Govt Employees
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Govt employees can take leave for up to 30 days to take care of elderly parents: Centre
India | Jul 25, 2025, 08:45 AM ISTUnion Minister Jitendra Singh said the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, allow employees to avail a combination of different types of leave annually. This includes 30 days of earned leave, 20 days of half pay leave, 8 days of casual leave.
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India-Pakistan escalations: Delhi govt cancels leave of all employees amid heightened alert
Delhi | May 09, 2025, 01:00 AM ISTDelhi govt has cancelled all leave for its employees amid heightened security concerns, directing that no leave shall be granted to any officer or official until further notice. The move comes as part of preparations for an effective emergency response system, following cross-border hostilities.
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CGHS rule changed: No application needed, Govt to auto-issue health cards to all eligible employees
Business | Apr 13, 2025, 11:45 AM ISTThe Health Ministry has mandated automatic issuance of CGHS cards to central government employees contributing to the scheme via salary deductions, even if they haven’t applied for it. This removes bureaucratic hurdles and ensures access to health benefits.
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J-K: 3 govt employees terminated in terror link case, LG Sinha says perpetrators will be punished
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 15, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTIn a security review meeting, LG Manoj Sinha directed the police and security agencies to intensify anti-terrorism operations to neutralise terrorists and the terror network behind the scenes.
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Manipur government introduces 'no work, no pay' rule for government employees
India | Mar 07, 2024, 09:48 AM ISTManipur news: Deputy commissioners, heads of depts have been informed to maintain register to record attendances of said attached officials, adding that records along with reports of improper conduct, if any shall be shared with those responsible for disbursing salary of those officials.
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Punjab govt switches to new work timings, does away with 9 to 5 time-table
India | May 02, 2023, 07:58 PM ISTThe Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has done away with the half-an-hour lunch break. Still, employees will work an hour less than before.
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Maharashtra Old Pension Scheme strike: CM urges employees to call off agitation
Maharashtra | Mar 14, 2023, 11:49 PM ISTChief Minister Eknath Shinde discussed the matter with several employees organisations who have gone on strike demanding the Old Pension Scheme. The Chief Minister said that the general public should not face any problems and urged them to take back their strike and find a solution through dialogue.
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DA hike! Assam govt raises Dearness Allowance of employees by 4%
India | Oct 23, 2022, 06:16 PM ISTDA hike: The hike will be effective from July 1, and the additional amount will be paid with October's salary, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a tweet.
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Centre to govt staff: Book air ticket with cheapest flight 21 days in advance to minimize burden
India | Aug 30, 2022, 09:54 PM ISTIt said that employees should preferably book only one ticket for each leg of the intended travel on LTC.
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7th pay commission: Uttarakhand hikes Dearness Allowance of state govt employees to 31%
India | May 31, 2022, 09:11 PM ISTDearness Allowance (DA) of the Uttarakhand government employees has been increased to 31% with effect from July 1.
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Andhra govt allows Muslim employees to leave offices early during Ramzan
India | Apr 07, 2022, 04:59 PM ISTRamzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which the followers of the faith fast from dawn to dusk, pray for peace and guidance, and give back to the community in the form of charity.
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Special holidays granted to Assam govt employees by CM to 'spend quality time' with family
India | Jan 03, 2022, 12:02 AM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that employees should spend quality time with their parents or in-laws.
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Odisha CM announces 25% hike for govt contractual staff, to benefit 33,000 employees
India | Nov 03, 2021, 11:11 PM ISTThe hike would benefit 33,000 employees and cost Rs 100 crore for the state exchequer annually, a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office said. Besides, they were also granted 12 days of leave per year, it added.
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6th Pay Commission: THIS state govt announces 15% basic pay hike for its employees, pensioners
Business | Aug 27, 2021, 08:56 AM ISTThe Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of Cabinet Minister Brahm Mahindra and others in resolving the grievances of the 2.85 lakh employees and 3.07 lakh pensioners
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Punjab 6th pay commission recommends 2-fold increase in salaries for govt employees
Business | May 04, 2021, 08:01 PM ISTAll major allowances are proposed to be revised upward, with rationalisation in certain allowances, as per the recommendations of the sixth pay commission.
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New Year Gift! THIS state announces salary hike for all govt employees
India | Dec 29, 2020, 10:55 PM ISTThe salary hike would benefit government employees and different types of employees, including Grant-in Aid employees, daily wage employees, Home Guards, Anganwadi workers, contract employees, outsourcing staff, ASHAs, those receiving honorariums and pensioners, he said.
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Maharashtra issues dress code for govt employees, t-shirt, jeans banned in office
India | Dec 11, 2020, 06:17 PM ISTEmployees working at the Maharashtra secretariat, government offices will now have to follow a dress code on duty. According to a new order, employees won't be able to wear t-shirts, jeans while on duty and have to follow appropriate formal clothes.
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LTC Cash Voucher Plan: Can govt employees submit bills in family member's name? Centre clarifies
Business | Nov 11, 2020, 11:43 AM ISTThe government on October 12 announced the LTC cash voucher scheme under which employees can purchase any goods or services with a GST rate of 12 per cent or above to avail the benefit.
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Diwali Cheers! UP govt announces bonus for over 14 lakh employees
Business | Nov 05, 2020, 11:29 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a Diwali bonus for 14.82 lakh government employees in the state, an official said on Thursday.
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Govt to give Rs 10,000 special festival advance to all employees; LTC cash voucher scheme announced
Business | Oct 12, 2020, 01:31 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the employees could buy items that attract 12 per cent or more goods and services tax (GST). These purchases will have to be made in digital mode from GST-registered outlets.