Kharge in over haul mode
The Congress Chief, Mallikarjuna Kharge is nowadays busy in overhauling the party organisation in States. Within a short period, he dissolved Himachal and UP units of state, district and bloc level.
Why Pakistani envoy to Bangladesh met BNP Chief Khaleda Zia?
The Pakistan Government is directly or indirectly involved in the Bangladesh affairs. It was re-confirmed when the Pakistani envoy to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof held a meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chief Khaleda Zia and a day after, Bangladesh Foreign Ministry sent a letter from the Security Services Division (SSD) ordering visa facilitation for Pakistani citizens or people of Pakistani origin. The letter has been sent to all missions across the globe. The move comes shortly after Bangladesh said it would halt visa services from one of its missions in India’s Tripura’s Agartala, where protesters breached the mission due to a security lapse while demonstrating against attacks on Hindu Bengalis and other minorities in the country.
Power-sharing secret pact in Karnataka exposed again?
The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC Chief, has hinted that there is a ‘secret pact’ of power-sharing that would elevate him to the CM’s post at an appropriate time. In May 2023, the Congress captured power in the state with 135 seats, and after intense deliberations, Siddaramaiah emerged as the winner in the race for the CM. The party high command had although, anointed Siddaramaiah as the CM and Shivakumar as his Deputy, there were rumours of a secret pact – a 50:50 power-sharing formula mooted by the party leadership to placate Shivakumar. Recently, Shivakumar revealed that there was indeed a ‘power-sharing pact’ in place. During an interview with a national TV channel, when asked if he would be a Deputy CM forever despite his huge contribution to the party, Shivakumar shot back saying, “Not forever. We have had some understanding…and I don’t want to discuss it in the media. I am waiting for that day.” However, the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has categorically denied that there was a pact. “There is no pact. We all will abide by the party high command’s diktat,” he said.
BUREAUCRACY
Appointments of Secretaries likely after Parliament session?
If sources are to be believed, the Government of India is expected to appoint around half a dozen Secretaries after the ongoing winter session of the Parliament is over.
Khobragade is Ambassador to Tunisia
Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade, presently Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Cambodia, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Tunisia. She is a 1999 batch IFS officer.
Senthil Nathan returns to parent cadre
Senthil Nathan S, Director in the Department of Commerce, has been given premature repatriation to his parent cadre on personal grounds. He is a 2006 batch IRS-C&CE officer.
Devendra Kumar selected as Director (Fin), MRPL
Devendra Kumar, GGM ONGC, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on December 6, 2024. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.
Four members of SCS of Sikkim awarded IAS cadre
Four members of State Civil Service of Sikkim have been promoted as IAS against the SL of 2023 and allocated Sikkim cadre. The promoted officers are: Dr A B Karki, Dicky Yangzom, Kesang Dicki Rechung and Basant Kumar Lama.
Ex-servicemen rally of Vidarbha region at Nagpur on Dec 8
An Ex-servicemen rally for veterans from Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gondia & Gadchiroli is being held at Suresh Bhatt Auditorium, Nagpur on December 8. A larger number of ex-servicemen and their families are expected to attend the same.
Three IAS officers get new assignments in Gujarat
Three IAS officers have been given new assignments in Gujarat. Accordingly, Mayur K Mehta has been appointed as Director, Civil Supplies and ex-officio Joint Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, while P J Bhagdev takes over as Member Secretary, Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Gandhinagar. Besides, Tushar Mohanlal Dholakia was shifted as Chairman, Gujarat Subordinate Services Selection Board.
UPMRC seeks HoD – IT & Cyber Security, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) is seeking applications for Head of Department for IT and Cyber Security, Lucknow on deputation basis.
Secretary, Director MPEDA sought
The Department of Commerce has advertised for the post of Secretary and Director in the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
Member, Renewable Energy CEA sought
The Ministry of Power has advertised for the post of Member, Renewable Energy in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on deputation basis.
Last date for Scientist posts in Health Research Dept extended
Last date to apply for two posts of scientists in the Department of Health Research in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has been extended. The revised date is January 9, 2025.
Vacancy advertised for Administrative Member, CAT
Applications have been invited for four existing and anticipated vacancies of Administrative Member for the year 2025 in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to be posted at CAT’s Principal Bench or any of its other branches situated at 18 places in the country. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2025.
Vacancy advertised for Judicial Member, CAT
Applications have been invited for five existing and anticipated vacancies of Judicial Member for the year 2025 in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to be posted at CAT’s Principal Bench or any of its other branches situated at 18 places in the country. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2025.
DIAT seeks JRF for Underwater Communication project
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology under Department of Defence Research and Development is seeking Junior Research Fellows (JRF) for a project titled “Investigation of Laser-Assisted Photoacoustic Wave Generation for Underwater Communication”. Applications for the same must reach before December 18, 2024.
Birth and death certificates not issued for months
In UP, the issuance of birth and death certificates has been lying pending for the last 4 months. In many districts, the local officials have no convincing reason for the extraordinary delay. According to sources the related server is down for the four months and due to this work is hampering badly, especially at the district level, where people are agitating for not getting proper reply. It is said that some district officials have informed Lucknow but the HQ is yet to take the decision.
MHA seeks Technical Forensic Psychologists, NIA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is seeking various candidates including two each Technical Forensic Psychologists, Fingerprint Experts, in NIA on deputation basis.
K S Tyagi transferred to WCR
K S Tyagi has been transferred to West Central Railway (WCR) and posted in the cadre. He is a SG, IRSME, Northern Railway officer.
Rohan Singh posted to Northern Railway
Rohan Singh has been posted at Northern Railway on returning from deputation to the Ministry of External Affairs. He is an IRSME officer.
Nilmani appointed PCE, NER
Nilmani, who is currently serving as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) in North Eastern Railway (NER), has been posted as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE) in the Railway. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.
Tapan Kumar Sinha posted as CEGE, NFR
Tapan Kumar Sinha, who is presently serving in Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), has been posted as Chief Electrical General Engineer (CEGE) in the Railway itself. He is an Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer.
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