09 Wednesday Nov 2016
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Rejecting all earlier predictions of a Ms. Hillary victory, the people of US has elected Donald Trump with convincing majority. We have to understand how the mind of the US people works to evaluate the results. Probably, Trump might have been able to rouse the Americans about their future and also the issue of unemployment.
The coming days will show, whether the election of Donald trump is going to make any major change.
09 Wednesday Nov 2016
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced today, 8th November 2016, in his ‘Man Ki Bath’ that the currency notes of Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500 will be scrapped forthwith,from midnight of 8th -9th November in the fight against corruption, black-money and terrorism. These notes can be surrendered to the Banks. He says there is a black money running to Rs. 1,25,000 crores.
In the place of the old notes. new Rs.2,000 and Rs.500 notes will be issued. 9th November 2016 will be holiday for Banks and the ATMs will not function, probably to make the changes.
WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS? HOW IT WILL AFFECT THE FIGHT AGAINST BLACK MONEY AND CORRUPTION? THE COMING DAYS WILL SHOW.
08 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in BSNL, BSNLCCWF - Casual and Contract workers
The extended meeting of the Karnataka State BSNL Non-Permanent Workers Union, affiliated to BSNLCCWF and CITU was held at Conference Hall at Bengaluru on 08-11-2016. About 200 comrades including a good number of women participated. Com. C.K.Gundanna, Circle President, KNPW Union and Circle Secretary, BSNLEU presided. Comrade Mahantesh, General Secretary Non-Permanent Workers union welcomed all and explained the issues to be discussed. Com. Gundanna , President gave the guidelines for the discussion. In his inaugural speech Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All india President, BSNLCCWF, briefed the house about the decisions taken in the meeting of the Central Secretariat held on 26-10-2016, including the decision to organise a Parliament March on 22-02-2017 on the Charter of demands placed by the Federation. He congratulated the Karnataka workers for their struggles for ensuring minimum wage etc. Comrades M.C.Balakrishna, Org. Secretary BSNLEU, Balaji, Shanbag, CITU, Sudershan, Dist. Secretary BSNLEU, Girish, Cheluvaraj, Shabarish Kumar office-bearers BSNLCCWF addressed. The CEC decided to participate in the 22 February Parliament March as per quota allotted.
The leaders met the CGMT Shri Nagaraju and discussed about the problems of the casual and contract workers in the circle.
08 Tuesday Nov 2016
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There are a large number of BSNL buildings, quarters etc. which are vacant. Some of these are given on rent to central Government departments, state governments, PSUs etc. on rent, but majority buildings / quarters are still lying vacant. Information on many such buildings obtained through RTIs has been handed over to CMD BSNL with the request to take urgent action for getting them rented. This is only a microscopic section of the vacant buildings.
The BSNL Management should urgently take a proper inventory of such buildings and quarters and see that they are got rented, which will get a handsome amount to BSNL. The question of allotting quarters to Pensioners and casual/contract workers at reasonable rates should also be considered.
08 Tuesday Nov 2016
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CMD BSNL has requested the government for allotment of 700 Mhz for providing 4G services. This is a good proposal and if granted will help BSNL in a good way.
In fact, during my meeting with both Shri Anupam Shrivastava, CMD BSNL and Shri J.S.Deepak, Secretary, DOT recently, I have made the proposal to both. Since the private telcos have not bid for 700 Mhz on the plea of high base price, the same can be allotted to BSNL free or by payment in instalments. While CMD BSNL appreciated the proposal, Secretary DOT did not respond either way.
The proposal of the CMD should be well taken by the government and the 700 Mhz spectrum allotted free or as equity or as loan without interest and to be repaid in instalments. This will also create a situation where the private companies will bid for the spectrum and the government will get additional funds.
07 Monday Nov 2016
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A meeting of the Executive Committee of BSNLCCWF was held at Kozhikode on 07-11-2016 presided over by Com. Jayarajan, District President. Com. T.T.Asokan, District Secretary welcomed all. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, President, BSNLCCWF in his inaugural speech explained the decisions of the Central Secretariat meeting held on 26-10-2016, including the Parliament March on 22-02-2017 and the meetings with the CLC, CMD BSNL etc. He also explained the Charter of demands presented by the CCWF. He congratulated the kerala contract workers for the historic strike and achievement. Com.M.Vijaya Kumar, All India Org. Secretary BSNLEU addressed the meeting.
06 Sunday Nov 2016
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The government of India has slapped Rs. 11,000 crores on Reliance industries owned by Mukesh Ambani for stealing gas from the nearby ONGC fields. The stealing and cheating was found years back, but the UPA government did not take any action. This was well known to the NDA government also, but it also did not take any action. Now that the the matter has become public after the enquiry report, the government was compelled to take action and hence the slapping of the present penalty. It has been reported that the entire gas storage in the ONGC field has been wiped out by the Reliance through its nearby Reliance oil field. There was objection even when the government field was allotted to Reliance.
Cheating and stealing by ordinary people are crime and they are arrested and jailed when caught. But Mukesh Ambani, even after cheating and stealing gas worth Rs.11,000 crore, not only goes scott free, but is honoured and respected by the government and the politicians!
06 Sunday Nov 2016
Posted in AIBDPA - BSNL DOT Pensioners
It was enthusiasm all along the two days of November 1,2 -2016 at Tagore Centenary Hall, Thrissur where the 4th biennial Kerala Circle Conference was held in a most befitting manner. The conference kick started with the flag hoisting by Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, beloved leader and Advisor at 10 AM on 01-11-2016.
The open session held at 1030 AM was inaugurated by Com.M.B.Rajesh. MP with an educative and elaborate speech. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri delivered the key note address. Coms. Venkiteswaran (CGPA), K.Mohan (Circle Secretary, BSNLEU). V. Sreekumar (State President, Confederation), Sudhir (SNEA),B.Vijayakumar (AIBSNLEA), N.R.Somasekharan Nair (CCLU) and R.Padmanabhan Nair(Security Staff Association) addressed. Com.N.Guruprasad, Circle Secretary welcomed the gathering and Com.P.M.Gopalakrishnan, General Convenor, Reception Committee proposed vote of thanks. Com.R.Aravindakshan Nair, Circle President presided.
The Delegate session was at 2.30PM was inaugurated by Com.K.G.jayaraj, General Secretary. The biennial report and audited accounts were presented by Com.N.Guruprasad, Circle Secretary and Com. K.J.sanalkumar, Treasurer, respectively.
An effective seminar at 6 PM on “Globalization and the Pension Community” was inaugurated by Com.K.K.N.Kutty, Secretary General, NCCPA. Com.K.G.Jayaraj was the moderator in the absence of Com.P.V.Chandrasekharan who could not attend due to ill health. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri presented the subject. Com. P.K.Muraleedharan, Circle Convenor, NFPE spoke. Com.K.Damodaran, Circle Organising Secretary welcomed and Com.C.Sadanandan, Joint General Convenor, Reception Committee proposed vote of thanks.
In the subject session resumed at 9 AM on 02-11-2016, 34 comrades actively participated in the discussion on report and organisational issues. Coms.N.Guruprasad, Circle Secretary and K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary replied appropriately after which both report and accounts were passed.Resolutions on important issues presented by Com.K.Padmanabhan were adopted.
557 delegates participated out of which 76 were lady comrades.
Office bearers were elected unanimously with Com.P.V.Chandrasekharan ( Advisor), Coms.V.Kesavan, M.R.Chandran, K.Arjunan, Karayi Sreedharan, K.Krishnan and P.V.Unnikrishnan (Patrons) Com.R.Aravindakshan Nair (President), N.Guruprasad (Circle Secretary) and K.J.Sanalkumar (Treasurer). (Courtesy: AIBDPA.COM)
06 Sunday Nov 2016
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A meeting of the BSNLCCWF was held at Mysuru on 4th November 2016 attended by about 200 workers including many women comrades. Com. N.K.Balaji Rao, President, CITU Dist. Committee, Mysuru, presided. Com.Ramalinga, Dist. Secretary BSNLCCWF welcomed all the participants. Coms. Mahantesh, State secretary, BSNLCCWF, Shabarish Kumar, All India Org. Secretary, Bhandari leader AIBDPA, Subramaniam, leader BSNLEU and other comrades addressed.Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, All India President, was honoured and felicitated.
Com. V.A.N.Namboodiri addressed the workers and explained the various struggles organised by the Federation to ensure the implementation of the government and CMD BSNL orders with regard to minimum wages, EP, ESI etc. and on regularisation. The Charter of demands adopted by the Nagercoil Conference has been forwarded to all concerned and discussions held with CLC, CMD, Director(HR) and other officers. A Massive parliament March is being organised on 22nd February 2017 and thousands are expected to participate. He congratulated the Karnataka Comrades for their participation in the 2nd September 2016 strike and for many other struggles conducted.
31 Monday Oct 2016
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60 years have passed since Kerala State was formed on 1st November 1956. 60 years is nothing in the life span of a state. But during these years, it has achieved many firsts, like in literacy, health and social commitments to the people. At the same time, there are weakness that have got to be removed.
The first Ministry under Com.EMS Namboodiripad was one of the best governments Kerala has seen with its progressive legislations and correct direction. Let us hope that the present LDF Government under Com.Pinarayi Vijayan will continue the forward march started by the first Communist ministry in 1957.
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