7th Pay Commission will Push Gold to Rs.35,000 – India Bullion and Jewellers Association

7th Pay Commission will Push Gold to Rs.35,000 – 7th Pay Commission payout to central government employees, which is expected to begin from September 1, 2016, will also give a boost to gold. The coming few months dotted with festivals and 7th pay commission can provide a further boost to gold prices in India. Experts believe that festive demand can push gold prices to Rs 34,000-35,000 per 10 grams by the end of the current year. “Gold prices are expected to remain firm in the coming months. We expect strong demand for jewellery during...

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BSNL retirees seek 7th Pay Commission benefits

BSNL retirees seek 7th Pay Commission benefits Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Circle of All India BSNL Pensioners Welfare Association today urged the Centre to extend the benefits of 7th Pay Commission to BSNL retirees, who were also covered under the government pension scheme. In a resolution adopted at the 5th Circle Conference here, the association said all the BSNL pensioners should be brought under the Central Pay Commission and the benefits be extended to them with effect from January 2017. The other demands include withdrawal of Pension...

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Clarification on admissibility of Transport Allowance in the eases where the officers are drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- in PB-4

Clarification on admissibility of Transport Allowance in the eases where the officers are drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- in PB-4 No. 21(2)/2016-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, 19th August, 2016. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Clarification on admissibility of Transport Allowance in the eases where the officers are drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10,000/- in PB-4 – regarding. Reference is invited to this Department’s Office Memorandum No.21(2)/2008-E.11(B) dated 29.08.2008. Para `3? of the...

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National Sports Awards – 2016

National Sports Awards – 2016 National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years; Arjuna Award is given for consistently outstanding performance for four years; Dronacharya Award for coaches for producing medal winners at prestigious international sports events, Dhyan Chand Award for life time contribution to sports development and Rashtriya...

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Success Stories of the Right to Information Act, 2005 - regarding

IMMEDIATE No.11/20/2014-IR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 23rd August, 2016 To The Head of All State ATIs (As per list attached) Subject: Success Stories of the Right to Information Act, 2005 - regarding Sir / Madam, I am directed to say that RTI Act has been instrumental in ensuring greater and more effective access to information to all citizens of the country, especially the marginalized sections of the society. On the occasion...

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Success Stories of the Right to Information Act, 2005 - regarding

IMMEDIATE No.11/20/2014-IR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 23rd August, 2016 To The Head of All State ATIs (As per list attached) Subject: Success Stories of the Right to Information Act, 2005 - regarding Sir / Madam, I am directed to say that RTI Act has been instrumental in ensuring greater and more effective access to information to all citizens of the country, especially the marginalized sections of the society. On the occasion...

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Need for revision of hourly rates of incentive bonus and incentive allowance in favour of Railway Staff: NFIR

Need for revision of hourly rates of incentive bonus and incentive allowance in favour of staff of Workshops/Production Units under CRJ Pattern/GIS: NFIR Reference to Railway Board NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055 No.I/11/Part I Dated: 16-08-2016 The secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi. Dear Sir, Sub: Need for revision of hourly rates of incentive bonus and incentive allowance in favour of staff of Workshops/Production Units under CRJ Pattern/GIS- reg. Pursuant to the decisions...

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Exemption of Railways from National Pension System (NPS) as recommended by the Hon’ble Railway Ministers

Under Secretary, Govt of India responds to GS/NFIR on the National Pension System F. No.11/5/2016-PR Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services 2nd Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi Dated the 5th August, 2016 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Exemption of Railways from National Pension System (NPS) as recommended by the Hon’ble Railway Ministers- representation from National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith a representation (in original) dated 26.06.2016...

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Feasibility of implementation of recommendations accepted by GOI contained in paras 10.1.67 & 10.1.68 of 7CPC report

Feasibility of implementation of recommendations accepted by GOI contained in paras 10.1.67 & 10.1.68 of 7CPC report 7th CPC recommendations-Open to amendments & corrections : Proposed draft representation regarding implementation of option 1 para 10.1.67 Representation on implementation of option -1 of 7th CPC relating to pre 2016 pensioners. No. SG/BPS/PC7/016/08. Dt.19 August, 2016 The Secretary Deptt of Administrative Reforms & Pensioner’ Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Patel Bhawan,...

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7th Pay Commission Effect – Coal India, Fire Service, Contract Workers demand minimum Rs.18,000 – The first indications of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission (CPC) triggering demands for salary hike have begun

7th Pay Commission Effect – Coal India, Fire Service, Contract Workers demand minimum Rs.18,000 – The first indications of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission (CPC) triggering demands for salary hike have begun. The first indications of the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission (CPC) triggering demands for salary hike have begun in right earnest with Coal India Limited (CIL) workers set to join the general strike on September 2. Among the many demands include minimum monthly salary of Rs. 18,000, similar to the one proposed...

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