department of posts
Department of Post introduces free digital parcel locker service in Kolkata
The Department of Posts has introduced a free digital parcel locker service for the first time in India in Kolkata in the New Town and Nabadiganta IT Post Offices. Under the service, customers collect their consignment from specified post offices ..
9-15 October: National Postal Week 2019 celebrated
National Postal Week is being celebrated in the country from 9 October to 15 October 2019 to create awareness about the role and contributions of postal sector in social and economic development as well as in lives of people and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India Post starts Speed Post Service to 6 new Foreign Countries
The Department of Posts under Union Ministry of Communications has announced commencing of International Speed Post (EMS) Service to six new foreign destinations in Asia, Europe and South America. Key Highlights India Post has expanded speed post service to 6 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India Post Payments Bank to start operations with 650 branches in August 2018
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is expected to go live with 650 branches in addition to 3,250 access points co-located at post offices in August, 2018 following final clearance from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start. RBI has given ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2018
Department of Posts launches Cool EMS Service between India and Japan
Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched Cool EMS Service between India and Japan. It is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Tripartite MoU signed for broadband services to Post Offices
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between BBNL, Department of Posts and BSNL to provide broadband connectivity of BharatNet to Post Offices in rural areas. BSNL would provide broadband services. The infrastructure expenses and the operational expenses would ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Union Government launches toll free number for postal complaints
The Union Government has launched a toll free number ‘1924’ to registered postal complaints. The service has been launched Department of Posts (DoP). It was launched after Government had introduced Twitter Sewa for redressal of telecom and postal grievances. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
India Post Payments Bank Limited incorporated
The India Post Payments Bank Limited (IPPBL) has received the Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act 2013. IPPBL would be the first PSU under the Department of Posts (DoP). With ..