Now more AAP leaders to quit party?
Since the AAP party has failed to return to power in Delhi, political observers believe that a big number of AAP leaders may leave the party to join the BJP. One can wait and watch.
Credit of success of Kumbh Mela also goes to RSS
The success of the Kumbha Mela is also attributed to the RSS. The RSS volunteers in large number helped in different ways to people visiting the Kumbha.
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IPS Amneet Kondal Empowers Bathinda’s Youth to Say No to Drugs, Yes to Sports
IPS Amneet Kondal is a 2012 batch Officer of Punjab cadre and is currently posted as senior superintendent of police in Bathinda, Punjab. She is the first women SSP of the district. Her Mission for Bathinda is to steer the youth in the right direction and encourage them to say no to drugs “We are focusing on motivating young people through sports and preventing them from falling into drug abuse,” she says. Aligning with state’s larger mission, she adds “We are addressing the drug issue across Punjab because of the prevailing narrative that drug abuse is widespread in the state.” To achieve a Drug-Free Bathinda, Kondal actively organises various extracurricular activities to engage the youth in positive ways “say yes to life, no to drugs,” she quoted. Under her leadership a district-level Hockey Tournament was organised to inspire youth, celebrate sportsmanship and promote a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, a mini-marathon, basketball match was also recently held. “We consistently organize such events” She said “Now, the plan is to expand on a much larger scale across Punjab by forming clusters and hosting such events to positively engage youth’s attention”
16 IAS officers retiring in February
As many as 16 IAS officers of various cadres and batches are retiring in February, 2025. They are: Hashmat Ali Yatoo of AGMUT cadre; Dr Vani Mohan of AP cadre; Fedrick M Dopth and Ms Gitanjali Bhattacharjee of Assam-Meghalaya; Baidya Nath Yadav and Pankaj Kumar of Bihar; Ajit Kesari and Om Prakash Shrivastava of MP; R Ramakrishnan of Nagaland; Ms Susamarani Devi and Saroj Kumar Samal of Odisha; Vijapal Singh of Rajasthan; Sukh Lal Bharti of UP cadre; Md Ikhlaque Islam and Atanu Kumar Ray of West Bengal.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed as Chairman, SEBI
Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance Secretary and Secretary Revenue, has been appointed as Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a period of three years. He is a 1987 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.
(We said this on Feb 24, 2025)
Sanjay Shukla is now ACS in Madhya Pradesh
Sanjay Shukla is allset to be ACS in Madhya Pradesh on March 1.He is 1994 batch IAS officer of MP cadre.
Debesh Kumar Behera inducted into ‘hard-core of IB
Debesh Kumar Behera has been inducted into the ‘hard-core’ of Intelligence Bureau (IB). He is a 2007 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
Georgy George inducted into ‘hard-core of IB
Georgy George has been inducted into the ‘hard-core’ of Intelligence Bureau (IB). He is a 2012 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Saptarshi Abhijit Jaikrishna inducted into ‘hard-core of IB
Saptarshi Abhijit Jaikrishna has been inducted into the ‘hard-core’ of Intelligence Bureau (IB). He is a 2008 batch IPS officer of Tripura cadre.
Tenure of Baldeo Purushartha as Joint Secretary, DEA
The central deputation tenure of Baldeo Purushartha working as Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 11, 2025. He is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Punjab cadre.
Tenure of Gaurav Sharma as FA & CAO, CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi
The deputation tenure of Gaurav Sharma as Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi. He is a 2008 batch CWES officer.
Ms Ankita Chakravarty as Deputy Secretary, Drinking Water extended
Ms Ankita Chakravarty has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation. She is a 2013 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.
A Muthukumar appointed as PS to VC, NITI Aayog
A Muthukumar has been appointed as Private Secretary to the Vice Chairperson (Dr Suman K Bery), NITI Aayog. He is a 2009 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.
Ms Punya Salila Srivastava is also Secretary, Health Research
Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary Health, has been assigned an additional charge of Secretary, Department of Health Research till March 6, 2025. She is a 1993 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.
Tenure of S Suresh as ADG, SPG extended
The tenure of S Suresh as Additional Director General (ADG), Special Protection Group (SPG) has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 8, 2025. He is a 1995 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
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