Old Pension Scheme
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Congress leaders open bag of promises in Telangana

The Congress leaders also unveiled an array of development promises during the event.

published on : 26th May 2023
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OPS row: Four-member panel to look into pension of government staff

The committee will look into the need for changes in the existing framework of the NPS, and suggest changes keeping in mind the fiscal implications and budgetary constraints.

published on : 7th April 2023
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Maharashtra govt staff to get monetary benefits 'equivalent' to OPS, call off strike

As many as 17 lakh state government employees had participated in an indefinite strike that started on March 14, demanding restoration of the OPS, which was discontinued in 2005.

published on : 20th March 2023
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Maharashtra pension protests: Join work or face action, CM Shinde tells striking staff

Maha govt employees on indefinite strike over Old Pension Scheme

published on : 16th March 2023
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17 Lakh Maharashtra govt staff on strike over Old Pension Scheme

Emergency services, health and education are worst-hit in the state.

published on : 15th March 2023
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In touch with stakeholders on pension scheme: Union minister Jitendra Singh

There was a time when a government vehicle would be fired upon wherever it broke down, for example, in the Tura hills of Meghalaya.

published on : 10th March 2023
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Karnataka CM Bommai sends team to study Ashok Gehlot’s experiment with Old Pension Scheme

The Karnataka development comes ahead elections of in the state. Later this year, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh will also go to polls.

published on : 10th March 2023
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Ahead of State budget, cash-strapped Maharashtra govt confronted with demand for Old Pension Scheme

Various employee organisations are building pressure on the government in the form of marches and protests across the state to compel a return to the OPS that was discontinued in 2005.

published on : 6th March 2023
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Most Chhattisgarh government employees opt for Old Pension Scheme

Of the 3.02 lakh, over 2.68 lakh, almost 84 per cent, have accepted OPS with barely around 2,000 giving the other option, according to the official information.

published on : 5th March 2023
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Congress will restore Old Pension Scheme if voted to power: Telangana MP

He categorically stated that the employees are entitled to get 50 per cent of their last drawn salary as pension.

published on : 24th January 2023
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Himachal's Sukhu govt keeps poll promise; approves restoration of old pension scheme

The liability under the OPS for this year is about Rs 800 to Rs 900 crores which would be borne by the resource mobilisation like increase of Rs 3 on VAT on diesel.

published on : 13th January 2023
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Delhi HC quashes finance ministry notification, orders Old Pension Scheme for all CAPFs personnel

It said the contents of the notification and the OM clearly demonstrate that when the policy decision to implement the NPS was taken, the armed forces of the country were kept out of its domain.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Old pension scheme for central armed forces: Delhi HC

The National Pension Scheme (NPS) replaced the old system on January 1, 2004 and became applicable to all new entrants to central government services except the Army, Navy and Air Force.

published on : 12th January 2023
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CAPFs armed forces of the Union to be included in Old Pension Scheme: Delhi High Court

In Srinivas Sharma v. Union of India, the court recognised the central paramilitary forces as ‘armed forces of the Union of India’.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Haryana CM says govt committed to putting in place old pension scheme

Addressing  a Jan Aabhar Rally at Dharamshala today to express gratitude to the people of Kangra district for their massive mandate in favour of Congress in the recently held assembly elections.

published on : 4th January 2023
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Chhattisgarh govt gives its employees an option to choose between OPS & NPS

The government has further presented an option to employees appointed before April 1, 2022, to either remain in the NPS or to join the OPS.

published on : 1st January 2023
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Gujarat polls: Congress, AAP promise to restore old pension scheme

With this promise, the opposition parties aim to garner the support of lakhs of government employees who are up in arms against the BJP government over the new pension scheme.

published on : 13th November 2022
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Himachal polls: People of state have decided to go with Modi, says CM Thakur

On rebel candidates posing trouble for the party, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said they would impact the results in six to seven assembly seats, not more.

published on : 11th November 2022