The Odisha state cabinet on Monday approved four major proposals from three different departments, including amendments to labour laws, a new education scheme, and a comprehensive temple development plan at Ghatagaon Tarini in Keonjhar district.

The cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, cleared amendments to the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956, and the Factories Act, 1948. Accordingly, the daily working hours have been increased from nine to ten, while the weekly cap remains at 48 hours.

As per the new laws, employees working beyond that limit will receive overtime wages, informed CM Majhi.

Amendments also included a landmark decision that allows women employees to work night shifts, provided they submit written consent, with the state government responsib

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