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Govt approves 8.7 pc interest on EPF; BMS protess decision

New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) The Government has approved 8.7 per cent interest rate on Employees Provident Fund (EPF), which is lower than 8.8 per cent decided by the Central Board of Trustees.
The Information about new interest rate was given to the Lok Sabha by Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya in a written reply to the House.
‘’The EPFO’s apex decision-making body CBT, at its meeting held in February 2016 proposed an interim rate of interest at 8.8 per cent to be credited to the accounts of Employees Provident Fund subscribers for 2015-16. The Ministry of Finance has, however, ratified an interest arte of 8.7 per cent,’’ the Minister said.
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First phase of LS polls to begin with voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states tomorrow

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18 Apr 2024 | 7:12 PM

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Youth Environmental Summit 2024 highlights importance of conservation

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New Delhi, Apr 18 (UNI) The recent Youth Environment Summit (YES) 2024, hosted by the University School of Environment Management (USEM) of GGSIPU, showcased the critical role of youth in environmental conservation.

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