Why people like Modi?
In chitchat, there was discussion as to why NarendraModi is liked. Conclusion was because he is “Strong PM” unlike Manmohan Singh.
‘Single personality’ political party has no future?
It is said that the ‘single personality’ political party in the country is going to be short-lived. Only time will prove this theory.
BUREAUCRACY
20 IAS officers retiring in April
As many as 20 IAS officers of various cadres and batches are retiring in April. They are: M R M Rao and Sanjeev Kumr Jain of AGMUT cadre; K S Sreenivasa Raju of AP; Abhijit Baruah of Assam-Meghalaya cadre; Dr Ashok Khemka of Haryana; Hari Kumar Keshari of Jharkhand; S R Umashankar of Karnataka; Ms Sarada G Muraleedharan, Biju Prabhakar of Kerala; Abhay Kumar Verma and Shail Bala Anjana Martin of MP; Alok Kumar Kar of Odisha; Sunil Sharma of Rajasthan; Dr R Nanthagopal, Dr N Venkatachalam, S Palanisamy of Tamil Nadu; A Santhi Kumari of Telangana; Arun Singhal and Ms Monika S Garg of UP and Jaideep Duttagupta of West Bengal cadre.
K Ramakrishna Rao appointed as Chief Secretary of Telangana
K Ramakrishna Rao has been appointed as Chief Secretary of Telangana. He is a 1991 batch IAS officer of Telangana cadre.
(We said this on March 18, 2025)
Central deputation is now a must!
Informed sources said that henceforth central deputation of all India service officers will be a must. Gates of central deputation will be closed to those who have not opted for the Government of India.
Will Chahal be next Chief Secretary of Maharashtra?
In Maharashtra, it is believed that I S Chahal will be the next Chief Secretary. He is a 1989 batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre. Present Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik is scheduled to retire at the end.
Revathi will have tough opposition at ITU election
While India has nominated Ms. M. Revathi, Joint Wireless Advisor at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), as its candidate for Director of the Radio Communication Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), she will have formidable opposition at the election. In September 2024, France and Germany announced its candidates. To avoid a split in European votes, an informal election was held between the candidates by the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations which was won by .the French candidate Eric Fournier. In the event 37 countries have decided to vote for Fournier and use their diplomatic clout for getting votes from non-European countries. No such unity exists in Asia. The challenge for Indian diplomats is to prove before non-European members that the Revathi is in a better position to mobilise the expertise and skills of the Radio Communication Bureau for challenges ahead.
Ms Nidhi Chhibber to take over as Secretary, Food Processing on June 1
Ms Nidhi Chhibber will be taking over the charge as Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries on June 1. She is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
Manoj Abraham promoted to DGP grade in Kerala
Manoj Abraham, ADG, has been promoted to Director General of Police (DGP). He is a 1994 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.
Keshav Kumar Pathak appointed as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat
Keshav Kumar Pathak has been appointed as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat in the rank of Secretary. He is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.
Mohit Soni appointed as OSD to Manohar Lal
Mohit Soni has been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Manohar Lal, Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs at Deputy Secretary level. He is a Private person.
Shepherd from Maharashtra becomes IPS officer
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”, a Shepherd boy from a remote village of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra has proved it by cracking a UPSC exam and becoming an IPS officer. Birdev Siddhappa Dhone from a shepherd community was grazing goats in the field when he was informed of the selection in the Indian Police Service (IPS). His academic profile has been par excellence.
Postings of Addl/Joint IT Commissioners
Transfer and posting order for Additional/Joint Income Tax Commissioners/Addl IT Directors/ Joint IT Directors have been issued. Abhishek Mishra has been shifted as Addl CIT (Exemption), Bhopal, while Alok Bhura takes over as JCIT, ITAT-2, Jabalpur and assigned additional charge of JCIT (RU)-1 (1), Ujjain. Similarly, Bharat Deoraj Shegaonkar is posted as DGIT (Inv.), Bhopal; Bipin Ahirwar as Addl CIT (Appeals), Raipur; Dharmendra Singh as JCIT (AU)-1 (3), Raipur; Gargi Chauhan as JCIT (Audit), Bhopal with addl charge of JCIT (AU)-1 (2), Bhopal; Gunjan Varshey as Addl CIT (Admin & TPS), O/o Pr CCIT, Bhopal; Kapil Kapoor as JCIT (AU)-1 (4), Bilaspur; Kunal Kishor as JCIT, Range-1, Gwalior with addl responsibility of JCIT (AU)-1 (3), Bilaspur; Mosumi Misra as JCIT (AU)-1 (4), Raipur; Munmun Sharma as DGIT (Inv), Bhopal; Narendra Molai Prasad as JCIT, Ranga-1, Bilaspur; Payel Prakash as DGIT (Inv.), Bhopal; Praduman Meena as JCIT, Range-4, Bhopal; Rahul Padha as JCIT (ITAT)-1, Jabalpur with addl charge of JCIT, Range-1, Jabalpur; Rajesh K Meena as DGIT (Inv.), Bhopal; Ramakant Pradhan as JCIT, Range-2, Jabalpur; Ratnesh Kumar Sharma as JCIT (AU)-1 (1), Bilaspur with add charge of JCIT (AU)-1 (1), Bilaspur; S Bhuvaneshwari as JDIT (Trg.1) (NADT) (RC), Bhopal; S G Moon as JCIT (AU)-1 (3), Jabalpur; Sandeep Ahuja as JCIT (VU)-1 (1), Indore; Sanjay Kumar Pandey as JCIT (Tech.), O/o Pr CCIT, Bhopal; Saurabh Kumar Sharma as JCIT (AU)-1 (3), Bhopal; Shashi Kant Kushwaha as Addl CIT, Range-1, Bhopal; Tarannum Verma as JCIT, Range-1, Bhilai and Vijit Patel is now JCIT, Range-4, Indore.
Dr M M Kutty appointed as Distinguished Professor, IIM Mumbai
Dr M M Kutty has been appointed as Distinguished Professor, at IIM Mumbai. He is a retired IAS officer of 1985 Batch and was Union Secretary, Petroleum. He had also worked earlier as Chief Secretary, Delhi. After retirement, he was Chairman. Commission on Air Quality Management for 3 years.
Gunjiyal is new CEO Bihar
Vinod Kumar Gunjiyal has been appointed as Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar .He is 2007 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre.
Scientist -Elect for National Test House advertised
One post of Scientist -Electrical in National Test House (NTH), Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has been advertised. Applications must reach on or before May 15, 2025.
RVNL seeks Director-Projects, New Delhi
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has advertised for the post of Director-Projects, New Delhi on deputation basis.
CCIL seeks IRTS officers for various posts
Container Corporation of India Limited (CCIL) has advertised for six posts of Group General Manager (C&O)/ Senior General Manager (C&O)/ General Manager (C&O) for Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam on deputation basis.
Scientist -Mech for National Test House advertised
One post of Scientist -Mechanical in National Test House (NTH), Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has been advertised. Applications must reach before May 15, 2025.
CRIS seeks Manager/ Dy Manager-Civil, New Delhi
Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has advertised for the posts of Manager/ Deputy Manager-Civil), New Delhi on deputation basis. D
Vacancy of Director (Fin), Armoured Vehicles Nigam arises
A vacancy of Director (Finance), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has arisen with the Government of India seeking applications to fill the same.
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