News Topic:Pension
Politics
J&K Assembly withdraws 3 Bills on lawmakers’ salaries, pensions amid bureaucracy row
J&K Assembly withdrew three Bills on ministers’ and legislators’ salaries and pensions after BJP objections, amid a fresh row over bureaucratic intervention.
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J&K
J&K Govt allows eligible employees to opt for Old Pension Scheme
J&K has allowed eligible employees recruited against pre-December 24, 2009 posts to make a one-time switch from NPS to the Old Pension Scheme.
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India
Union Cabinet raises EPFO mandatory wage ceiling to ₹25,000
The Union Cabinet approved raising the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, expected to cover over 51 lakh more employees.
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J&K
J&K Govt revises DA to 53% for employees and pensioners
The J&K Government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners to 53%, effective from July 1, 2024, according to two official orders.
Finance
Secure Your Future: Evaluating the Best Saving Schemes
It is always best to make informed decisions on the best saving scheme for your portfolio, instead of blindly going by others’ advice and inputs.
Finance
How to Choose the Right Pension Plan for You?
Pension plans are something of a godsend, helping meet your financial requirements seamlessly after you retire. Here's how to choose the best one.
J&K
Weaker sections struggling as govt fails to release pension since February
The people belonging to the weaker sections have complained that they have been struggling for survival due to the government’s failure to release pension to them.
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Kashmir
DAK seeks restoration of old pension scheme in J-K
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday sought restoration of the old pension scheme for the government employees of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.