HC directs govt to give ‘decent’ allowance to grama rakhis

Cuttack: Expressing grave concern over the “abysmally low” allowances being paid to grama rakhis in the state, the Orissa high court has directed the home department to consider their grievances and provide a “decent allowance” for them. Grama rakhi associations of Angul, Bargarh and Keonjhar districts had filedpetitions seeking direction to revise their pay and to give other service benefits at par with govt employees.About 18,445 grama rakhis serving in the state are getting a monthly salary of Rs 800 only which is a very small amount to maintain their family, the petitions pleaded in the high court.

Tirupati collector conducts grama sabhas to speed up land acquisition for Kris city and Chennai-Bengaluru industrial corridor

Tirupati district collector engages with farmers to resolve issues regarding APIIC Kris city project and CBIC Node. Progress made in addressing land acquisition and compensation distribution challenges in Tamminapatnam and Kotta Patnam villages.

Court allows fraud accused to work in Canada

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Punjab CS gives directions to check diarrhoea

Punjab chief secretary takes action to address diarrhoea outbreak in towns. Emphasis on providing clean drinking water. Officials instructed to visit vulnerable areas. Measures taken to ensure water quality. Read more.

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