Monday 30 April 2012

MAY DAY


Rival for Aakash Tablet from Kerala--"Attitude Daksha"


While the Aakash tablet project remains embroiled in controversy, other companies are making hay while the sun shines. Telmoco Development Lab has launched its own low-cost Android tablet –Attitude Daksha, which is touted by the company to be the most powerful 7" tab for students and professionals alike. The new device comes with Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) along withCyanogenMod public libraries, and is powered by a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU with 512 MB DDR3 memory.
The Attitude Daksha sports a 7" 5-point capacitive touchscreen, although pixel dimensions of the same have not been mentioned. It is said to be capable of "streaming" as well as playing back 1080p videos, thanks to its 400 MHz GPU, along with handling interactive Flashapps and videos. Ports on the tab include HDMI, micro USB, Ethernet, and 3.5 mm audio out. It also has a microSD slot and a USB OTG connector for 3G dongles. The powerful 3600 mAh battery claims to provide up to 6 hours of back up time with Wi-Fi switched on. Initially meant to launch at schools, professional institutions, and corporate houses, the Attitude Daksha will be available in the market for the general public from 15th May and you can also order it online from http://www.telmoco.com/


Attitude Daksha Specifications

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich
Processor1.2 GHz (1.5 GHz) Cortex A8
Video Processor400 MHz
ConnectivityWi-Fii( 802.11 b/g)
Screen Size7″ inch.
Screen Resolution800×480, 16:9
Screen TypeTouch Screen Capacitive Multi Touch
Internal Memory4 GB
Random Access Memory (RAM)512 MB DDR3
Expandable MemoryUpto 32 Gb with SD card slot
Audio support3.5 mm jack
File extension SupportedAlmost every available extension supported
SIM Card SlotNot Present
Phone SupportNot present
PriceINR 5399 /-

Agent Commission on Savings Schemes


The payment of commission to agents of Public Provident Fund (PPF) Scheme and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been discontinued, with effect from 1st December, 2011. Commission under all other schemes (except MPKBY Agents) has been reduced from 1% to 0.5%. However, commission to Mahila Pradhan Kshetriya Bachat Yojana (MPKBY) agents will continue at the existing rate of 4%.
The Committee set up by the Government for comprehensive review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) had, inter-alia, recommended rationalization of commission rate structure. Based on the recommendations, the Government has decided to reduce/ abolish the agency commission, the main, intention for which is to make these schemes more investor centric than agent centric. Market linked rates to investors, market linked interest rates on loans to States and Centre and viability of NSSF can only be ensured if the administrative cost of NSSF,of which this commission is a part, is brought down and the benefit of market alignment of rates is passed on to the investor rather than burdening the structure with higher administrative costs. To this effect, the decision of Government is pro investor and also keeps in mind the interest of agents where required.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Source : PIB Release, April 27, 2012


BROADBAND OFFER FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SCHEME

BROADBAND OFFER FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES SCHEME
From
            

Dear Sir,
Sub : BSNL promotional offer availing reg.
     I would like to avail the discount of 20% in Broadband Service charges applicable for the government employees. Please find the enclosed undertaking countersigned by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer. My existing connection details are given below.
Telephone Number :
Exchange :
Customer ID :
Date:
Signature of employee
Undertaking by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer
Certified that SHRI/SHRIMATI/KUM …………………………………………………………………………………….                                                         of is a temporary/permanent employee of this (office address)…………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… from……………………………………….. (date) …………………and is at present holding the post of  …………………………………………………..  It is certified that this organization is a central / State Government / Public Sector / undertaking / statutory body. The Identity Card Number of Shri/Smt……………………................. is  ………………………………………….. This is issued for the purpose of availing the promotional offer for the government employees on BSNL broadband connection.
Ref. No. &  Date :                                                                 
 Name, Designation & address

PLATFORM TICKET TO COST RS. 5 FROM TOMORROW


The hike in platform ticket was announced in the Rail Budget in Parliament and accordingly the new rate of
platform ticket would be Rs. 5 instead of Rs. 3, a senior railway ministry official said. The increased rate of platform tickets will be charged on tickets issued from May 1. A platform ticket is valid for two hours.
Proposals to increase train fares across the board along with platform ticket were announced by the then railway minister Dinesh Trivedi in the budget.
Trivedi was sacked by Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee for proposing hike in train fares and subsequently, new railway minister Mukul Roy rolled back the hike proposal barring higher classes.
Increase in platform ticket price was, however, not rolled back.
Railways have given instruction to all zonal railways to print the revised tickets on top priority basis and ensure supply to all stations well in time.
Till that time, old stock of tickets may be used with rate corrected with stamp, said a circular issued by the commercial department of railways.
Railways have also given instructions for the modification in software for issuing platform ticket with new rate through ticket vending machines at stations. 

NATIONAL POSTAL CASUAL PART TIME CONTINGENT CONTRACT WORKERS Organization


Our Federation has decided to form a separate organization for Casual, part Time , Contingent, Contract workers . The name of the new organization is NATIONAL POSTAL CASUAL PART TIME CONTINGENT CONTRACT WORKERS Organization
Shri B.Mohd Ali ,former circle secretary ,NUR-C AP Circle has been requested by the Federation to hold All India convention in AP Circle Wherever it is possible with in 3 months.
Our Federation has nominated the following for the above new organization .
1) B.Mohdali Convener ,
2) S/Sri R.N.Gadgil Panvel HO,
3) S/Sri Moideen kuty Trichur,
4) S/Sri Rajenera pillai Hydrabad,
5) S/Sri Satish chander New Delhi
SG FNPO addresssed TSCL meeting at Chennai