version speednet 4.1.1 rELEASED ON 19.12.2013. BY CEPT. 

Release of Version 4.1.1 is necessitated due to the launch of Express Parcels as a replacement for the existing product of Express Parcel Post (EPP) w.e.f 02.12.2013.  Hence, Speednet Version 4.1.1 will, as such, not have any references to the old product viz., Express Parcel Post (EPP).

POSTMAN EXAM RESULTS (A.P CIRCLE) : EXAM DATE 15.12.2013.

DIVISION WISE RESULTS- CLICK HERE

rpli  PREMIUM PAYMENTS THROUGH ON LINE  : -

Rural Postal Life Insurance Policy

For the Rural populace of India the Department of Posts has an insurance scheme called Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI). Giving this information in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabhaon 13/12/2013, Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said that following steps have been taken to promote and popularize postal life insurance policy in the rural areas: 

(i)            Rural PLI processing work has been decentralized to Divisional level:-  Bringing decision making closer to the common man thereby expediting sanction of loans, revival of lapsed policies and  maturity claims.  This allows contingent needs of the people to be met easily.

(ii)           Facilitating payment of premia through Post Offices anywhere in the country regardless of where the policy was issued without any transfer of policy being required.

(iii)         Facility for payment of premium online through www.epostoffice.gov.in.

(iv)        Opportunity to work as Rural PLI Agent:-  Providing common man, especially  Aanganwadiworkers, un-employed youth, Self Help Groups, etc. with additional source of income by engaging them as Direct Agents under Rural Postal Life Insurance Scheme. Incentive structure for RPLI business has been made attractive i.e. 10% of premium in the first year and subsequently 2.5% of premium income till policy lasts.

(v)           Higher Sum Assured:-  For providing opportunity for financial security in line with increasing requirements of the people, the maximum sum assured limit has been raised  for RPLI from Rs. 3 lacs to Rs. 5lacs. 

(vi)         A Toll free number (18001805232/ 155232) has been operationalized and publicized for inquiries and grievance settlement. People from anywhere in the country can call and get their problems settled.

(vii)        Training to Rural PLI marketing staff i.e. GDS staff, Direct Agents and Departmental employees is being imparted to improve their marketing skills.

(viii)      Facility of Payment of outstanding premia of policy on installments basis.

(ix)         Technology/IT initiative:-  The technological initiatives being undertaken for Rural Postal Life Insurance are :

(a)              Development of Centralized software for improved after sales service for all RPLI customers.

(b)             Development of Web and mobile portal for customers to allow seamless issue of insurance policies and making online payments under Financial Services Integration plan of the Department.

(c)              Call centre for handling customer services.

(d)             Real time updating of premium payments.

(e)              Centralized monitoring of grievances.

(f)            Setting up of 809 Central Processing Centres (CPCs) at all Head Post Offices in the country for providing single window for handling of insurance proposals, service requests and claims for RPLI customers.

source : http://pib.nic.in

C.O , Hyderabad News:-

“ Aadmi ”   Scheme to be launched for Muslims :-

The CPMG, A.P circle today announced a new scheme for muslims called “Aadmi ” will come into operative from June-2014 onwards. This was announced by him while at Kurnool , H.O visit on 19.12.2013.  He expressed that there is a need to change for present needs of customers. Some other schemes newly introduced in AP circle are “Aaservachanam” ( sending e-MOs to temples) , “ meeku vuttaram vachhindi” ( letter has come) through SMS and “nanyata” testing for delivery performance, “Vaaradhi” data transfer from sub office to Head office. //news - kurnool//

Holidays :: 

Post Office Closed Holidays - 2014 The Post offices will be closed on the following days all over India

No.	Holiday	Date	Day
1.	PROPHET MOHAMMAD'S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)	14-01-2014	Tuesday
2.	REPUBLIC DAY	26-01-2014	Sunday
3.	MAHAVIR JAYANTI	13-04-2014	Sunday
4.	GOOD FRIDAY	18-04-2014	Friday
5.	BUDDHA PURNIMA	14-05-2014	Wednesday
6.	IDU-UL-FITR	29-07-2014	Tuesday
7.	INDEPENDENCE DAY	15-08-2014	Friday
8.	MAHATMA GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY	02-10-2014	Thursday
9.	DUSSEHRA (VIJAYA DASHAMI)	03-10-2014	Friday
10.	IDU-UL-ZUHA (BAKRID)	06-10-2014	Monday
11.	DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)	23-10-2014	Thursday
12.	MUHARRAM	04-11-2014	Tuesday
13.	GURUNANAK'S BIRTHDAY	06-11-2014	Thursday
14.	CHRISTMAS	25-12-2014	Thursday

** Other 3 – holidays will be selected by the states on  List given

Postmaster (Grade-II ) Vacant Posts to be filled shortly :-

Postmaster’s grade Association (A.P circle) met with Chief postmaster General , A.P Circle at Dak Sadan, Hyderabad on 16.12.2013 as informal meeting granted by C.O. The items in short was discussed with CPMG by the Secretary of Association Sri DSK Prasad and other Postmasters-GrI/II. The available information from C.O is 

*At present existing 6- vacancies of Postmaster (Gr-II) are to be filled  from available senior most Grade- I officials. This will complete very shortly

* No progress on filling up of Postmaster-Gr III issues.

CPMG enquired about information on new accounts opened by Postmasters.  C.O said that CPMG will conduct separate meeting with Postmaster cadre officials for discussion of more issues. Postmasters from Central Secretariat (Gr-I), Malakpet( Gr-II), Putlibowli (Gr-II), Yammiganur (Gr-I), Jubileehills (Gr-I) also attended. 

Department of Posts launches ‘Express Parcel’ and ‘Business    Parcel’ Services

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & IT, here today launched an ‘Express Parcel’ service. The service was launched by Smt. P. Gopinath, Secretary, Department of Posts, at a function organized at New Delhi G.P.O.  Speaking on the occasion Smt. Gopinath said that ‘Express Parcel’ is a premium parcel service for retail as well as bulk customers. It offered time bound, safe and secure home delivery of parcels. To have minimal transit time these parcels will be given airlift wherever needed. Bulk customers would also have an economical option of surface transported ‘Business Parcel’.  These two new parcel services aim to promote the e-commerce market in India by offering reliable and cost efficient delivery solutions. Whereas ‘Express Parcel’ is an air mail service providing guaranteed time bound delivery of parcels, ‘Business Parcel’ will provide fast, secure and cost efficient transmission of parcels through surface. These services will have ‘Cash on Delivery’ facility which has become a pre-requisite today for e-commerce parcels.  Though ‘Business Parcels’ will have a nationwide coverage, the ‘Express Parcel’ service will initially be available between 20 identified cities: Agra, Banglore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Patna, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indoor, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Parwanoo, Shillong, Surat and Thiruvanthapuram. This service will be expanded nationwide in phased manner. Bothe these services are being offered at a very attractive tariff, said Smt. Gopinath.  // PTI news//

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VODKA	Plus	Water	Kidney disease
RUM	Plus	Water	Lever disease
Viskey	Plus	Water	Heart disease
ZIN	Plus	Water	Brain disease
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Source:  from news paper

NEWS:-

LATEST UP DATE ON  POSTMASTER GRADE-I & IPO LDCE-2013 : The representations received from candidates to Directorate are under scrutiny & it will take some  time to declare final results.

AIDS on STAMPS :-

World AIDS day (December 01^st)

AIDS is a disease of the modern world, arousing in people the same fear as the plague in the Middle Ages did. The name is short for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - weakened immune system - caused by HIV human immunodeficiency virus. The virus destroys the cells, which play a central role in the protection of body against disease-causing microorganisms thus disposing it to infections that healthy people seldom contract. Infection with HIV does not necessarily mean that a person has AIDS. Studies show that one half of the people who have HIV infection develop AIDS and die. With no effective cure for AIDS on the horizon, it is important to prevent the occurrence of HIV infection. If the search for vaccine and cure is the work of scientists, prevention is something where we can all take part. Health officials and many other organisations established for the promotion of AIDS awareness teach safe behaviours. The seriousness of the problem is best demonstrated by the proclamation of a special World AIDS Day (1st December) to promote AIDS awareness among people.
The  STAMPS on the following link  depicts a terrestrial globe symbolising the presence of the disease all around the world regardless the race, age or sex. The Red Ribbon - an international symbol of AIDS awareness - connects continents, reminding people of the presence and prevalence of AIDS, and promoting AIDS awareness. Each individual can avoid this disease only by being very careful.

Please visit the following link for various stamps world wide on AIDS.

http://www.aidsonstamps.com/