It is with deep sorrow that we note the passing of Com. P. Vittalamurthy (93), former Circle Secretary of NFTE, who expired this morning , on 26-01-2026. 
 

Saroornagar Branch (HTD)  Conference held on 25-1-26. GS attended and addressed. Circle Secretary Com N Somanatham, Circle President Goparaju, District Secretary M Madhu , CHQ Org Secretary Govindarajulu have also attended and addressed.

The District Conference of Sangrur was held on 28-01-2026 successfully and addressed by Comrade G. S. Bajwa, Circle Secretary, Punjab, and Comrade Sant Singh, President. Comrade Sadha Singh briefed the house on the welfare activities of Sangrur District and specially mentioned the valuable contribution of Comrade Navneet Kumar in downloading DLCs of members.
The District body was elected unanimously with a single voice as follows:
President: Comrade Mohan Singh
District Secretary: Comrade Ashwani Kumar
Cashier: Comrade Mahesh Kumar
 

26-jan-2026

On 10.01.2026, the Bangalore District Unit donated medicines worth about Rs 12,000/- to AiR Humanitarian Homes, Bannerghatta, under the leadership of President Comrade Ranganayakulu. Doctors from Oxford Medical College, Bengaluru also conducted free health check-up and treatment for the inmates. 13 members participated and photographs are shared.

On 12-01-2026, comrades of AIBSNLPWA, Anantapur District visited a Blind & Orphan Home for Girls at Kurukunta.
They handed over 4 ceiling fans and 4 tube lights, along with rice & wheat bags, worth Rs.10,000/-, on behalf of AIBSNLPWA, on the eve of Pensioners’ Day.

The matter was listed in the Supplementary Cause List as Item No. 64. Mr. Ghose, Learned Counsel, appeared and made a brief submission / overview of the matter before the Hon’ble Bench. Upon hearing, the Hon’ble Court has directed that the matter be listed for final hearing on 30th March 2026.

The District Conference of AIBSNLPWA, East Godavari District was held on 18-01-2026 at Amalapuram. Around 200 members participated actively in the Conference.
The Conference was addressed by Comrade V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary (CHQ), Comrade R. S. N. Murty, CHQ Vice President, and Comrade D. Venkateswara Rao, Circle Secretary,
Sri Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy, DGM (Admn), East Godavari, conveyed greetings. The Conference unanimously re-elected the following office bearers:
President: Comrade S. N. Rajkumar
District Secretary: Comrade K. Bhaskara Rao
Treasurer: Comrade A. V. Bapi Raju

The 4th Triennial Conference of AIBSNLPWA, Telangana Circle was successfully held on 07 January 2026 at Asman Mahal Conference Hall, Hyderabad.  Com. V. Vara Prasad, General Secretary (CHQ) attended the Conference and addressed the delegates. In his elaborate speech, he explained in detail the latest developments and important issues affecting BSNL pensioners, including: Pension Revision,validation Act, 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) – Terms of Reference and related issues. 

The Conference was also attended by Com. S. Govindarajulu (CHQ Organising Secretary) and Com. N. Somanadham (CHQ Vice President).

There was a contest for the post of Circle Secretary, and Com. N. Somanadham was elected as Circle Secretary. Elections for the remaining office bearers were held unanimously: President: Com. M. Gopa Raju (unanimous) Circle Treasurer: Com. N. Venkateswar (unanimous)

As per the Supreme Court case status, the matter “National Coordination Committee of Pensioners Associations (NCCPA) vs Union of India” has been registered under W.P.(C) No. 001057/2025 (Diary No. 60324/2025, CNR No. SCIN010603242025). The diary was filed on 16-10-2025 and the case was registered on 04-11-2025 (verified on 12-11-2025). The case was last listed on 17-11-2025 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar. Presently, the matter is pending at the Motion Hearing stage (After Notice for Admission – Civil Cases) and was listed along with WPC 525/2025, with Notice Order dated 17-11-2025. The case is tentatively likely to be listed on 23-01-2026 (computer generated) under the category Service Laws – Retiral benefits / Pension.