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Body of expat fatally run over last week identified
The expat who was knocked down and then fatally run over in Ma’abela last week has been identified as Vasudevan, a native of the southern Indian state of Kerala. His body, kept at the Armed Forces…
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Mid-day break announced for workers
Mid-day break for workers toiling under sun at open areas and high areas will begin from June and continue till August, a notice from Ministry of Manpower says. In the notice, the ministry has called…
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An Indian expatriate hanged himself at his accommodation in Al Hail
Rejimon Bhaskaran, (37) had been depressed, hanged himself at his accomodation in Al Hail on Sunday. A native of Alleppey district in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Bhaskaran was employed with a…
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More Than 55% Staff in Oman expect pay rise in 2016
More than half (55 per cent) of the respondents of a survey in Oman said they expect a salary increase in 2016, according to the 2016 Bayt.com Middle East and North Africa Salary Survey, conducted by…
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Cooking gas shortage in Seeb; vendors say low supply
Shortage of refilled gas cylinders over the past month is giving vendors and customers in the wilayat of Seeb a difficult time. Vendors say that since stocks are not being replenished on time, meeting…
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Public authorities in Oman face cut in perks to reduce deficit
Public authorities and institutions in Oman will face a number of cuts in their benefits, according to a decision made by the Ministry of Finance. A financial circular (11/2016) signed by Darwish bin…
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Petrol and diesel to cost more in May
Petrol and diesel will cost more in May than April, according to a tweet by the ministry of oil and gas in Oman. In May, the price of revised regular petrol (M90) will be 149 baisas per litre, super…
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One fire incident every three hours
Every year during summer fire incidents caused by counterfeit, faulty or aging electrical gadgets risk human lives and do damage to property in Oman. Sending a cautionary note in this regard, an…
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Missing child found dead at Oman's Saham beach
A child who had gone missing at Saham beach was found dead, public authority for civil defence and ambulances tweeted. In a tweet on its official twitter handle at around 11pm on Friday, the authority…
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Another pipe bursts in Qurm; water supply hit
Water supply to Qurm and Al Khuwayr was again hit due to another pipe burst on Wednesday. The supply remained either poor or interrupted as a major pipeline in Qurm has been affected. An official from…
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