Central government employees can now travel via Tejas, Vande Bharat trains under Leave Travel ConcessionThe Centre has allowed its employees to travel on Tejas, Vande Bharat, and Humsafar trains under Leave Travel Concession. This decision fol...
15 Jan, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
WFH-II model for central government officials likelySeveral ministries are at present allowing work from home option to whoever is asking for it due to exposure or comorbidity. Officials said...
13 Apr, 2021, 02.11 PM IST
Centre forms committee to look into pay related anomalyThe 22-member panel will be headed by Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and it will have members from both the officia...
12 Sep, 2016, 06.33 PM IST
Law Ministry to not advise on cases filed by government officialsIt has also been directed that the Law Ministry should designate a counsel for each ministry so that the court cases are defended well.
08 Jun, 2016, 06.50 PM IST
Don't recover money from staff facing hardship: Government to departmentsIt has been decided to take into consideration a Supreme Court verdict which directs government to take into consideration exceptional case...
02 Mar, 2016, 07.41 PM IST
No transfer for employees with Thalassemia, Haemophiliac kidsGovernment employees who have children suffering from Thalassemia and Haemophilia will be exempted from routine transfers and will not be a...
05 Jan, 2016, 07.20 PM IST
Central government to write to states in a bid to fill vacant posts in CBIThe agency, which is probing massive fraud cases, including the Vyapam and chit fund scams, has been facing the shortage of manpower.
30 Aug, 2015, 01.14 PM IST
Modi government to give IAS trainees a peek into Centre’s functioningEach officer will be assigned a joint secretary as and 39 ministries will accommodate officers in a specially created post of 'assistant se...
19 Aug, 2015, 04.21 AM IST
Send graft cases of IAS officers in time: Centre to statesIf the reason stated by the state government seems genuine, the same shall be accepted as a special case, the DoPT said.
03 Mar, 2015, 04.09 PM IST
Timely review suspension of corrupt officials, government tells all departments"It is desirable that timely review of suspension is conducted in a just and proper manner," the Department of Personnel and Training said.
20 Nov, 2014, 02.43 PM IST
Follow suo motu disclosure on governance matters: Government to departmentsThe suo motu disclosure of information on matters handled by all departments is a mandatory obligation under the Right to Information (RTI)...
22 Sep, 2014, 07.56 PM IST
New Lokpal rules to be notified soonThe Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is finalising the new rules in consultation with the Law Ministry, official sources said.
25 Aug, 2014, 04.41 PM IST
Department of Personnel and Training rejects 6-day week schedule amid protests from womenEmployees in other ministries have been asked informally to report to work on Saturdays in case senior officials or espective minister is i...
09 Jul, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Narendra Mdoi governrment to enhance Lokpal's powersDoPT is currently in consultations with the law ministry over the proposed changes in Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act rules.
12 Jun, 2014, 11.57 AM IST
Consulting DoPT for permanent staff at SFIO: Sachin PilotPresently, recruitment at SFIO is done mainly on deputation basis from other government agencies/PSUs as per the decision of the cabinet.
09 Dec, 2013, 03.03 PM IST
Delay in CVO postings irks DoPT, to appoint officers on its ownThe DoPT has made it clear that any rejection of names suggested by it will need to be approved by the minister concerned.
12 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Government to appoint CVOs in multi-state societies to check graft
DoPT said the appointment of CVOs, who act as a distant arm of CVC, will help CVC conduct enquiries on complaints of corruption and other i...
31 Mar, 2013, 12.32 PM IST