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Antony calls for prompt pension dispersal to two million ex-servicemen

A K AntonyNew Delhi, Oct 1 : Defence Minister AK Antony has urged the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) to render prompt and efficient dispersal of pensions services to over two million ex-servicemen and their dependents.

Addressing the Annual Day Celebrations of Defence Accounts Department in New Delhi today, Antony said that during the last couple of years the Government has introduced several measures towards the welfare of defence pensioners.

Defence Minister Antony says government, armed forces do not differ on pay hike

Antony favours armed forces, wants anomalies in Sixth CPC sorted outNew Delhi, Oct 1 : Defence Minister AK Antony today dismissed reports of differences between the Central government and the armed forces over the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) on salaries of Armed Forces personnl. .

Antony disclosed that the government was ready to add Rs 6,000 crore as further commitment over and above the Pay Commission’s recommendations.

Petroleum Ministry to unveil public grievance redressal system on October 2

New Delhi, Oct 1 : The Oil Marketing Public Sector Undertakings (OMCs) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is set to unveil a massive public grievance redressal mechanism across the country from October 2 for domestic LPG, petrol and diesel.

The system for better customer care is in line with the resolve emphasized by the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Murli Deora.

As part of the exercise, perhaps the largest ever in the country, the three marketing companies, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have separately provided toll free numbers for complaint registration and follow up on the complaints.

Vice President greets people on Id-Ul-Fitr

Hamid AnsariNew Delhi, Oct 1 : Vice President M.

BSF foils infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir

BSF, IndiaNew Delhi, Oct 1 : Pakistani troops today fired from across the border to push in armed

President greets nation on Id-ul-Fitr, Gandhi Jayanti

President Pratibha PatilNew Delhi, Oct 1: President Pratibha Patil today greeted the nation on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr and Gandhi Jayanti, which will be celebrated tomorrow.

In her message, Patil said, "I take great pleasure in extending my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens. This festival brings joy and happiness to all and especially to those who have observed fasting during the holy month of Ramzan."

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