Day: December 23, 2022
Union Cabinet approves revision of pension of Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension w.e.f. July 01, 2019
Exit of industry from Punjab will result in massive unemployment… : Sukhbir Singh Badal – President, Akali Dal
Sukhbir Singh Badal – President, Akali Dal:
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann should resign imm if he has interests of Pb at heart.
AAP Punjab govt is leading State to ruin by presiding over the flight of industry besides indulging in scams, including Rs 300 crore advt scam.
Akali Dal appeals to Punjab Governor to probe this scam.
Last 9 months have been worst in history of Punjab with none being safe.
Businessmen being forced to cough up ransoms.
Situation such that leading industrialists approaching UP CM to invest in that state.
Exit of industry from Punjab will result in massive unemployment & civil unrest.
First AAP high command masterminded Rs 500 cr Excise Scam. Now its taking control of real estate & has appointed a ex Delhi ACS & Arvind Kejriwal’s favourite – Satya Gopal as Chairman of RERA, Punjab. This shows extent to which Kejriwal has taken control of Punjab.
Thank You Delhi CM and Deputy CM for considering me and nominating me as the Mayor Candidate of Delhi! : Dr Shelly Oberoi
Dr Shelly Oberoi – AAP :
Thank You Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Ji and Deputy CM M Sisodia ji for considering me and nominating me as the Mayor Candidate of Delhi!
Thank you so much!
Feeling honoured and big responsibility on the way, shall give my best and fulfill the expectations of the general public and respected party members.
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Public Health Preparedness for management of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccination Progress with State Health Ministers
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews Public Health Preparedness for management of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccination Progress with States Health Ministers, in view of recent rise in cases globally
Advises States to be on the Alert and keep all preparedness for COVID19 management
Centre and States need to work in a Collaborative Spirit as we have done during the previous surges: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
“Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate & Adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour continue to remain the tested strategy for COVID management”
States advised to strengthen surveillance system; ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure
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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1886105
Indian Army Recruits Four Meritorious Sports Women
Ministry of Defence:
Giving a major impetus to Indian Army’s efforts to promote “Nari Shakti”, the Indian Army has recruited four meritorious sports women into the Corps of Military Police as Direct Entry Havildars under it’s Mission Olympic Programme.
The four meritorious sportswomen; Recruit Havildar Sakshi (Boxing), Recruit Havildar Arundhati Choudhary (Boxing), Recruit Havildar Bhateri (Wrestling) and Recruit Havildar Priyanka (Wrestling) have created history by becoming pioneers to represent the Indian Army in women category at National Championship in Boxing and Wrestling by participating in the 6th Elite Women National Boxing Championship 2022 (19 to 26 December 2022) at Bhopal and Senior National Wrestling Championship (21 to 23 December 2022) at Vishakhapatnam.
The Indian Army has a long illustrious tradition of promoting and nurturing sports personnel and runs a well-structured programme named “Mission Olympics”.
Earlier in the year, Summy, an international level sportswoman who excels in 400 metres athletics and Jasmine Lamboria, Commonwealth Games 2022 Bronze medalist in Boxing were also recruited by the Indian Army.
Union Cabinet approves revision of pension of Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension w.e.f. July 01, 2019
Ministry of Defence:
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved revision of pension of Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners under One Rank One Pension (OROP) w.e.f. July 01, 2019. Pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of average of minimum and maximum pension of Defence Forces retirees of calendar year 2018 in the same rank with the same length of service.
Beneficiaries
The Armed Forces Personnel retired up to June 30, 2019{excluding pre-mature (PMR) retired w.e.f. July 01, 2014} will be covered under this revision. More than 25.13 lakh (including over 4.52 lakh new beneficiaries) Armed Forces Pensioners/family pensioners will be benefitted. Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected. The benefit would also be extended to family pensioners, including war widows and disabled pensioners.
Arrears will be paid in four half-yearly instalments. However, all the family pensioners, including those in receipt of Special/Liberalised Family Pension and Gallantry Award Winners, shall be paid arrears in one instalment.
Expenditure
The estimated annual expenditure for the implementation of the revision has been calculated as approx. Rs 8,450 crore @31% Dearness Relief (DR). Arrears w.e.f. July 01, 2019 to December 31, 2021 have been calculated as over Rs 19,316 crore based on DR @ 17% for the period from July 01, 2019 to June 30, 2021 and @31% for the period from July 01, 2021 to December 31, 2021. Arrears w.e.f. July 01, 2019 to June 30, 2022 have been calculated as approx. Rs 23,638 crore as per the applicable dearness relief. This expenditure is over and above the ongoing expenditure on account of OROP.
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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1886168
DGCA in the process of amending its provisions to protect the rights of air travelers affected by downgrading of ticket
Ministry of Civil Aviation:
In view of rapid expansion of air services within India and on international routes to/from India and with the increase in the volume of passenger traffic, it has been noticed that sometimes Airlines downgrade passengers (tickets). For example when a passenger who has booked his ticket on first class, business class or premium economy, is downgraded to a lower class at the time of check-in due to various reasons like unserviceable seats, change of aircraft, overbooking, etc. In order to cater to such situations
DGCA is in the process of amending its Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section-3, Series M Part IV “Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights.” to protect the rights of air travelers affected by downgrading of their ticket.
The amendment will allow the passenger, who is downgraded involuntarily from his booked class of ticket, to receive the full value of ticket including taxes as refund from the airline and the airline will carry the passenger free of cost in the next available class.
However, this proposal will go through stakeholder consultation and the final regulation shall be published and made applicable afterwards.
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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1885978
A pleasure to share an early morning moment… : Param Iyer – CEO, NITI Aayog
A pleasure to share an early morning moment with the hard working colleagues who keep the NITI Aayog building spotlessly clean!
Param Iyer – CEO, NITI Aayog
I was delighted to take part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra: Kanimozhi – MP, DMK leader
I was delighted to take part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, which celebrates our diversity, in Haryana today. Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s vision of uniting India, is an idea which will be taken forward by the people of India.
Kanimozhi – MP, DMK leader
HH Dalai Lama’s pilgrimage to the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya, Bihar
HH Dalai Lama’s pilgrimage to the Mahabodhi Stupa in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 23, 2022.
Sri Sri at Sunrise
When Sattva dominates, knowledge flows, there is more joy in life, there is celebration :
Sri Sri
Pic Credit : Sri Sri