Re 1 note: The journey of the humble note through the last century

Re 1 note: The journey of the humble note through the last century NEW DELHI: How many of you are aware of the fact that it has been 100 years since the first one rupee (Re 1) note was issued. It has been quite a journey for this humble note through the last century.The first Re 1 note was introduced on this day in 1917 but it was not printed in India. The printing was done in England and it depicted a silver coin image of King George...

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Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government: Take steps for reservation to transgenders

Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu government: Take steps for reservation to transgenders CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has directed the State government to issue guidelines on the ‘determination of the community’ and ‘reservation in employment’ in respect of transgenders to streamline the procedures to be followed by its agencies in selecting them for appointment in its services. Justice N Kirubakaran gave the direction while disposing of a writ petition from Tharika Banu (27), a transgender, praying for a direction to the secretary, Directorate...

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To make instant triple talaq a crime, Govt looks to change Shah Bano law

To make instant triple talaq a crime, Govt looks to change Shah Bano law Moving to make instant triple talaq or talaq-e-biddat a criminal offence, the government is considering, among changes in existing laws, amendments to The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. Commonly known as the Shah Bano Act, the 1986 law was enacted by the Rajiv Gandhi government under pressure from the Muslim clergy to overturn the Supreme Court ruling in the Shah Bano case. This law allowed, in line with Muslim personal law, maintenance to...

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After Supreme Court Slap, Centre Plans To Withdraw Notification Banning Cattle Sale For Slaughter In Market

After Supreme Court Slap, Centre Plans To Withdraw Notification Banning Cattle Sale For Slaughter In Market The Centre has decided to withdraw its controversial plan of notifying a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in animal markets, a senior official from the Ministry of Environment and Forests told The Indian Express. The move comes after the Ministry sought feedback from states on its May 23 notification on changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Market) Rules, 2017. “We sent a file to...

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Social Security Schemes to Gramin Dak Sevaks : A small study

Social Security Schemes to Gramin Dak Sevaks : A small study National Union (FNPO & NUGDS) Report to GDS Pay Committee & Directorate : GDS ar deprived of the State Government welfare/ pension schemes which are available to common man, as the State Govt. consider the working/ discharged GDS as Central Govt.employee and reject their application on this ground. There are several schemes launched by the Central & State...

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PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CASTE CERTIFICATE FROM COMPETENT AUTHORITY - MAHARASHTRA STATE.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CASTE CERTIFICATE FROM COMPETENT AUTHORITY - MAHARASHTRA STATE. ...

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Indian Railways unveils new Swarna Rajdhani coaches: All you want to know

Indian Railways unveils new Swarna Rajdhani coaches: All you want to know NEW DELHI: Indian Railways today unveiled its new ‘Swarna’ coaches of the Rajdhani Express with facilities such as ‘auto janitor’ system in toilets and LED lighting. This is part of the railways’ efforts to overhaul old and damaged coaches of all trains, starting with premium trains. The new Swarna coaches have initially been provided in the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani. They were upgraded at a cost of about Rs 35 lakh, the railways said The features include complete painting...

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Be warned if you use Chinese apps such as TrueCaller, Weibo, WeChat, others: Home Ministry

Be warned if you use Chinese apps such as TrueCaller, Weibo, WeChat, others: Home Ministry A country wide advisory has been sent to all field formations of the Army and paramilitary forces  warning of a cyber attack through mobile phones. Officials have been told to ensure that officers and men under their control delete certain apps created by Chinese companies or having Chinese links from their mobile phones, whether official or personal. The advisory comes in the wake of inputs received by the Union Home Ministry from agencies like...

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Stop Giving Contaminated Water To Passengers: High Court To Railways

Stop Giving Contaminated Water To Passengers: High Court To Railways NEW DELHI: Stop giving contaminated water to passengers, the Delhi High Court told the Indian Railways today, and questioned its decision to hike fares when it was not providing better services. “Hundreds of thousands travel by trains and you are serving them contaminated water. Stop giving contaminated water to passengers. What enhanced services are you providing to increase fares?” a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar asked. It directed...

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General Pool Residential accomodation -Retention of General pool residential accommodation at last place of posting on transfer to a Non-family station

General Pool Residential accomodation -Retention of General pool residential accommodation at last place of posting on transfer to a Non-family station General Pool Residential accomodation – Retention in the case of transfer – Rule 43 of the Central Government General Pool Residcntial Accommodation Rules, 2017 मि०. स०. -12035/4/2015 पोल II भारत सरकार आवासन और शहरी कार्य मंत्रालय संपदा निदेशालय नीति- II अनुभाग निर्माण भवन नई दिल्ली- 110 108 दिनांक 14 नवंबर, 2017 कार्यालय ज्ञापन विषय: Retention of General pool residential accommodation...

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7th Pay Commission Minimum Pay, Multiplication factor, and Date of Effect of Allowances are not Pay Anomaly – DOPT did not accept to include these issues for 7th Pay Commission Anomaly Committee

7th Pay Commission Minimum Pay, Multiplication factor, and Date of Effect of Allowances are not Pay Anomaly – DOPT did not accept to include these issues for 7th Pay Commission Anomaly Committee Recent media news pouring in on daily basis say, “Central Government Employees demands such as increase of minimum pay from Rs. 18,000 to Rs.26,000, multiplication factor from 2.57 to 3.7 etc would be considered in the 7th Pay Commission Anomaly Committee meeting to be held soon”. Staff Side JCM of Central Government Employees has also given its detailed...

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Calendar 2018 with Gazetted and Restricted Holidays

Calendar 2018 with Gazetted and Restricted Holidays ...

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Provide creche facilities in the Establishments employing 50 or more employees: Maternity Benefit Act

Provide creche facilities in the Establishments employing 50 or more employees: Maternity Benefit Act Provide creche facilities in the Establishments employing 50 or more employees: Maternity Benefit Act F. No. 8-36012/03/2015-SS-I Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment Social Security Division Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi, the Dated l7'h November, 2017 Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary(Labour) (All...

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Downgradation of Chinchbunder HO-400009 (PS Gr-B Gazetted) into Sub Post Office (HSG-I) and Upgradation of the status of Chembur HO-400071 (HSG-I) to the level of PS Gr-B Gazetted HO

Downgradation of Chinchbunder HO-400009 (PS Gr-B Gazetted) into Sub Post Office (HSG-I) and Upgradation of the status of Chembur HO-400071 (HSG-I) to the level of PS Gr-B Gazetted HO ...

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Procedure for Surrender of "Lapsed" Policies of PLI / RPLI

Procedure for Surrender of "Lapsed" Policies of PLI / RPLI Procedure for Surrender of "Lapsed" Policies of PLI / RPLI ...

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Mandatory Use of Savings Account for credit of maturity/Premature values, Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly interest in case of MIS/SCSS/TD accounts and investments from 01st December 2017

Mandatory Use of Savings Account for credit of maturity/Premature values, Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly interest in case of MIS/SCSS/TD accounts and investments from 01st December 2017 W.e.f 01.12.2017 as per SB order 15/2017 1.On closure of any account either on maturity or on premature (other than SB account), the closure amount shall be paid only by credit into a SB Account from 01.12.2017 2. Interest in respect of all MIS/SCSS and TD...

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Rural Postal Life Insurance ( RPLI) - Sampoorna Bima Gram Yojana

Rural Postal Life Insurance ( RPLI) - Sampoorna Bima Gram Yojana ...

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7th Pay Commission: After Hopes on Pay Hike Crushed Completely, Gov Employees Likely to Approach Narendra Modi

7th Pay Commission: After Hopes on Pay Hike Crushed Completely, Gov Employees Likely to Approach Narendra Modi New Delhi, November 26: After reports emerged that the government had no plans to increase the minimum wage under 7th Pay Commission, hopes of Central government employees were completely crushed. But a large number of government employees who still have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi are trying to meet him soon. (Also Read – 7th Pay Commission: Government Increases Deputation Allowance to Rs 4,500 from Rs 2,000 per month For...

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Finance ministry okays LIC’s Rs 1.5 lakh crore funding of Indian Railways

Finance ministry okays LIC’s Rs 1.5 lakh crore funding of Indian Railways MUMBAI: Life Insurance Corporation of India can now go ahead with its proposed Rs 1.5 lakh crore funding of the Indian Railways, with a finance ministry clarification effectively nullifying the sector regulator’s concerns and demand for sovereign guarantee for the investment. The state-run insurer had signed a memorandum of understanding two years ago to invest in the railways through bonds issued by the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC). But since this would...

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