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Temporary employees can get pension even without formal regularisation if eligible, rules the Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that temporary-status employees, even without formal regularization, are entitled to pensionary benefits after retirement. This landmark decision, stemming from a case involving postal workers, emphasizes that long service and eligibility under specific rules grant these rights. The court directed authorities to…

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Post office customers can now do paperless transactions at branch offices with Aadhaar e-KYC

The Department of Posts has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC at Branch Post Offices, enabling eligible Post Office Savings Account, RD and SSY customers to make paperless deposits up to Rs 50,000 and savings account withdrawals up to Rs 20,000. Aadhaar-authenticated transactions can now be done at any branch, while mobile-linked accounts…

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NPS withdrawal rules clarified: Postal department says pension body explains conditions to withdraw 100% NPS-Lite corpus

NPS-Lite subscribers can now withdraw their entire accumulated pension wealth up to Rs 2 lakh as a lump sum, the Department of Posts announced. PFRDA's revised regulations offer enhanced flexibility, allowing this option for smaller corpus amounts. This move aims to simplify withdrawals for eligible subscribers, particularly those not auto-migrating…

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Now personalised cheque book in Post Office: Savings account holders can get cheque books with printed names

Post Office Savings Account holders can now get personalized cheque books featuring their name and account details, enhancing security and convenience. This new facility, available from May 8, 2026, offers free delivery to registered addresses.

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DA hike for Gramin Dak Sevaks: Postal employees to get 60% DA from this date; see impact on their payouts

Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) will now receive a Dearness Allowance (DA) of 60% of their basic Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) starting January 1, 2026. This increase aligns GDS DA rates with those of central government employees. The Department of Posts confirmed this revision following an approval from the Ministry…

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Dak Adalat in Tiruchi on April 5

The regional-level Dak Adalat will be held on April 5 at 11 a.m. in the office of the Postmaster General, Central Region, Tiruchi, in the Head Post Office complex in Tiruchi

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Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan presented with postage stamps of Ayodhya temple

Telangana governor receives commemorative stamps of Ram Temple with special features from Department of Posts.

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Election Commission sign MoUs with Bank association and Post Office for voter outreach

The Election Commission has tied up with the Indian Banks’ Association and the Department of Posts to amplify its outreach to electors ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

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Delay in clearing dues by MVD hits delivery of driving licences, registration certificates

Over 7 lakh people in Kerala affected by delay in printing and delivery of driving licences and vehicle registration certificates due to unpaid dues.

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Department of Post releases special covers, monograph to mark Ambedkar’s visit to coastal Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Posts on January 30 (Tuesday) released ten special covers and a monograph to commemorate the visit of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to coastal Andhra Pradesh in September, 1944. The covers and monograph titled ‘Trail of the Visit of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to A.P.-1944’ were released by…

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Man held in Cuddalore for allegedly forging court order to unfreeze savings account

22-year-old man arrested in Cuddalore for forging court order to unfreeze savings account with Department of Posts.

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Post office opens ‘Lunatic Account’ for autistic man, plaint lodged

Chennai Postal Dept. continues to label savings accounts of persons with disabilities as "Lunatic Account" despite outdated law. Advocate & former college principal M. Ravichandran lodges complaint with Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to ensure dignity & amend rules.

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Postal staff take out rally with 100-foot-long national flag

Employees of the Department of Posts organised the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally ahead of the 76th Independence Day celebrations, in Vijayawada on Sunday. The employees, carrying a 100-foot-long national flag, took out the rally which passed through Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, Old Government Hospital, Eluru Locks and reached Vijayawada Divisional Post Office…

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National flags to be sold at all post offices in Andhra Pradesh

The Department of Posts will sell national flags in all post offices across Andhra Pradesh, ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. “The sale of national flags has begun and the response has been good. People can buy the flags at their nearby post offices or place the order online,” said…

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Dhulikatta Buddhist Stupa gets India Post special cover

The Nagamuchilinda Buddhist Stupa at Dhulikatta in Telangana got special recognition with the Department of Posts

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India will be the third largest economy in the world by 2030, says Bhagwant Khuba

Union Minister of State for Fertilizers and Chemicals, New and Renewable Energy Bhagwant Khuba has said that by the time India completed 100 years of Independence, it will be the strongest nation in the world. He was speaking at a Rozgar Mela organised jointly by the Department of Posts, the…

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201 candidates given appointment orders at fifth Rozgar Mela in Hubballi

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development and AYUSH Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several initiatives for not only increasing employment opportunities but also to create newer opportunities for direct and indirect jobs.

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