Railways to construct pathways to help coolies ferry passenger luggage in trolleys, decongest stationsThe coolies were renamed 'sahayaks' in 2016 by the then railways minister Suresh Prabhu, in a move to shed the negative colonial connotatio...
Go online to book home visit by mobile sahayakTo avoid rush on the call centre number for doorstep delivery of services, govt has created a link on its website where applicants can fill...
Delhi Cabinet nod to charging Rs 50 extra for doorstep delivery of public servicesAccording to the minutes of recent Cabinet meeting, the administrative reforms department's proposal to charge a "facilitation fee" of Rs 5...
Whistleblower Army sahayak found deadMathew, who had been missing from his artillery unit since February 25, was facing an inquiry after the sting operation was posted online, ...
No proposal to end Sahayak system in Army: GovernmentMinister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said a new complaint redressal mechanism has been put in place under which soldiers can commun...
Sahayaks in army not to be employed for menial tasks: GovtDays later, a sepoy also posted an online a video criticising the Sahayak or buddy system and accused the senior officers of treating them ...
'Sahayak' system discontinued in CRPF, BSF: GovernmentThe 'Suraksha Sahayaks' practice has been discontinued through an order by the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 6, 2014, said Kiren Rijiju.
Soldier's suicide may be result of events triggered by sting operation: ArmyThe Army has blamed the sting operation conducted by a news website for driving Lance-Naik Roy Mathew to take the extreme step of suicide.
Non-combatants to replace sahayaks in peace stationsStatus quo will be maintained in field areas with officers and JCOs (junior commissioned officers) posted along the borders or in counter-i...
Army Chief Bipin Rawat defends the 'sahayak' systemHe asserted that the social media is a two sided weapon. “It can be used effectively, but be detrimental as well,” he said.
Army rethinking on Sahayak system, may induct civilians in peace stationsSahayaks or buddy system - whereby a solider is attached to officers -- will continue be deployed in key bases and field areas as they have...
163 Army personnel died in Siachen in last 10 years: GovernmentSix officers were among the army personnel who lost their lives while guarding the glacier which is at an altitude of above 20,000 ft.
Delhi: Doorstep delivery of services put on fast trackThe tender floated to hire a private agency for the scheme will open on February 2. The project will be ready for launch before April 1, sa...
Better to die than be court-martialled: Sahayak Roy MathewPolice have launched an inquiry into the alleged suicide, and are seeking legal opinion on whether a case of abetment was made out in the g...
Odisha government hikes remuneration of Sikhya Sahayaks and junior teacherOdisha govt announced increase in monthly remuneration of Sikhya Sahayaks & junior teachers which will be effective from the current month.
- Army gears up for life without its 'buddies'; to end 'sahayak' system
The proposal was submitted to the defence ministry in early April, and has received a "positive" response from defence minister A K Antony,...
- No more 'Sahayaks' for Para-Military officers: Pay Comm
Officers in para-military forces Beware! Having "Suraksha Sahayaks" (assistants at home), could cost you dearly!