Congress cold-shouldered armed forces and denied OROP: PM Modi in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh
Nov 09, 2023, at 01:55 am
Morena (MP)/IBNS/UNI: Saluting the indomitable courage of the Indian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged on Wednesday that successive Congress dispensations kept the military reliant on foreign weapons, deprived soldiers stationed on the border of improved facilities and denied the benefit of One Rank One Pension (OROP) to ex-servicemen.
Congress attacks Centre over OROP
Mar 17, 2022, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress on Saturday slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) policy in the armed forces and accused it of betraying the soldiers and ex-servicemen.
OROP was historic step, says PM Modi
Nov 07, 2020, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme was a historic step to ensure the well-being of soldiers.
Omar Abdullah fires ODOMOS reply to Amit Shah's OROP
Jan 28, 2019, at 05:53 pm
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): If Congress has OROP, the rest of India suffers from too much ODOMOS.
For Congress OROP is 'One Rahul, One Priyanka': Amit Shah
Jan 28, 2019, at 11:22 am
Una, Jan 28 (IBNS): Targeting the Congress top leadership, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Monday introduced a new version of OROP or One Rank One Pension while addressing a public rally in Himachal Pradesh.
Minister of State for Defence Dr Bhamre updates Lok Sabha about OROP
Mar 24, 2017, at 08:51 pm
New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): Around 3,200 representations for addressing the anomalies on One Rank One Pension (OROP) were received from individuals / Associations, which were examined and issues referred to the Judicial Committee on OROP for its recommendations, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Friday.
CWC wants Rahul Gandhi to take over as party President
Nov 08, 2016, at 12:14 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS); During the crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC) , the Congress leaders on Monday expressed their sentiments that party vice-president Rahul Gandhi should be elevated to the post of president.
Rahul presides over CWC meet in absence of Sonia Gandhi
Nov 07, 2016, at 09:40 pm
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS): At the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Monday, held at the AICC headquarters, party members requested party vice president Rahul Gandhi to take over the reins of the party, according to media reports.
BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha criticises Centre over OROP issue
Nov 05, 2016, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS); Senior BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday criticised the Centre over the handling of their OROP issue following suicide committed by an ex-serviceman recently.
Congress had no sympathy for soldiers during their term: Jaitley on OROP
Nov 05, 2016, at 03:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Following Rahul Gandhi's allegations that the implementation of one rank one pension (OROP) by the Centre is 'only a pension enhancement', Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the Congress had no sympathy for the ex-servicemen during their regime and their protest today is politically motivated.
Modiji please stop lying and implement OROP: Gandhi
Nov 05, 2016, at 12:51 am
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Calling the implementation of one rank one pension (OROP) by Narendra Modi as 'only a pension enhancement', Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the Prime Minister and said he should stop telling 'lies' over the issue.
OROP: Rahul Gandhi meets ex-servicemen
Nov 04, 2016, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday met ex-servicemen to discuss their concerns over implementation of the one rank one pension (OROP).
OROP: Rahul Gandhi released after being detained for third time in two days
Nov 04, 2016, at 05:35 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was on Thursday released hours after being detained for the third time in two days from the national capital's Jantar Mantar for holding a protest over the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal.
Rahul Gandhi detained for third time for OROP protest at Janatar Mantar
Nov 04, 2016, at 01:40 am
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was on Thursday detained for the third time in two days at the national capital's Jantar Mantar for holding a protest over the suicide of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal.
OROP issue: Political leaders at ex-serviceman's funeral in Haryana
Nov 03, 2016, at 06:13 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Ex-serviceman Ram Kishen Grewal, who committed suicide on the 'one rank one pension' (OROP) issue, was cremated on Thursday at his village Bamla in Haryana, according to media reports.
Govt should focus on the demand of ex-servicemen: Nitish Kumar
Nov 03, 2016, at 05:03 pm
Patna, Nov 3 (IBNS): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday urged the government to focus on the demand of ex-servicemen.
Arvind Kejriwal detained, Mamata Banerjee calls move as 'unacceptable'
Nov 03, 2016, at 01:43 am
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as he tried to meet the family of an ex-servicemen, who allegedly committed suicide, was "unacceptable".
Police not allowing me to leave: Kejriwal
Nov 03, 2016, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he was stopped from going to a police station to meet the family of an ex-serviceman who allegedly committed suicide.
OROP suicide: Rahul Gandhi released
Nov 02, 2016, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was released subsequently by the Delhi Police after he was detained at police station on Wednesday, when he went to meet the family members of the deceased ex-serviceman, who committed suicide reportedly on the one rank one pension (OROP) issue, according to media reports.
Rahul Gandhi went to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, detained
Nov 02, 2016, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Delhi Police detained Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi at the Mandir Marg police station when he went to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Delhi deputy CM Sisodia goes to meet family of deceased ex-serviceman, police detains him
Nov 02, 2016, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was detained by the police when he went to the RML Hospital to meet the family of deceased Subedar Ram Kishen Grewal, on Wednesday, according to media reports.
OROP issue: Ex-serviceman commits suicide in Haryana
Nov 02, 2016, at 04:24 pm
Bhiwani, Haryana, Nov 2 (IBNS): A retired serviceman allegedly killed himself in Haryana after he was denied permission to meet Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, media reports said.
Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report
Oct 27, 2016, at 01:31 am
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) submitted its report to the Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, here on Wednesday.
We remember armed forces for their valour: Modi
Oct 14, 2016, at 11:14 pm
Bhopal, Oct 14 (IBNS): Appreciating the contribution of the Indian Army towards the protection of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said people remember the valour of the armed forces while thinking about them.
OROP arrears payment in record time, tells govt
Mar 22, 2016, at 01:55 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Government on Monday said it accords utmost importance to the welfare of ex-servicemen, has kept its promise with regard to the historic decision taken on Sept 5 to implement the more than four decades old demand of ex-servicemen for One Rank One Pension (OROP), by ensuring that payments have begun to the concerned in record time.
Govt appoints Justice L Narasimha Reddy to head Judicial Committee on OROP
Dec 14, 2015, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS) The central government on Monday said it has appointed Justice L Narasimha Reddy, retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as the head of the Judicial Committee which will look into the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen.
OROP : War veterans to return medals today
Nov 10, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Agitating ex-servicemen will return their medals on Tuesday as the standoff over "One Rank One Pension" continues.
Govt issues notification for implementation of OROP
Nov 08, 2015, at 04:55 am
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IBNS) The Government on Saturday issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel.
After failure of OROP talks ex-servicemen to boycott today's war event
Aug 28, 2015, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS) As the hopes for an early breakthrough in OROP deadlock were dashed with failure of talks on Thursday night, ex-servicemen are boycotting celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of India's successes in the 1965 war against Pakistan, media reports said.
Ex-servicemen on hunger strike for OROP put up black flag at Jantar Mantar
Aug 19, 2015, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS) Pressing for immediate implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP), ex-servicemen have put up black flags at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, reports said.