DA Increase for Central Govt Employees and Pensioners temporarily suspended till July 2021 due to Coronavirus Crisis No Arrears for the months from January 2020 to June 2021 will be paid The Central Government announced through an office memorandum on 23rd April 2020 to stoppage of granting additional dearness allowance (D.A.) for 18 months. Already … Read more
PIBFactCheck tweets five items today carrying the official version Busted: “Hungry children eating frogs in Jehanabad” Clarification: No rules & regulations for WhatsApp groups by UP Police In order to check the spread of fake news on social media and following observations of the Supreme Court, PIB set up a dedicated unit to bust rumours … Read more
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) clarified on 30th March 2020 through an office memorandum the payment of stipend to apprentices and reimbursement of stipend to establishments under NAPS during COVID 19 lockdown period. O.M.No.MSDE-1(3)/2020AP(PMU) Government of India Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2nd Floor, PTI Building, Sansads Marg, New Delhi- 110001 30.03.2020 … Read more
EPF (Employees Provident Fund) Name Change Form Circular Correction in name of PF Member – Provision in Application Software. Application Software for correction in the name, Father/spouse name and Date of Birth of a Provident Fund member in the WAR release 4.27. In this regard, the correction in the name, father/spouse name of the member … Read more
Issuance of Restricted Medicines Restricted medicines include chemotherapy medicines for cancer and other medicines as enumerated in the “restricted drugs” list of CGHS. This list is available in under “circulars”. When restricted medicines like those for cancer and other such conditions are prescribed the following procedure is to be followed :- 1. An authority slip … Read more
“In order to increase access of women to safe abortion services and taking into account the advances in medical technology, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare proposed amendments after extensive consultation with various stake holders and several ministries”. Cabinet approves The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 The Union Cabinet, chaired by the … Read more
The National Federation of Railwaymen Federation (NFIR) writes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 30.12.2019 a list of proposals for consideration in the General Budget 2020. Highlights of Proposals: Income Tax Exemption on Pension for Senior Citizens Restoration of Pension completion of Ten years Introduce ‘Old Age Parent Care Leave‘ Reintroduce Family Planning … Read more
Central Government has aimed to provide 15 crore rural households with piped water in the next five years. Cabinet approves Atal Bhujal Yojana The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the implementation of the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL), a Central Sector Scheme with a total … Read more
Penal Provisions for Violation of Reservation in Promotion The Central Government officers/officials are governed by Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 which have adequate provision to deal with the officers/officials who violate the policy guidelines issued by the Central Government. Also check: Dopt Orders on … Read more
CGHS is a unique free medical health scheme for central government employees, pensioners and their family members. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Empanelled Hospitals are Providing Cashless Services to Central Government Pensioners The empanelled private medical hospitals are to provide cashless medical treatment services to central government pensioners. Cashless treatment service is available to serving … Read more