News for 'grievance-cell'

Over 1 Crore Public Grievances Received in Five Years: What's Being Done?

Over 1 Crore Public Grievances Received in Five Years: What's Being Done?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Lok Sabha was informed that over 1 crore public grievances were received in the last five years through the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). The government has taken several measures to improve the accountability and efficiency of the grievance redressal mechanism.

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Student's suicide: Kerala to set up grievance cells in varsities, colleges

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The students had alleged that some teachers were harassing them in the name of internal tests. But, the college management rejected the charges and said they didn't know why the student committed such an act.

Taxpayers Stuck In Bureaucratic Nightmare

Taxpayers Stuck In Bureaucratic Nightmare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The tax department has created many circular traps -- flawed reporting formats, penalties for those who point out the flaws, and faceless assessors with no accountability. The result: Millions of taxpayers face needless harassment and procedural dead ends, highlights Harsh Roongta.

An Odisha CM moves into official residence after 25 yrs

An Odisha CM moves into official residence after 25 yrs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

After remaining vacant for nearly 25 years, the official residence of Odisha chief minister in the state capital welcomed a new occupant as Mohan Charan Majhi formally moved in on Thursday.

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Why Was Your Health Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Health insurance claims are often denied due to exclusions in policy terms. Buyers frequently overlook the fine print or misinterpret clauses.

Only 221 potholes? Court raps Bengaluru civic body

Only 221 potholes? Court raps Bengaluru civic body

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The BBMP advocate informed the court that the number of potholes being filled up is being updated every day and a total of 2,010 potholes had been filled and only 221 potholes remained till September 14, 2022.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

Govt sets Twitter final deadline of July 4 to comply with orders

Govt sets Twitter final deadline of July 4 to comply with orders

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The government has issued a notice to Twitter to comply with all its past orders by July 4, an official source said on Wednesday.

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Now with the Prime Minister insisting on quick resolution of all pending grievances, it is highly likely that all backlogs of complaints will be resolved very soon.

'Mahavitaran' punished for power disruption

'Mahavitaran' punished for power disruption

Rediff.com6 May 2009

The aggrieved consumer, Madhav Damle, had filed a complaint demanding a compensation of Rs 50 per hour for loss of power supply amounting to 171 hours between June 3 and 10, 2008. His complaint was rejected by the internal consumer grievance cell of the company.

'Job provider' Sonia a big hit

'Job provider' Sonia a big hit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

Heat waves claim 35 lives in Telangana, alert issued

Heat waves claim 35 lives in Telangana, alert issued

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The maximum temperature is likely to hover above 40 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours in many parts of the state, an official said on Wednesday.

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The VC said that he has contributed a lot to improve the functioning of the university.

Damage control: Akhilesh starts a call centre for public grievances

Damage control: Akhilesh starts a call centre for public grievances

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Besieged by accusations of failing to provide good governance in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has suddenly risen to the occasion and started a government call centre to attend to public grievances.

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Why ABVP is gunning for this Goa professor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'If we encourage such forces, then tomorrow they will try to intimidate every teacher who doesn't teach their idea of what is right and wrong.'

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Telangana not to 'honour' Centre's directives on special powers to governor

Telangana not to 'honour' Centre's directives on special powers to governor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Telangana government on Saturday appeared on a collision course with the Centre after it refused to "honour or implement" the latter's directives with regard to special responsibility vested in the governor for maintenance of law and order in greater Hyderabad.

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

The journalist who exposed Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Your phone number, your birth of date, your parent's name, your address, your photographs, I have everything with me.'

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Northeast groups reject Centre's committee, slam Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Representatives of several northeastern organisations on Monday rejected the committee formed by the Centre to suggest remedial measures to address their concerns.

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Electronic transactions are rising fast, so are cases of payment failure and delayed settlement. One needs to be proactive.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

AFSPA: The Army needs it!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists why India must not do away with AFSPA, but ensure enough transparency to avoid confrontation with human rights.

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Credit card woes: Your e-mail trail can save you!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers on October 14, Anil Rego answered their credit card queries.