THE LAST JOURNEY By Lokanath Mishra The southwest monsoon had withdrawn from Kerala only a few weeks earlier, leaving behind a landscape washed clean and shining beneath the moonlight. Coconut palms swayed gently in the cool night breeze, while the backwaters reflected countless stars like scattered diamonds upon dark water. The roads of Kochi were […]
8th Central Pay Commission: A Crucial Opportunity for Pensioners of Odisha By Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser, All India Pensioners’ Association of CBIC The constitution of the Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) by the Government of India has generated considerable hope and expectation among Central Government employees and pensioners throughout the country. The recommendations of
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Demand for Interim Relief to Pensioners By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC The constitution of the 8th Pay Commission by the Government of India on 3 November 2025 has generated widespread expectations among Central Government employees and pensioners throughout the country. The Commission has been entrusted with the
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The Traffic Challan That Destroyed a Marriage A Modern Suspense Story of Betrayal, Technology, and Karma: By Lokanath Mishra In the modern age of surveillance cameras, digital records, and instant notifications, truth often arrives unexpectedly. Sometimes, destiny does not need detectives or witnesses; a simple automated message can expose secrets hidden behind smiling faces and
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 56 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra With Arjuna’s return from the celestial realms, a new strength filled the hearts of the Pandavas. The forest that had once echoed with sorrow and uncertainty now seemed alive with renewed purpose. Though still clothed in bark garments and
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Mahabharata in Prose – Part 55 (continued) A Story of Dvapara Yuga in Proseby Lokanath Mishra After completing his divine missions in the celestial realms, Arjuna had become more than a warrior. He had stood among gods, defeated mighty asuras, mastered celestial weapons, and learned discipline beyond mortal understanding. Yet the greatest transformation within him
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Dear Friends and Respected Pensioners Central Government pensioners have served the nation with dedication throughout their lives. Today, many pensioners are facing various issues related to pension revision, medical facilities, rising cost of living, delayed grievances, and implementation of welfare measures. To create awareness and to collectively raise our genuine concerns in a peaceful and
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My First Trip to America By Lokanath Mishra Retirement is often considered the beginning of a peaceful and reflective phase of life. For me, however, retirement opened the door to a completely new experience—my first journey to the United States of America. I retired from government service on 30th November 2015 after many years of
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Fixed Medical Allowance for Central Government Pensioners in India History, Present Status, Problems and Expectations from the 8th Central Pay Commission By Lokanath Mishra, IRS ( Retired) The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC & The Chief Adviser, The All India CGHS Beneficiaries Association of CBIC: Healthcare security is one of the
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Strengthening CGHS for Pensioners and Senior Citizens in India A Call for Comprehensive Reforms in the Central Government Health Scheme By Lokanath Mishra, the Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC ( 9437314941) The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is one of the most important welfare measures introduced by the Government of India
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