Tag: Government Employees

Assam government employees to face fine for delays

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a significant overhaul of Assam's governance, with stringent measures against delays in processing people's applications. A dedicated...

Karnataka hikes DA for second time in 5 months

In a move benefiting a large section of the state's workforce, the Karnataka government announced a significant hike in dearness allowance (DA) for employees...

Odisha extends leave benefits for women government employees

The Odisha government announced a significant policy change on Tuesday, granting an additional 10 days of casual leave annually to women employees working across...

Haryana’s new approach to employee recognition

Resonating with a fresh approach to acknowledging the contributions of public servants, the Haryana government has issued a new directive. This innovative initiative, designed...

J&K updates family benefits for missing government personnel

Family members of a missing government employee or pensioner in Jammu & Kashmir are now eligible to apply for various entitlements. These entitlements may...

EPFO raises EPF interest rate to 8.25% for FY 2023-24

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced on 10 February 2024, to give a significant boost to provident fund (PF) account holders by increasing...

Haryana government staff to enjoy cashless health facility

There is good news for employees of the Government of Haryana. They will all be covered under the cashless health-facility scheme, which was initially...

Governor approves Bill; 43,000 TSRTC employees now Telangana govt staff

With Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan approving the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (Absorption of Employees into Government Service) Bill 2023, 43,000 employees of the...

Govt introduces new child care leave policy for female, single male...

The central government has introduced a noteworthy policy change that grants significant child care leave privileges to female and single male government employees. Jitendra...

Govt employees in Chandigarh demand pension restoration and job security 

Government employees in Chandigarh took to the streets in a protest, demanding the reinstatement of retirement benefits, regularisation of contract workers, and prompt filling...

Punjab government disburses 6% outstanding DA arrears of employees

Punjab government employees who have been eagerly awaiting the release of arrears, which have been long-overdue, are in for good news. On 23rd May, Punjab...

WB government employees sit on 48-hour strike for increase in DA

In West Bengal, a group of government employees are demanding an increase in their dearness allowance (DA) at central rates. Despite warnings of action...

OPS implementation will benefit 1,36,000 employees: Himachal Pradesh government

The implementation of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) has been discussed widely in recent days, and many states have already put it into action....

Govt employees’ minimum wage likely to be raised: Reports

According to media reports, the government employees' salaries are expected to increase after the Union Budget 2023 due to a revision in the fitment...

Karnataka government staff to contribute a day’s salary to ‘gaushalas’

The Government of Karnataka has ordered all government employees to give up a day’s salary towards the maintenance of cows under its Punyakoti Dattu...

DA formula revised for Central government employees

Considering the inflation, the Government revises the base year off and on, for calculation of dearness allowance (DA). The formula has been changed again,...

Cashless medical scheme for UP government staff, pensioners

A scheme has been rolled out by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, which offers cashless medical facility to government staff, pensioners and their family...

Government staff must buy cheapest travel ticket to avail LTC

Central government employees will have to follow new rules to avail leave travel concession or LTC, as per the 7th Pay Commission. The Ministry of...

No more work-from-home for Kerala state government employees

Kerala state government has become one of the first Indian states to revoke the work-from-home option for certain categories of their employees. The government had...

7th Pay Commission: Changes in DA calculations for government employees

This week, the Centre has altered the way dearness allowance (DA) is calculated for the government employees. As per the latest update from the...

11 % DA hike for Odisha state government employees

With the festive season round the corner, the Odisha government has decided to increase the dearness allowance (DA) for all state government employees and...

“Pay delayed salaries and pensions of govt staff with interest”: SC

Referring to the salaries and pensions of government employees as “rightful entitlements”, the Supreme Court has ruled that in case of any delays in...

Infuriated state government staff declare indefinite strikes all across India

The electricity department employees of Puducherry have decided to go on an indefinite strike from Monday, January 11, 2021 to stage their agitation against...

Full July salary for Telangana govt staff

The impact of the pandemic and ensuing lockdown has been huge in states, such as Telangana, where the state government employees have been facing...

Uttar Pradesh govt. abolishes allowances affecting 16 lakh employees

While the Uttar Pradesh government has not cut the salaries of its employees, it has decided to scrap seven of their allowances, instead. Financial...

Only 50% Central-govt employees to attend office

Only fifty per cent of Central-government employees will be allowed to attend office daily, while the rest have been ordered to work from home. As...

How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement

In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...

Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces

Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
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Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’

In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
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Tata Steel: Journey through excellence in talent acquisition 

Tata Steel, part of the Tata Group, is a multinational steel-making company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is one of the world's leading steel...

Saudi Arabia upscales ‘Saudisation’ drive with HR jobs restriction

Saudi Arabia has taken a further step in its ‘Saudisation’ labour policy, reserving human resources (HR) positions for Saudi nationals only. This move, announced...

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Archana Chitnavis appointed group head-HR, Tata Power

Archana Chitnavis has taken on the role of group head-HR, Tata Power, after serving as lead-talent acquisition and human resource business partner (HRBP) for...

Vodafone’s 2,000 job cuts spark employee resistance

Vodafone, the telecommunications giant, has announced the cutting of 2,000 jobs. The announcement follows a change in management. The move is also said to be...

Vistara to give one-time special bonus to staff

On the basis of its operational and financial performance, Vistara, the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, is providing its worforce...

Retired workers of J&K Cements await payment of pending benefits

Approximately 600 retired employees of the disbanded J&K Cements have been tirelessly seeking justice since 2021, as the Department of Industries and Commerce (I&C)...

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