Ex-serviceman

Rajnath Singh announces doorstep medical delivery for ex-servicemen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday announced doorstep delivery of medical facilities for ex-servicemen and their families residing in remote areas of the country through mobile medical units. Asserting the government's commitment to the welfare of veterans of the armed forces, he said that preparations for the initiative have already begun. "Though it will take some time, I assure you that this doorstep delivery will commence." Singh, while addressing an Armed Forces Veterans' Day event in Akhnoor, expressed his gratitude to the veterans and martyrs who safeguarded the nation. "The government has taken several steps to support ex-servicemen and their families. While I do not claim that all measures are sufficient, one significant initiative this year is the introduction of mobile medical units for veterans and their families in remote areas," the defence minister announced. "We have decided to provide doorstep delivery of medicines to veterans and their families in remote areas

TMSEp198: Bird strike on planes, ex-servicemen jobs, markets, IPO vs FPO

What can be done to prevent bird hits on planes? How have ex-servicemen fared in finding govt jobs? Is there a silver lining for the markets? How is an IPO different from FPO? All answers here

How have ex-servicemen fared in finding government jobs so far?

The govt has defended Agnipath' saying ex-soldiers will get govt jobs. A Business Standard analysis suggests only 2.4% of ex-servicemen landed a govt job were unable to recruit against reserved quota

Amazon, Directorate General Resettlement sign MoU for hiring ex-servicemen

Plan is in alignment with Amazon's global vision of hiring 25,000 military veterans by 2025

Amazon India signs agreement with DGR for hiring ex-service personnel

Amazon India on Friday said it has signed an agreement with with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) to provide ex-service personnel with work opportunities across its network in India.

Govt disbursed over Rs 42,700 cr to 2 mn ex-servicemen under OROP in 5 yrs

The central government has disbursed more than Rs 42,700 crore to 2.06 million retired defence personnel under the OROP scheme, which was notified five years ago, the Defence Ministry said

UP govt to grant 5% reservation to ex-servicemen in 'group B' jobs

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to grant 5 per cent horizontal reservation to ex-servicemen who are natives of the state in 'group B' government jobs

Ex-serviceman suicide: Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal doing politics over deaths, says BJP

BJP alleged that both the leaders 'pick and choose deaths' for their politics

Ex-serviceman commits suicide allegedly over OROP issue, Kejriwal targets Centre

Ram Kishan Grewal committed suicide by consuming poison at a park in New Delhi area on Tuesday