PM's I Day Speech : Hike in pension to benefit 12 lakh jawans. Nothing mentioned about retirement age.** HP employees and teachers pay to be rised.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said the government's decision to increase the pension of retired jawans and Junior Commission Officers (JCOs) will benefit 12 lakh ex-servicemen and their families

"We have accepted the recommendations of the committee constituted to examine the issue of pension of ex-servicemen

This will lead to increased pension for about 12 lakh retired jawans and JCOs," Singh said in his address after unfurling the national flag at the ramparts of Red Fort here on the occasion of 63rd Independence Day

"We are proud of our brave soldiers." Said the PM.

Source : PTI

The PM did not mention anything regarding the proposed raise in retirement age to 62 years for the Central Govt. staff.

HIMACHAL PRADESH

The state level function to mark the country's 63rd year of independence was organised at Fatehpur in Kangra district where Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal unfurled the National Flag and took salute from marching contingents of police, home gurads, NCC and school children.

Speaking on the occasion, Dhumal made a slew of announcements including implementation of 5th pay commission recommendations for regular employees of the state government with effect from Sept 1, 2009 and release of six per cent dearness allowance (DA) from January 1, 2009, to be paid in cash.

The UGC pay scales to all eligible college and university teachers will be applicable from Sept 1, 2009, he added.

Source : PTI