NFIR: Revised entitlement of passes for Railway Employees

NFIR: Revised entitlement of passes for Railway Employees 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.I/15/Part III Dated: 03/12/2015 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Revised entitlement of Passes for Railway employees...

Ministry of Railways revises Child Fare Rule

Ministry of Railways revises Child Fare Rule New provision will come into effect from April, 2016 Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the child fare rule. Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation. However, in case berth/seat is not...

Government sets target to add one crore more Income Tax payers this year

Government sets target to add one crore more Income Tax payers this year New Delhi: Government targets adding one crore new income tax payers in the current financial year, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said today. “The government has set a target of adding one crore new Income tax payers during the financial year 2015-16. The said target has been further distributed among various...

Provision of E-Catering Facilities in Railways

Provision of E-Catering Facilities in Railways In order to widen the range of food options available to passengers, E-catering services have been introduced, through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in trains without pantry car or Train Side Vending as well as on 45 designated stations from where passengers of originating/passing trains can avail of this facility. The ...

Defence Forces up in arms against 7th Pay Commission Report

Defence Forces up in arms against 7th Pay Commission Report New Delhi: The Defence forces forces have raised their concerns with the defence ministry about the ‘shortcomings’ in the Seventh Pay Commission report, Indian Navy chief Admiral R K Dhowan said on Thursday. The navy chief, addressing the customary annual press conference in Delhi on the eve of Navy Day, was asked if there was discontent...

Despite 7th Pay Commission implementation, no worries on fiscal deficit: Jaitley

Despite 7th Pay Commission implementation, no worries on fiscal deficit: Jaitley New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said he was not worried about fiscal deficit and government would be able to meet its target despite additional outgo towards the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission. He admitted however that the impact of implementing the pay commission’s recommendations,...