Tag: Ex-servicemen
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Himachal ex-servicemen await due in electoral battlefield
The ex-servicemen complain that they are seldom considered for tickets in Lok Sabha despite formidable numbers of serving and retired soldiers
March 13, 2019 -
Khattar, Amarinder exhort people to donate generously on Armed Forces Flag Day
Exhorting people to come out with voluntary donations for the Flag Day Fund, the CM said the money would be utilised for the rehabilitation of war widows, disabled defence personnel, and ex-servicemen.
December 6, 2018 -
Himachal committed to welfare of soldiers, their families
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said the government is committed towards the welfare of the serving soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families. Himachal Pradesh government had initiated several schemes for their welfare as a token of respect for the services rendered by them for the cause of the nation, he said after performing bhoomi …
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July 27, 2018 -
Sector for ex-servicemen in Jhajjar
Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), the urban planning agency of the state except Gurugram, will soon develop a Sector for ex-servicemen in Jhajjar district. Presiding over the State Level Meeting of Town and Country Planning, the Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar directed for developing the sector in Jhajjar for ex-servicemen. This will be first …
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July 24, 2018 -
Lateral recruitments in Defence ministry
The government last week issued an advertisement inviting talented and motivated citizens in specific fields to be directly recruited as Joint Secretaries in the government of India. They would be on initial contract for a period of three years, extendable to five. The fields chosen were financial services, economic affairs, agriculture, cooperation and farmers’ welfare, …
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June 19, 2018 -
Gen JJ Singh seeks filling up of posts for ex-servicemen
Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) ex-servicemen wing president and former Army chief Gen (retired) JJ Singh on Monday asked the Amarinder Singh government to fill vacancies reserved for ex-servicemen immediately and protection of their rank upon their re-appointment in government jobs. In a statement here after addressing the first meeting of the ex-servicemen wing in the …
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February 12, 2018 -
Haryana hikes pension for ex-servicemen
In a bid to give relief to ex-servicemen in Haryana, the state government has decided to enhance the ignorable part of pension from Rs 4,000 to Rs 15,000 in the case of commissioned service officers and civil officers holding Group ‘A’ Posts. Disclosing this, Finance Minister Captain Abhimanyu said on Wednesday that the state government …
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January 3, 2018 -
OROP: Ex-servicemen ask MPs to be ‘voice of soldiers’
An association of retired defence personnel has requested MPs to be their “voice” in Parliament on the various issues pertaining to One Rank One Pension (OROP). In an open letter addressed to Parliamentarians, Maj Gen. Satbir Singh (retd), Chairman of All India Federation of Ex-Servicemen’s Organisations (IESM), has pointed out several “anomalies” in the government …
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January 1, 2018 -
Congress to raise issues of ex-servicemen in Parliament
The Congress said today that it will raise issues related to ex-servicemen in the current session of Parliament, as the military veterans rued the “dilution” of their post-retirement benefits. Congress spokesperson Sushmita Dev expressed concern over the “hike” in the premium of ex-servicemen’s contributory health scheme. “As the primary opposition party, it is our duty …
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December 31, 2017 -
Punjab CM expresses solidarity with armed forces on Flag Day
On the eve of Flag Day, Punjab chief minister (CM) Amarinder Singh expressed solidarity with the valiant soldiers and ex-servicemen of the Indian armed forces and appealed to the people to donate generously for their welfare. Exhorting people to come out with voluntary donations for the Flag Day Fund to mark the occasion on December 7, the CM …
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December 6, 2017 -
Educational expenses for ex-servicemen’s wards likely to be capped
The Defence Ministry is likely to take a decision on capping the educational expenses paid to the children of ex-servicemen in line with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission, informed sources said on Tuesday. Amid demands not to go ahead with the decision, a letter dated September 13, issued by the Department of Ex-Servicemen …
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December 6, 2017 -
Ex-servicemen’s healthcare priority for us: Army Chief
Providing quality healthcare for the well-being of ex-servicemen was a priority for the Indian Army, said Indian Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat on Saturday. “Amendments have been made to ensure timely access to medicines for the ex-servicemen, as providing quality healthcare to them under the Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme is a priority for us,” he …
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November 4, 2017