Govt changes norm for widows to get pension

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 15:34

The government has done away with the requirement for widows to present themselves before two gazetted officers to "verify" their status for getting family pension in certain cases.

67-year-old pensioner steers bus to safety!

Last Updated: Sunday, November 25, 2012, 15:36

A 67-year-old pensioner who did not drive for last 12 years found himself caught in a scene similar to James Bond films where he grabbed the wheel of a bus and steered it to safety after the driver passed out.

Family pension to children of disabled Rajasthan govt employee

Last Updated: Thursday, August 2, 2012, 19:00

Son, daughter of a Rajasthan govt employee, pensioner suffering from mental or physical disorder will get family pension even after attaining 25 yrs.

IMF 'saddened' by Greek pensioner suicide

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 23:38

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it was "deeply saddened" by the dramatic suicide of Greek retiree who reportedly blamed the government's austerity measures.