport and Highways shall be given additional charge of the work of the Ministry of Labour and Employment,” said an official statement.
Ola died in the wee hours this morning at a Gurgaon hospital after a prolonged illness.
The senior Congress leader is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. Ola was awarded Padma Shri for social work in 1968. (KNN/SD)
“The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Oscar Fernandes, Minister of Road Transport and Highways shall be given additional charge of the work of the Ministry of Labour and Employment,” said an official statement.
Ola died in the wee hours this morning at a Gurgaon hospital after a prolonged illness.
The senior Congress leader is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. Ola was awarded Padma Shri for social work in 1968. (KNN/SD)
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