Shri K. Madhu, a newly recruited Gateman was honoured by Shri M. S. Jayanth, General Manager, South Central Railway for exhibiting his presence of mind and alertness to avert a major rail disaster near Secundrabad yesterday i.e. on 15th July, 2010. The incident occurred when the Gateman Shri K. Madhu, was manning the Traffic Level […]
Archives for July 2010
Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare
F. No. 19046/1/2008-E.IV Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E- IV Branch New Delhi, the 15th July, 2010 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.7(1)/ E. Coord/ 2008 dated 4-12-2008 wherein Air India’s LTC 80 scheme was introduced from 1st December, […]
NPS has a tax edge, but watch out for annuities
The New Pension Scheme (NPS) is likely to get a makeover if the revised Direct Tax Code is implemented. However, the government is doing its bit to lure investors to take a close look at the NPS. Recently, the government announced the ‘Swavalamban’ scheme through which it would add Rs 1,000 co-contribution every year for […]
Railways to consider jobs to children in lieu of VRS
New Delhi, Jul 13 Making the safety-related voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) more lucrative, Railways today said it is considering a move to provide employment to the ward of an employee availing the scheme as well as relaxing the age limit under it. At present, the scheme is available to only gangmen in […]
Free Rail Travel Facility for Freedom Fighters Now Extended in Rajdhani/Shatabdi Trains Also
In a gesture of honour to the freedom fighters, the Ministry of Railways has decided that 1st Class/2nd AC Complimentary Card Passes issued to freedom fighters/their widows will also be valid for travel in 3rd AC of Rajdhhani trains and Chair Car of Shatabdi/Jan-Shatabdi express trains along with a companion in same class, in addition […]