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Wednesday 1 February 2017
INCOME TAX PROPOSALS IN THE BDGET 2017-2018
Tuesday 31 January 2017
LETTER RECEIVED FROM PCDA ALLAHABAD
Monday 30 January 2017
WHY WE DEMAND EQUAL MSP FOR ALL IN THE DEFENCE FORCES
Sunday 29 January 2017
J&K: Five soldiers trapped under snow in Kupwara district rescued alive, says Army
The incident happened two days after 14 soldiers were killed in twin avalanches that hit an Army post and a patrol party in the remote Gurez sector of north Kashmir.
Local authorities had earlier issued a high danger avalanche warning for the hilly areas of Kashmir valley for the next 24 hours, urging locals to keep clearing snow deposits from roof tops of their houses and bunkers to avoid any damage. Power and communication lines are also down in some areas.
Saturday 28 January 2017
Army chief launches whatsapp number for soldiers to post grievances
By Express News Service |
Published: 28th January 2017 12:15 AM |
Last Updated: 28th January 2017 12:15 AM |
NEW DELHI:
Amidst jawans taking social media routes to raise their anger against
attitude of senior officers, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has launched
a whatsapp number, on which any soldier can post his/her grievances.
Perturbed over series of videos being viral on social media by jawans , Army chief Rawat last month came with a suggestion box in his office, where any soldier can directly write to him, avoiding protocol. Assuring full confidentiality, the Army chief had announced anyone, irrespective of ranks or service, can use this mechanism to put whatever they wish to write into these letter boxes so that grievances can reach him directly. Gen Rawat said the soldiers should write to him with names but he will ensure that the names of the personnel is deleted before any action is taken.
The whatsapp number announced to register the complaint is — +91 9643300008, will be called complaint and advisory board.
The move came in after BSF, CRPF and Jawans from other regiments raised their voice on social media in regard with the low quality of food and poor conditions which were provided to them.
Taj Bahadur, a BSF jawan, highlighted the problems with images of burnt chappatis and runny daal that they are served during the mealtimes. In the video, that went viral, Tej came out with disclosure that there are even times when the soldiers have to go to sleep on an empty stomach. Following BSF jawan's post, a CRPF Jawan Jeet Singh, raised the issues being faced by them.
Even Army jawan YP Singh also lodged similar protest on social media against army’s buddy tradition.
Perturbed over series of videos being viral on social media by jawans , Army chief Rawat last month came with a suggestion box in his office, where any soldier can directly write to him, avoiding protocol. Assuring full confidentiality, the Army chief had announced anyone, irrespective of ranks or service, can use this mechanism to put whatever they wish to write into these letter boxes so that grievances can reach him directly. Gen Rawat said the soldiers should write to him with names but he will ensure that the names of the personnel is deleted before any action is taken.
The whatsapp number announced to register the complaint is — +91 9643300008, will be called complaint and advisory board.
The move came in after BSF, CRPF and Jawans from other regiments raised their voice on social media in regard with the low quality of food and poor conditions which were provided to them.
Taj Bahadur, a BSF jawan, highlighted the problems with images of burnt chappatis and runny daal that they are served during the mealtimes. In the video, that went viral, Tej came out with disclosure that there are even times when the soldiers have to go to sleep on an empty stomach. Following BSF jawan's post, a CRPF Jawan Jeet Singh, raised the issues being faced by them.
Even Army jawan YP Singh also lodged similar protest on social media against army’s buddy tradition.
PM Modi reveals BJP’s USPs for Punjab: OROP, Surgical Strikes, Indus Waters Treaty, ignore AAP, blast Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today joined the
Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for Punjab Assembly Elections 2017 in
Jalandhar.
PM Modi, Parrikar let down soldiers on One Rank One Pension, says Congress
Congress leader Sachin Pilot addressing a press conference in Jaipur.(PTI Photo)
Defence minister Manohar Parrikar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has let down soldiers on the One Rank One Pension issue, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Friday, referring to Parrikar as BJP’s “return gift” to Goa.“As far as One Rank One Pension is concerned, this government has actually gone back on its commitment. The honourable Prime Minister, then a PM candidate, had assured to implement OROP in full.”
“Why are those people, army officers and jawans still sitting at Jantar Mantar and protesting if all demands were fulfilled,” Pilot told a press conference at the state Congress headquarters in Panaji, adding that “there is actually a betrayal of trust because a lot of ex-servicemen supported the BJP on that issue”.
Referring to comments made by senior BJP leaders, who during the ongoing poll campaign in Goa, had referred to Parrikar as a “gift” to the central government, he said: “As far as him being a gift to government of India, he is probably more like a return gift.”
“I think BJP should have the courage to declare what they are really intending to do, as opposed to play games with the people of Goa,” he said.
The BJP has hinted that Parrikar, who was elevated to the Union cabinet in 2014, may return to state politics after the February 4 polls.
Thursday 26 January 2017
REPUBLIC DAY PARADE 2017 LIVE
OROP: veterans call off fast
Three veterans, Mrs Sudesh Goyat, Hav Major Singh and Hav Mohinder Singh with the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM) -- have been on fast unto deathsince January 15. On Sunday, Mrs. Goyat was admitted to Army's Research & Referral (RR) hospital after her health deteriorated.
Veterans said that as her condition worsened, doctors advised that she must have oral diet. In view of that, the veterans collectively appealed to her to end the fast which she accepted on Wednesday afternoon.
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, Chairman of IESM said that they would continue their agitation till the government implemented ‘full’ OROP. He said that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had refused their requests for a meeting which he said was “total insensitivity and apathy on the part of the Government.”
A group of veterans had
rejected the version implemented by the government stating that it
deviated from the accepted definition of OROP which means equalisation
of pension every year as against the approved five years.
Defence
sources said that Mr. Parrikar was busy in the election campaign in Goa
as well as the events related to the Republic Day.NEW DELHI: January 25, 2017 19:16 IST
Monday 23 January 2017
Reply received from PCDA(P) through PMO grievance cell
O/o the principal Controller of Defence Accounts (P)
Date 11.01.2017
No.AT/PSB/VI/SYB/CPPC/2016
To
The Chief Manager
Syndicate Bank, CPPC
Head Office, Central
Accounts Department
2nd floor, Manipal-576104
Sub :- Regarding revision of pension in respect of pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having pension account in Syndicate Bank
.
Ref :- applicant's complaint dated 06.11.2016
With reference to above, it is intimated by the National Federation
of ex-servicemen that various pensioners of Lakshdeep Island having
pension account in Syndicate Bank are not being paid the correct rate of
pension/family pension by the paying branch and their pension has not
been revised correctly as per this office cir.547 dated 11.09.2015,
cir.555 dated 04.02.2016, cir.568 dated 13.10.2016 & cir.570 dated
31.10.2016.
In this context, you are advised to verify the records of the
payment of the pension for the pensioners of the Island. You are
advised to refer to the above mentioned Circulars and revise their
pension accordingly.
Action taken in this regard may please be intimated to this office.
However, if you have any doubts regarding revision of pension, full
facts of the case may please be provided to this office for further
necessary action at this end along with copy of PPOs.
Sd/
Sr.Accounts Officer (P)
O/o the p.c.d.a.(P), Allahabad
Copy to :-
The Chairman.
National Federation of Ex-servicemen
AC/149-A, Shalimar Bagh,
New Delhi 110088..................................For information.
FASTING VEER NARI Mrs. SUDESH GOYAT HOSPITALISED
The Condition
of Mrs Sudesh Goyat has deteriorated and veterans have taken her to
ARMY RR Hospital and admitted in emergency. Doctors are now taking care
of her.
She was requested by so many veterans to break the fast but she clearly said, "either PM Narender Modi ji would break my fast or God would call me"
In brief about Veer Nari Mrs Sudesh Goyat wife of Major Goyat
This
fearless and selfless lady is a true example of bravery. She or her
husband would not be benefited by OROP as her husband has taken
premature retirement from Army Medical Corps.She was requested by so many veterans to break the fast but she clearly said, "either PM Narender Modi ji would break my fast or God would call me"
The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered.
Sunday 22 January 2017
WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW THIS GESTURE SHOWN BY STATE GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Dear all,
The slew of
welfare measures announced by Hon'ble CM of Telangana State in the
assembly, are the initiative of Hony.President, Telangana State Maazi
Sainikula Samaakhya, Capt V LaxmikanthaRao, (Retd) & Hon'ble
M.P.(RS). The speech is in Telugu language.
Already
GOs issued on Property Tax exemption, Enhancement of SPOs salary from
10,000/- to 20,000/- and War Widows pension from 3000 to 6000.
GOs on other items of welfare measures may be issued in the near future.
Over all, as on date, the financial benefits to ESM are the best in the country,i.e. more than Punjab/HARYANA stateS.
IT IS HOPED
THAT HIS COUNTERPART IN AP, SHRI N CHANDRABABU NAIDU, HON'BLE CM OF AP
STATE, MAY SOON FOOLOW SUIT AND ANNOUNCE SIMILAR BENEFITS TO ESM, IF NOT
MORE THAN THE TELANGANA STATE.
THEREFORE, RELAX BROTHERS, GOOD/HAPPY TIMES HAVE JUST BEGAN.
BLOGGER
SGT GV NARAYANA AIR VETERAN
SECY GEN
TELANGANA RAASHTRA MAAJI SAINIKULA SAMAAKHYA
HYDERABAD
DUAL PENSION BENEFITS, SPECIAL FUND FOR WELFARE OF SERVICEMEN : KCR's BIG BANG SOPS FOR SOLDIERS
Ex-servicemen
who have now joined the state government have got reason to rejoice, as
the state government has announced a dual pension benefit for them. The
Telangana government on Tuesday announced a slew of benefits in the
Legislative Assembly for active and retired soldiers, their families and
also for the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the line of
duty .When
an ex-serviceman joins the state government services, he is allowed to
draw two pensions -one from the armed forces and the other from the
state government. However, widows of such ex-servicemen were barred from
collecting state pension. “The Telangana government is doing away with
this restriction. Henceforth, such pensioners will be allowed to draw
state government pension along with pension issued by armed forces,“ KCR
said.
“The government is also constituting a special fund for the welfare of soldiers, a first in the country ,“ said KCR. The fund will begin with annual contributions of `25,000 each from the CM and his cabinet colleagues while MLAs, MLCs and MPs will contribute `10,000 each every year. Thanking eve ryone for joining hands to contribute to the fund, KCR said, “The state government employees have also come forward to gi ve one day's salary to this fund.“
He also announced that the government is increasing the cash awards for soldiers.
“The government is also constituting a special fund for the welfare of soldiers, a first in the country ,“ said KCR. The fund will begin with annual contributions of `25,000 each from the CM and his cabinet colleagues while MLAs, MLCs and MPs will contribute `10,000 each every year. Thanking eve ryone for joining hands to contribute to the fund, KCR said, “The state government employees have also come forward to gi ve one day's salary to this fund.“
He also announced that the government is increasing the cash awards for soldiers.
Saturday 21 January 2017
AN ARTICLE BY VETERAN CHANDER PARKASH
The OROP, in "Letter and Spirit" is yet to be delivered, though a substantial increase has been given this time by our PM, who is yet to travel the proverbial last mile.
Where is ONE MAN JUDICIAL COMMITTEE report ?
Personally
I endorse movement headed by Maj Gen Satbir Singh . We should be
thankful to him for all that what he has done and doing. It is sadly
unfortunate that our Three Stars have become so selfish. Respected Three
Stars I request you that you Honorable Generals/ Admirals/Marshals stop drawing OROP . Had
the seniors been doing their job while in service to protect our
rights, we would have been better placed today. They have now no right
to advise. Many of them have not gone to Jantar Mantar even once .
Whatever we have got in our banks so for is kind courtesy this movement spearheaded by Gen Satbir Singh.
All
of us who are not contributing to OROP movement should be ashamed and
thank all those struggling, primarily at JANTAR MANTAR. Ungrateful
people who criticise their efforts and sacrifices, should be
disgracefully shamed if not ashamed.
Anybody
who talks against the peaceful protest by the veterans is an "enemy of
the veterans" and worse than a "traitor".if any veterans does not
contribute towards the welfare of the war widows and veteran
fraternity, he should not enjoy OROP/NFU himself.
The
government (politico - bureaucrat) as usual has managed to break the
fragile unity of the Fauji . This is why the izzat of the Fauj has
reduced to the constabulary. Might as well become a mercenary force if
you all think Jantar Mantar is all about money. OROP was/is only a point to goad you to introspection.
The
little you have received is because of disunity and covert sell out by
many who see closing the gap in finances across the rank and file as an
affront to their superiority.
My request to veterans who are criticising the JM, still if you think you can do better please come forward to lead.
Thursday 19 January 2017
SALUTES VETERANS & VEER NARIS ON FAST AT JANTAR MANTAR
File photo from jantar mantar
Tuesday 17 January 2017
REPORTS FROM JANTAR MANTAR
17 Jan 2017
Shri Manohar Parrikar
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri
104,
South Block, New Delhi
SITUATION
AT JANTAR MANTAR NEW DELHI
Dear Raksha Mantri,
1. You are aware that we have been carrying
out our Movement for One Rank One Pension (OROP) for the last 583 days.
2. Mrs Sudesh Goyat who has been on Relay Hunger Fast (RHF)
for the last 512 days has decided to sit on Hunger Fast unto Death alongwith
two others at our “Jantar Mantar
Manch”
3. We persuaded them which they have refused
and I am duty bound to respect her feelings and high level of commitment
towards the cause of Widows and Jawans.
4. I urge you to meet our delegation and
resolve the long pending issue.
For ever in service of Nation.
With regards,
Yours Sincerely,
Maj Gen Satbir Singh, SM
(Retd)
Advisor
United Front of Ex Servicemen Jantar Mantar &
Chairman
Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM)
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