Railways’ Centralised Enquiry Number

The Centralised Enquiry Service on single Enquiry Number, 139 is operated on Public Private Partnership basis. The entire cost of infrastructure and operation of this service is borne by the franchise out of revenue from call charges. The passengers are being charged the telephone call/Short Messaging Service (SMS) by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs)

The following call charges are applicable for calls on 139:- Landline: Rs. 1.20 for a pulse of 180 seconds for calls from Metros cities while from non-metro cities, Rs. 1.20 for a pulse of 60 seconds is charged. Mobile: Rs 1.20 for a pulse of 60 seconds for calls from metro cities and Rs. 2.00 for a pulse of 60 seconds for calls from non-metro cities.

SMS: Rs. 3.00 per SMS

The call charges for 139 services are fixed in terms of the agreement between Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the franchisee which was fianlised through a process of open tender. The agreement is valid till January, 2017 and the call/SMS charges are applicable for the period of contract.

About 6.70 lakh and 2 lakh SMSs are being received on Centralised Enquiry Number 139 every day.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB

"Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart"

Method 1: Run Startup Repair from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

To run Startup Repair from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows 7 or Windows Vista installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.
3. Select a language, a time and a currency, a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the drive of your Windows installation, and then click Next.
6. At the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Repair your computer.
7. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
8. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Startup Repair.

Method 2: Rebuild the BCD from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

1. Put the Windows 7 or Windows Vista installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.
3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or another input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
7. Type Bootrec /RebuildBcd, and then press ENTER.

Method 3: Run System Restore from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

Important: This method requires that System Restore is enabled on your computer.

To run System Restore from Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows 7 or Windows Vista installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when the message Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.
3. Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, select the drive of your Windows installation, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click System Restore.
7. Follow the System Restore Wizard instructions and select the appropriate restore point.
8. Click Finish to restore the system.

Method 4: Use Startup Repair on a computer that has a preinstalled recovery option on your computer

Important: This method is available only if Startup Repair is a preinstalled recovery option on your computer.

If you do not have a Windows 7 or Windows Vista disc, and Startup Repair is a preinstalled recovery option on your computer, follow these steps to repair startup files:

1. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer, and then restart your computer by using the computer's power button.
   • If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You have to press F8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you have to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
   • If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system that you want to repair, and then press and hold F8.
2. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then pressEnter. (If Repair your computer isn't listed as an option, then your computer doesn't include preinstalled recovery options, or your network administrator has turned them off.)
3. Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
4. Select a user name, type the password, and then click OK.
5. On the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair might prompt you to make choices as it tries to fix the problem and, if it is necessary, it might restart your computer as it makes repairs                                                                              Courtesy : http://katiharho.blogspot.in                   

12.12.12. STRIKERAJ BHAWAN MARCH ON 19.11.2012 KERALA TRIVANDRUM

12^th DECEMBER 2012 STRIKE RAJ BHAWAN

           MARCH ON 19.11.2012 KERALA TRIVANDRUM

Com. Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Dy. Leader, opposition, Kerala inaugurates.

Secretary General, NFPE, Com. M. Krishnan addressing.

A view of the rally.

STRIKE NOTICE SERVED CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS HAD SERVED STRIKE NOTICE TO THE CABINET SECRETARY ON 19.11.2012 FOR THE 12th DECEMBER 2012 ALL INDIA STRIKE. NFPE AND ITS AFFILIATED UNIONS INCLUDING NEWLY FORMED GDS UNION (AIPEU-GDS NFPE) HAD ALSO SERVED STRIKE NOTICE TO SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ON 19th. ALL INDIA POSTAL CASUAL, PART TIME, CONTINGENT & CONTRACT WORKERS FEDERATION HAD ALSO SERVED SEPARATE STRIKE NOTICE TO SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS.

CASUAL LABOUR HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN ON 19.12.2012.

ALL INDIA CASUAL, PART TIME , CONTINGENT AND CONTRACT WORKERS FEDERATION HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT ONE DAY  MASS HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 19^th DECEMBER, 2012 DEMANDING IMMEDIATE REVISION OF WAGES WITH EFFECT FROM 1^st  JANUARY, 2006 AND REGULARIZATION .

 NFPE ALL INDIA LEADERS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE HUNGER FAST.

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Source: All India RMS & MMS Employees Union - Group 'C'

Holiday for Muharam festival changed from 25th November to 24th November 2012.

The closed holiday for the Central Government offices in Kerala, in respect of the Muharam festival has been changed from 25th November to 24th November 2012.

CGDA Orders : Clarification regarding availing of Restricted Holiday

CGDA Orders : Clarification regarding availing of Restricted Holiday

An important order issued by the Department of CGDA regarding mid-fix of Restricted Holiday between Casual Leave and Regular Leave. 

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AN/XIV/19404/Leave Matters/Vol-II 

Dated: 19/11/2012

To

All PCsDA/CsDA/IFAs

PCof A(Fys) Kolkata

(through CGDA Mail server)

Subject: Clarification regarding availing of Restricted Holiday.

A doubt has been raised by one of the Controller’s office regarding mid-fix of RH between Casual leave and regular leave. The matter has been examined with reference to provisions laid down under GoI’s decision No.2 read with Rule 22 and Rule 11 of CCS Leave Rules and it is clarified that :-

(a) RH can be mid-fixed between Casual Leave, as CL is not a recognized form of leave.

(b) However, RH cannot be mid-fixed or sandwiched between two spells of any kind of regular leave viz. EL but can only be prefixed or suffixed.

sd/-

(Chitra Mahendran)

For CGDA

Source: www.cgda.nic.in

[http://www.cgda.nic.in/adm/rh191112.pdf]

Ajmal Kasab Hanged at Pune's Yerwada Jail on Wednesday morning

Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab hanged by neck in Pune's Yerwada jail on wednesday early morning. 

 Ajmal Kasab Hang Photos and Videos

In a top-secret operation, Pakistan national Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab was hanged in the high-security Yerwada Jail in Pune early on Wednesday after a four-year-long trial. Kasab, who was being kept at the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai, was moved to the Yerwada jail on Sunday night.

The lone surviving gunman in the Mumbai attack of November 26, 2008 was shifted to the Yerwada Jail following the rejection of his mercy petition by the President earlier on November 5.

Ajmal Kasab Hanged to Death photo

In a formal announcement made by Maharashtra home minister early at 8:30 am on Wednesday, RR Patil said, "Kasab's hanging is a tribute to all the 166 people killed as well as those police officer martyred in the attack."

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Wednesday confirmed that Ajmal Amir Kasab, was hanged at Pune's Yerwada Jail on Wednesday morning. He also said that India has not yet received any request from Pakistan to claim the Kasab's body. "Indian mission in Islamabad informed Pakistan government about Kasab's hanging through letter. Pakistan refuses to take the letter, which was then sent through fax," he said. 

He said that the Kasab's body will be laid to rest in India since Pakistan has refused to claim it. "Due process of law was followed. Pakistan HC refused to acknowledge letter informing family," he said.

Source: dnaindia, ibnlive

9 Attitudes towards a happy ‘You’

The key to happiness is to do the same things you do everyday but with a slightly different approach. Start bringing those changes in your attitude towards life and you'll see how simple it is to be happy!

Life Coach Ramon Llamba shares nine significant attitudes that help you become happier in life.

Gratitude
Appreciate what you have and value it. Try counting your positives and be grateful for all the good things and people in your life. Stop complaining and be thankful for what you already have and you'll soon start feeling happy.

Optimism
Treat failure as an opportunity to learn a new and better lesson from life, and that's the trick to manufacture optimism in life. Never give up trying because that's an indication that something better is in store. Once you start harbouring an optimistic attitude towards life, success will automatically follow.

Avoid comparison
Nothing is as awful as comparing yourself to someone else. If you think you're better that the other person, you're letting yourself regale in an unhealthy sense of superiority. If you demean yourself in front of others, it means all your hard work and progress has been in vain. While social comparisons are unhealthy, self-improvement is effective.

Kindness
There's a scientific reason behind every act of kindness that you do. Helping someone selflessly releases serotonin in your brain (Serotonin is the hormone that controls your mood) and hence makes you feel good about yourself almost instantly. Try doing one act of kindness everyday to flush out the toxins of depression from your system.

Nurture relationships
Relationships keep us alive and kicking. In fact, according to research studies loneliness doubles people's mortality rates. A circle of good friends, loving family members and cheerful colleagues are a reminder that you have people who care about you. There's nothing like having someone who you can share your experiences with. So nurture these relationships and say goodbye to a lonesome existence.

Forgive
Hatred is a negative feeling and harbouring it will have nothing but negative effects on your well-being. Stop thinking about the hateful emotion/person and let it go. Forgive if needed, take things lightly and let it not affect your system.

Commit to your goals
If you have a goal, work towards it. Anything is achievable if you put your heart into it. Wholehearted dedication and diligence can bring extraordinary results and consequentially add to your happiness.

Spirituality
Spirituality teaches us that life is bigger than us and it helps us connect to the larger meanings of life. Practice spirituality to understand the source of all creation and feel connected to everything that exists in this world.

Care for your body
Love yourself and love your body! Your physical condition has a direct connection with your well-being. A fit body and healthy mind is reflective of happiness. Start working towards the health of your physical, mental and emotional energy by caring for your body.


Source: The Times of India

Retd employees can't benefit financially at exchequer's cost - Judgement of Nagpur Bench of Mumbai High Court in the case filed by Retd Postal Employees

NAGPUR: A recent judgment of the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court can serve as a guideline for retired employees. The court ruled in favour of Union of India which had approached the judiciary against gratuity claims of two of its former employees for getting added pension benefits. "The retired employees, on the basis of their meritless, unreasonable and excessive claim, cannot be allowed to make money and enrich themselves unjustly by causing undue financial loss to the state exchequer," a division bench comprising justices Bhushan Dharmadhikari and Ashok Bhangale ruled.

Two city based government employees working with the Postal Department - Venkatraman Rajgopalan and Mukund Paranjape - retired on superannuation on the afternoon of March 31, 1995. They applied for enhanced gratuity claims and other retirement benefits from the government which came into effect from April 1, 1995. However, it was rejected on the grounds that these benefits would be applicable to them if they had retired on or after this date. The senior citizen duo then approached Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Mumbai Bench camp at Nagpur. They pleaded that they should be deemed in service till midnight of March 31 and retired on next day.

The ministry of communication, however, opposed the move contending that the respondents retired on March 31 and not on April 1, and hence are not entitled to the benefits. However, the full bench of CAT decided in favour of the duo on October 15, 1999. It ruled that a government servant completing the age of superannuation on March 31, 1995, and relinquishing charge of his office in the afternoon of that day is deemed to have effectively retired from service with effect from April 1, 1995.

The ministry then moved the judiciary challenging the tribunal's order in 2000. It cited Karnataka High Court verdict stating that "the date of retirement is the last date of the month in which the government servant retires and the gratuity is to be calculated as per rules in force as on that date".

The judges observed that Rajgopalan was born on March 3, 1937, while Paranjape on March 29, 1937, and both of them retired on March 31, 1995. "But law clearly lay down that their date of retirement and last working day has to be the same. Due to Rule 5(2) of Pension Rules, they could continue till March 31; which in reality was beyond their actual completion of the age of superannuation. Legally, respondents retired on the last working day," they stated.

The court before quashing CAT's order stated that such benefits which were available with effect from the later operative date - April 1, 1995, but wrongly granted by the tribunal to the respondents who retired with effect from the previous date, were not only undeserved and unwarranted, but also were detrimental to the state exchequer/revenue.

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers’ on LTC

Establishment division(A-IV) of Department of Personnel & Training has published an   another useful ‘Frequently Asked Questions and Answers’ regarding the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for Central Government employees. 

Click read more to view the FAQs and answers.

S.No.	Question	Answer
1.	How are the claims of LTC be adjusted in case of delayed submission?	Where advance has been drawn, the claim for reimbursement shall be submitted within one month of the completion of the return journey. Where no advance has been drawn, the expenditure incurred shall be submitted within three months of the completion of the return journey. Administrative Ministry/Department concerned can admit the claims in relaxation of the provisions subject to the following time limits without reference to DoPT: (a) Where no advance is taken, LTC Bill submitted within a period not exceeding six months; and (b) Where advance has been drawn, claim for reimbursement submitted within a period of three months after the completion of return journey (provided the Govt. servant refunds the entire advance within 45 days after the completion of the return journey. Rule 14 of CCS(LTC) Rules,1988 read with - O.M. No. 31011/5/2007-Estt.A dated 27th September, 2007
2.	Can a Govt. servant visit NER or N&K on more than one occasion on conversion of Hometown under the relaxation allowed for LTC visits to NER/J&K?	Govt. servant who has availed the benefit of Home Town conversion to NER/J&K in one block (say 2006-2009) can again visit NER/J&K in the new/next block (say 2010- 2013) subject to availability of LTC in a allowed particular block so long as the relaxation is in force. 1. O.M No. 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dated 02.05.2008  2. O.M No. 31011/4/2007-EStt.(A) date 23.04. 2010  3. O.M No. 31011/2/2003-EStt.(A) dated 18.06.2010
3 .	Can a Govt. employee avail of air travel to NER/J&K in case of All India LTC if his Home town and the Headquarters are at the same place?	Both NER and J&K scheme of LTC allow relaxation for air travel on All India LTC to all categories of employees to the extent specified in the DOP&T’s O.M 31011/4/2007- Estt.(A) dated 02.05.2008 and DOP&T’s O.M 31011/2/2003-Estt.(A) dated 18.06.2010 even if the Hometown and the Headquarters are same.
4.	Whether Govt. servant who has already availed one Home Town LTC in the current block can avail LTC to visit NER?	Yes, he can avail it against All India LTC.
5.	Can a Govt. servant avail the benefit of visiting NER/J&K twice in a particular block of 4 years?	Yes, a Govt. servant can visit NER/J&K by conversion of his Home Town LTC and also by availing All India LTC subject to validity period of the scheme and fulfilling of other conditions.
6.	Can a fresh recruit avail the benefit of Home Town conversion to NER/J&K?	A fresh recruit Govt. servant can also avail benefit of Home Town conversion to NER/J&K against one of the three occasions of Home Town available to him in each block.
7.	Can fresh recruit avail of conversion of Home Town to visit NER/J&K under the relaxation allowed for visiting NER/J&K?	Any Govt. employee can avail of the relaxation for visiting NER/J&K and convert one Home Town LTC for such visit in a block of 4 years as long as the relaxations continue. 1. O.M No. 31011/4/2007-EStt.(A) dated 02.05.2008  2. O.M No. 31011/2/2003-EStt.(A) dated 18.06.2010
8.	Can a fresh recruit Govt. servant avail of All India LTC anytime during the 4 year block?	It can be availed only the block and not at random.
9.	Whether Carry over of LTC is allowed to fresh recruits?	Carry over of LTC is not allowed to fresh recruits as they are eligible for every year LTC for the first 8 years of service.
10.	Who is a fresh recruit entitled for LTC every year?	A person who has joined service for the first time is treated as a fresh recruit for the first eight years. O.M. No. 31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) dated 23.09.2008.
11.	How the LTC entitlements of fresh recruits are regulated in the first eight years?	On completion of one year, the Fresh recruit can be allowed 3 Home Town LTC and 1 All India LTC in each block of Four years in the first 8 years. O.M. No. 31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) dated 23.09.2008.
12.	Whether Dependent parents of fresh recruits can avail LTC for the journey from Home Town to Headquarters and back?	No, the dependent parents of fresh recruits can not avail LTC for the journey from Home Town to Headquarters and back.
13.	Whether claims for reimbursement can be allowed for road journeys by bus/taxi or other vehicle operated by private operators?	LTC Rules do not permit reimbursement for journey by a private car (owned/borrowed/hired) or a bus/van or other vehicle owned by private operators. LTC facility shall be admissible only in respect of journeys performed in vehicles operated by Govt. or any Corporation in the Public sector run by the Central or State Govt. or a local body. Rule 12(2) of CCS(LTC) Rules,1988 read with- DoPT’s O.M. NO. 31011/4/2008-Estt.A dated 23 September, 2008
14.	Whether airfare of children whose full fare is charged by the airlines is reimbursed?	If full fare has been charged by the airlines and paid by the Government servant, the same will be reimbursed.
15.	Can a Govt. servant use the service of travel agents for LTC purpose?	Yes, but it should be limited to M/s Balmer Lawrie and Company and M/s. Ashok Travels and Tours.
16.	What is the definition of family for LTC?	For LTC purpose, family consists of (i) Spouse of the Govt. servant and two surviving unmarried children or Step children. (ii) Married daughters, who have been divorced, abandoned or separated from their husbands and widowed daughters residing with and wholly dependent on the Govt. servant. (iii) Parents and/or step parents residing with and wholly dependent on the Govt. servant. (iv) Unmarried minor brothers as well as unmarried, divorced, abandoned, separated from their husbands and widowed sisters residing with and wholly dependent on the Govt. servant provided their parents are either not alive and are themselves wholly dependent on the Govt. servant. Rule 4 of CCS(LTC) Rules,1988 read with O.M. No. 31011/4/2008- Estt.(A) dated 23.09. 2008.
17.	What are the dependency criteria?	A member of family whose income from all sources, including pension, temporary increase in pension does not exceed Rs.3500 from 01.09.2008 and Dearness relief thereon is deemed to be wholly dependent on the Government servant.
18.	Can parents/children residing at other places avail LTC to visit the Govt. servant at Headquarters and go back?	No, reimbursement of LTC claims being restricted to the entitlement for journey between Headquarters and place of visit, the , amount reimbursable in such cases is nil.O.M. No. 31011/14/86-Estt.(A) dated 07.05.1987

DISBURSEMENT OF PENSION TO POSTAL PENSIONERS THROUGH NATIONALIZED BANKS IN ADDITION TO POST OFFICES

 

 

 

 

 

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