PM to launch India Post Payments Bank on Saturday, 1st September

Prime Minister's Office PM to launch India Post Payments Bank on Saturday, 1st September 31 AUG 2018 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will launch the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on September 1st, 2018.   IPPB has been envisioned as an accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man, to help speedily achieve the financial inclusion objectives of the Union Government. It will...

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AICPIN for the month of July 2018 - Expected DA Jan 2019?

AICPIN for the month of July 2018 - Expected DA Jan 2019? AICPIN for the month of July 2018 The All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on base 2001=100 for the month of July 2018 is increased by 10 points and stands at 301. Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees (also Dearness Relief for Central Government Pensioners) is calculated based on All India Consumer Price Index Numbers declared by Labour Bureau...

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LTC: Travelling on official tour/LTC in private airlines (other than Air India)

LTC: Travelling on official tour/LTC in private airlines (other than Air India) F.No.9-21/2017-Fin. (Pt-II) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications (Finance Branch) New Delhi, the 20th August, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Procedure to process cases to accord exemption for air travel in airlines other than Air India in individual cases - Regarding. Reference is invited to Department of Expenditure O.M. No.19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 07.06.2016 on the ‘subject ‘cited above. In this context it is observed ...

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NJCA DECIDES TO OBSERVE "ALL INDIA DEMANDS DAY" ON 19th SEPTEMBER 2018

NJCA DECIDES TO OBSERVE "ALL INDIA DEMANDS DAY" ON 19th SEPTEMBER 2018 Dear Comrades, NJCA has given a call to observe 19th September 2018, the 50th Anniversary day of 1968 strike of Central Govt. employees, as ALL INDIA DEMANDS DAY protesting against the betrayal of BJP - led NDA Government and demanding immediate settlement of the following three demands. NJCA has also resolved and informed the Cabinet Secretary its decision to revive the deferred indefinite strike of Central Govt employees, in case The Govt refuses to settle the demands. Demands...

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Transfer of Non-gazetted staff - Delegation of powers to Divisional Railway Managers

Transfer of Non-gazetted staff - Delegation of powers to Divisional Railway Managers RBE.No: 120/2018 Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. E(NG)I-2018/TR/12 New Delhi, dated 24.08.2018 The General Managers (P), All Zonal Railways & Production Units. (As per standard list). Sub: Transfer of Non-gazetted staff from one Department to another Department- Delegation of powers to Divisional Railway Managers In terms of the provisions contained in Para 231 of IREC Vol.l (Fifth Edition-1985), Divisional Railway Managers...

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Banks will remain open and banking activity will continue unimpeded in the first week of September

Ministry of Finance Banks will remain open and banking activity will continue unimpeded in the first week of September Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, 2nd September and second Saturday, 8th September ; Monday, 3rd September is not a pan India holiday ATMs in all States will be fully functional; Banks advised to ensure availability of sufficient cash for dispensation from ATMs 31 AUG 2018  It has come to notice that a rumour is circulating in several sections of the social media that banks will be closed for 6 days in...

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7th CPC Risk and Hardship Allowance to Mate, Keyman & Patrolman, P. Way Artisans including their Helpers and Gatekeepers at Spl. and A - Class Level: Railway Board Order

7th CPC Risk and Hardship Allowance to Mate, Keyman & Patrolman, P. Way Artisans including their Helpers and Gatekeepers at Spl. and A - Class Level: Railway Board Order GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) F.No. PC-VII/2018/I/7/5/2 New Delhi, dated: 28.08.2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub - Risk and Hardship Allowance to Mate, Keyman & Patrolman, Extension of Rich and Hardship Allowance to P. Way Artisans including their Helpers and Enhanced Allowance to Gatekeepers at Spl. and A - Class Level Crossing. The...

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Central Government Employees Residents Welfare Associations- Submission of Accounts for the year 2017-2018

DoPT: Grants-in-aid for the year 2018-2019 to the Central Government Employees Residents Welfare Associations- Submission of Accounts for the year 2017-2018 DoPT No. 7/0112018- Welfare Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi, Dated 29th August, 2018 To The Secretaries of the, Central Government Employees, Residents Welfare Associations...

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Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns for taxpayers in Kerala

Ministry of Finance Extension of date for filing of Income Tax Returns for taxpayers in Kerala In view of the disruption caused due to severe floods in Kerala, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) hereby further extends the "Due Date" for furnishing Income Tax Returns from 31st August, 2018 to 15th September, 2018 for all Income Tax assessees in the State of Kerala, who were liable to file their Income Tax Returns by 31st August, 2018. CBDT had earlier extended the ‘Due Date’ for filing of Income Tax Returns from 31st July, 2018...

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Applicability of new wage scale and drawal of arrears to GDS substitutes

ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION - GDS No. AIPEU-GDS/CHQ/TRCA/2018 Dt. 23-08-2018 To The Secretary. Department of Posts Dak Bhawan New Delhi - 110 001 Respected Sir. Sub:- Applicability of new wage scale and drawal of arrears to GDS substitutes- req - reg. I would like to brought this to the kind notice of the Secretary, Department of Posts that after implementation of new TRCA to the GDS vide order dated 25-06-2018, all regularly working GDS have been dawn new TRCA w.e.f 01-07-2018. In case of substitutes working...

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Railways: Disabilities employed in Central Government granting with Transport Allowance at double the normal rates

Railways: Disabilities employed in Central Government granting with Transport Allowance at double the normal rates GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAY (Railway Board) RBE No.117/2018 No. PC-V/2017/A/TA/1 New Delhi, dated 17/08/2018 The General Managers All Indian Railways & PUs (As per mailing list) Sub: Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government. A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.21/3/2017-E.118 dated 12th July, 2018 on the above subject...

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Shipping: New Wage Agreement Signed for Port and Dock Workers

Shipping: New Wage Agreement Signed for Port and Dock Workers Ministry of Shipping New Wage Agreement Signed for Port and Dock Workers More than 135,000 Workers to be benefitted Major Ports to spend Rs 560 crore for benefit OF port workers 30 AUG 2018 A new wage settlement agreement has been signed for Group C & D category of Port and Dock Workers in Mumbai in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. The settlement...

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Cabinet approves additional 2 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1st July, 2018

Cabinet approves additional 2 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1st July, 2018 2% DA Posted On: 29 AUG 2018 1:05PM by PIB Delhi The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modihas approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2018...

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Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank

Cabinet Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank Boost to Banking Services at Post Offices across the country 29 AUG 2018 The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of the project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs. 800 crore to Rs. 1,435 crore. The additional sum of Rs. 635 crore in the revised cost estimates is...

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7th CPC CCS (RP) Rules - Promotion between 01.01.2016 to 27.07.2017: Chance to re-exercise/revise option for fixation of pay under FR 22(I)(a)(1)

7th CPC CCS (RP) Rules - Promotion between 01.01.2016 to 27.07.2017: Chance to re-exercise/revise option for fixation of pay under FR 22(I)(a)(1) DoPT Order  No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 28th August , 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted...

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Special increment in order to participate in sports events for Central Government Servants

Special increment in order to participate in sports events for Central Government Servants Government of India Ministry of Defence No. 30(13)/2007-D(P/S) New Delhi, the 24th August, 2018 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Air Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff Subject: Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants for participation in sporting events and tournaments of National or International importance, in the 7th CPC Scenario-reg. Sir, I  am directed to refer to Ministry...

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Technical resignation and lien in Central Services - Master Circular

Technical resignation and lien in Central Services - Master Circular DOPT Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Delhi No.28020/2/2018-Estt.(C) Dated: 27th August, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Master Circular on Technical resignation and lien in Central Services-reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No.28020/1/2010 dated 17.08.16 on the above subject and to say that guidelines/instructions regarding lien/technical...

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Rest Rules for Running Staff - AIRF Reference to Railway Board

Rest Rules for Running Staff - AIRF Reference to Railway Board No.AIRF/PNM/20/2009 Dated: August 27, 2018 The Member Staff, Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Rest Rules for Running Staff Ref.: Railway Board's letters No.E(LL)/2009/HER/1 dated 17.07.2018 and 02.08.2018 Pursuant to discussions held with AIRF, during the last PNM Meeting, held on 21-22 June, 2018, Railway Board vide their letter No.E(LL)/2009/HER/1 dated 17.07.2018 had issued instructions that, Call Books on Running Staff should be served upon only after completion...

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Grant of benefit of pay fixation at time of promotion to Inspector posts

Grant of benefit of pay fixation at time of promotion to Inspector posts No.20-27/2015-SPB-II Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Personnel Division) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi - 110 001 Dated 20th August, 2018 To All Head of Circles All Head of Regions Subject: Grant of benefit of pay fixation at time of promotion to Inspector posts. Sir/Madam, I am directed to say that references from various Circles are being received in Directorate seeking clarification on fixation of pay of the Postal Assistants,...

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Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants - MoD Orders dt. 24.8.2018

Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants - MoD Orders dt. 24.8.2018 Grant of special increment in the form of personal pay to Central Government Servants for participation in sporting events and tournaments of National or International importance, in the 7th CPC Scenario-reg No.30(13)/2007-D(P/S) Government of India Ministry of Posts New Delhi, the 24th August, 2018 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Air Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff Subject: Grant of Special increment...

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GDS Meeting on 31.07.2018 - No Discussions on TRCA and Allowances

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Calling of options from the candidates of LDCE 2018

Options from the Candidates of LDCE 2018 - Department of Posts No. 3-37 / 201 6/PACE/AAO-Part-II/1835 Ministry of Communications Department of Posts PA Wing Dak Bhawan Sansad Marg New Delhi 110 001 Dated : 24th August, 2018 To GM (CEPT) Mysore Subject: Calling of options from the candidates of LDCE 2018. The options form calling the options for choice of initial posting from the candidates of AAO LDCE' 2018 (Containing 4 pages) is enclosed herewith for uploading the same on the department's website. Encl : As above Yours faithfully sd/- (S.S....

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Delegation of Financial Powers to Chief General Manager (CGM), Parcel Directorate equal to Head of Circle (HoC)

Delegation of Financial Powers to Chief General Manager (CGM), Parcel Directorate equal to Head of Circle (HoC) No.28-112018-PE-II Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Establishment Division Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001. Dated: 23rd August, 2018 ORDER Subject: Delegation of Financial Powers to Chief General Manager (CGM), Parcel Directorate equal to Head of Circle (HoC) In continuation of this office OM No. 38-1/2018-PE-II dated 19.04.2018 and 28-112018-PE-II dated 24.07.2018, approval of Competent...

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Filling up of vacancies on the Railways

Filling up of vacancies on the Railways. NFIR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS {RAILWAY BOARD} RBE No. 119/2018 No. E(NG)II / 2018/RR-1/22 New Delhi, dated 20.08.2018 The General Manager (p), All Zonal Railways/ Production Units, (As per standard mailing list). Sub: Filling up of vacancies on the Railways. Attention is invited to instructions contained in Board's letter no. E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/10/Pt.(110865) dated 25.06.2014 specifying the carious factors which must be taken into account while computing vacancies for placing indents....

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Suicide committed by Shri Bablu Kumar, Trackman, Sholapur (Central Railway)

Suicide committed by Shri Bablu Kumar, Trackman, Sholapur (Central Railway) AIRF No.AIRF/24(C) Dated: August 17, 2018 The Chairman, Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Suicide committed by Shri Bablu Kumar, Trackman, Sholapur (Central Railway) Reference our earlier letter of even number dated 13th August, 2018. As we had discussed about various problems faced by the staff at the grassroots level, particularly some important and vulnerable cadres, like Trackmen, again one Trackmen, Shri Bablu Kumar, has committed suicide just because...

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Filling up of posts of Multi-Tasking Staff (erstwhile Group 'D' post) in Railway Board by absorption basis in Level-I of Pay Matrix (Pre-revised: Pay Band-1 (Rs.5200-20200) and Grade Pay Rs.1800) from the employees of Zonal Railways/Production Unions

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Regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles

Regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles No. 5-8/2018-PBI Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (PBI Division) Dak Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 23rd August 2018 To, All CPsG PMsG DPS All Nodal Officers at Directorate Subject: Nationwide rollout of India Post Payments Bank - regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles. The Department of Posts is rolling out 650 branches and 3250 access points of India Posts Payments Bank...

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Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched

PIB - Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched  Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment 23-August-2018 17:42 IST Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched  In order to empower Insured Persons and their beneficiaries and create awareness among other Stakeholders, ESIC has come up with two new user friendly initiatives. The initiatives include the facility of ‘IVR (Interactive Voice Response)/Help Desk' for ESIC Toll Free No. - 1XXX-XX-2526 and production of seven Audio-Visual...

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Disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO.

Disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BI-IIKAJI CAMA PLACE. NEW DELHI-110066 PHONES 26174596, 25174455, 261 74436 CPAO/IT&Tech/Bank Performance/37 Vol.III/2018-19/85 17/20.08.2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Manner of disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO. Attention is invited to this office...

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7th CPC- Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension

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Revival of Indefinite Strike - AIRF & NFIR yet to take a decision

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CGGPRA: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention of Government Accommodation

CGGPRA: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention of Government Accommodation F.No.12035/4/2015-Poll.II Government of India Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Directorate of Estates Policy-II Section Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi -110 108 Dated the 1st August, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention given under Rule 43 of CGGPRA Rules, 2017. In continuation to the OM. of even Number dated 10.4.2018 vide...

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CHS and Dental Doctors to serve the Govt upto 65 years: Option form & DoHFW OM

CHS and Dental Doctors to serve the Govt upto 65 years: Option form & DoHFW OM A.12034/4/2018-CHS.V Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health and Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated. 13th August, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM SUBJECT- FUNDAMENTAL (SECOND AMENDMENT) RULES, 2018 - OPTION TO BE SUBMITTED BY CHS AND DENTAL DOCTORS TO SERVE THE GOVERNMENT UPTO 65 YEARS - Reg. The undersigned is directed to forward herewith the Department of Personnel and Training's notification No. GSR 767(E) published...

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Chennai CSD Maruti Baleno, Ciaz & X-Cross Price List - Updated July 2018

Chennai CSD Maruti Baleno, Ciaz & X-Cross Price List - Updated July 2018 The updated price list of Maruti Cars avilable in Chennai Depot as on July 2018 Prices based on Chennai Depot: All models of Maruti Cars rates and Contact details of Tamil Nadu Dealers. Eligible Customers are advised to get availability certificate from dealer before indent. Payment through netbanking to SBI account of CSD Chennai, SBI Account Number:10885904527 IFSC Code: SBIN0017843 Zerox copy of pass book entry or statement of the particular transaction should...

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Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including Railway employees

NFIR Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including Railway employees No. IV/MACPs/09/part II Dated: 21/08/2018 The Secretary / DoP&T (Department of personnel PG & pension), Department of personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi. Dear Sir, Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including...

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