The Price of Silver By Lokanath Mishra Sita and Arjun had known hunger before they knew love. They were born in the same small village where the earth cracked in summer and the crops often failed before they could feed the people who grew them. Their houses stood at opposite ends of a narrow dusty […]
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The Wedding By Lokanath Mishra The wedding cards were unlike the usual ones that passed through our government quarters. Printed in deep maroon with embossed gold borders, they shimmered softly when held against light—as if they carried not just an invitation, but a quiet blessing. When I first opened one, a faint fragrance of fresh
DRAFT SAMPLE MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSIONON BEHALF OF THE ALL INDIA PENSIONERS’ ASSOCIATION: ToThe Chairman8th Central Pay CommissionGovernment of India Subject: Comprehensive Memorandum on Pension Revision, Healthcare Reforms, and Welfare Measures for Central Government Pensioners Respected Sir, We, the representatives of the All India Pensioners’ Association, respectfully submit this
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The 8th Central Pay Commission: Current Status, Field Consultations, and Strategic Engagement by Pensioners By Lokanath Mishra, The Chief Adviser, The All India Pensioners Association of CBIC Abstract The constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) marks a significant phase in India’s public compensation framework. Moving beyond preliminary expectations, the Commission has entered
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A Tribute to Late Shri P. K. Subudhiroy IRS ToSmt. Diptimayee Mohanty(Wife of Late Shri P. K. Subudhiray) Madam, It is with profound sorrow and deep anguish that we express our heartfelt condolences on the untimely and tragic demise of your beloved husband, Late Shri P. K. Subudhiray, on 7th April 2026 at Andaman. Shri
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Mahabharata in Prose – Continued (Part 34-A) By Lokanath Mishra, Jenamath Lane, PuriBased on the Oriya Mahabharata by Sarala Das ( A story of Dvapar Yuga in Prose) Gradually, the battle between Arjuna and Balarama assumed a fierce and terrifying form. When ordinary weapons failed to bring victory, both warriors began to employ divine weapons
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ToSmt. Nirmala SitharamanHon’ble Finance Minister of IndiaMinistry of FinanceGovernment of IndiaNew Delhi Subject: Immediate declaration of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) due from 01.01.2026 in compliance with Pay Commission principles and constitutional obligations Respected Madam, I, Lokanath Mishra, Chief Adviser of the All India Pensioners’ Association of CBIC, most respectfully draw your urgent
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The Price of Kindness By Lokanath Mishra On a late monsoon evening in Bhubaneswar, when the air still carried the scent of wet earth and neon lights flickered softly against rain-washed pavements, Arjun Mehta stepped into a modest yet bustling supermarket named FreshMart. At twenty-eight, Arjun was a software engineer recently transferred from Pune—a man
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The President Award Winner Lady Intelligence Officer By Lokanath Mishra The city of Hyderabad still carried the fading fragrance of jasmine and turmeric from the grand wedding of M. Ananya Rao. Barely two months and five days into her marriage, life had settled into a delicate balance. Each morning began with shared cups of coffee
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Mahabharata in Prose (continued), Part–34 by Lokanath Mishra (based on Odia Sarala Mahabharata) When Satyabhama reached Arjuna, Subhadra was also there. Satyabhama informed them of the immediate situation. She said, “From elder sister Revati, elder brother (Balarama) has come to know everything. Today he has ordered Ugrasena to arrest Arjuna. Not only imprisonment—he has already
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