Punjab govt switches to new work timings, does away with 9 to 5 time-table
India | May 02, 2023 19:58 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.
The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has done away with the half-an-hour lunch break. Still, employees will work an hour less than before.
Chief 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.
DA 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.
It said that employees should preferably book only one ticket for each leg of the intended travel on LTC.
Dearness Allowance (DA) of the Uttarakhand government employees has been increased to 31% with effect from July 1.
Ramzan 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.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that employees should spend quality time with their parents or in-laws.
The 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.
The 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
All major allowances are proposed to be revised upward, with rationalisation in certain allowances, as per the recommendations of the sixth pay commission.
The 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.
Employees 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.
The 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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a Diwali bonus for 14.82 lakh government employees in the state, an official said on Thursday.
Finance 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.
The move comes in the wake of the government receiving several references and queries from the employees who proceeded on leave with necessary permission, but could not report for duty due to travel restrictions.
As per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, if a government employee dies in less than one year of his or her services, the rate of death gratuity is two times his or her monthly salary.
Prime Minister Modi-led government has a New Year gift for Jammu and Kashmir government employees. As per reports, more than 3.5 lakh employees of Jammu and Kashmir government will get a Rs 10 lakh personal accidental insurance cover with the administration approving a policy proposal on Tuesday.
7th Pay Commission: In a big move for its employees, PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government gives green signal to the promotion of the officers of the Department of Posts. According to reports, these officers are entitled to have this privilege of getting the promotion under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS).
7th Pay Commission: In yet another major move by the PM Modi-led NDA government for its staffers, it has approved an order that will provide much-needed benefit, especially during emergencies. According to reports, the Centre has fulfilled the long-awaited demand of central government employees, giving them relaxation in the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
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