‘Govt planning policy on jobs to kin of deceased staff’

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that the state govt was contemplating to formulate a compassionate employment policy for those who lost their family members during govt service.State govt is adopting a liberal and sympathetic approach to offer employment to such family members, said the CM while chairing a meeting. He directed officers to compile and present department-wise details of applicants and said govt will take appropriate decisions, keeping in view all aspects to benefit the maximum number of applicants. HP govt is committed to supporting the well-being of dependants by giving preference to widows and orphans in providing employment on compassionate grounds, he added.Sukhu said incumbent state govt had taken numerous initiatives to ensure the well-being of govt employees. He said it was in the first cabinet meeting the state govt had reinstated the old pension scheme (OPS) to all govt employees. State govt had also released 11% dearness allowance to all govt employees and pensioners within two years of the govt’s tenure, he added.

State govt has lost authority: Gehlot

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the BJP government following an incident where an SDM-level officer was slapped. Gehlot questioned the BJP's involvement in the accused's election and highlighted the erosion of government authority. State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra condemned the attack on journalists during the incident, emphasizing the BJP's failure to maintain law and order.

Govt formulates new social media policy

The Bihar cabinet has approved a new policy to leverage social media for publicizing government initiatives. The policy mandates registration of major social media platforms, websites, and news outlets with the government. It aims to disseminate information about welfare programs and schemes effectively.

Govt: Had recommended reinstatement 2 days ago

The Delhi Cabinet has formally urged Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena to immediately reinstate the bus marshal system for women's safety on public buses. Chief Minister Atishi emphasized the urgency, stating the matter falls under the LG's jurisdiction.

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