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Madhya Pradesh: Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of govt employees who died of Covid-19

Madhya Pradesh govt has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of its employees who died of Covid-19

FinMin asks state-run banks, insurers to postpone staff promotions

The advisory issued by the DFS states that the promotion process has coincided with a spike in Covid-19 cases across the country along with localised lockdowns

Act on corruption complaints against employees in 3 months: CVC to govt

The move comes after the probity watchdog noted with concern that corruption complaints were not being taken to a logical conclusion or the action taken on them were not being updated in the records.

Govt will act against officials involved in illegal hiring: Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the government will take appropriate action against officials involved in the alleged illegal appointment in the Education department. Responding to a question by senior Congress member Ninong Ering on appointment of teachers and other posts in the department without conducting any interview, Khandu asserted that all such appointment would be cancelled if proved. He said the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), was created to check corrupt practices in recruitment process. Raising the question Ering asked the government as to why the APSSB was not informed about such appointments and want to know the total number of teachers and multi-tasking staff (MTS) appointed without interview by the department. Education Minister Taba Tedir while denying such appointments informed the House that the department on complaint from Ering had initiated a departmental enquiry, report of which would be available .

Stalin hits out at TN CM over move to raise retirement age of govt staff

Though increasing the retirement age of state government employees was welcome, it appears that the announcement was made with the elections in mind, Stalin alleged

All central govt employees to attend office on working days: Personnel Min

The decision comes amid a significant decline in the number of active Covid-19 cases in the country, including in the national capital

Does govt need most of its staff? Covid offered a rare chance to find out

The country has just about 418,00 central govt employees beyond rail, defence and home. Yet, core functions have been working smoothly, even as this feeble size isn't often put to use

Maharashtra govt announces bonus for 100,000 employees of state power firms

A spokesperson for Raut said the minister had announced a bonus, without sharing further details

TN govt announces Deepavali bonus worth Rs 210 cr to over 291,000 employees

Eligible permanent workers will receive a bonus and ex- gratia of Rs. 8,400 each

LTC cash voucher scheme: If you spend less, tax benefit will be lower

Under cash scheme, now extended to private-sector employees, 3x the LTC fare has to be spent

People opting for lower tax regime not eligible for LTC stimulus: Govt

LTC incentive expanded to employees of the private sector, the public sector units and state governments.

UP govt to retire 'under-performing' staff aged 50 and above in police dept

A senior official said review of the performance of employees completing 50 years of age or above would be necessary before giving them compulsory retirement

Cabinet approves bonus for central govt employees, 3 mn to benefit

The bonus will be given in a single installment, through Direct Benefit Transfer, before Vijayadashami, Javadekar said

Maruti unveils festive offers for govt staff with benefits upto Rs 11,000

The company is seeking to further boost demand with its offer after the recent leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New inflation index to impact DA, 30 mn govt staff to get more pay

The CPI-IW hasn't been revised since 2001 - an exercise which should usually take place every five years

Top headlines: Govt staff to get more pay, Tata chases e-commerce deals

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Fiscally restrained govt tries new formula to boost festive consumer spend

The government will also give interest-free 50-year loans to the States for capital expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore

Central govt employees to get Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said festival advance was discontinued from 6th Pay Commission for central government employees

Under Secy, senior officers to attend office on all working days: Centre

All officers of the rank of Under Secretary and above will be attending offices on all working days, the Personnel Ministry said on Wednesday in its latest guidelines for central government employees. Earlier, the officers of the level of Deputy Secretary and above were asked to attend the offices on all working days. For government servants below the level of Under Secretary, at least 50 per cent attendance is to be ensured, it said. The Heads of Department may mandate attendance of more than 50 per cent, if required in public interest, while strictly ensuring that social distancing is maintained under all circumstances, the guidelines said. The government servants at the level of Under Secretary and above have to attend offices on all working days, the ministry said in its order issued to all central government departments saying that this directive shall be in force with immediate effect. All officers and staff residing in the containment zone shall be exempted from coming to .

Railways to ply 700 more Mumbai local trains but not for general passengers

The trains will, however, only carry essential services personnel identified by the Maharashtra government