BSNL Launches Pyari Jodi Plan For Existing Subscribers

Pan India 3G mobile service operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) today announced the launch of its most popular “Pyari Jodi Plan” for all existing prepaid subscribers in all telecom circles across India.

BSNL introduces new Plan Activation STV for Rs. 22 which offers all the benefits of “Pyari Jodi Plan” (also known as Anbujodi plan in Tamilnadu and Home Unlimited Plan in Kerala) on existing BSNL mobile number. Earlier the plan was available only of New and MNP subscribers.

With the Pyari Jodi Plan STV-22. subscriber can make Unlimited Free Local calls from their existing mobile number to their registered BSNL home land line (Only from Home LSA).

While all other local and STD Calls (except Home land line number) shall be charged as per ‘Pay-Per Second’ tariff. After the expiry of initial plan validity of 180 days, further validity can be extended by using any of the recharge coupons and continue to enjoy the Unlimited Free call facility forever. Pyari Jodi Plan Activation Voucher -22 will be available only on C top up in all telecom circles across India.

BSNL Pyari Jodi STV-22 Tariff Details :

How to Register FF Landline Number number and F&F Numbers (Tamilnadu and Chennai Circle) :

The BSNL customer can register one BSNL Landline Number or WLL-Fixed Wireless Number (Limited Mobility) as FFL by sending SMS FFL Landline number with STD CODE to 53733 to avail Unlimited FREE Local calls.

To avail reduced local call charges on two BSNL Numbers & STD call charges on 1 BSNL Number, Customer has to activate through SMS to 53733 as detailed below:

1. FFE 1st BSNL No_ 2ND BSNL No_ 3rd BSNL Number.

Note : FFE number can be Landline/ Fixed WLL/WLL with limited mobility / RUIM /GSM Mobile, all within TamilNadu LSA (incl CHTD) of BSNL. Except for the mobile numbers, for Landline/ Fixed WLL/ WLL with limited mobility, the STD code of the station may be prefixed.

2. For change of F&F numbers, send SMS as FFM_old number_ New number to 53733.

3. FFM stands for modification of F&F number. For any change of existing F&F number Rs.5 per number per occasion (one time) will be charged.

In other circle, call 1503 from your BSNL Mobile after recharging with STV-22.

SAMVARDHAN – PENSION SCHEME FOR LIC AGENTS

Re: ‘Samvardhan’- Pension Scheme ( Defined Contribution) for the agents of the Life Insurance Corporation of India.

This scheme is only available to LIC of India’s agent and not for general public.
Reason to publish this article is to just make you aware, how much LIC of India cares about its Policyholders, employess and agents.

It has been decided by the Competent Authority to start a Group Superannuation Cash Accumulation Scheme- ‘Samvardhan’, for the Agents of the Corporation. This scheme is being started with a view to assist the agents in creating a sizeable corpus during their productive year which can be used to provide the pension in a structured way, after the accumulation period.

Main features of the scheme are as under :

Eligibility:

1. All the active agents having annual commission of Rs. 1,00,000 along with agency tenure of minimum 1 year can join the scheme. Membership of the scheme is voluntary.
2. Minimum age at entry ( in years) 18 completed
3. Maximum entry age ( in years) 65 completed

Contributions:

1. Minimum contribution by the Agent Rs. 500/- per month and in multiples of Rs. 500/- thereafter
2. Minimum accumulation period upto age 60 years
3. Maximum accumulation period upto age 75 years
4. Minimum deferment period- 10 years

Benefits under the Scheme:

(a) Benefits payable after the accumulation period: A pension will be payable to the member agent on vesting which will be dependent on the age on vesting, accumulation of the contribution in the member’s account and the annuity rates at the time of vesting.
A maximum of 25% of the accumulated corpus can be commuted under the scheme. The balance corpus will be utilized to purchase immediate annuity in respect of the member agent. In case the corpus is not sufficient to purchase a minimum pension applicable at that time, the accumulated amount will be paid to the member.
(b) Benefits payable on the death of the member:
On the unfortunate death of the member, following amount is payable:
(i) The amount payable to nominee will be the accumulated value of member’s contribution
or
(ii) Pension for the spouse: The accumulated value of member’s contribution will be utilized to purchase immediate annuity as per the choice of nominee certified by the Master Policy holder, at the then
prevailing annuity rates provided the corpus is sufficient to purchase a minimum pension applicable at that time.
(c) Benefits payable on withdrawal of individual member:
Normally early withdrawal from the scheme will not be permitted.
However, under conditions viz. termination of agency, change of profession,
insufficient income, early withdrawal can be permitted by the Branch Incharge.
Benefits payable under early withdrawal will be as under:
(i) The accumulated value of members’ contribution will be utilized to
purchase annuity from the date of withdrawal provided the corpus is
sufficient to purchase a minimum pension applicable at that time.
Alternatively, accumulated corpus can be refunded to the member
agent on his request subject to the deduction of the exit charges
decided by the Corporation on the date of exit.
(ii) The accumulated amount in the member’s account will be
compulsorily refunded to the member if the corpus is not sufficient to
purchase a minimum pension applicable at that time. The amount
will be refunded after deduction of exit charges that will be decided
by the Corporation on the date of exit.
Other Conditions
1. The Scheme will run as a defined contribution under Group
Superannuation Cash Accumulation Scheme of LIC of India.
2. Separate Master Policy will be issued for each Branch by the P&GS Unit
under the jurisdiction of the branch.
3. The Chief/Sr/Branch Manager of the concerned branch of LIC will be the
Master Policy Holder under the scheme.
4. Branch will provide a list of agents who have opted for the scheme with
Agency Code, Name, Date of birth and contribution amount along with one
cheque payable at par/DD of the total amount every month, to the
concerned P&GS unit.
5. Agency code will be used as employee no. and lic id will be issued to each
agent by the concerned P&GS unit.
6. Individual member-wise account will be maintained by P&GS Unit.
7. The contribution will earn interest only from the date on which
contributions are received by P&GS unit along with the data.
8. Interest will be credited at the end of each financial year as applicable to
Cash accumulation Scheme at the rate decided by LIC of India from time to
time.
9. The Pension/ claim will be paid by the P&GS unit on receipt of the papers
duly signed by the Master Policy Holder and member/ beneficiary.
10. The scheme is an unapproved scheme hence no tax benefits will be available
under the scheme.
Instructions regarding administration of the scheme will be issued separately by LIC of India.

Courtesy : http://savingwala.com/

Know About Pension Process

UPON ENTRY INTO SERVICE

Service Book in prescribed Format to be maintained to record every step in your official life.It must contain Family Details and Nominations for Retirement/Death Gratuity and GPF.

EVERY YEAR

You must check your Service Book so as to verify correctness of entries made therein.

AFTER TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

Issue of Service Verification Certificate of your Qualifying Service by Head of Office.

FIVE YEARS BEFORE RETIREMENT

Verification of your Qualifying Service, five years before retirement by Head of Office

TWO YEARS BEFORE RETIREMENT

Head of Office should write to Directorate of Estate for issue of No Demand Certificate in respect of period of preceding eight months before the date of your retirement, in case you occupy Govt. Accommodation.

NOT LATER THAN TEN MONTHS BEFORE RETIREMENT

Head of Office will issue you a certificate regarding length of Qualifying Service proposed to be admitted for purpose of pension and gratuity and as to emoluments and average emoluments for purpose of reckoning of retirement gratuity and pension for your acceptance. Head of Office will issue you Form 5 for completion.

NOT LATER THAN EIGHT MONTHS BEFORE RETIREMENT

You may submit Form 5 duly completed in all respects to the Head of the Office

NOT LATER THAN SIX MONTHS BEFORE RETIREMENT

Head of Office shall ensure completion of Part-I of Form 7 and he shall forward the pension papers to the PAO.

THREE MONTHS BEFORE RETIREMENT

You may apply for commutation of pension in Form I-A to the Head of Office for onward transmission to the PAO. You may please ensure that your DDO has stopped making GPF recoveries in your case.

TWO MONTHS BEFORE RETIREMENT

Head of Office shall communicate to the PAO, Govt dues recoverable from DCRG in your case.

ONE MONTH BEFORE RETIREMENT

After checking of your Pension case received from your Head of Office, Pay & Accounts Officer shall issue PPO & authority for Gratuity.

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Courtesy : http://www.govtempdiary.com/

GOOD NEWS FOR DEFENCE PENSIONERS

THE “SUVIGYA” SOFTWARE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION-INDIA WEBSITE

The Suvigya Software, which was developed by CGDA has been successfully uploaded in Air Force Associations’s Website (Beta version), which is under construction now.

Readers are invited to visit Air Force Association-India Website with the help of following link.

http://182.72.141.134/afa/

After opening the website, click the more option against Recent Message, then you will find “Calculate your pension” button on the next screen right hand side. Click that button, you will get Suvigya.

Find out your correct pension by feeding the required information and also help your friends to get their correct pension.

Please don’t forget to send a thanks message to AFA through feedback tab on the site. A full fledged AFA Website will be opened under the domain name afa-india.org in few days.

This is really a very useful service to our defence pensioners. All internet user ex-servicemen, please help the family pensioners to know their correct pension.

source-http://indianexserviceman.blogspot.com/

4 Tips to Buy New LCD Screen Within Budget

Visual display is always been a demanding technology and everyone desires good crystal sharp display and want to replace their CRT screens with new LCD TV or Monitor. The biggest challenge today for a new buyer is selecting the best model out of huge range of gadgets. So here are some tips from personal experience to help you decide and purchase the best LCD screen according to your demands.

Keep the following points as guidelines before you go out shopping for the LCD TV or monitor screen.

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1. Screen Size

Before buying any LCD the first thing you need to decide is the size of the screen. Most of the users prefer fancy large size LCDs but the size of the LCD should be decided on the space available, because there should be a distance between the viewing area and the screen so that it won’t produce eye strains. If large LCD is viewed from the shorter distance, some tiny pixels granules will be seen and image will seem dithered. If you are spending money for sharper display than this thing will disappoint you, so size and space matters!

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2. Resolution

Resolution defines how fine and sharp the picture quality is , better the resolution sharper will be the picture quality. Average LCD screens offer a minimum pixel resolution of 1280×720. Some large screen LCD TV or monitor have as high pixel resolution upto 1920×1080 , accompanied by obviously a high price tag. Like popular LG Scarlet range which comes in 42 inches to 47 inch range has 1920 x 1,080 pixel resolution while the 32 inch and 37 inch models offer 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.

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3. Contrast Ratio

Contrast ratio is another important point to be kept in mind before buying any LCD. Actually it defines the light and dark portion of the display screen. If LCD screen has a low contrast ratio, dark images will look grey and light images looks washed or blurred. An average contrast ratio to have in a LCD is 10000:1 for a 32-inch screen.

New range of Toshiba LCD TVs offer Higher Dynamic Contrast ratio (maximum 30000:1 in 37-inch LCD). Latest Samsung LCD TV has a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 50000:1 in 46-inch.

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4. Response Time

Response time shows how fast your monitor responses to the fast moving objects. If you are a gamer then this is critical because for an example, if there is a super fast speeding car on the screen, a low response timed screen will create a blurred output.

So, before you buy, check the specifications for Motion Response Time (usually measured in milliseconds). On an average, an LCD TV/Monitor should have a Response Time of either 6 ms, 8ms or 12ms.

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Beside the tips above, budget constraint would be the only aspect that might force you compromise on quality product. But whatever you use withing your budget, these points will definitely help you decide to buy the best LCD screen for you

Courtesy : http://www.tipsotricks.com/

SpeedNet 3.1.2 Revised Version ( Release Date - 23/07/2011)

SpeedNet 3.1.2 Revised Version ( Release Date - 23/07/2011) available in PTC, FTP site

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This Release is specifically for providing:

i) Provisions for Prepaid/Advance Customers with Booking/Billing/Reports options.

ii) Enhanced features for Collection Agents including Billing w.r.t. acceptance of articles from Prepaid/Advance/BNPL Customers.

iii) Newly Installed and configured SpeedNet not to have BOs in Office Master - In compliance with the requirement of adding all of BOs of Pin Code Directory into SPC Site Office master data, latest BO data is available at SPC Site.
For more details, please see the New installation Notes as to how to update the latest BO data into local database.

iv) Weight Limit for Foreign EMS Articles as per Dte Lr No. 22-1/2011-DA dated 22/06/2011 is provided.


v) EPP Related : -
EPP Booking for BNPL Articles with Circle allotted Barcode prefix validation, EPP Distance Configuration for Cities, closing separate EPP Bag with EPP Articles was already provided vide release dated 20/05/2011. Delivery of EPP Articles was already available in the SpeedNet earlier version and the same is continued.
In this release we have provided – Circle Wise EPP Bag Barcode Series validation as per Dte Lr. No 10-20/2008 BD&MD dated 06/06/2011.

vi) Article/ Bag Barcode validation for Print To Post Centers who book and bag UID Articles with U series Barcodes as per Dte Lr. No. 51-53/2010-BD&MD dated 14/07/2011

vii) Handling of U Series Barcoded UID Articles at Delivery Offices: Offices other than Print To Post Centers can receive the Bags from Print to Post Centers and receive the articles, issue to post man for delivery or send for other offices for delivery with U series Barcodes.

viii)BO Bag Close with UID Bundles/Articles at Delivery Office.
When Print to Post Centers close Bags with Bundles of UID Articles to Delivery offices, there may be also Bundles for BOs of those Delivery Offices.

As those UID Bundles shouldn’t be opened at Delivery Office – BO Bag Close with UID Bundles/ Articles if any sent loose, is provided.

ix) MNOP Hub Master Data : Latest revisions to the Hub Master are available in this release. Supervisor has to use the option Master-> Hub Details and Update option to get the latest data. Latest data can be viewed thereafter.




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FAQs about Nuclear Power

FAQs About Nuclear Power

Backgrounder

Can a Chernobyl type accident take place in Indian Nuclear Power Plants?

Nuclear power has a very good safety record for a period spanning more than three decades. The Three Mile Island (TMI) accident in March, 1979 and the Chernobyl accident in April, 1986, Have raised apprehensions in the minds of the public all over the world. In the case of TMI, no radiation injury had occured to any member of the Public. In fact all the safety systems had worked as designed and no radioactivity was released to the atmosphere. At chernobyl, 31 people died and they are all plant personnel. However, it must be recognised that the Chernobyl accident occured due to the negligence of operaters who violated the safety procedures. Besides, the Chernobyl reactor is a totally different type. It employed Graphite as a moderator. Graphite is a form of carbon and its combustible property contributed to explosion in the reactor core. Such a sequence of events in the Nuclear plants is not possible and explosion in the core is ruled out as it is cooled and moderated by heavy water. Adequate safety features in the plant are provided to ensure its safe operation. Paramount importance is given in setting up of nuclear power installations, to the safety of operating staff, public and environment. Safety experts and regulatory personnel are associated at all --- missioning and operation of nuclear power plants. Thus Chernobyl type accident is ruled out in Indian Nuclear Power Plants.

What is India’s 3-Phase Nuclear Power Programme?

In view of the limited fossil fuel availability with the country, the relevance of Nuclear Power in meeting the short and long term needs of our energy was recognised right at the initial stage. From the very beginning, as a long term strategy, the Nuclear Power Programme formulated by Dr. Homi Bhabha embarked on the three stage nuclear power programme, linking the fuel cycle of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) and Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) for Judicious utilisation of our limited reserves of Uranium and vast Thorium reserves. The emphasis of the programme was self-reliance and thorium utilisation as a long term objective. The PHWR was chosen due to extensive research and development facilities covering diverse areas for supporting technology absorption.

The 3-stage of our Nuclear Power Programme are :

· Stage-I : envisages, construction of Natural Uranium, Heavy Water Moderated and Cooled Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). Spent fuel from these reactors is reprocessed to obtain Plutonium.

· Stage-II : evisages, construction of Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) fuelled by Plutonium produced in stage-I. These reactors would also breed U-233 from Thorium.

· Stage-III : would comprise power reactors using U-233 / Thorium as fuel.

What are India’s available energy resources?

India's available energy resources are shown in the following table : Identified Energy Reserves
Coal		186	billion tonnes
Lignite		5,060	million tonnes
Crude Oil		728	million tonnes
Natural Gas		686	billion Cu-m
Uranium		78,000	tonnes
Thorium		3,63,000	tonnes
Hydro		84,000	MW at 60 % PLF
Renewables	Biomass	6000	MWe
	Wind, Solar etc.	20,000	MWe

How is environment surrounding Nuclear Plant is monitored?

This is done by the Environmental Survey Laboratory (ESL) set up well before starting the operation of the plant. The ESL collects data on forest, flora and fauna, marine products, food and air etc., to set up base level data on their quality prior to commencement of the operation of the plant. Samples are drawn and regularly analysed to ascertain the status on a continuos basis. The ESL functions independent of plant authorities and the data collected is checked by the regulatory authorities for control purposes.

Source : PIB

Best 101 Free Computer Software For Your Daily Use

Best 101 Free Computer Software For Your Daily Use

Good things in life do not necessarily cost you a bomb. Below I have compiled a list of the top 100101 free computer software you can make use of.

Enjoy!

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NREGS / BPL ACCOUNT INTIALISATION

1.Install Sanchay Post with NREGS option.


2.Run NREGS patch for MS SQL 2000 & MS SQL 2005 Ver 6.5


3.Give the sa password and save it.


4.And then click Execute patch and wait for confirmation message.


5.For HO and SO go to NREGS -> Data Entry.Login with Data entry supervisor login.


6.Then go to Intialisation -> Account Number -> and click Add.


7.Enter the account block details.


8. Then go to NREGS -> Data Entry. Login with Data entry operator login.


9.Then go to NREGS-> Open Account and open the accounts.


10.For transactions go to NREGS -> Transactions and give the account number and enter the
transactions.


11. For day to day LOT entries use LOT entries.


12. After entering transactions/LOT entries open DB Analyzer give the server name.


13.Go to Reports -> Zero Balance Accounts LOT.


14.Select the BPL option and also select the account block numbers and click ok.


15. LOT will be displayed click on Print.


16.LOT will be created as file in the C:\.


17.Open the file with Microsoft Excel and then print the LOT.

18. The same transaction also will be included in Sanchaypost Regular LOT

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Revision of pension/family pension in respect of the pensioners

Revision of pension/family pension in respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 22nd July, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Revision of pension/family pensionin respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

The undersigned is directed say that in accordance with para 4.2 of this Departments O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008, the revised pension of pre-2006pensioners shall, in no case. be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired In the case of HAG+ and above scales, this will be fifty percent of the minimum of the revised pay scale.

2 . Doubts have been raised in regard to the applicability of the above provision in the case of revision of pension/family pension in respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. The matter has been examined in the light of the instructions/orders issued after Fifth Central Pay Commission for revision ofpension/family pension in such cases. It was clarified in this Department’s O.M No 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dated 25-3-2004 that the provisions of O.M. dated 17-12-1998 relating to stepping up of pension to 50% of the minimum of the revised scale of pay as on 1-1-96 of the post held by the pensioner at the time of retirement shall not be applicable in case of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance.

3. It has now been decided that the benefit of para 4.2 of this Departments O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1-9-2008 [as clarified vide O.M. No, 38/37/08-P&PW(A) (pt.l) dated 3-10-2008] will not be applicable in the case of revision of pension/familypension in respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirementpension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their U.O. No. 152/EV/2011 dated 30.6.2011.

5 In so far as persons belonging to the Indian Audit & Accounts Departments, theseorders issue after consultation with the Comptroller 8 Auditor General of India.

6. Hindi version will follow.

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(Tripti P. Ghosh)

Director

Download Original Order

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in