Friday 15 June 2012

Relaxation for travel by air to visit J & K for further period of two years

post takes a technological leap

14.06.2012 - The Universal Postal Union has chosen Afilias, a global provider of internet infrastructure services, as the registry operator for .post, the organization's privileged space on the web for postal e-services.

 The agreement brings the UPU's sponsored top-level domain (TLD) one step closer to implementation.

Under the terms of the agreement, Afilias will operate the technological infrastructure required to enable .post to go live this year.
A registry operator handles the technical aspects of ensuring a TLD runs in a manner that maintains the safety and security of the internet.
Among many behind the scenes activities, the registry maintains the master database of domain names and their matching internet protocol (IP) addresses for a particular TLD.
IP addresses are the numeric equivalent of domain names; they enable computers to direct traffic to the address indicated by the domain name.

Crucial partner

UPU Director General Edouard Dayan emphasized that choosing a strong technical partner was crucial to making .post live. "If we are able to adapt postal services to the new technical and commercial environment, we are creating value for our members and we will also be in line with the times in which we are living," Dayan said.
At the signing, Ram Mohan, Afilias' executive vice president and chief technology officer, said: "We are excited to be part of what is likely to be the next generation of the evolution of Posts... and about the innovation that is likely to be unleashed as a result of .post going live."
"We completely believe in the .post vision of preparing the postal services of the world for the future. We dedicate ourselves to help bring this to life," added Roland LaPlante, Afilias' senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
Afilias specializes in providing domain-name registry services and internet infrastructure services to TLDs across the globe. It started business in 2001 with the launch of the .info TLD, which it manages along with the .mobi and .pro TLDs.
Currently, Afilias provides services to 17 TLDs with more than 20 million domains, including almost eight million .info domains and one million .mobi domains. The company also supports the .org, .aero and .asia TLDs, among others.

Road ahead

Before .post can become operational, the .post registry must undergo a period of technical testing.
Once complete, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (better known as ICANN) will officially delegate the .post domain to the UPU.
After this, it will be possible for eligible entities to register and use .post domain names, subject to specific application procedures and conditions of use approved by the UPU. 
Courtesy :  http://news.upu.int

SMS Service for Different Kinds of Train Related Enquiries on “139-Rail Sampark”

SMS Service for Different Kinds of Train Related Enquiries on “139-Rail Sampark”

 “139-Rail Sampark”, the national enquiry for Indian Railways has been in operation for around 5 years now.  The services on this number i.e. 139 handles enquiries pertaining to PNR Status, Current Train running position, Accommodation availability and Fare Enquiry.
Apart from voice enquiry on IVRS, the above mentioned services are also available through SMS. Passenger can get the desired information by sending SMS to 139 in the following format.
The details of SMSs services available and the format are as under:
 1.      For ticket status Enquiry:
SMS “PNR <10 Digit PNR Number> 
For example: PNR 4341568666
2.      For Train Arrival/Departure Enquiry:
SMS “AD <Train number> <STD code of Station>” 
 For example: AD 12012 011
3.      For Accommodation  availability:
SMS “SEAT <Train number> <DOJ**ddmmyy> <Station from: STD code> <station to: STD code> <class> <Quota>***
For example SEAT 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G
4.      Fare enquiry
SMS “FARE <Train number> < DOJ**ddmmyy> <Station from: STD code> <station to: STD code> <class> <Quota>***
For Example: FARE 12561 010712 0542 0571 SL G
5.      Time table:
SMS “TIME <train number>
For example: TIME 12561
6.      Spot/  Locate train:
SMS “SPOT <train number> or LOCATE <train number>
For example: SPOT 12561 or LOCATE 12561
7.      Train Name/Number:
SMS “TN <train number> or SMS “TN <train name>
For Example TN 12724 or TN AP EXPRESS
8.   Getting all syntaxes
To get the above all mentioned  syntaxes, SMS HELP or RAIL  to 139
Note: Quota is optional field. For example, please enter G for general, CK for tatkal
          For CLASS field, please enter 1A for First AC, 2A for Second AC, 3A for third AC, SL for Sleeper, CC for AC Chair Car, 2S for Second Sitting       
The service is also available on USSD for Reliance, Uninor, Docomo and Vodafone Telephone Service Providers.  Just dial *139# to avail the USSD facility for enquiry of PNR, Arrival/Departure etc.
Source PIB Release June 14, 2012

E-services keep postal registers clicking

CHENNAI: Walk into the Besant Nagar post office in Shastri Nagar on a Friday morning around 10, and you will find a queue of at least seven people in front of the postage and savings bank counters. Look closely and you will see a longer queue in front of the e-post and e-bill counters.
Data shows that this is a growing trend in the 12,185 post offices in the Tamil Nadu region, which includes Puducherry, after India Post decided to embrace internet mailing and e-banking system.
The department's e-post and e-bill services in Tamil Nadu have seen a steady rise in the number of customers in the last three years, compared to the 66,000 people who used it in the year 2009. "We decided to target the rural population who may not have internet access, or have email ids, but need a letter to reach in just a couple of hours," said a postal department official.
E-post, a service introduced by India Post four years ago, allows people to send messages through email to remote destinations. The post office in that destination will print out the letter and deliver it to the addressee. Though this system still faces competition from the facsimile (fax) or direct email, officials say it works as a faster alternative to courier service. "Students in villages who want to send documents or letters to colleges use this service," said the official.
Another service that India Post has received praise for is the e-bill payment service. Last year more than 47 lakh people paid their bills at post offices compared to the 27 lakh people who used it in 2009. This service works as a one-stop shop to pay phone bills, electricity bills, fees for a few national universities and even taxes. "It used to take me at least two days in long queues to pay all my bills, till I discovered this facility four months back," said Indira Rajan from Thiruvanmiyur.
Department officials say though customers availing these services have increased, the thought of post offices going empty in future still persists. "Even now the crowd is mostly the elderly, and homemakers. We are scared the younger generation may never get the post office-experience," said a senior official. The reason for this is lack of awareness and advertising.
It was about seven years ago, the postal department introduced electronic and internet-based services to draw crowds back into the red and white buildings.
 Source : The Times of India, June 14, 2012

Provision of electronic display of advertisement in Post Offices - Reg.

 

MODEL QUESTIONS FOR IPO EXAM(QNo 26 to 40)

RURAL POSTAL LIFE INSURANCE


26.       Rural postal life insurance started in
            a)         24 Mar 1995                                                  b)         23 Feb 1995
            c)         24 Mar 1994                                                  d)         25 Mar 2006              Ans:a
27.       The max limit of RPLI is
            a)         500000/-                                                        b)         300000/-
            c)         1000000/-                                                      d)         100000/-                    Ans:b
28.       PLI services tax and edn cess has been withdran form
            a)         1 Nov 07                                                        b)         01 Mar 2005
            c)         1 May 95                                                        d)         None of these           Ans:a
29.       Rebate is allowed on advance deposit of premium on RPLI for Qtly/Half year/year is
            a)         1%, 2%,3%                                                    b)         0.50%,1%,2%
            b)         0%, 1%,2%                                                    d)         No rebate in RPLI    Ans:b

30.       An extra departmental agents group insurance scheme started in
            a)         01 Apr 1994                                                  b)         01 Apr 1996
            c)         01 Apr 1992                                                  d)         None of these           Ans:c
(Sum assured to Rs 50000/- and the subscription to Rs 50/-)
31.       Mark the correct option
            a)         SDI/ASPDs shall be entitled to an incentive equal to 10% of the commission                    paid to  the agents
            b)         A policy holder of WLA PLI/RPLI shall be eligible for tacking Children policy to                 his/her child
            c)         Mail overseer should have min 10th standard qualification for doing this job.
            d)         All the above                                                                                                 Ans:d
32.       Payment of incentive to Dos(PLI)
a)                 Up to Rs 4 crores of sum assured  Nil
b)                 Above Rs 4 crores and up to Rs 6 crores of sum assured Rs 25/- per 10000/-
c)                  Above Rs 6 crores of sum assured Rs 20/- per 10000/-
d)                 All the above                                                                                                 Ans:d
33.       The decision of competent authority that DO(PLI) procuring effective business to the tune of ____ or more shall no be eligible for automatic extension of tenure for the next ___ year.  Such extension will be granted by ______subject to good work,conduct & satisfactory record in the year.
a)                 10 crores, 1 year, Head of the circle,
b)                 20 crores, 2 year, DG Post
c)                  25 crores, 1 year, Head of the circle
d)                 25 cores. 1 years, SSP/SP                                                                         Ans: c
34.       Mark the correct option
a)                 In RPLI policies with non standard proof or age  is Rs 1 lac
b)                 The 5% extra premium  on  non standard proof of age policies
c)                  In non standard proof or age policies  the age of the insurant  should not be exceed 45 years
d)                 All the above                                                                                                 Ans:d
35.       Mark correct option relating to the mail overseers to procure RPLI business
            a)         The mail overseer will first complete their assigned work correctly before                            attending to the RPLI business
            b)         No TA/DA will be admissible or canvassing RPLI business except on RPLI                                   mela organized by the circles
            c)         They should have min 10th standard qualification for doing this job
            d)         All the above                                                                                                 Ans:d
36.       The min RPLI policy limit is
            a)         20000/-                                               b)         25000/-
            c)         10000/-                                               c)         15000/-                                   Ans:c
37.       The system of payment of honorarium to staff (including supervisors) of divisional office for procuring of PLI/RPLI proposal is Rs
            a)         5000/-                                                 b)         4000/-
            c)         1000/-                                                 d)         No honorarium                     Ans:b
38.       The max PLI policy limit for a physically handicapped persons is
            a)         300000/-                                            b)         500000/-
            c)         100000/-                                            d)         None of these                       Ans:c
39.       Mark the incorrect option
            a)         Not more than one policy will be allowed for one child.  The policy can be                                     taken by insured for his/her own child only
            b)         Not more than two children in a family shall be covered under this policy.                                      The same child should not be covered under more than one policy
            c)         The insured of main policy shall not be aged 45 years and above at the time of taking of children policy
            d)         The age of the child note more than 18 year at the time of issue of children                       policy                                                                                                              Ans:d
40.       Mark the incorrect option relating to Children Policy
            a)         The minimum limit for insurance under this scheme shall be Rs2000/-
b)         Agency commission not available in this scheme
c)         No loan shall be applicable to children policies.
d)         The outstanding term of main policy shall not be less than the premium paying                period of children policy.
e)         In the event of the death of the insured before the expiry of the children policy
            no further premium shall be payable for the balance period of the policy.  
                                                                                                                                    Ans:c  
 
 
(Prepared & published by AB Kantharaja, Mobile 08969822340

DECISIONS OF WELFARE BOARD ON CASUAL LABOR

DECISIONS OF WELFARE BOARD ON CASUAL LABOR


3.         Enhancement of powers of head of circle for grant of financial assistance in case of prolonged illness/major surgical operations to postal employees/Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual lbourers.

            The following decisions were taking in this regard.

-       In case of Gramin Dak Sewaks, the limit of Rs. 5000/- which is being observed for grant of financial assistance for prolonged illness/ major surgical operations was raised to 10000/-.

-       All cases for grant for financial assistance under category (both regular employees as well as GDSs)will be considered by a committee comprising of the CPMG, DPS and DAP..

4.         Enhancement of immediate death relief of the family / dependents on the death of postal employees and Gramin Dak Sewaks/full time and part time casual labourers.

      -     All other things remaining unchanged, it was decided to raise the amount of financial assistance payable to family/dependents of Postal Employees/GDSs /full time and part time casual labourers from the existing Rs.7000/- to Rs. 10000/- in case of death due to accident while on duty.

Safety Of Mobile Phones




Remember to ::
Keep your phone out of sight in your pocket or handbag when not in use
Use your phone's security lock code, if it has one
Install a tracer software if it is available in the market.
Record details of your IMEI number or Electronic Serial Number (ESN) and consider separate insurance
You can obtain IMEI number by typing *#06# (star hash 06 hash) into your mobile phone and it will display a 15 digit number
Feed your address and alternative number in welcome message of your mobile phone. If it is found, you can be contacted at least.
Copy the sensitive data, contact details and pictures from mobile phone to your personal computer.
Report a lost or stolen phone to the police immediately
Inform your service provider if your phone is stolen or lost


Don't
Attract attention to your phone when you are carrying or using it in the street
Leave your phone in an unattended car, on your table, cash counters, wash basins.
Give to strangers who just make a call as their phone is discharged or there is no balance in the mobile phone.

 Buying a Second Hand Mobile
  Please follow the checklist below...


Insist on bill with IMEI written on it.
If you find a stolen mobile inform Police
If the IMEI sticker is tampered or erased in the battery slot do not buy the phone

CCS (LTC) RULES, 1988 — RELAXATION FOR TRAVEL BY AIR TO VISIT J & K .

F.No. 31011/2/2003-Estt.A-IV
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, dated 15th June, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation for travel by air to visit J & K .

            The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. of even No.  dated 18th  June, 2010 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the relaxation for LTC travel to visit J & K under CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 is extended for a further period of two years w.e.f. 18th  June, 2012 subject to the following conditions:

(a)        Travel by Air to continue to be in Economy Class only, irrespective of the entitlement of the officer.
(b)       The condition that air tickets can be purchased either directly from the Airlines (booking counters/website) or through authorized agents only viz., M/s Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd., or M/s Ashok Travels and Tours Ltd./IRCTC (to the extent IRCTC is authorized as per DoPT's O.M.No. 31011/6/2002-Estt.(A)  dated  02.12.2009),  would necessarily apply.
(c) All other conditions prescribed in this Department's O.M.  dated 18.6.2010, read with O.M. dated 05.8.2010 and  25.8.2011 would continue to apply.
2.  Hindi version follows.
 Sd/-
(B. Bandyopadhyay)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel: 23040341

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

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MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF MMS STAFF

MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF MMS STAFF HELD IN THE CHAMBERS OF PMG (BD, MKTG & TECH), % CPMG AP CIRCLE, HYDERABAD ON 11TH & 12TH JUNE 2012
                                                                                                                                                           

 A committee comprising of following members constituted by Secretary Post vide Directorate letter no. 01/01/2011-sr dated 20.01.2012 on the Cadre Restructuring of MMS Staff met on 11.06.2012 and 12.06.2012 in the office of the Chief Post Master General, A.P. Circle, Hyderabad.
1.         Ms. K. Sandhya Rani, PMG(BD)         -            Chair Person
2.         Director(MV)                                       -            Member- official side
3.         Sri Giri Raj Singh                                  -           Member - Staff side
4.         Sri D. Theagarajan                                -           Member - Staff side

1.         In the meeting the committee further discussed at length, the suggestions of staff side; members regarding existing recruitment rules of various cadres of MMS, i.e. Technical & Non-Technical cadres.
2.         The staff side and official side members unanimously made specific recommendations for technical cadres and non-technical cadres based on their functional requirements.
3.         The committee also discussed the matching saving needed to some cadres to address financial implications of certain recommendations made with reference to these cadres.   This matching savings needed for some cadres will be prepared and submitted by the Director (MV). The same will be discussed in the next meeting and incorporated in the final report of the committee.  
4.         The next meeting will be held on 13th of July 2012.  It was decided to discuss the final draft report on the cadre restructuring committee on MMS in that meeting and submit the final report to the Department by 25.07.2012.  



                 
     SD/-                                                                                     SD/-
              ( L Arshad Khan)                                                                 ( R. K. Sharma)
              Manager, MMS                                                                     Director (MV)
                 Hyderabad                                                                 Member (official side)

                   SD/-                                                                                        SD/-
         (Giri Raj Singh)                                                                       ( D. Theagarajan)  
         Member (StaffSide)                                                              Member (Staff Side)
          

                                                                         SD/-
                                                           ( K. Sandhya Rani)
                                                 Chairperson & PMG (BD, Mktg & Tech)
                                                             % CPMG AP Hyd