USB Disks Access Manager

USB Disks Access Manager is a free Windows utility that allows you to manage access to USB disks. There are three options to choose, access to read and write, read only and does not detect the USB disks. A freeware tool for user or administrator who wants to control access to their computer trough USB removable disks.

Read & Write Access to USB Disks
This is the default setting that allow computer to read and write to USB disks.

Read Only Access From USB Disk
This option allows the computer can only read it from USB disks. In certain cases you may not want the files on your computer are copied to the USB disks that plugged into your computer.

Disable USB Disks Detection
When this option is selected then all USB disks plugged into the computer will not be detected. In certain circumstances you may not want arbitrary file transfer to or from your computer. This option allows you to do it.

After applying your options with this program, all of USB disks that currently plugged into your computer should be unplugged and re-plugged to get the effect of selected setting. USB Disks Access Manager can not be run from USB/removable disks.

Get The Free Windows Files or Disks Utility
Download USB Disks Access Manager

Reading / Font Problems

Reading / Font Problems

Please install any of the Malayalam unicode fonts (such as AnjaliOldLipi , Thoolika Traditional ) to read this blog. Please download the font from the above link and paste to the Fonts Folder of your Computer (usually it will be on C:\Windows\Fonts or C:\Control Panel\Fonts )

To type Malayalam, please go to this link Google Malayalam Transliteration and start typing in 'Manglish'. You can cut & paste anywhere on the web.

AnjaliOldLipi , Thoolika Traditional

C:\Windows\Fonts or C:\Control Panel\Fonts

Google Malayalam Transliteration

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Book Your Bus Ticket Online ( TN )

Website : http://www.tnstc.in/

Reservation Rules

Reservation done 30 days in advance. Reservation time from 7.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs at all reservation center. Half ticket for children 3 yrs above but below 12 yrs, children above 130cms Height will be charged full fare.

Refund rules in respect of journey tickets

Journey tickets surrendered the counter before 48 hours of the schedule time of departure of the bus. 10 % deduction of fare Between 24 Hrs and 48 Hrs of the schedule time of departure of the bus. 20 % deduction of fare Between 30 minutes and 24 Hrs of the schedule time of departure of the bus. 25 % deduction of fare Between 30 minutes before and after the schedule time of departure of the bus. 50 % deduction of fare

Furthder Details Contact SETC Office Website : http://www.tnstc.in/

Top 13 must have Android Apps on your phone

Today Android is the most used mobile operating system in the world. It is developed by Google. Sony, Nokia, HTC, Blackberry, Motorola and many other cell phone manufactures ship cells with android.

It is a one of the major competitor to the Apple iPhone and many other cell phone manufacturing companies providing their particular mobile OS.

It is an Open Source Mobile Operating System and has more than 2,00,000 free applications. Some of the best androidapps for your phone are listed below.

1. Advanced Task Killer

Android phones are capable of running more than one application at a time. This can Slow down the phone performance, but Advanced Task Killer helps by aborting the background running process at a click.

2. Evernote

Evernote is an app which is used in both computers as well as cell phones. You can easily find and search for you notes using Evernote. Also the ones made using your desktop PC. You can Capture your Ideas, Inspirations and Experiences using Evernote for android.

3. Fring

Fring is an android app using which a user can make calls, video calls and instant messages worldwide to their family and friends. The plus point of Fring is that it can communicate with users who are not a Fring member, also it is absolutely free of cost with more than ten million users worldwide.

4. FxCamera

You don’t need a 5MP camera for better photos if you have FxCamera. This applications have many filters and supports editing of photos. It can take snaps in special effects like ToyCam, Fisheye, Polandroid, SymmetriCam, Warhol, and Normal.

5. Gmote

Gmote turns your android phone to a remote control of your PC. Download Gmote to your device and Gmote Server to your PC. Connect both of them and you are done. It supports standard features like Play, Pause, Rewind, Volume Control, etc and also has a built-in browser to help you select what to play easily sitting at a distance.

6. Google Earth

Now Google Earth is available for android. Using it you can explore the world in your plam. Its features are Exploring in 3D, Local Search, My Location, Search by voice, Multi Touch, Layers. Not all the phone running android have a Google Earth supports. Phones having android 2.1+ version of android are supported.

7. Google Goggles

It searches information of the photo or a picture provided to it. If you see any landmark or product and want information about it just use Goggles and it will give you everything. Also it can read bar code of the products and helps you find similar products.

8. Google Maps

Google Maps as everyone know about it is now available for android based phones. You can use it to route your path, find place and paths using the maps on the Google servers at any place using your phone.

9. Opera Mini

The developers of Opera Mini have now launched a final version for android phones. It can be set as a default browser and pages outside the browser can be loaded using opera min. Its compression gives smaller bill amount. It has features like Tabs, Speed-Dial Navigation, Minimise Downloads and Opera Link.

10. Palringo

Palringo is an instant messaging app. You can connect to MSN, Yahoo, Gtalk, ICQ and many others. You never miss any chat with the notifications on your phone. You can share your location plus it supports rich media communication.

11. Pandora Radio

Pandora Radio is Internet Radio app. Just type in your favourite artist, composer or band and it will create a station which plays their songs and if you are an existing user of Pandora you can use you sync stations along with many new available.

12. XnView

XnView is a multi-format graphic browser. It can view more than 400 types of graphic file types also have options like thumbnail and preview.

13. WeFi

WeFi is an app which automatically finds and cconnects to the wi-fi spot near you. It also have its own Wi-Fi network around the world to access internet from anywhere. It has an inbuilt IM for your Buddy list. If you are frustrated searching for a Wi-Fi connectivity around you try this for free Wi-Fi connectivity.

All of the above apps are absolutely free and can be easily used with your Android phone. You can click on the name of the app to get more information and to download them.

courtesy: Zubin Rathod is Author at DW

Amendment in CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972

The Central Government has amended the leave rules from time to time according to the situation in Government services. When unusual type with clarifications and doubts has been received from various Departments/Ministries by the Dopt, they consult with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, finally the amendment in CCS Rules has been approved by the President of India.

In recently, after 6th CPC more than three times amendment has made in these rules. In the middle of this year the Department of Personnel and Training issued an notification related to the above said matter, an amendment has been made in the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 in rule 27 in sub rule (2), for clause (b), the following clauses may be substituted, namely:-

“(b) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 2¹⁄₂ days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service :

(c) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 2¹⁄₂ days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant.”

3. In the said rules, in rule 29, in sub-rule (2), for clause (c), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely :-

“(c) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service :

(ca) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant.

The above subject has been published as the title of “Gazette of India – Notification” in the official website of Dopt on 12th May, 2011.

Courtesy : http://cgstaffnews.com

Book Your E-Tickets Sitting At Home

Booking of train e tickets has become very simple and convenient now. Just follow the simple steps and you are ready to travel

Booking of train e tickets has become very simple and convenient now. Just follow the simple steps and you are ready to travel

· Log on to www.irctc.co.in

· Create your user ID and password by registering in the website. (First Time Only)

· Enter travel and passenger details in simple steps.

· Pay on line. We have the widest range of payment options on any site:

· Credit Cards : - We accept Visa, Master, Amex and Diners

· Debit Cards : - (42 major cards)

· Net Banking : - (19 major banks)

· Cash Cards : - (ITZ Cash Card, Done Cash Card, I-Cash Card, Oxicash Card)

· Take a print out of your ticket or Save Paper by carrying just a screen shot of the e-ticket which you can display in your laptop, tabs or mobile phones.

· Carry your proof of identity during the journey. ((Voter Identity Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving License / Photo ID card issued by Central / State Govt /Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School or College for their students /Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph /Credit Cards issued by Banks with laminated photograph

Book Your E-Tickets Through Your Agent Outlet

· IRCTC has a network of about 1,50,000 authorized agent outlets across the country for the convenience of its customers.

· Details of authorized agent outlets are available on the IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in. You can check the list of agent outlets of your area by entering your area Postal PIN Code.

· While visiting an IRCTC agent make sure that: -

· You visit a genuine IRCTC authorized agent outlet - IRCTC authorization letter should be prominently displayed.

· Demand for a requisition form to fill up the details and always ask for a receipt for all your bookings / cancellations.

· Check that the service charges levied by IRCTC are displayed. If not, you may ask for the same.

While Collecting Your E-ticket, Please Check: -

· Check whether you mobile number is printed on the e-ticket. Mobile number is mandatory for all passengers. All agents are required to enter the passengers mobile number.

· Soon after booking the e-ticket, you will receive a SMS from IRCTC on this number with details of your bookings including the fare and service charge. Cross check your e-ticket charges with the SMS received from IRCTC.

· Services Charges per e-ticket (Charges are per ticket irrespective of number of passengers on the ticket)

	IRCTC Service Charges	Agent Service Charges	Total
AC I, II and III	Rs. 20.00	Rs. 20.00	Rs. 40.00
Sleeper Class	Rs. 10.00	Rs. 10.00	Rs. 20.00

· There are no additional charges for printing of tickets or stationery charges.

· If the agent demands more than the prescribed service charge, you may lodge a complaint in the e-mail ids of agentcomplaint@irctc.co.in or care@irctc.co.in or call us at 011-39340000 / 23344787.

· All e-tickets should have the name of the agent outlet booking the ticket along with address, contact number and name of the Principal Agent.

· E-tickets can be cancelled through the same agent outlet without any additional service charges for cancellation.

Never Buy Tatkal E-tickets from Agents between 8 AM To 9 AM

· The Tatkal tickets are made available to the passengers through the IRCTC website www.irctc.co.in and the railway reservation counter on first come first serve basis.

· Between 8AM To 9AM, the website is open exclusively for individual users who wish to buy Tatkal e-tickets on line as the agents are barred from booking Tatkal tickets during that time.

· If it is found that you are traveling with Tatkal tickets booked by agents between 8AM to 9AM, your ticket is liable to be cancelled.

Never Book Tickets With Fictitious Names

If you are found travelling with tickets under fictitious names, your e-ticket is liable to be cancelled by the Railway Administration and penal action may be initiated.

Note: - IRCTC Agents are only authorized to book e-tickets (print out on plain paper). I-tickets (provided on Railway Ticket Stationery) cannot be sold by them.

Cancellation Process: -

Before Train Chart Preparation:

· E-Tickets can be cancelled on Internet till Chart preparation of the train.

· Log on to www.irctc.co.in and go to "Booked Tickets" link and select the ticket to be cancelled and can initiate the cancellation by selecting the passengers to be cancelled.

Cancellation of e-Tickets after the preparation of Reservation charts:

· After chart preparation, users have to file the online Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) and track Status of the refund case through tracking service provided by IRCTC. Refund is credited to Customers Bank account after receipt from Railways.

Refund of Wait Listed Tickets: -

The ticket in which on one PNR, all the passengers are on waitlist, PNRs are dropped from the reservation charts and money is refunded in respective bank account electronically

Courtesy: IRCTC Vigilance