SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR PWD MOST IMMEDIATE TIME BOUNDNo.36038/2/2008-Estt.(Res.)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel and TrainingNorth Block,New DelhiDated the 7 th Novemb er, 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject : Special Recruitment Drive to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities.The undersigned is directed to...
Monday, November 30, 2009
Regional Labour Commissioners
Thirty three (33) Regional Labour Commissioners (Central) [RLC(C)], 05 at Chief Labour Commissioner (C) Headquarter, and the other twenty eight (28) in the field offices, have been appointed to look into among other works, the complaints received from registered trade unions in various public sector undertaking for which Central Government is the appropriate Government. These Regional Labour Commissioners...
Discrepancies in One Rank One Pension Scheme
A Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary to look into the issue of One Rank One Pension and other related matters. After considering all aspects of the issue, the Committee did not find it administratively feasible to recommend One Rank One Pension, as such. However, several other recommendations to substantially improve pensionary benefits of Personnel Below Officer...
Discrepancies in One Rank One Pension Scheme
A Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary to look into the issue of One Rank One Pension and other related matters. After considering all aspects of the issue, the Committee did not find it administratively feasible to recommend One Rank One Pension, as such. However, several other recommendations to substantially improve pensionary benefits of Personnel Below Officer...
Regional Labour Commissioners
Thirty three (33) Regional Labour Commissioners (Central) [RLC(C)], 05 at Chief Labour Commissioner (C) Headquarter, and the other twenty eight (28) in the field offices, have been appointed to look into among other works, the complaints received from registered trade unions in various public sector undertaking for which Central Government is the appropriate Government. These Regional Labour Commissioners...
Reduction in call rates
BSNL has recently offered “one paise per second plan” and “all@49 plan” under 2G prepaid mobile services which are either cheaper or competitive to the tariff offered by private operators.MTNL is continuously introducing new tariff plans keeping in view the various factors including the market conditions. This reply was given by Shri Gurudas Kamat, Minister of State for Communications and Information...
Special Recruitment Drive to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities
SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR PWD MOST IMMEDIATE TIME BOUNDNo.36038/2/2008-Estt.(Res.)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel and TrainingNorth Block,New DelhiDated the 7 th Novemb er, 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject : Special Recruitment Drive to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities.The undersigned is directed to...
Friday, November 27, 2009
UDC Limited Departmental Examination Result announced
Staff Selection Commission has announced the result of U D Grade Limited Departmental Examination 2008 for selection in the Upper Division Clerks in different cadres.172 candidates have been declared successful in the said examination. The service-wise break-up of the successful candidates is as under:-SERVICEURSCSTTOTALCSCS1161506137RBCS0201-03AFHQ32--32TOTAL1501606172Details of the result are available...
Expert Advice On Savings,Spending &Investment
Budget your savings, not just expenses In our personal lives, we normally budget our expenses, but not our savings. That’s a mindset change that we need to bring about now. A budget is a plan for saving as well as spending. Here are a few quick tips that will help you maintain a budget and improve your cash flows.Spend less than you earn: Thinking anything to the contrary seems blasphemous, but try...
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Classes till the seventh standard to be in primary section
Maharashtra Government has decided to include classes till the seventh standard in primary section.
The state cabinet passed a resolution for coming out with an ordinance to the effect, at a meeting here last night.
As of now,...
Utterkhand seeks CAG's intervention on Pension issue
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank today asked the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to effectively intervene in the pension issue between Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.As the new state of Uttarakhand came into being in 2000, Uttar Pradesh had to pay Rs 6,696 crore till 2014-15, but that state has failed to provide any amount so far, Nishank told Vinod Rai, Comptroller and...
Legal assistance to senior citizens
The Government of India is proposing to provide legal assistance to senior citizens, the dependent family members of para military forces and the persons affected by terrorism in the country. Giving this information in the Lok Sabha to a written question Dr.M.Veerappa Moily, Minister of Law and Justice said that the proposal is to amend Section 12 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 so as...
Tax free bonds by Railways
The targeted amount of Rs. 9,170 crore would be raised by Ministry of Raiwlays through various financial instruments including tax free bonds. The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), a public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has been mandated to raise market borrowings to the tune of Rs. 9,170 crore in the current financial year to mainly finance acquisition of rolling stock.A...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Daughters Against Dowry’ campaign launched
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Ministry Women and Child Development launched here today a campaign 'Daughters against Dowry’ for bringing about a change in daughters' perspective.Expressing concern over the continuing cases of harassment of women due dowry, Smt. Krishna Tirath, the Minister for Women and Child Development said that law only...
Workmen compensation Amendment Bill Introduced in LS
A bill to provide better compensation and amenities to the working class was today introduced in the Lok Sabha.The Workmen's Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2009, introduced by Labour Minister Mallikarjun Kharge, also seeks to increase the amount given to workers for performing last rites to Rs 5,000. The compensation given to workers would be now be based on the price index.In case of injury...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Clarification on MACP for Industrial Employees in OFB
Ordnance Factory Board.,Ministry of Defence ,issued a clarification on MACP for Industial Employees ,In which it is clarified that upto 31-8-2008 any promotion or upgradation from Semiskilled to Skilled Grade for those who recruited against Skilled vacancies should be ignored for the purpose of granting...
Clarification on Children Education Allowance
No. 1201 1 /03/2008-Estt.(Allowances)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel,Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel & TrainingNew Delhi, the 23rd November, 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Clarification on Children Education AllowanceThe undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. of even No. dated 2.9.2008 on the above subject. Para l(c) of the said O.M. says"Reimbursement...
Clarification on Children Education Allowance
No. 1201 1 /03/2008-Estt.(Allowances)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel & TrainingNew Delhi, the 23rd November, 2009 OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject: Clarification on Children Education AllowanceThe undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T O.M. of even No. dated 2.9.2008 on the above subject. Para l(c) of the said O.M....
Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC -Clarification
NO. 14028/2/2009-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
New Delhi, dated the 24'h November, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Encashment of earned...
Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC -Clarification
NO. 14028/2/2009-Estt.(L)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)New Delhi, dated the 24'h November, 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSub: Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC -ClarificationThe undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T 0.M.No.31011/4/2008-Estt.(A), dated 23'* September, 2008 allowing encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC and...
Monday, November 23, 2009
HP approves financial benefits to contractual employees
The Himachal Pradesh government today approved financial benefits to the contractual employees in line with revised pay scales.
The move will benefit around 8,000 employees.
A meeting of the state cabinet...
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Let govt decide on your demand,don't agitate: GJM told
The West Bengal government today asked the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha not agitate if it wants the state to look into its demand of regularising the temporary employees of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council.
"Our stand is very clear. We will not move (if they continue...
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Railway exams in regional languages
Against the backdrop of MNS attacking candidates from North India appearing in railway exams in Maharashtra, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the tests will be conducted in regional languages simultaneously.
"The railway exams will be conducted in regional languages...
Railway exams in regional languages
Against the backdrop of MNS attacking candidates from North India appearing in railway exams in Maharashtra, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the tests will be conducted in regional languages simultaneously."The railway exams will be conducted in regional languages simultaneously apart from English and Hindi. In Maharashtra, the exams will be held in Marathi and in other states, these will...
Encashment of Leave-Clarification
N0.14028/3/2008-Estt.(L)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions[Department of Personnel & Training]New Delhi, the I 6h November, 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject:-Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Central Government employees.The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. of even number...
Revised wages for Gramin Dak Sevaks
The Government has revised the wage structure and other amenities of all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks including those engaged to distribute letters in rural areas in the country.The revised Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) of Gramin Sevaks will be implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2006 while other allowances will be implemented w.e.f 09.10.2009. Women Gramin Dak Sevak will be provided Maternity...
Friday, November 20, 2009
No class X Board examination for students studying in CBSE’schools
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development and keeping in view the spirit of National Policy of Education, 1986 has decided to introduce the following education reforms:-i) There will be no class X Board examination w.e.f. 2011 for students studying CBSE’s Senior Secondary Schools and who do not wish to move out of the CBSE system...
MACP-CLARIFICATION
N0.3503413/2008-Estt(D)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(Department of Personnel and Training)New Delhi 1 1000116th November, 2009OFFICE MEMORANDUMSUBJECT:- MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME(MACPS) FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES - CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING.Reference is invited to the Department of Personnel and Training (D0PT)'s Office...
Monday, November 16, 2009
Health insurance scheme for govt employees on anvil
The government has formulated a scheme that will allow its employees to choose between a health insurance plan provided by an insurer or that from state run Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
At present, the Central government employees are covered under the CHGS scheme,...
Health insurance scheme for govt employees on anvil
The government has formulated a scheme that will allow its employees to choose between a health insurance plan provided by an insurer or that from state run Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).At present, the Central government employees are covered under the CHGS scheme, being operated by the health ministry. "The scheme is already formulated...It will open the choice for government servants,"...
CCTV cameras in the government hospitals in haryana
In a bid to monitor interaction between the doctors and patients, the Haryana government today said that it would install CCTV cameras in the government hospitals.
"These cameras would also record the behaviour of the doctors with the patients in the OPDs," Chief Parliamentary Secretary Ram Kishan Fouji said, while addressing...
Joint appeal to Railwaymen for Strengthening Railway System
Union Railways Minister, Kumari Mamata Banerjee alongwith both Ministers of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed and Shri K. H. Muniyappa, the entire Railway Board and the Chiefs of various Unions of Railway employees in a single written joint appeal to railwaymen have called upon them to strengthen the Railway system through sincere efforts and hard...
Joint appeal to Railwaymen for Strengthening Railway System
Union Railways Minister, Kumari Mamata Banerjee alongwith both Ministers of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed and Shri K. H. Muniyappa, the entire Railway Board and the Chiefs of various Unions of Railway employees in a single written joint appeal to railwaymen have called upon them to strengthen the Railway system through sincere efforts and hard wok so that the Railways do not lag behind any other...
Sunday, November 15, 2009
10 ways to cut risk of cancer
Only a few everyday choices about diet, exercise and tobacco use can dramatically reduce a person's risk of cancer, according to a Special Report on Cancer Prevention.The Special Report examines the science and latest findings on 10 approaches that can make a real difference in preventing cancer.Here are some highlights from the list:1. Don't smoke: Quitting smoking reduces the risk of lung and other...
DLW employees call off agitation
Employees of the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) here today ended their four-day-long strike against the outsourcing of the locomotive parts to private companies bringing the entire machinery to a standstill.
The agitating employees decided to call off their strike after talks with the chief mechanical engineer of the...
Govt employees should be polite with public: HC
Observing that government employees are expected to be polite in their interaction with public visiting their offices, the Madras High Court bench here today directed police to investigate a complaint accusing a staff of passport office here of rude behaviour with two applicants.Justice Raja Elango, disposing of a petition by one of the passport applicants, directed police to verify the complaint...
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Grade pay of Rs.4600 to the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500
F.No. 1/1/2008-ICGovernment of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of RevenueNewDelhi,dated 13th November,2009.Subject:- Grant of the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2 to posts that existed in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 1.1.2006 and which were granted the normal replacement pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2 Sixth Pay...
Acceptance of castes certificates
No.3601113/2009-Estt. (Res.)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Personnel and TrainingNorth BlockNew Delhi-110 001,Dated the 2nd September, 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject:- Acceptance of castes certificates produced by candidates.The undersigned is directed to say that this Department's O.M.No.3601216188-Estt. (SCT) dated 24.4.1990 andO. M. No.36012122193-Estt....
Children Education Allowance - Clarification
No. 1201 1/16/2009-( Allowance)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions(Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi, the 1 3 th November, 2009Office MemorandumSub: Children Education Allowance/ Hostel Subsidy - Clarification.The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T OM No.120111312008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2" September, 2008 on the above subject and to say that this...
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Union Government steps in to help West Bengal PTTI Students
In order to ameliorate the plight of the affected students of the Primary Teacher Training Institutes(PTTIs) in West Bengal, the Government of India, has decided to offer a one-year Bridge Course to such students who are Class XII with 50% marks. The Course has already been formulated...
Restriction on pay plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance
No. 2/22/2008-Estt. (Pay II)Government of lndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances & PensionsDepartment of Personnel &TrainingNew Delhi,3rd November, 2009.OFFICE MEMORANDUMSubject:Restriction on pay plus Deputation (Duty) Allowance- regarding.The undersigned is directed to say that consequent upon acceptance of the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, the deputation (duty)...
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
What happens to email account after one dies?
Saving that parting e-mail from your first love in your inbox? Well, chances are, after you pass away, your spouse and the entire family will know about the long held secret.This is because web email services like Hotmail and Gmail do not let users specify what should happen to their messages when they die.In fact, email services owned by Internet giants like Google and Microsoft have a policy of...
Netas and babus are the most corrupt
Politicians are perceived to be the most corrupt, followed by civil servants, said a recent survey of the Berlin-based organisation Transparency International (TI)."Political parties are perceived to be the most corrupt institution by the Indians," said the 2009 Global Corruption Barometer, released by Anupama Jha, Executive Director of Transparency International India.About 58 per cent of the Indian...
CAT quashes appointment of AIIMS Professor
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has set aside the appointment of Dr Anand Kumar who was the professor of the Department of Reproductive Biology in AIIMS, and gave the institute three months time to make a new selection for the post."Selection and appointment of Kumar on the post of professor in the department of reproductive biology is quashed holding that he was not even eligible to apply...
Monday, November 2, 2009
Casual worker not entitled to compensation: HC
The Delhi High Court has said a casual worker is not entitled to claim compensation from the principal employer in case he suffers an accident while performing the work under the direction and supervision of a contractor.
Justice V B Gupta said those availing the services of such casual employees through a contractor for their trade or business do not have to pay compensation in case any injury is...
Casual worker not entitled to compensation: HC
The Delhi High Court has said a casual worker is not entitled to claim compensation from the principal employer in case he suffers an accident while performing the work under the direction and supervision of a contractor.Justice V B Gupta said those availing the services of such casual employees through a contractor for their trade or business do not have to pay compensation in case any injury is...
AI pilots threaten strike from Nov 24
Air India pilots today served the management a fresh ultimatum to sort out issues relating to salary and allowances in eight days, failing which they threatened to go on strike from November 24.
In a letter written to the NACIL Chairman...
AI pilots threaten strike from Nov 24
Air India pilots today served the management a fresh ultimatum to sort out issues relating to salary and allowances in eight days, failing which they threatened to go on strike from November 24.In a letter written to the NACIL Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav, the Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA), said "if issues, including that of pending arrears, are not addressed by November...
HRD Department prepares training for the Primary Teachers during the winter break
Gangtok: As a part of the mission of bringing about quality in education which is Hon’ble Chief Minister’s vision and dream and the emphasis of the entire HRD Department on training of teachers, a five day training programme on spoken English and Mathematics for Resource Persons was held at State Institute of Education w.e.f 26.10.09 to 30.10.09The programme was conducted by State Institute of Education,...
Mizoram government would implement the Sixth Pay Commission
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla told the assembly that the government would implement the Sixth Pay Commission for its 90,000 employees.
Lal Thanhawla said that the cabinet's decision is being awaited and the government is keen to implement the 6th Pay Commission...