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Indian Postal Banking has lots of scope due to connectivity, says Communications Minister

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Even with widespread retail banking in place, India’s postal banking service has a large scope due to its connectivity, stressed Communications and IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday (October 29). Prasad was inaugurating the Postal Savings Banks Forum in New Delhi, which was organised by World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) jointly with the National Savings Organisation (Ministry of Finance) and the Department of Posts. The theme of the forum was “The Rising Force of Postal Banking in the Retail Banking Market”. According to a statement by the Press Information Bureau of India, post offices hold 1.6 billion savings and deposit accounts globally, which is second to commercial banks that hold about 2.5 billion accounts. Prasad said that postal banking transcended the rich and poor barrier, the biggest asset being the network of post offices throughout the country. “The asset, ladies and gentlemen, to my understanding is connectivity. In I

Closed Holiday for MUHARAM has been changed

Holiday for MUHARAM IN Kerala Circle has been changed from 4th November 2014 to 3rd November 2014.Hence the Closed Holiday will be on 3rd Nov-2014,Monday.

President of India Releases a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala

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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee released a commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.  Speaking on the occasion, the President said release of the commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala will contribute towards further strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka and bring the two nations closer. He was confident that the relations between the two countries will continue to further strengthen in the coming years to the mutual benefit of our two peoples.  The President said this stamp release on one of the apostles of Buddhism, once again reminds us to work relentlessly and collectively to ensure an era of peace, stability and friendly bilateral and multilateral ties in order to create an enabling environment for the rapid socio-economic development of the people.  The President paid his humble homage to Anagarika Dharmapala on the occasion and congratulated the Department of Posts for bringing

USEFUL ANDROID APPLICATION FOR INDIA POST

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Android Application For India Post : 4 India Post Employees Features : Android Application A Very useful Tool for India Post Employees to  Search Pincode SMS Tracking of Speed and eMO articles Holiday List -Remaining days in Current Year Meghdhoot FTP - Latest Updates with date of modification News and Events - to view latest News Rules and Orders  Posting and Promotions  Exams and Results Training and courses Download India Post.Apk :        Download

Shrirampur HO-413709 under Maharashtra Circle is successfully migrated to Finacle on 20.10.2014

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Shrirampur HO-413709 under Maharashtra Circle is successfully migrated to Finacle on 20.10.2014. 

Wish you Happy Deepavali

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POSTAL ASSISTANT KERALA CIRCLE -2014 RESULT PUBLISHED

Postal assistant kerala circle 2014 result published. http://keralapost.gov.in/Downloads/PA_SA_Result_2014.pdf

CBS - Finacle Inauguration Function at Karur Head Post Offices ( Central Region, TN Circle ) on 15/10/2014

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CBS - Finacle Inauguration Function at Karur Head Post Offices ( Central Region, TN Circle ) on 15/10/2014 inaugurated by Hon. PMG, Central Region

India Post Signs an MoU with Snapdeal and Shopclues; Also to Launch INR 4909 Cr IT Project

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With 1.50 lakh post offices across the country, India Post has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian E-commerce companies Snapdeal and Shopclues, to join hands and propel the e-commerce logistics.   As stated in a release by  iGovernment , on the occasion of Business Development Day on 14th Oct 2014 the department of postal services decided to join hands with the two online marketplaces, to cater to their logistics needs with its wide reach. In return, for getting their support for an INR 4909 crore IT project, to bring in electronic connectivity and capability across 1.5 lakhs Post Offices for enhanced delivery of all mail & financial services.   Vijay Ajmera, Sr. Vice President (Finance) Snapdeal.com  said that they are happy to choose Department of Post as their delivering partner and this partnership will provide their e-commerce business a wider reach and network.   Speaking about this association,  Sanjay Sethi, CEO & Co-Founder, ShopClues said , 

SBCO CBS Utility Updated on 16/10/2014

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SBCO CBS Utility Updated on  16/10/2014 Download the  CBS.EXE  and paste into existing C:\CBS\ folder Download and extract the  CBS.ZIP  and paste in to you local hard Disk C:\  or any other drive and run the software thro CBS.BAT file This is useful for this purposes 1. To view / Print list of Minus balance 2. Change the Account Status into CLS / TFR 3. Close all "0" Balance Account 4. Simple OB correction 5. To view / Print Closed account with Balance 6. To change the Account Status into Closed / TFR 7. To change all Minus into 0 balance by OB Corrections 8. To view / Print the Closed / Transferred Account Details 9. To Modify Transactions for a particular Period ( From - To Date ) 10. Statistical Report , Quarterly Report, etc ( Copy stt_ext.dbf & hpo_det.dbf  already available  in c:\sbco\sb\ into c:\cbs\ folder  ) New features :  for CBS offices we can enter the Total Deposit / Withdrawal / Debit / credit amount as single entry.  ( Use Account No  1  for all

Suggestions are invited on the proper utilization of the deposits remianed unclaimed in various Small Saving Schemes with Post Offices and Banks for welfare and protecting financial interest of Senior Citizens

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India Post to play an important role in online shopping now

Keeping in view the enormous growth of the e-commerce sector in the country in recent years, India Post has recently joined hands with the e-retail  giants Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon. India Postal Department will soon be delivering products of these online companies in every corner of the nation in the near future. The prospects of collaboration were discussed in a press conference held on Saturday on the occasion of 'mail diwas' during 'National Postal Week'. The machine installed on latest 'Automated Mail Processor Center' was also displayed. Shri John Samuel, Member of the Postal Service Board informed that the Indian Post will soon convert 1.55 lakh post offices of the country to the high-tec 'Parcel hubs' and  an investment of Rs 4.90 crore  is being pitched for this plan. “India Post will play a major role in e-commerce industry and would be using latest machines. It would be transforming according to the needs of the world,” he further added. Ch

CHQ BULLETIN: 09 DATE: 17.10.2014

CHQ BULLETIN: 09                                                                      DATE: 17.10.2014 To All Circle Secretaries Dear Comrades,                 I am very happy to meet you all through this bulletin with DEEPAVALI Greetings . On the auspicious day of DEEPAVALI, I wish you and your family a very “  HAPPY DEEPAVALI  “,  and sparkling with joy and glowing with   dreams and happiness  of you and your family members.   HAPPY DEEPAVALI           I have planned to visit Directorate in the month of November-2014 with our Union President to discuss some important problems of SBCO staff matters and the necessity of revised control procedure to work under CBS platform. In this regard, we have already send the letters regarding the above matters. 7th Central Pay Commission – Interim Report : Article by Govtempdiary        The terms and references of the 7th Central Pay Commission was approved by the cabinet on 28.02.2014. In the terms and references doc