67.33 % households have no toilets – Minister

17 Thursday Jul 2014

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Once again the pitiable condition of the common people in the country stands exposed. 67.33 % households in the country have no toilets. They have to use open space for their toilet necessities. This is official. In a reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Drinking water and sanitation, Upendra Kushwaha has stated that out of the total 16,78,26,730 rural households 11,29,97,499 are without toilets. This is horrible indeed. in Jharkhand 91.67% household do not have toilets and in Chhattisgarh it is 85.15%.
What the UPA and NDA governments have been doing in the past? Were they sleeping disregarding these necessities for the Common man?

Forum Meets on 18th July

17 Thursday Jul 2014

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The Forum of BSNL Unions and Associations will be meeting at 1600 hours on 18th July 2014 at Local Council Room NTR, Eastern Court, Delhi to discuss certain important issues including the Agreement made by the BSNL Management with Reliance Jio on sharing of the towers.
All the Forum Constituents are requested to be present.

No increase of retirement age to Central Government employees.

17 Thursday Jul 2014

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There were rumours that the government is proposing to increase the retirement age of CG employees from 60 to 62. The Minister in reply to a question in Parliament has categorically stated that there is no proposal to increase the age.

DOT issues strict instructions for settlement of Pension cases

16 Wednesday Jul 2014

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Member (Finance), DOT has issued strict instructions to the BSNL as also CCAs to settle the pension cases urgently and without delay. The BSNL C.O. has also issued strict instructions accordingly.
We are happy that the efforts of BSNLEU and AIBDPA on this issue has been seriously taken by Member (Finance). During my meetings with Ms. Annie Moraes, Member (Finance) the long delay in some circles for settlement of the pension cases were pointed out and she has assured that these will be taken care of. She has immediately issued the orders for immediate action at BSNL/CCA Levels. Circle Secretaries of BSNLEU and AIBDPA should contact the CGMs and CCAs and ensure that the orders are implemented.

EPFO moves to increase the wage ceiling from Rs. 6,500 to Rs.15,000

16 Wednesday Jul 2014

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Although the Government assured that the wage ceiling for eligibility for EPF will be increased from the Rs.6,500 to Rs. 15,000, no orders have been issued so far.
The latest information is that the EPFO has directed its regional offices to visit establishments and ensure that those who are above Rs. 6,500 and below Rs. 15,000 is to be identified for including in the EPF provision.
The government should issue orders immediately and ensure necessary action.

BRICS Meeting decided for New Development Bank

16 Wednesday Jul 2014

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At last final decision has been taken to establish the BRICS Development Bank. The decision was taken in the meeting of the heads of BRICS countries viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and S.Africa, being held in Brazil. The headquarters of the Bank will be in Shanghai in China. India will have the post of President for the first term of 6 years, which will be rotated afterwards. All the member countries will pay initially equal contribution to the bank for a total of $ 50 billion.
This will be almost a parallel World Bank / IMF for helping the BRICS countries for their development.

Peaceful resolving of the India-China Border issue.

16 Wednesday Jul 2014

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It is reported that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had met yesterday and discussed bilateral issues. Well and good.
Both the countries are neighbours and have centuries old friendship and relationship. India-China Bhai Bhai slogan of the 1950s still rings in our years. Unfortunately the relations have been strained later.One of the dispute is about the border issue.
It is in the interest of both the two great countries of the world to sit together and sort out the issues amicably to the benefit of both the countries.

TRAI’s decision on charges of broad-band tariff will hit BSNL finances

16 Wednesday Jul 2014

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The reported decision of the TRAI to reduce the broad-band tariff will severely hit the BSNL revenue.
At present, a 2-Mbps leased line drawn over 500 kms is charged at Rs. 8.5 lakhs a year. According to the TRAI decision it will be reduced to Rs. 3.4 lakhs. BSNL has the maximum broadband connections in the country and is also the biggest leaser of the broadband. The arbitrary decision of the TRAI will hit BSNL hard.
We demand the DOT not to accept the decision of TRAI. We also demand the BSNL Management to immediately take up the case with the TRAI and DOT to ensure our hard earned revenue.

India may get the President Post of BRICS Bank.

15 Tuesday Jul 2014

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It is reported that India may be granted the post of President of the BRICS Development Bank, which is being constituted. The meeting of the powerful economic group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and S.Africa (BRICS)is being held at Fortaleza, Brazil now. The HQ of the bank may be in Shanghai, China.

Why the Government refuses to pass Resolution Condemning Israel for Gaza attacks?

15 Tuesday Jul 2014

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Despite strong demands from almost all the opposition parties to adopt a strong resolution in the Parliament against the inhuman attacks by Israel on the innocent people in Gaza, Palestine, killing hundreds of women and children, the government refused the same.
Palestine is a long time friend of India. India has always stood with Palestine in their time of need.
It is unfortunate that the government did not accept the demand of the opposition. It is not an issue of nicety of foreign relations,
but an issue of life and death for a country and its people. The government has to condemn the Israel attacks on the people of Gaza.