Centre revises One Rank One Pension scheme (OROP), to benefit 25 lakh Army pensioners- Check rank wise increase
"The Union cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The benefit would also be extended to family pensioners including war widows and disabled pensioners," I&B Minister Anurag Thakur said.
Dec 23, 2022, 22:22 PM IST
'Hyperbole...': SC's strong remarks on Centre's One Rank One Pension policy
Supreme Court the Centre to place before it as to how many persons in the Armed forces have received Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP), how many are in Assured Career Progression (ACP), and what would be the financial outlay, if the court directs MACP to be also factored in for OROP.
Feb 16, 2022, 23:20 PM IST
Government has delivered on promises made on One Rank One Pension: JP Nadda
BJP national working president J P Nadda said that the BJP`s manifesto for Haryana is a pragmatic paper hence it is doable.
Oct 13, 2019, 14:33 PM IST
OROP for paramilitary forces unlikely, MHA informs Lok Sabha
There have been demands from the in-service and retired Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel for extending One Rank One Pension (OROP) at par with Defence personnel.
Jul 02, 2019, 14:53 PM IST
Centre opposes revision in One Rank One Pension formula
Centre said it has done more than it could and if there is interference the financial burden will increase on the government.
Jul 27, 2018, 16:55 PM IST
After NGT order, army veterans protesting for OROP at Jantar Mantar forcefully evicted
Several ex-servicemen, demanding the implementation of One Rank One Pension or OROP, were forcefully evicted from Jantar Mantar on Monday following an National Green Tribunal (NGT) order banning protests and dharnas around the historic monument.
Oct 30, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Delhi LG rejects ex gratia to former soldier's kin who killed self
In November, Arvind Kejriwal had announced a compensation of Rs one crore for Ram Kishen Grewal's family.
Mar 09, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
99% pensioners will get OROP benefits by January-end: Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that around 20 lakh pensioners have been paid the benefits of One Rank One Pension so far, and more than 99 per cent of cases will be settled by January-end.
Jan 03, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
Ram Kishan Grewal a 'martyr' or not? Delhi HC to pronounce order on December 12
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the matter on petition challenging the Rs 1 crore compensation and status of martyr given to late Ram Kishan Grewal by Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government.
Nov 15, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
OROP suicide: Delhi HC to pronounce order on granting ''martyr'' status to RK Grewal
On November 4, ex-Army man Ram Kishan Grewal committed suicide by consuming poison at Janpath, allegedly over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
Nov 15, 2016, 09:35 AM IST
OROP suicide row: What Shatrughan Sinha thinks about Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal's detention
In an embarrassment for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party MP Shatrughan Sinha, condemned the police action on opposition leaders and the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal.
Nov 05, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
95% Army veterans happy with OROP implementation, Oppn politicising issue: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that only 4-5 percent of retired Army men are facing problems in getting their pension as per One Rank One Pension (OROP).
Nov 05, 2016, 14:58 PM IST
Earlier RSS was blamed for every issue, now it's PM Narendra Modi: Venkaiah Naidu
Mocking the Opposition, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said, it has become a fashion to blame Prime Minister Narendra Modi for every issue in the country.
Nov 05, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi lying, OROP not implemented, only pension enhanced: Rahul Gandhi
Taking the fight to a new level, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying on the issue of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.
Nov 04, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi to meet ex-servicemen over OROP issue
Government had in November last year issued a notification on OROP to meet the long pending demand but a section veterans had expressed their dissatisfaction with it.
Nov 04, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
OROP suicide row: VK Singh slams Congress, AAP, says Rahul Gandhi playing politics over dead
Grewal was cremated in Bamla village in Haryana's Bhiwani distric in the presence of hundreds of people including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.
Nov 04, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Why Delhi Police not registering FIR against illegal detention of Rahul Gandhi: Digvijay Singh
Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Delhi Police for detaining party president Rahul Gandhi thrice in two days over the OROP suicide row.
Nov 04, 2016, 08:30 AM IST
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya mocks Rahul Gandhi, says he acts like hero of comedy circus
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya mocked at Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for playing politics over the alleged suicide former soldier Ram Kishan Grewal.
Nov 03, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
OROP suicide row LIVE: Grewal cremated as Rahul, Kejriwal join mourners; Delhi govt announces Rs 1 crore for veteran's kin
Former soldier Ram Kishan Grewal, who committed suicide demanding OROP's implementation, was cremated in his village on Thursday in the presence of hundreds of people including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Nov 03, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Ram Kishan Grewal was 'Congress worker', his suicide not related to OROP: VK Singh
Amid high political drama over the alleged suicide of former soldier Ram Kishan Grewal, Union Minister VK Singh on Thursday said the ex-serviceman's issue was with the bank, and not OROP, as it is being projected.
Nov 03, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
