The Prime Minister reviewed the impact of cyclone “Remal”, at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi earlier today. The PM was briefed about the impact of the cyclone on the affected states during the meeting. The loss of human lives and damage to houses and properties due …
Read More »PM Assesses Heat Wave Impact and Monsoon Preparedness
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the situation of the ongoing heat wave in the country and the preparedness for the onset of monsoon at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. Prime Minister was briefed that as per IMD forecasts, the heat wave …
Read More »Voter Turnout – 61.63% as of 11:45 PM for phase 7
Polling in seventh phase of General Elections recorded an approximate voter turnout of 61.63% as of 11:45 pm. The same shall continue to be updated by the field level officers as polling parties keep returning and will be available PC wise (along with respective AC segments) live at VTR App, …
Read More »Polling now completed for 7 phases, largest electoral exercise in the world
The General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha concluded today with peaceful polling marking the 7th and last phase of elections. Polling in the seventh phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced across 57 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.45% as of 8:45 pm. Voters at the highest …
Read More »Enhancement of Retirement & Death Gratuity: DoPPW Raises Central Government Employees’ Limits to Rs 25 Lakh
In implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare vide OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated 04.08.2016 had issued instructions relating to revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc. As per the Government’s decisions on the …
Read More »General Elections 2024 -Dissemination of Counting Day Trends and Results
The counting of votes for General Election to the House of the People – 2024 and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and bye-elections to Assembly Constituencies shall be held on 4th June, 2024 (Tuesday) starting 8AM onwards. The counting of votes for GE to the State Legislative …
Read More »May 2024: GST Revenue Hits ₹1.73 Lakh Crore, 10% Year-on-Year Surge
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for the month of May 2024 stood at ₹1.73 lakh crore. This represents a 10% year-on-year growth, driven by a strong increase in domestic transactions (up 15.3%) and slowing of imports (down 4.3%). After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue for …
Read More »New Software Functionality for Online PF Member Update and Correction
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization is one of the World’s largest Social Security Organizations in terms of the clientele and the volume of financial transactions undertaken. Presently, around 7.5 Crore members are actively contributing to the Provident Fund, Pension & Insurance Schemes each month. In the first 2 months of …
Read More »Echoes of Democracy: Conclusion of the 18th Lok Sabha Election
India has made history today. Starting on the 19th of April with commencement of voting in phase 1 and spread over 7 phases, polling for General Election 2024 concluded today. Indian voters have given their most cherished right to vote for the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. Indian democracy …
Read More »Understanding the Difference: Accredited Driver Training Centre (ADTC) vs. Driving Schools
With regard to the news being circulated in some sections of the media it is clarified that the Rules 31B to 31J which prescribed provisions around Accredited Driver Training Centres (ADTC) were inserted in Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 vide GSR 394(E) dated 07.06.2021 are applicable with effect from …
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