Jaipur, April 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party chief and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Thursday raised concerns in the Lok Sabha over the installation of smart meters, alleging that they are being imposed on consumers in several states, including Rajasthan.Responding to his query, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the Centre has no such information.Beniwal termed the rollout a step towards the “hidden privatisation” of the power sector and a violation of consumer rights.He said there…
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Chennai, March 29 (IANS) AMMK General Secretary T. T. V. Dhinakaran has asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the next government in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.Addressing the media on Saturday, Dhinakaran said there is strong anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling DMK government and claimed that the political climate is turning increasingly favourable for the NDA across the state.“The people of Tamil Nadu are lookin…
Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T. T. V. Dhinakaran on Saturday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the next government in Tamil Nadu following the Assembly elections scheduled for April 23. Addressing the media, Dhinakaran said there is strong anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government and claimed that the political climate is turning increasingly favourable for th…
Chandigarh, March 5 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), on Thursday, demanded Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to allocate funds to fulfill promises made to women, farmers, government employees and the common man or be ready to face the ‘gherao’ of its legislators when they visit towns and villages to campaign for the party in the 2027 state Assembly elections. Addressing the media here, senior SAD leader N.K. Sharma said “the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has betrayed each and e…
Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that a decision on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) would be taken after a detailed discussion in the Cabinet. He added that efforts would also be made to address demands related to salary increments and promotions.The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the state-level educational mega conference and golden jubilee programme organised by the Karnataka State Primary School Teachers’ Association at Tripura Va…
Shimla, Feb 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and various public welfare initiatives, despite the Central government’s withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).Chief Minister Sukhu emphasised the government would continue these schemes by mobilising its own resources, ensuring that the rightful entitlements of the people remain protected under all circumstances.Refuting the Opposition’s…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has accused the DMK government of deliberately misleading government employees and teachers over the newly announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme, alleging that the scheme exists only on paper and has not been implemented on the ground.In a statement, Anbumani said the State government had announced that the Assured Pension Scheme came into effect from January 1, 2026. However, more than 5,000 government employees who retired at the end…
Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) The debate over the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in Tamil Nadu sharpened on Sunday after P. Shanmugam, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), launched a strong attack on Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), accusing him of deliberately misleading government employees for political gain. In a post on X, Shanmugam was responding to Palaniswami’s allegation that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) had deceived government employees by claiming to have restored…
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Former Union Finance Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram has said that the newly announced Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) would place additional pressure on the State’s finances but can still be implemented successfully if backed by strong and disciplined financial management. Responding to criticism surrounding the scheme, Chidambaram shared his views in a post on X, stressing that fiscal prudence and improved revenue mobilisation would be crucial to su…
Chennai, Jan 4 (IANS) Allies of the ruling DMK have welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to implement the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), describing it as a landmark reform that addresses a long-standing demand of government employees and teachers and restores dignity in retirement.Leaders of parties aligned with the DMK said the announcement by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin marked the culmination of a struggle that has spanned nearly two decades. They underlined that, even as…