Highly condemnable B’desh situation has a silver line too for India
The crisis in Bangladesh is highly condemnable but the unstable situation in the country has increased the global brands’ interest in Indian garment hubs, more for Surat’s garment industry. Now global brands are inquiring about ready-to-wear clothing production and supply. Rising attacks on minorities, especially on the Hindu community, have escalated concerns within the garment industry. This industry contributes significantly to Bangladesh’s GDP, accounting for 11 percent as of 2024. And if this industry collapses, Bangladesh could be bankrupt soon.
Appointment of AG in J&K: Tension mounts between BJP, Omar
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Government in the Centre has turned down Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recommendation to continue the Advocate General DC Raina in the office. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha had also opposed Abdullah’s move to allow the former Advocate General. Raina, who was appointed as Jammu and Kashmir’s Advocate General under Governor Satya Pal Malik, submitted his resignation to the Government on October19, days after Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. His resignation was, however, turned down, reportedly by the Chief Minister’s office, and he was asked to continue.
BUREAUCRACY
GoI gets more power to determine composition of Railway Board
The Government of India (GoI) has been empowered to determine the composition of Railway Board in the numbers of appointments of Board Members, and their qualifications, experience and service tenure. An amendment bill in this respect passed in the lower house granting authority to the Government of India.
PESB yet to shortlist candidates for CMD, NTPC
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) is yet to shortlist candidates for the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited falling vacant on August 1, 2025.
Dr Vikrant Pandey is Resident Commissioner, Gujarat Bhawan
Dr Vikrant Pandey has been appointed as Resident Commissioner, Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi after promotion to Super Time Scale and on repatriation to the cadre. He is a 2005 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.
Rakesh Samadariya quits IRS-IT
Rakesh Samdariya, ACIT, Jabalpur, has resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax (IRS-IT).
Krishnan Ramaswamy quits IRS-IT
Krishnan Ramaswamy, JCIT, Chennai, has resigned from the Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax (IRS-IT).
Manoj Kumar appointed ADRM, Izzatnagar
Manoj Kumar, who is presently posted in Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), has been transferred to North Eastern Railway (NER) and appointed as Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM), Izzatnagar. He is an Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME) officer.
Dr V N Pichad posted in clinical post in Central Railway
Dr V N Pichad, who is presently posted in Central Railway (CR), has been posted in a clinical post in the Railway itself on attaining the age of 62 years on December 10, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.
Dr K Sridhar posted in clinical post in Northern Railway
Dr. K Sridhar, who is presently working as Principal Chief Medical Director (PCMD) in Northern Railway (NR), has been posted in a clinical post in the Railway itself on attaining the age of 62 years on December 12, 2024. He is an Indian Railway Health Service (IRHS) officer.
Post of Director (Tech), NEEPCO advertised
The post of Director (Technical), North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) falling vacant in August 2025 has been advertised.
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities sought
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has advertised for the post of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, New Delhi.
WMO Research Awards for Young Scientists-2025 invited
The Office of Director General of Meteorology, New Delhi has invited nominations for World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Research Awards for Young Scientists-2025.
15 shortlisted for Asst Directors, Development Commissioner Office
As many as 15 candidates have been shortlisted for eight posts of Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Leather and Footwear) in the Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Interview dates will be announced shortly.
Interviews for Asstt Director (M), Development Commissioner soon
As many as 23 candidates have been shortlisted for five posts of Assistant Director Grade-II (IEDS) (Metallurgy) in the Office of the Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Member for TDSAT, Hqs sought
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has advertised for the selection of post of Member in Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, Headquarters (TDSAT, Hqs) at New Delhi.
Post of Chairperson for DEPwD advertised
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)has advertised for the appointment of Chairperson in the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
THSTI advertises for Associate Prof (clinical/non-clinical) posts
BRIC-Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) has advertised for the posts of Associate Professor (clinical and non-clinical) on deputation basis. Applications must reach before December 30, 2024.
DSIR advertises for two JTAs
Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) has advertised for the filling up of two Junior Technical Assistants (JTAs) on deputation basis in the Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi.
Neeraj Nabha posted in AHS Division, DAHD
Neeraj Nabha, Assistant Director has been posted in AHS Division of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) with immediate effect.
Whole-time Member (Law) post in PFRDA advertised
The Ministry of Finance has advertised for the post of Whole-time Member (Law) in Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), New Delhi. Applications must reach on or before December 30, 2024.
Two IPS officers shifted in Punjab
Two IPS officers have been shifted in Punjab. Jagadale Nilambari Vijay has been appointed as DIG, Counter Intelligence, SAS Nagar, while J Elanchezhian takes over as Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab.
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