One lakh ex-servicemen facing OROP problems, will be resolved within 2 months: Parrikar
As the suicide by an Army veteran over One Rank One Pension scheme snowballed into a huge political show, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Thursday, said around one lakh ex-military personnnel are yet to get full benefit of OROP.
Nov 03, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
Army veteran Ram Kishan Grewal's suicide triggers political storm: As it happened
A retired soldier's alleged suicide over One Rank One Pension issue on Wednesday snowballed into a huge political showdown in Delhi with CM Arvind Kejriwal and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi
Nov 03, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
Politics over OROP suicide? Arvind Kejriwal to visit ex-soldier Ram Kishan Grewal's village
Restricted from meeting the family of a former soldier who committed suicide demanding implementation of the OROP scheme, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will now visit the veteran's village on Thursday.
Nov 03, 2016, 10:51 AM IST
OROP suicide row: We were thrashed, abused by Delhi Police as we tried to meet Rahul Gandhi, claims son of Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal
The son of a retired army veteran, who had allegedly committed suicide, said on Wednesday that he and his family members were manhandled and beaten by the police before being taken to a police station.
Nov 02, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
OROP suicide row: 'I'm near India Gate... have consumed poison' - Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal’s last words to his family
Army veteran Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal, who allegedly killed himself on Tuesday evening in frustration over central government's delay in implementing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, had called up his family members minutes before taking the extreme step.
Nov 02, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
Delhi Police beat dead ex-serviceman's son
The son of a retired soldier who committed suicide said on Wednesday that he and his family members were beaten by police before being taken to a police station.
Nov 02, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar seeks details of suicide by ex-serviceman
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday sought details of the suicide of retired Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal.
Nov 02, 2016, 15:28 PM IST
OROP suicide: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained at RML hospital; Arvind Kejriwal slams PM Narendra Modi
Ram Kishan Grewal committed suicide by consuming poison at a park in New Delhi area over the issue of One Rank One Pension scheme (OROP).
Nov 02, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
Farmers, soldiers committing suicide in Modi rule: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will reportedly attend the cremation of Ram Kishan Grewal later in the day.
Nov 02, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
Ex-Army jawan commits suicide over One Rank One Pension in Delhi
An ex-serviceman has allegedly committed suicide over the delay in the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme by the Modi government.
Nov 02, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Surgical strikes: PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian Army, says now everyone knows our soldiers are no less than anyone
Finally, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday while addressing a gathering in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, broke silence over surgical strikes.
Oct 18, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Reverse disability pension cut, Arvind Kejriwal tells PM Narendra Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll back the cut in armed forces disability pension and instead hike it.
Oct 14, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Facebook page started by Army man's son will move you with stories of bravery and courage
Looking to read stories of bravery and courage from the Indian armed forces? Head nowhere else but to a Facebook page started by Nachiket Pande.
Jul 27, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
More delay in OROP as government gives six-month extension to panel
The tenure of the committee formed on implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme has been extended by six months upto the middle of December this year.
Jun 20, 2016, 20:03 PM IST
Ex-servicemen suspend OROP protest, threaten to intensify agitation if demands not met
Protesting ex-servicemen demanding complete implementation of 'One Rank One Pension' on Friday suspended their agitation, according to report.
Apr 29, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
NDA to mark second anniversary with `Zara Muskura Do` campaign
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will on May 26 launch talk show ‘Zara Muskura Do’ to showcase the government’s success stories.
Apr 26, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
All ex-servicemen will get their dues by Holi under OROP scheme, says Parrikar
The minister also expressed his gratitude to banks and defence department which have worked overtime to disburse some 2,293 crores by March 17.
Mar 21, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
OROP: SBI disburses Rs 1,465 crore as 1st instalment of arrears
The government had in November last year formally notified the OROP scheme for the more than 24 lakh defence ex-servicemen and 6 lakh war widows in the country.
Mar 14, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
Defence budget hiked by nearly 10% to Rs 2.58 lakh crore
The defence budget was today increased by 9.76 percent to Rs 2.58 lakh crore for the next fiscal as compared to the revised estimates of Rs 2.33 lakh crore for 2015-16 even as military pension zoomed to Rs 82,000 crore mainly due to the One Rank One Pension scheme.
Feb 29, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Commission, OROP additional burden
Government will prioritise its expenditure as the outgo due to the 7th Central Pay Commission award and implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for defence forces will lead to additional burden on the exchequer, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Monday.
Feb 29, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
