Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Listing of our Case in SC
Monday, 2 February 2026
Statement of Arrears and monthly increase in Pension
Revision of Pension & Family Pension –
OFFICE : C/o. L. R. Parab, Reserve Villa, R. H. Plot No. 86, Sector 2, Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai 400 709. Tel.: 022 2754 5423, Cell: 98690 21624, E-mail: lrparab@hotmail.com
2nd Feb. 2026
To Office-Bearers of AIRBREA, Secretary, Units of AIRBREA,
Dear Sir,
Re: Revision of Pension & Family Pension –
With humility, we state that we are proud and happy to inform you that our quiet persuasion has now yielded fruit in the form of the revision of pension and family pension effective from the 1st November 2022, which has been solely possible because of our Hon'ble Governor's kind and effective intervention with the considerate response of the Hon'ble Finance Minister, Madam Nirmala Sitharamanji, on the issue of revision of pension and family pension with retrospective effect of wage settlements from Nov. 2022, in the Bank.
We also express our sincere thanks to the Bank's Officials who have worked hard with their positive approach towards pensioners and family pensioners as also recognized organisations with their wholehearted organizational support throughout the long drawn struggle.
Our Saga of struggle since 2018 to date has been given in details in the attached Note 'Saga of Struggle' for information of pensioners and Family Pensioners as also to our critics. We wish that everybody go through the note and understand the magnitudes of work rendered by AIRBREA and our approach based on constitutional provisions and the Supreme Courts Judgments in the matter of pension. It has been a long and arduous journey to fulfill the aspirations of our retirees. We did not distract from our right path although a few vested interests with prejudices were out to criticize us.
We are now extremely pleased to know of the revision of pension and family pension of the retirees vide Bank's Circular dated 28th January 2026 and with effect from 1st November 2022. We have attached herewith Statements of Arrears from Nov. 2022 to Jan.2026 and monthly increase in pension from February 2026. On our request these statements are prepared by our veteran Shri Shrikrishna Purohit, Pune.
We may please state here that all issues of pension are not yet over and we have to further struggle with determination in the days to come. Hope that all of you show perfect unity and stand by AIRBREA to resolve remaining issues of pension.
With warm greetings
Yours sincerely,
(Parab L. R.) General Secretary Encls. 2. Statements of Pension
1. Note on Saga of Struggle for
Revision of Pension & Family Pension Pension & Family Pension
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Sunday, 1 February 2026
DA/DR from Jan 2026 @ 60% Confirmed - 8th CPC Fitment Factor Base also confirmed– CPI-IW for December, 2025 released | StaffNews
148th ISSUE OF EASTERN NEWS-FEBRUARY 2026
Still etched upon our vision is the resplendent tableau of the Republic Day parade on "Kartabya Path", where a magnificently choreographed dance unfolded to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram. Hundreds of participants, drawn from every corner of the nation, moved in sublime harmony synchronizing at the loftiest level of artistry and devotion. The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram was commemorated on 7th November 2025, marking its first publication in 1875. The song was composed by Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of Bengal's greatest literary figures and later included in his novel "Anandamath" published in 1882. This song, deeply tied to the freedom struggle, was adopted as National Song in 1950.
International Mother Language Day will be observed on 21st February honouring linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide. Initiated by Bangladesh and adopted by UNESCO In 1999, it commemorates the 1952 Language Movement in Dhaka, in the erstwhile East Pakistan, where students sacrificed their lives to protect the right to speak their mother tongue Bengali. Today it stands as a global reminder of the importance of preserving mother tongues and promoting multilingual education.
On 15th February Maha Siva Ratri, the sacred night of Lord Siva will be solemnly observed with ritual and reverence by devotees across many parts of the country. The outcome of observing Shivaratri is believed to be liberation from ignorance, spiritual awakening, and blessings of peace, prosperity, and 'moksha' (salvation)
Another significant annual event at the very beginning of February is the presentation of the Union Budget for which we eagerly await the proposals on taxation and other key matters.
In the midst of February's noteworthy occasions, we are pleased to share our 148th February 2026 issue of Eastern News as an attachment. Each month we eagerly await the responses and valued opinion of our readers to help us improve future editions,
We wish all our readers a very purposeful journey filled with growth and happiness in the days ahead
With regards
Uttam Bandyopadhyay
General Secretary,
LIC Retired Class-I Officers' Association
Mob:8240414561
One Attachment-Eastern News
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Saturday, 31 January 2026
Our case not listed in SC tomorrow
India updates Inflation calculatiion
Friday, 30 January 2026
AICPI-IW FOR DECEMBER 2025 IS 148.2
AICPI-IW
+ 147.7000
+ 148.2000
+ 148.2000
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+ 444.1000
* 2.8800
* 4.6300
* 4.9300
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+ 29194.5087
/ 3.0000
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+ 9731.5029 Qly Average
- 9476.0000
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+ 255.5029
/ 4.0000
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+ 63.8757
ie 63 DR slabs for pensioners and family pensioners wef 01.02.2026 and
17 slabs of DA to in service Employees of LIC
R K SAHNI
Thursday, 29 January 2026
BREAKING | 'Capable Of Misuse, Vague': Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
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REVISION OF PENSION & FAMILY PENSION OF RBI CIRCULAR DATED 28.01.2026
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Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
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Monday, 26 January 2026
BEWARE
Ref AIRIEF/Cir.no.41
Date:26thh January 2026
To, All RIEAs/LICPWAs affiliated to AIRIEF........
BEWARE
Of late, a developmentnt is noticed by some of us which I am shararing for general information of all and Retired Class-I Officers in particular.
You are all aware that AIRIEF of all Pensioners Association is ann Association of all Classes of retirees as its members, precisely a classless Associatioon. Needless to say, other Associations have restricted membership limited to a partiticular Class of retired employees.
An Office Bearer of Class-I Officer Association of retirees who held several position in Federation of Class-I Officers' in his service time as Cl-I and thereafter during our service time is approaching retired Class-I officers of AIRIEF to form association of retired Class-I at several Head quarters . This is because of his acquaintance with many of our members who held position of Cl-I Association during their service and knnew him.
Friends, give a thought how it matters to be called a retiree from Cl-I or Cl-II or for that matter Cl-III or Cl- IV. We are all sailing in the same boat and are birds of the same feather. There's nothing now left to believe that LIC will quantify any benenefit Class wise, should it decide to extend. Whatever LIC would give will be identical and in rem to all retirees.
I therefore request you all not to fall prey to such motive of this leader and desist from his motivations. In contrast, AIRIEF has huge membership base and savivior of interest of all Classes . If you are approaoached, pl tell this leader not to pursue the matter anymore with you.
Ironically, there is another reetiree Association who are not petitioners in the ongoing case at the Apex Court because they considered through legal recourse, nothing is achievable. They consider themselves close to the functionaries of the ruling party for the last almost 12 years. Theyy have on several occasions shared pictures of their leaders exchanging pleasantries over a cup of tea with Officials of the DFS and Ministers including the FM. They have also of late, resorted to glorify their connections about their Association with our memberss with a view to enroll as their member. Their achievement on pensioner's interest despite their long tales and connection in the North and South Bloc so far is nothing beyond a zero.
The point of writing about these 2 Association is to stand firm if you are approached. You have already chosen to be a life member with AIRIEF and taking one more will not fetch more benefit. We are one class before LIC of India and if LIC has to give any benefit, it will give to all equally irrespective of affiliation.
With regards,
General Secretary
(Ranjan Dey Sarkar) General Secretary
Sunday, 25 January 2026
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Saturday, 24 January 2026
Friday, 23 January 2026
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Rs 11,500 crore outgo as Centre clears pay, pension revision for insurers, RBI, NABARD
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'Clear Attack On Hinduism By Dravida Kazhagam' : Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Amit Malviya For Post Against Udhayanidhi Stalin
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Improvement in Group Medical Scheme Madam
FEDERATION OF RETIRED LIC CLASS I OFFICERS' ASSOCIATIONS
PATRON:
G.N.SRIDHARAN,
7, II Cross St
Karpagam Gardens,
Chennai-600020
Mob.:9841072951
E mail:
PRESIDENT :
RAVISHANKER PRASAD
B2002, Atelier, Rustomjee
Urbania City, Majiwade
Thane(W) - 400601.
Mobile: 9920844915
E mail
S. K. AWASTHI
2/182, Vikas Nagar,
LUCKNOW- 226022.
Ph: 9451663802, 7007886404
E mail:
TREASURER
D.P. SINGH
1/33, Avas Vikas Colony,
Barabanki, U. P. -225001.
Ph: 9415633256
9935507527.
E mail
SKA-CO-9-25-26
20-01-2026
Smt. Rashmi Singh ji Executive Director (Personnel) LIC of India. Mumbai
Re. Improvement in Group Medical Scheme Madam,
In the matter of implementation of the Medical Scheme, an appreciable initiative has been taken at your end by arranging an interface between the TPAs, RM(OS) and the beneficiaries ( employees/ Retirees) to understand each other's view points, so that the problems in settlement of bills are minimised.
There are certain shortcomings in the Terms & Conditions of our existing Floater Mediclaim Scheme, which need to be addressed while renewing it for the period of 1.4.26 to 31.3.27 . They are given below with some suggestions:-
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
e-Yogakahema for the month of January 2026
महोदय/महोदया,
Sir/ Madam
Regards,
योगक्षेमा डेस्क/Yogakshema Desk
केंद्रीय कार्यालय/ Central Office
022-66598446
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Monday, 19 January 2026
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