From Mutton to Chicken : The Changing Story of Biryani in Odisha:? By Lokanath Mishra Biryani is not merely a dish in Odisha; it is a culinary emotion that unites families, friends, and communities during celebrations, festivals, weddings, and social gatherings. Over the decades, the popularity of biryani has grown so immensely that it has […]
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Restoration of Commuted Pension : The Delhi High Court Verdict and the Road Ahead for Pensioners By Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser, APA-CBIC The issue of restoration of the commuted portion of pension has remained a matter of concern for lakhs of pensioners across India for several decades. Pensioners from the Defence Services, Central Government departments,
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The 8th Pay Commission : Between Employee Expectations and Fiscal Reality By Lokanath Mishra Chief Adviser, APA of CBIC The announcement of the Eighth Central Pay Commission has once again ignited expectations among more than one crore serving and retired Central Government employees. As consultations proceed and recommendations are expected by May 2027, discussions are
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Delhi High Court Upholds 15-Year Pension Restoration Rule, But Debate May Continue By Lokanath Mishra In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for lakhs of pensioners across India, the Delhi High Court has upheld the validity of the fifteen-year restoration period applicable to commuted pensions under the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981.
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The Woman on the Tram By Lokanath Mishra When he said it, he did not even realize how cruel it sounded. “After fifty,” he remarked while stirring his tea, “a woman stops being a companion and becomes a responsibility.” The woman sitting across from him looked out through the café window toward the busy street
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THE LAST JOURNEY By Lokanath Mishra The southwest monsoon had withdrawn from Kerala only a few weeks earlier, leaving behind a landscape washed clean and shining beneath the moonlight.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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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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