West Bengal public holiday during the year 2016

West Bengal public holiday during the year 2016 Government of west Bengal Finance Department Audit Branch Notification No. 7690-F(p2) Dated: 3rd November, 2015 In exercise of the power conferred by the explanation to section 25 of the Negotiable instrument Act, 1881 (XXVI of 1881), read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No.20/25/56=pub(I) dated the 8th June,...

Let veterans prove OROP stir is not politically motivated, says Parrikar

Let veterans prove OROP stir is not politically motivated, says Parrikar Arakkonam (TN): Terming the attempts by war veterans to burn medals as an insult to the nation and armed forces, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said it was for protesting ex-service personnel to prove there was no political motive behind the OROP stir. “If I say something, it will become an allegation....

31st Plenary Session of INTUC General Council Meeting and Election at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi – 4th to 6th December, 2015

31st Plenary Session of INTUC General Council Meeting and Election at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi – 4th to 6th December, 2015. NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055 Affiliated to: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) No. IV/NrFIR/INTUC/Corres/Pt. II Dated: 12/11/2015 All the...

Anubhav : Retiring officers to write note on their achievements

Anubhav : Retiring officers to write note on their achievements Retiring officers to write note on their achievements In another new initiative “Anubhav”, inspired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has advised officers retiring within a period of six months to leave behind a note or write-up on their achievements as well...

Indian Railways: New Rail Refund Rules came into effect from 12.11.2015

Indian Railways: New Rail Refund Rules came into effect from 12.11.2015 Indian Railways today modified the refund system for train passengers. With accordance with the new refund rules, passengers will have to pay double for cancelling tickets. As per the rule, the first AC or executive class has been increased from Rs 120 to Rs 240, for second AC or First Class the cancellation charge has...

RBI staff plans mass leave on November 19

RBI staff plans mass leave on November 19  KOLKATA: Reserve Bank’s employees have proposed one-day mass leave on November 19 to protest what they termed as the government’s intention to curb the apex bank’s activity and intervening into monetary policies. The United Forum of Reserve Bank Officers and Employees, the umbrella organisation of four recognised unions of officers and workmen...

Now, book train tickets 30 minutes prior to departure

Now, book train tickets 30 minutes prior to departure In a significant move to provide additional booking facilities, Ministry of Railways has undertaken an exercise of rationalization of Computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) with a view to enable passengers to buy tickets even after the preparation of reservation charts. These new provisions will come into effect from 12th November,...