The benefit of this scheme will be available to all those passengers who book general tickets through digital payment through mobile app. If you travel by train daily, then this offer can prove to be very beneficial for you.

8th Pay Commission: The 8th Pay Commission has finally been approved. The Union Cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the commission. Now this new pay structure is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2026. Meanwhile, let us know which government employees will be the first to benefit from the 8th Pay Commission.

First benefit to central government employees

Central government employees will be the first to get the benefits of the Eighth Pay Commission. As soon as it is implemented, there will be a direct increase in the salaries of more than 50 lakh working employees. These include employees of some big departments like Indian Railways, Income Tax, Postal Department and Customs.

Armed forces and paramilitary personnel included

Along with this, employees of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will also be able to avail the benefits of the Eighth Pay Commission. This includes not only officers and soldiers, but also personnel serving in paramilitary forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. Let us tell you that the pay scales of these employees falling under the jurisdiction of the Central Government will be adjusted according to the new fitment factor.

Benefits for Central Institutions and Autonomous Bodies

Apart from ministries and defense forces, many central educational and research institutions will also benefit from this new salary structure. This includes IIT, IIM, AIIMS, UGC, ICAR and CSIR. Along with this, retired employees working in different sectors will also benefit from the Eighth Pay Commission. There may also be an increase in the pension of these employees.

What could be the fitment factor?

The fitment factor in the Eighth Pay Commission is expected to be between 1.83 and 2.46. That is, if the current basic pay of an employee is ₹ 20000 and the fitment factor is set at 2.5, then the new basic pay will be 20000×2.5=50000. After this increase, allowances like HRA and DA will also be affected. After this the take home pay will be even higher. However, let us tell you that the final fitment factor and pay slab will be decided by the Commission only after evaluating inflation, cost of living and government revenue. This step taken by the Central Government will prove to be a big relief for the central employees and pensioners. According to estimates, there may be an increase of 30% to 34% in the total salary.

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Very good news for railway passengers… Now the journey of short distance will be comfortable, hi -tech and fast because the railway is bringing 50 new Namo India AC trains and 100 memu trains… Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced that Indian Railways is going to start 50 new Namo Bharat trains and 100 mainline EMU trains. That too without reservation!…

Train canceled list: Indian Railways is the fourth largest rail system in the world. More than 2.5 crore passengers travel daily through Indian Railways. Explain that this number of passengers is equal to the population of a country. Railways run more than 13000 passenger trains every day for these passengers. So that the passengers can reach their destination without any hassle.

But many times problems are created by the railway for the passengers. Railways cancel different routes train. Because of which the passengers going by train are difficult. Something similar has happened this month. If you are also planning to go somewhere by train. Then read this news.

Information about trains canceled this month

Through the railway, the journey of the train is facilitated and comfortable. So many times it also becomes troublesome. The reason is that often the railway cancels different routes trains. Over bridge work is to be done on Ranchi division of South Eastern Railway. Due to this, a power block has been set up by South Eastern Railway from May 11 to May 30. In which some trains have been canceled. So the routes of some trains have been changed there. If you too have booked a ticket to go somewhere during this time. So check, if your train is not canceled. Otherwise, you will get into trouble.

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These trains will be affected

• Train number 18113 Tatanagar-Bilaspur Express has been canceled for 19 May, 24 May, 25 May, 26 May, May 27, 28 May, and 29 May.
• Train number 18114 Bilaspur-Tatanagar Express has been canceled for 15 May, 20 May, May 25, May 26, May 27, 28 May, 29 May and 30 May.
• Train number 18109 and train number 18110 Tatanagar-Naitaji Subhash Chandra Bose Itwari-Tatanagar Express has been canceled from 11 May to 26 May.

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• Train number 18478, Kalinga Utkal Express from Yoga city Rishikesh towards Puri will go through Eb, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur City and Cuttack on May 11, May 13 and 16.
• Train number 18477 will pass from Puri to Yoga city Rishikesh via Cuttack, Sambalpur City, Jharsuguda and Eb on 16 May.

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Ashwini vaishnaw: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav informed in Parliament on Wednesday (March 26) that several important steps have been taken to improve crowd management at railway stations. These include wide foot-over-bridge, CCTV surveillance and war room arrangements.

Railways have implemented a limited entry control system to control the huge crowd during festivals and fairs. Under this arrangement, holding areas have been created outside the stations, where the passengers are not given entry until the train comes on the platform.

Railways will make permanent holding area at 60 stations

According to the Railway Minister, holding areas were built in Surat, Udhna, Patna and New Delhi during the 2024 festive season. This system was also implemented at nine stations of Prayagraj during Mahakumbh. Based on these experiences, permanent waiting areas will be built at 60 stations across the country.

Now entry to only confirmed tickets at 60 stations

Now complete admission control will be implemented at 60 stations. Only passengers with confirmed reserve tickets will get entry up to the platform, while the waiting list and without ticket passengers will have to stay in the external waiting area. Unauthorized entrances will also be sealed.

More CCTV cameras at stations to increase security

The Railway Minister informed that 12 meters and 6 meters wide FOBs of the new design will be made which will be helpful in crowd management. Also, the number of CCTV cameras will be increased for monitoring all major stations.

War rooms will be built at big stations for mob management

War rooms will be set up at large railway stations where officers of all departments will work coordinated in case of congestion. Walky-talkie, announcement system and digital communication equipment will be installed at all heavy crowded stations.

Railway employees will get new uniform and ID card

New uniform and ID cards will be issued for railway employees so that only authorized people can enter the stations. Station directors will be appointed at major stations who will be given financial rights so that they can take immediate decisions.

Station director right to ticket sales control

Station directors will be empowered to control the sales of tickets according to the station’s capacity and available trains. GRP, local police and civil administration will also be included to ensure security at the stations.

Platform ticket will be available only under special circumstances

Taking a lesson from the recent stampede at New Delhi railway station, railway zonal officers have been empowered to control the sale of platform tickets. However, platform tickets will be issued under certain special circumstances to assist the old, uneducated and women passengers.