Revision of Grace Period II under prepaid mobile services.

Sub: Revision of Grace Period II under prepaid mobile services.
BSNL has decided to revise the Grace Period-II under prepaid mobile services.
click this link for details.
http://bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=456

Note :
The above revision will be applicable with effect from 16.03.2009.

COAS plans to visit france on 30 Mar 2009

France and India share common values and have convergence of views on many issues that affect the emerging world order. The number of Bilateral Agreements signed between the two countries in the recent past in diverse fields including the Civil Nuclear Deal is a testimony to our growing strategic partnership. This visit to France by the Army Chief comes at a time when our bilateral relations are at an all time high. The bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries has been vibrant and intense and is progressing well under the aegis of institutionalised mechanisms. These encompass varied activities like visits, training exchanges, equipment collaboration and participation in Seminars and Conferences etc. The visit by Gen Kapoor will add the necessary impetus to the defence relationship and broad-base it further into a mutually beneficial partnership. During his visit, the Army Chief will interact with senior military and civilian defence hierarchy and discuss various contemporary defence related issues. He will also be visiting important training institutions and Operational Headquarters

Maternity Leave for Women Officers

Hi,

Here is the notification of the MoD for the Maternity Leave for women officers in the armed forces. Wef 01/9/08 Women officers are eligible for 180 days leave. see the notification here http://www.mediafire.com/?trezyzzyjwn

124th Course NDA and Naval Academy for 44th 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course commencing from June 30 , 2010 will be held on 30 Aug 2009.

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2009 on August 30, 2009 for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of NDA for 124th Course and Naval Academy for 44th 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course commencing from June 30 , 2010.

Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has been appointed the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) designate.

Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has been appointed the next Chief of Air Staff (CAS). He takes office on May 31, with the retirement of incumbent chief Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major. Born on 22 Jul 1949, Air Marshal Naik was commissioned into the Air Force on 21 Jun 1969 as a Fighter Pilot. During his long distinguished service spanning nearly 40 years he has served in a variety of Command Staff and Instructional appointments. He has the distinction of 3085 hrs of flying to his credit. The Air Marshal also took part in 1971 war. Before taking over as VCAS, he was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command. Besides being a fellow of the National Defence College, New Delhi, College of Defence Management, Secundrabad and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he has attended a variety of courses like flying instructor Course, Jungle & Snow Survival, Junior Commanders Course. Air Marshal Naik was decorated with Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM) and Vishist Seva Medal (VSM). He is one of the Honorary ADCs of the Supreme Commander.

Advani promises military veterans One-Rank One-Pension

Advani promises military veterans One-Rank One-Pension

See full press release http://www.lkadvani.in/eng/content/view/812/281/
It goes without saying that there are few things less reliable than a politician before elections. However, it was no less than the BJP's prime ministerial candidate LK Advani who stopped by at the veteran hungerstrike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and offered them his support. According to a statement released by the Indian Ex-Servicement Movement (IESM) which organises the hungerstrikes (and the return of upto 13,000 gallantry and good service medals so far to the government), Advani, on behalf of his party and its NDA partners, fully endorsed the demand and categorically stated that if elected to office, they will implement "One Rank One Pension" without any delay.

Children Education allowance

Here is the notification of how to claim the children education allowance for the armed forces.
http://www.mediafire.com/?dmawm2z2ttw