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Madhukar Gupta is new Home Secretary

Finally suspense is over. Madhukar Gupta is taking over as OSD in the Ministry of Home Affairs today.1971 batch Uttaranchal cadre IAS officer, Gupta, who is presently Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare would succeed V K Duggal as Secretary Home on March 31.Gupta is hard working and a man of vision.

Ajay Shankar to be Secretary Sports ?

Ajay Shankar is likely to be appointed Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare in the Government of India. He is 1973 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Shahi is out of the race ?

Former Secretary Power R V Shahi is reportedly out of the race for the post of Chairman of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). Who will make it ? An IAS officer or someone from Judiciary.

Countdown for UPA regime starts ?

Has countdown for the United Progressive Alliance(UPA) Government in Delhi begun?Answer to this question is yes, If one goes by the conduct of UPA partner political parties.For example People's Democratic Party(PDP) has threatened to withdraw support in the Jammu & Kashmir.Relations of the Congress party-majority partner in UPA,with leftists and DMK are at its lowest ebb.Talks for seat sharing with Ajit Singh Rashtriya Lok Dal(RLD)for ensuing Uttar Pradesh assembly polls have fizzled out.The Nationalist Congress Party(NCP) of which head is Indian Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has already joined hands with the Shiv Sena for Mayoral election in Pune.Possible results of forthcoming UP assembly polls do not seem to be portray a very good picture for the Congress party.

Additional Secretary level postings this week

About half a dozen Additional Secretary level postings in the Government of India are expected to be made this week.

Ahmad to join GoI this week

A E Ahmad is joining the Government of India this week as Additional Secretary Home (Border Management). He is 1976 batch IAS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.

Why did IAS officer resign?

Why did Randeep Sudan, who is currently at World Bank, resign from the IAS? Is he under investigation? Sudan is 1983 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

Urvashi Saxena is Chairperson of Settlement Commission

Ms Urvashi Saxena has been appointed acting Chairperson of the Settlement Commission. She has succeeded H O K Shrivastava.

Prabhat to join NCRI Hyderabad !

Principal Secretary Home, Chhattisgarh Government, S V Prabhat, is being tipped to be DG of the National Council of Rural Institute, Hyderabad. He is 1979 batch IAS officer.

Injeti Srinivas to join this week

Injeti Srinivas is joining the Government of India this week as Joint Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare. He is 1983 batch IAS officer of Orissa cadre.

Priya Ajit Singh is CVO of IDPL

Priya Ajit Singh has joined the Indian Drugs and Pharms Ltd as CVO.Priya is 1994 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre.

Mishra is new JS Civil Aviation

Arun Mishra is new Joint Secretary Civil Aviation. He is 1986 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.

IAS officer joins MEA

Ashish Kundra has joined the Ministry of External Affairs as OSD to the Minister. He is 1996 batch IAS officer of UT cadre.

Lukose is Joint DG Shipping

Lukose Vallathnai has joined as new Joint Director General Shipping. He is 1986 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Subbiah is Dy Chairman Tuticorin Port Trust

A Subbiah has taken over as new Deputy Chairman of the Tuticorin Port Trust. He is 1992 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.

Kanan is CVO of Madras Fertilisers

R Kanan has joined as CVO of the Madras Fertilisers. He is 1981 batch IAS officer of TamilNadu cadre.

High profile trials & its blues

Justice A R Lakshmanan's outburst in the court against an anonymous letter which was not placed on records is a virtual replica of the Justice S N Variava's act who was involved in the trial against Indian Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav two years ago. Either judges at different times had alleged that they were being pressurized. Co-incidentally both judges were members of the bench with Justice S H Kapadia in the trial against Laloo Prasad Yadav. These two cases have left investigating agencies baffled as no record is placed before them or a complaint is lodged to investigate these incidents against Lordships so that the public is told the entire truth.

Sandhya Times up for sale

The Hindi evening newspaper titled "Sandhya Times" of the Times of India group is up for sale. Its management is learnt to have decided to sell it. After a long span the Times group is going to sell its one of the brands. In the past it had sold its Hindi magazines titled "Dinman" and "Dharmyug",both of which were disbanded long time back.

Probe against the ASSOCHAM

Indian Government is reported to have ordered a probe against the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) for alleged misuse of the Government's name with an event that the ASSOCHAM is organizing in New Delhi located posh hotel of Le Meridien on March 21,2007.A Joint Secretary in the Indian Agriculture Ministry is discretely probing into it. The ASSOCHAM of which President is V N Dhoot is going to organize a national Conference "SEZ : Policy for Land Acquisition & Rehabilitation". It may be stated that that the West Bengal Government has already put a ban on any further development in SEZs. Maharashtra which has sanctioned largest number of SEZs has come under increasing fire from the opposition and the Nationalist Congress Party(NCP),about the compensation being given to farmers while acquiring their land. So far altogether 178 SEZs have been okayed in India.

President's salary to be hiked

Delhi is considering a proposal to hike salary and retirement benefits of Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam .As the grapevine has it, this is likely to be done before the "Missileman" retires.

IAS officer re-instated in J & K

Mohammad Iqbal Khandey who was one of the prime accused in the Srinagar sex scandal has been re-instated by the J & K Government.He is 1978 batch IAS officer.

UP CS to get three months extension

Newly appointed Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Shambhu Nath is getting three months extension.1970 batch IAS officer Nath is scheduled to retire on March 31.

Pankaj Jain is back to J & K

Pankaj Jain is back to the parent J & K Cadre after completion of central deputation tenure. On return 1978 batch IAS officer Jain has been appointed DG of the IMPA.

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(The views expressed in this column are necessarily of their respective contributors. We do not own any responsibility, whatsoever, about these contributions).

The move is a good one. If the Government accepts the argument that teacher's mind is active till the age of 70, where they have to teach the younger brilliant students, then we hope the same arguments will be used to increasem the retirement age of Govt. officers well beyond 62. University teachers have to take classes for a limited hours in a week like Government officials who take more responsibility and are putting more than 40 hours a week in their jobs. Those who criticise such a move have a right to leave the Government service after putting in 20 years by taking voluntary retirement but those who are healthy/ active, mentally and physically fit, and wish to continue should not be stopped by any superannuation limit of age. After all experience and maturity has more relevance in governance.
Vinod Passy

Towards a better Civil Service

With regard to the post of Ramachandru, the debate about the Civil Services serves a very useful purpose. It is our goal to create a better Civil Service so that the citizens are better served. Everything else is subordinate to it. Just because a certain service serves in districts does not entail it to be rewarded with senior posts in the Government of India to the detriment of those services that predominantly serve in the cities. Posts in the civil service are not gifts to be awarded to one person or the other or one Service or the other. Public interest is paramount and if the IRS/IAAS/CSS is most suitable so be it. Thanks to such forum as Whispers we atleast see a debate that challenges the present order with the IAS ruling the roost. Today, sadly the governance is completely hijacked by the IAS as is shown by the complete takeover of the senior posts, information commissioner posts and now with the planned takeover of CAT appointments. It is high time that we have a system that places the most suitable person to the post, regardless of the service. Further, instead of protecting the Civil Service the government should be open to place professionals directly into the civil services. Why can't an MBA be a district collector and why not a Lawyer or Chartered Accountant be Commissioners in the Tax or Accounting Departments respectively
Palani T

Do not raise the retirement age - weed out the deadwood

The raising of the retirement age beyond 60 is a conspiracy by the well entrenched bureaucrats against the common man. It is surprising that the government cannot see through the game-plan. It is necessary to raise the retirement age for Professors in Specialized institutions and for Scientists as we are facing a massive shortage of these very important group of persons. On the other hand bureaucrats are dime a dozen and hardly critical for the growth of the country as they have failed miserably on most fronts. We should do exactly the reverse. We need to weed out the deadwood from the bureaucracy. I am afraid that the bureaucrats would piggy-back on the raise in the retirment age for scientists and professors and demand similar treatment for themselves. But, with the PM surrounded by the IAS, I wonder if he would get a chance to listen to non-bureaucrats. He should encourage the Professors and Scientists by raise their salaries well beyond that of the Secretaries and not get tied down by salary being linked to grade.
Raja Mohan

Move to raise retirement age is good

If teaching then why not table work ?
If teaching can be done till the age of 65, why not table work in the Government.
Ravi

Retirement age should not be raised

The PM before increasing the age of Civil Servants to 62 should visit the North East and see for himself how unemployed youths in thousands sit idly on both sides of the roads and drug themselves. We cannot compare ourselves with Western countries mindlessly as they dont have such a large young unemployed population. Retirement age of Government servants should not be increased so that young can be employed.
S Verma

Dr Tiwari is excellent executive

Dr. R.C. Tiwari is excellent executive. He would be an excellent decision maker too.
G K Dwivedi

It,s a good achievement of Dr Tiwari

Achievements and taken initiatives looks unbelievable though true on the part of a PSU unless it is leaded by a genius stalwart, non other than Dr R.C.Tiwari.
S K Karim

TAIL-PIECE
That's a wonderful piece of information...

Lets hope the coincidence proves second time right for India...

I don't know who will win the cup, just sharing an
Interesting history
facts

* Year 1981*
1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes
4. Pope Died
5. After 1 year Italy won soccer world cup
6. 2 years later India won the world
Cup!!!(Prevented a WI hat-trick)

* Year 2005*
1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes
4. Pope Died
5. After 1 year Italy won soccer world cup(after 24
years)
6.2 years later will *India** win the world Cup*
?????(preventing an
Australian Hat-trick)

Contributed by -Abhishek Singh

Aaj Ki Aawaz

Hope Centre too has received the Telegram!!
The one that was sent from Nandigram!!!

Kamal Nath does not know what he's talking!!!
As SEZs he continues hawking (selling)!!!

In SEZs today the most vital facet is land acquisition,
And at present SEZs biggest affliction!!!

Unless Sarkar doesn't clear its head on this,
Things will continue to be amiss!!!

For SEZs Government should not acquire land,
And should encourage that SEZs be set up on wasteland!!!!

If Farmland is acquired then Package should include loss of livelihood,
People being displaced in its entirety should be understood!!!

Buddhadeb Sarkar has got a slap on its mooh,
WB Scholars have let out a collective boo!!!

They've returned their awards to voice their protest,
On Nandigram's mishandling and brutality showed their detest!!!

Buddhadeb needs so be sacked,
Because his own people he attacked!!!

Bengal's Tinnamen is a huge blot on it,
But the pyre of forced land acquisitions for SEZs in WB has been lit!!!

Singur is next…… Tata's better be ready,
And if they don't heed to ground realities things could get heady!!!

Heady meaning here too things could come to head,
And here too WB Sarkar will back out after shooting some protesters dead!!!

Now its rumoured that Amrinder has gone to meet the Queen!!!
Just yesterday in London he's alleged to have been seen!!

His sidekick Chahal is already there…. rumoured that accounts are being squared,
After all in all the alleged 'guplas' both have been allegedly paired!!!

Chahal's son or daughter in law or wife has sought stay in UK as an Investor…. Independent Means,
Very soon on this too there are going to be spilled beans!!

Big B or Big Badal says that its time to work for the State,
And to stop this feeling of hate!!

For one he says Treasury Benchers and Opposition have not broken bread for some time,
That's because in Amrinder's time even to smile at the Opposition was a crime!!!!

Amrinder literally vitiated the atmosphere with hate,
In the Vidhan Sabha he chose to insult and threaten as was his way to debate!!!

Badal says that Leader of Opposition can call him any time,
And said that Bhattal should understand that working for the State together is not a crime!!!

PC wants P Notes to continue for another three years,
This despite the 'tainted' and ' anti India' money fears!!!

SEBI's Damodran says Investors will be encouraged to invest directly,
But that does not mean it'll stop those who are investing indirectly!!!

PC supported higher rate of inflation and faced huge dissension,
He turns red in the face on Inflation word ka mention!!!

Very soon his P Note love will end him in the dock,
He seriously needs to take stock!!

PC cannot be the watchdog and watch robbers making hay,
Or show robbers how to get into the Vault and away the underground way!!!!

Warning….. if you mess with SP gang they will kick you till you cry out in pain,
In SC see what happened…..from Judge's tears SP did gain!!!

SP's philosophy is everything is fair to gain in politics or to save your hide,
By this philosophy they abide!!!

Hope you've seen the Pepsi ad….. ladegaa toh jeethegaa,
Aur joh nahi ladegaa uss ko Bangladesh bhi peetegaaa!!!

Rather than Tigers at the end of the ad they should use shaggy cats,
Being chased away with balls and bats!!!

Sehawag should be recalled immediately …… karro iss ko can,
And on Captain interfering in Team selection there should be a ban!!!

Pawar has the reverse Midas touch …. anything he touches turns to crap,
In both Agriculture and Cricket India's got the rap!!!

If India does not make it to Semis then quite a few need to be punished,
To the African jungles Pawar, Selectors , Greg and the Team should be banished!!!

Bharat Kumar

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NBCC CMD elected Vice Chairman of SCOPE

Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NBCC, has been elected as the Vice Chairman of SCOPE Executive Board, an apex body representing Public Sector Enterprises of the Government of India. Roy Choudhury had earlier served as member of the Board consecutively for two terms during which he made significant contribution towards making SCOPE, a more vibrant entity looking after the interests of the member PSUs. The term of the Executive Board of SCOPE is for two years beginning from the 1st April and the newly elected body shall be in office upto 31st March, 2009.

Director (Marketing )GAIL interview on April 2

Interview for the post of Director (Marketing) GAIL will take place on April 2.PESB has already cleared the names of the officials who are going to appear for interview.

Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board

Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board is being set up to promote competition in the oil and gas sector, ensure transparency and to protect the interest of the consumers.

Quarterly Audit of Oil Companies

With a view to have better performance & to check wasteful expenditure Delhi has now decided for audit of cost records in 12 oil companies belonging to the the public sector.This will be done on quaterly basis from January last.

CIL and NTPC to form a joint venture

National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC) Limited being headed by
T .Sankaralingam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Coal India Limited(CIL) of which Chairman is Partha S.Bhattacharya.The MOU was signed recently for undertaking development, operation & maintenance of coal blocks and integrated coal based power plants. The MOU will leverage both the Companies to pool in their experiences and expertise in the areas of coal mining and operation & maintenance of captive power plants using middlings of coal washeries and coal washeries rejects. The areas of immediate co-operation are development of two coal blocks Brahmini (1900 MT) and Chichro Patsimal (356 MT) in Jharkhand to be developed and operated as 50:50 joint venture between CIL and NTPC.

Amar Babu joins Idea Cellular

R K Amar Babu has joined the Idea Cellular Member of Idea,s Executive Committee.

Rao appointed Chairman

R V S Rao former ED of HDFC has been appointed Chairman of Ptarmigan Capital,s India operations.

Kawale resigns from Tata Board

Joint Secretary Power Jayant Kawale hss resigned from the Board of the Tata Power Board.

Mukesh Ambani eyeing for Dow Chemicals

India's leading industrial magnet, Mukesh Ambani is eyeing on Dow Chemicals. Ambani has made a bid at $ 30000 Billion(Thirty thousand American Dollars), biggest in Indian history. It is the same multinational company (MNC) into which Union Carbide Corporation(UCC) was merged, a few years ago. It is also worth mentioning that infamous Bhopal poison gas leak disaster of December 3,1984 had taken place in a pesticides factory that was being run by UCC's Indian subsidiary.