News for 'Department of Personnel and Training'

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Raigad bus mishap: Rescue work didn't stop despite rains, fog

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

"The rescue personnel did not rest till all the bodies were recovered from the 800-feet deep gorge where the bus fell on Sunday," Raigad district collector Dr Vijay Suryawanshi said.

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

No decision on CBI chief, PM-led panel to meet again

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The meeting was being attended by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, they said.

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

New simplified pension form for retired govt employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The new 'Form 5' has been brought for the benefit of pensioners and it will record all information on the basis of self-attestation by the individual concerned, said Sanjay Kothari, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances and Pension.

SC lifts embargo, allows Centre to appoint CVC, VC

SC lifts embargo, allows Centre to appoint CVC, VC

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted its embargo and allowed the Centre to go ahead with the appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner and a Vigilance Commissioner from the list of candidates shortlisted by it.

CBI vs CBI: SC to pronounce judgment on Tuesday

CBI vs CBI: SC to pronounce judgment on Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Verma has sought quashing of three orders of October 23, 2018 -- one by the Central Vigilance Commission and two by the Department of Personnel and Training, as being without jurisdiction and in violation of Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajnish Kumar was on Wednesday appointed the new chairman of the largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), replacing Arundhati Bhattacharya who completes her one-year extended term on Friday.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Govt keen to downsize staff

Govt keen to downsize staff

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

2.4 million IT jobs by the end of Tenth Plan

2.4 million IT jobs by the end of Tenth Plan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

Nasscom estimates say that 2.4 million jobs would to be created for IT personnel by the end of the Tenth Five-Year Plan.

Government to weed out confidential reports of retired employees

Government to weed out confidential reports of retired employees

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

In order to ensure clean working space, the government on Tuesday decided to weed out confidential reports of select categories of retired employees after normal retention period of about 5 years.

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

US House of Representatives votes to arm Syrian rebels

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a major development, US House of Representatives has voted to train and arm Syrian rebels so that they can take on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, a designated foreign terrorist organisation.

Chennai to switch to shutdown mode from June 19, Rs 1,000 dole again: TN CM

Chennai to switch to shutdown mode from June 19, Rs 1,000 dole again: TN CM

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The proposed lockdown, sans present relaxations, will be implemented from June 19 to 30 and on two Sundays (June 21 and 28) there shall be a full scale shutdown without any relaxations.

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

DoPT proposes reservations for acid attack victims

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The vacancies earmarked will be for the posts of office assistants to Indian Administrative Service officers.

College girl pushed to death during mock drill, trainer arrested

College girl pushed to death during mock drill, trainer arrested

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

She suffered serious head injuries and died while being taken to a hospital.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The police said 10 companies have been deployed outside JNU. One company comprises 70 to 80 personnel.

Pay panel favours uniform rules for contractual govt staff

Pay panel favours uniform rules for contractual govt staff

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The annual expenditure on contractual manpower in 2012-13 was about Rs 300 crore.

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rains play spoiler in Mumbai, Thane; normal life hit

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

the India Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent rain with heavy to very heavy showers in the city and suburbs and extremely heavy rain at isolated places in next 24 hours.

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In 2016, the Centre has been able to get only seven IAS officers from all states so far.

Mother Nature lashes out: Floods kill at least 15 in Assam

Mother Nature lashes out: Floods kill at least 15 in Assam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

At least 15 people have died in heavy floods and landslides triggered by continuous rain for the last three days in Assam, where airforce helicopters, army, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into service for rescue work, officials said.

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Indian Navy has deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean region to send a clear message to China following the escalation of the border dispute in eastern Ladakh.

Govt seeks applications for chairperson, members of Lokpal

Govt seeks applications for chairperson, members of Lokpal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

The Centre on Saturday invited applications for appointment to the post of chairperson and members of the anti-graft watchdog, Lokpal.

Entire office needn't be closed for 1-2 COVID-19 cases: Govt

Entire office needn't be closed for 1-2 COVID-19 cases: Govt

Rediff.com18 May 2020

However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours. All staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, it said in the guidelines on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings.

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Major Suman Gawani, who served as a UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan, is the first Indian to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. 'On seeing the Indian flag on my uniform,' she says,' the locals would get very excited and say, 'Hindi, Hindi'.'

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

SC refuses to postpone civil services exam due to COVID-19

SC refuses to postpone civil services exam due to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The Union Public Service Commission opposed the plea saying all necessary precautions have been taken and adequate arrangements have been made for holding the exam.

Day after being termed illegal, CBI runs for help

Day after being termed illegal, CBI runs for help

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

With the Gauhati high court holding as unconstitutional the setting up of Central Bureau of Investigation, the agency on Friday sought urgent action from the government on the matter.

Govt notifies new Lokpal search committee rules

Govt notifies new Lokpal search committee rules

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The government has notified new Lokpal search committee rules, giving it more freedom to recommend names for chairperson and members of the anti-corruption body outside the list provided by the Department of Personnel and Training.

Modi government plans to amend 145-year-old pension law

Modi government plans to amend 145-year-old pension law

Rediff.com9 May 2016

This Act had to be excluded from the list of the obsolete laws to be repealed as some of its provisions provide security to the pensioners against attachment of pension

ATM transaction charges may rise

ATM transaction charges may rise

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Interchange fee is the amount charged by ATM operators for every transaction.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Months after stampede, Army-built Elphinstone FoB opens to public

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The FoBs were constructed by the Army Engineers in a record 117 days.

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

UN: Disgraceful Dereliction of Duty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Instead of fighting over whatever will be left of the present world, the permanent members of the UN security council should have raised a little finger to arrest the death and devastation around us,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

Tamil Nadu floods: PM Modi speaks to Jaya; assures all support

Tamil Nadu floods: PM Modi speaks to Jaya; assures all support

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

With Tamil Nadu hit by floods, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and assured her all possible support and cooperation from the Centre.

All powerful CBI chief without checks risky: Centre to SC

All powerful CBI chief without checks risky: Centre to SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Setting the stage for a standoff in the Supreme Court on the autonomy issue, an assertive Centre on Friday junked Central Bureau of Investigation's stand for more power for its director with a minimum three-year term, saying an all powerful chief without checks and balances entails the risk of "potential misuse".

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Shocked Tamil Nadu shuts down to mourn Amma's demise

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Life virtually came to a grinding halt across Tamil Nadu as the state woke up to deserted streets with shops, including eateries, remaining shut in the wake of the demise of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.