The government now says present pensioners will be covered under 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) recommendations — but there is legitimate ambiguity in the wording of the Terms of Reference (ToR), which fuels concern and sometimes criticism (“halla-gulla”) from pensioner / employee groups. ( by Lokanath Mishra, the Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners […]
A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( part 23 B) By Lokanath Mishra: Shakuni’s Escape and Duryodhana’s Big Mistake One morning, a maid named Damayanti came to give water to Shakuni, who was kept in a lonely prison. But she looked sad. Shakuni asked, “Why are you unhappy?” Damayanti said,“Today King Duryodhana smiled under
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Ekmra Pratibha Samman Celebrated by Happy Moments of India at Gita Govinda Sadan, Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar, 2 December 2025:The prestigious Ekmra Pratibha Samman was celebrated with great enthusiasm and emotional depth at Gita Govinda Sadan, Jayadev Bhavan, under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Panda. The event, organized by Happy Moments of India, brought together
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Heartfelt Thanksgiving Note 🌸From the Bottom of My Heart I extend my deepest gratitude to all our respected Guests, Well-Wishers, Members and Representatives who graced yesterday’s Quarterly Members Meet & Sraddhānjali Sabha at Gita Gobinda Sadan, Jaydev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Your presence, blessings, valuable time and wholehearted participation made the entire programme truly meaningful.In moments of
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A Decade of Purpose After Retirement (1 December 2015 – 30 November 2025) By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser , The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC & The All India CGHS Beneficiaries Association of CBIC Retirement is often described as a gentle withdrawal from professional life—a time for rest, reflection, and personal pursuits. Yet
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A Story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose ( Part :23 A) By Lokanath Mishra (The Story of Shakuni and the Roots of the Mahabharata War) Jarāsandha repeatedly attacked Mathurā at regular intervals, and each time he returned defeated after losing several commanders and soldiers. During this same period, many significant events were unfolding around Hastināpur—events
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Why Courts Were Not Approached for the 18-Month DA Freeze: Extending the Constitutional and Legal Logic Explained Earlier By Lokanath Mishra In the previous article, we saw that DA is an important and continuous part of service conditions.We also saw how courts, the Constitution, and 70 years of practice ensure that DA cannot be stopped
The Validation Clause in the Finance Bill (pensions): history, text, merits, demerits, FM’s clarification and likely legal outcomes By Lokanath Mishra The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC In the Finance Bill, 2025 Parliament inserted a “validation” Part that (a) declares that the Central Government has and always had the authority to
Will DA Stop After 2025? A Simple Explainer on 8th Pay Commission, Past Practices, and Legal Background By Lokanath Mishra: As the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) completes its term on 31 December 2025, many central government employees are wondering what happens next—especially to Dearness Allowance (DA). The 8th CPC has already begun its work,
A Story We Don’t Talk About By Lokanath Mishra Aman was the kind of boy every parent quietly thanked God for.Polite, hardworking, never raised his voice, never raised a hand.Software engineer in Pune, earning well, taking care of his parents even from afar. The bride?Educated, confident, city-bred.Nothing wrong with ambition — until it becomes entitlement.
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