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 […]
Dopt-order: Implementation of the Government’s decision on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC – Revision
No.45/7/2008-P&PW (F)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel Public Grievances and PensionsDepartment of Pension and Pensioners Welfare******* 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003Dated 12th July, 2010 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Implementation of the Government’s decision on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC – Revision of provisions regulating special benefits in the cases of Death and […]
Teachers may get 2-yr leave for child care
If all goes well, the higher education female teachers in the state will get two years paid child care leave. Also, for the first time the female teachers would get 180 days adoption leave on the lines of maternity leave in case they adopt a baby. The male teachers would also get 15 days paternity […]