HP govt staff to get next salary on Oct 28, 3 days ahead of Diwali

Kullu: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said all state boards and corporations have been asked to release the salaries and pensions of all past and present employees on Oct 28, three days ahead of Diwali. Serving govt staff are paid on the fifth of every month and pensioners on the 10th.The govt decision is set to benefit approximately 50,000 employees and pensioners of all boards and corporations.The CM made the announcement after meeting a delegation of Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB), which presented a cheque of Rs 2 crore to him for CM’s relief fund.The CM said the state govt had also decided to release an additional 4% dearness allowance (DA) to all govt employees, effective from Jan 1, 2023. Pending arrears under the Sixth Pay Commission would also be released to all HPSPCB employees, he added.

SHRC seeks decision on pension arrears

The state human rights commission has urged the govt to decide within six weeks on pending pension arrears for those over 80. The commission stressed the need to urgently pay revised pension arrears and DA arrears, with the principal secretary of the finance department taking the matter seriously. Complainants should petition the govt if necessary.

Delhi Govt Plans Old Age Pension Emergency Fund

Facing delays in central funds for old age pensions, the Delhi government is setting aside its budget to ensure timely disbursement. Social Welfare Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has proposed using state funds during such delays, ensuring continuous support for nearly 4.5 lakh elderly beneficiaries, especially with upcoming assembly polls and past disruptions in mind.

Issue between Samsung and employees resolved: TN govt

Samsung has amicably resolved issues with its striking workers in Chennai after conciliation talks organized by the Tamil Nadu government. Samsung agreed to various worker demands, including wage revisions and better working conditions. An agreement has been signed, and the workers are expected to call off the strike following a general body meeting.

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