It is almost near to 'live' and indeed praiseworthy. One gets to know about many things which otherwise he won't have been able to. Why don't you have a little segmentation like whispers on politics, bureaucrats, corporate sector, PSUs, banks etc .
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Will Atul Chaturvedi be Secretary Telecom ?
Name of Secretary Fertilisers, Atul Chaturvedi, has also started doing the round for the post of Secretary Telecom. He is 1974 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.Three names are already in Circulation.
Krishnan to be Secretary Fertilisers ?
S Krishnan may move as Secretary Fertilisers in the Government of India. He is 1975 batch IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre.
PMO has certain queries about new CMD, BHEL ?
As the grapevine has it, appointment orders regarding BP Rao as the next CMD of BHEL have been delayed as PMO had raised certain queries.
Indevar Pandey to be ED to Ms.Mamata Banerjee
As the grapevine has it Indevar Pandey is poised to be Executive Director (ED) in Indian Railway Minister Ms.Mamata Banerjee's office. He will also be private secretary to the Minister for Railways. Indevar Pandey who was Secretary to former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee currently attending APPA course in the New Delhi located Indian Institute of Public Affairs (IIPA). He is an IAS officer of the 1988 batch & belongs to the West Bengal cadre.
K.R.Kamath to be CMD of PNB
As the grapevine has it K.R.Kamath Chairman cum Managing Director (CMD) Allahabad Bank is going to be the CMD of the Punjab National Bank (PNB)
(We said this on June 29,2009)
J.P. Dua tipped to be CMD Allahabad Bank
It is now certain that once K.R. Kamath CMD Allahabad Bank moves to PNB in the same capacity then J.P. Dua Executive Director of Allahabad Bank will step into his shoes as CMD of Allahabad Bank.
(We said this on June 29,2006)
Ajay Tyagi assumes charge as PS Finance in Himachal
Ajay Tyagi who so far was Principal Resident Commissioner to the Himachal Pradesh Government in Delhi has joined as Principal Secretary (PS) Finance to the State Government on September 22, 2009 .He is an IAS officer of the 1984 batch who belongs to the Himachal Pradesh cadre.
2 Information Commissioners to be inducted on Wednesday
Two lady officers are going to be sworn in as Information Commissioners (ICs) on September 23, 2009. They are: Ms.Deepak Sandhu former Press Advisor to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Man Mohan Singh & Ms.Sushma Singh former Secretary Information & Broadcasting Secretary. Ms. is an Indian Information Service (ISS) officer of the 1971 batch. Ms. Singh is an IAS officer of the 1972 batch who belongs to the Jharkhand cadre.
Tenure of Rajesh Gopal extended in Tiger Authority
Deputation tenure of Rajesh Gopal has been extended by two years. He is Member Secretary in the National Tiger Conservation Authority. He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the MP cadre.
3 ex chiefs of Atomic panel seek probe
Three ex Chairmen of the Atomic Commission have reportedly demanded a thorough probe for cover up investigation of Pokhran II nuclear tests. They are MR Srinivasan, PK Iyengar & AM Prassad.
Ms. Manjula Parashar is a Member in PSB
Ms. Manjula Parashar has joined as Member (Operations) in the Postal Services Board (PSB). Hitherto, she was Chief General Manager (CGM) Mail Business. She is an Indian Postal Service (IPS) officer of the 1977 batch.
Ms. Kalpna Tiwari is CGM, Mail Business
Ms. Kalpna Tiwari has joined as Chief General Manager (CGM) Mail Business. Earlier she was Chief Post Master General (CPMG) Madhya Pradesh. She is an Indian Postal Service (IPS) officer of the 1978 batch.
Rahul Gandhi's "no thanks" to Navin Jindal
As the grapevine has it AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi has returned the imported bullet & missile proof car that was reportedly gifted to him by Navin Jindal Congress MP. Grapevine also says that Jindal had imported four cars of such type each of which is worth Rs.2.50 crore. It is not that Rahul Gandhi did not ride the car. He did ride in that. However, he reportedly returned it at behest of his mother & UPA chairperson Ms.Sonia Gandhi who is also AICC general secretary. She is understood to have told him that you live among people so it is not needed.
NSA is annoyed over leakage of Chinese intrusion
As the grapevine has it, Mayankote Kelath Narayanan, National Security Advisor (NSA) to the Prime Minister of India, is annoyed over leakage of the report relating to the Chinese intrusion.
Career stagnation causing migration from CISF
Atleast 20 middle-rung officers of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have in the past two years migrated to other services for greener pastures. They were reportedly baffled over the career stagnation in the force.
K. Roshaiya govt. takes decisions in Andhra Pradesh
K. Roshaiya who has become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on September 3,2009 has reportedly started taking decisions now. With this uncertainty over his fate seems to be getting over.
Ms.Nidhi Mani Tripathi to hold addl charge for Kumbh
Ms.Nidhi Mani Tripathi will hold additional charge for the Hardwar's Kumbh to be held in January 2010. At present she is Director for ADB Projects & Jawaharlal Nehru Renewable Urban Mission (JNRUM) with the Uttarakhand Government. She is an IAS officer of the 2001 batch who belongs to the Manipur-Tripura (MT) cadre.
Secretary level changes on then anvil in Uttarakhand
As the grapevine has it Secretary level changes are on then anvil in Uttarakhand. It should happen in a couple of days.
Chandra selected for UNMIT
Suresh Chandra, DC, BSF, has been selected for UN Mission in Timor L'ste.
(UNMIT).
Tourism Minister is annoyed with ITDC
As the grapevine has it, Tourism Minister Ms. Selja Kumari is annoyed with ITDC CMD Pervez Dewan . As it is, Pervez Dewan is serving his extended tenure that was extended till October 15, 2009. He is an IAS officer of the 1977 batch who belongs to the Jammu & Kashmir cadre.
Post Withdrawn from Nepal Embassy
Post of Second Secretary in Indian Embassy in Kathmandu after the retirement of S K Joshi has been withdrawn.
IPS reshuffle in Punjab in a day or two
IPS reshuffle is expected to take place in Punjab in a day or two.

CORPORATE
Promotion of BHEL GMs on the anvil
As the grapevine has it, the much awaited promotion list of GM's in BHEL is expected in near future. There are reports that over 40 incumbents will be elevated as GMs. BHEL CMD Ravi Kumar who was in the US has come back to India.
I.S.Jha is Director (Projects) POWERGRID
I.S. Jha has assumed the charge as Director (Projects) in POWERGRID. Earlier he was an executive Director (ED) in the POWERGRID. He has replaced S.Mazumdar who retired sometime back.
Austerity ITDC way
OSD to an official of the ITDC went abroad to select things like chandeliers etc for Ashok Hotel Delhi which is being renovated.
Sanjay Goenka is President f AIMA
Sanjay Goenka has been elected President of the All India Management Association (AIMA)..

Aaj Ki Aaawaz
Laloo now says he will never ditch Sonia…..funny.... recently he did just this!!!
When during the General Elections at Sonia and Rahul he did hiss!!
He forgets what he said off the record also reached Sonia's ears!!!!
Though now Laloo is crying croc tears!!!
Congress should ally with credible allies!!!
And not those who survive politically on lies!
Laloo is one example and Amar is the other one!!
Propriety or probity from Amar and Laloo do in desperation run!!
What was the reason that Amar returned to India earlier than scheduled????
Seems ' he wanted to show he's fine' and so his return was rescheduled!!!
His pal Big B as promised flew back with him!!!
Seems I was misinformed that Amar's condition was grim!!
But I hope the mask on Amar's gob is a permanent fixture!!
He'll not be able to dish out his abuse and shayri ka mixture!!!
Though my source still says wait and see!!!!
Amar's problems go far beyond just the organ that makes wee - wee (urine)!!!
The austerity drive is proving to be a boon!!!
They say Sarkaar will be taking a relook at accommodations soon!!
Judges and Armed Forces top brass are living in accommodations termed as Class A!!!
Now there are calls that why in such huge houses should they stay???
Though Manohar Singh Gill bows to Lutyen but now it's time to rethink!!!!
Such wastage of prime space sure does stink!!
Why shouldn't Ministers live in Apartment blocks????
So much land the houses take….. or you can say blocks!
Security cover for Apartment Blocks will require lesser Security personnel!!!
But to those living in bunglows this idea will be impossible to sell!
Look at the wastage on Guvs….. another gift from the Brit's to our Nation!!!
In major Cities there is huge wastage of space because of Governor's accommodation!!
Houses of Ministers now need to be downsized!!!!
After all in Delhi they live on land that is very very prized!!!!
Nearly Rs. 100 crores in last 5 years has been spent on renovation of these bunglows!!
Like water for renovation of these 'Palaces' money flows!!
Why are people like Paswan still staying in a bunglow though he's no longer a MP or Mantri??
And imagine to protect him outside the House still stands a Santri!!!
Why is Laloo staying in the bunglow given to him when he was Minister of Railway?
From this bunglow he should have been shown bahar ka way!!
Of course there is a due process to evict these 'squatters' form these palatial abodes!!!!!
But seems in this process there is favouritism …. loads and loads!!
NSA Narayan seems to have forgotten that his compatriots in other Nations do not give interviews!
In Public they do not express their views!!!
US's NSA Gen. Jones does not 'go pubic' like our NSA!!!
Our NSA always seems to have something to say!!!!
Fact is Naraynan should not 'verbally step out' of the citadel he's been placed in!!!
Speaking his mind in public is a cardinal sin!!!
He cannot be Mohna's mouthpiece on Security matters….. not his brief or duty or kaam!!!!
In fact he should feel uncomfortable even if Press takes his naam!!
' India is unsafe' is the message that has been sent out!!!
And people tend to cancel visits when in doubt!!!
Premiere of Aussie Victoria State has cancelled his trip!!!
Because of NSA's statement trip ho gaya trip!!!
If matters are being hyped because India cannot meet Commonwealth deadline!!
Then with China lease agreement India should sign!!!
In Beijing all the infrastructure for holding games is available!!
And IOA can finalise lease agreement with China across the table!!!
Games then can be held in China .....outsourced!!!
And India can say on account of security concerns it was forced!!
NSA has already made the grounds for this by saying he's scared of 26/11 kind of attack!
Commonwealth Games ka boriya bistar from India karro pack!!!
Though Kalamadi and gang will fight such a move tooth and nail!!!!
'This will show India in bad light they will wail'!!!
What about when the World sees that India could not meet the deadline!!!
And when for lack of facilties players from other Countries whine!!
Remember from the games some are going to make money galore!!!
Yeh logon ka dill always wants more!!!
Confucius says...... a stitch in time saves nine!!!!
Jaldi se China ke saath lease agreement IOA should sign!!!
Adds... let's us see was Naraynan's statement to deflect future blame if a attack takes place!!!
Or is it so that for the Commonwealth Games India can save face!!

Bharat Kumar

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What's happening to IAS officers ?
1) Senior officers committing suicide in Punjab and Orrisa.
2) Senior Officer arrested in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
3) Several officers passing away in heart attacks.
4)Officer arrested and raided in Jharkhand
5) Senior officer's children arrested!
6) Helicopter crash also claiming an IAS officer
All in a matter of few months. Is it really hard inside the so called corridors of power?
Also given the current health of officers, is the extension to 62 tenable?
Sandeep
Suggestion - apt and valid
This refers to Praksah's comments on CPOs being officered by IPS. IPS as a cadre needs a serious thought for restructuring. To be good Police officer one does need to be a PG but a graduate. Maximum age limit for entry should be 23 years (24 for SC/ST and OBC). It would be far better if there is a Police academy on the pattern of NDA and police officers are taken in after 12th class. Army service of Five years after that would be ideal. The CPOs must be manned at officers level by IPS only. Then only do they have the right to provide supervision at higher ranks. CPO direct recruitment for officers should be stopped immediately. Otherwise, 600 odd battalions of CPOs will merely remain as employment providing and election winning force.
Raghava
Condolence
My heartfelt condolence to the family, parents, and friends of Tanvi. I do not know him, but can fully understand the aftermath of a heart attack. I feel a sense of kinship as I am from 1980 batch of IAAS, and I pray to God that the family has the fortitude to bear this loss.
Prasanna K Jena
Holier than thou
There was much hullabaloo in TV channels this week about the list made public at CVC website of officers against whom major penalty and prosecution has been recommended. IAS. It is known that CVC has no jurisdiction over state governments. But even when IAS are posted with GOI, are all of them above board? We all know how clean is their decision making but CBI or CVC could not catch a single officer.
Sanjay Singh
Austerity year and shortage of officers
So much is being mouthed about austerity measures that GOI has proposed but the real vision appears to be sidelined. In the beginning years after Independence, it was generally felt that India being poor country the Government should not be spendthrift. The country did have towering political personalities who demonstrated the minimum comfort working style. Over the years however the real vision has been replaced by tokenism. Nobody seems to be worrying about real downsizing the Government machinery itself. New departments, new posts are being created at the drop of a hat be it UID or NIA etc. Suddenly there is an increase in the intake of IAS, IPS , IRS etc. The batches have become very big. Why there is no consistency in the policy of downsizing nobody knows. One should think of short term horizontal entry into civil services. Moreover, let the present civil services be further categorised as Administrative Group, Police Group, Finance Group. Let there be pooling of officers from different services into these broad groups for man power requirement of GOI. I don't think a police service person be wasted in either administrative or finance sector of GOI. Similarly, why an administrative service personnel be wasted in Finance sector such as banking, insurance, enforcement directorate etc. It's waste that officers of IFS are wasting their caliber pushing files in the ministries instead of preserving forests.
Shari
Allow them and see the results
IAS Officers, if at all, be allowed to join Corporate Sector for 5 years and come back should be restricted for the act within 8 years of their service and not for their remaining entire years of service. This will facilitate IAS to remain attached with Corporate Sector or come back to IAS.
Similarly other services such as IA&AS, be allowed and come to know the factual activities and alertness being adopted in Corporate Sector with fair and uplifting manners of the Company they are working and understand the Government as a biggest Corporate and contribute fabulously in the progress of the country as a whole.
hsbhalla@gmail.com
Live without Roti, Kapada and Makaan
The prices of essential food items have been going beyond the reach of the people. The same is the situation as regards housing prices. In Mumbai for example, since Govt. assumed office, prices which were depressed earlier, have come up by 25%. They are now rising by 5% practically every week which shows the support the builders enjoy with the Government.
The people must be thankful to the FM and the Government for teaching them a valuable lesson on how to live in austerity as far as food and shelter are concerned. Now Government may also teach the people a similar lesson for clothing by ensuring that the textile prices go up. Ultimate lesson: live without roti, kapada and makaan.
R Swami
DEBATE ON RETIREMENT AGE
My response is yes
Ashok Khanna ashok.kumr.khanna@gmail.com
Yes. I subscribe to your opinion that the Retirement Age in GOI should be raised to 62 for once and all. It is well known that Longevity is on the rise. Moreover, for teachers, Judges, Corporates and even in Politics, the hexogenarians are outshining by virtue of their age-long experience and expertise. Then, why the Bureaucracy should be deprived of such benefit? Right to work should NOT be snatched in that phase of age when it is mutually beneficial and required for employer as well as the employee both. After sixty, the social (or family) set up in India does not 'look for' any help to so called Senior Citizens and also it does not aspire to 'look after' this group of persons. I am not blaming anyone - everyone has one's own compulsions. At this age, only the employer-employee relationship should not be discerned just because of age factor - more so when the health (physical and mental) of the individual is fit to deliver the goods.
Bhim Narang <bhimnarang@gmail.com
Your suggestion about increasing retirement age is a valid point. In fact, I would suggest that there should be no retirement age and the government servant should be made to work till death or else upto 80 years of age which ever is earlier and no pensionary benefit should be given to him!!!!
What an Idea Sirji
Suresh apbranch123@yahoo.co.in
Yes
Dr Ashok drashok.rana@gmail.com
Yes, because now a days person above 60 years till 62 are almost mentally and physically fit with their vast experience.
Chaubey Aradhana choubey.aradhana@gmail.com
Yes
Harish Kumar hcrr54@yahoo.com
I do agree that retirement age should be raised to 62.
Anthony de Sa <tinodesa@gmail.com
Retirement age need not be raised
Ashok Pandey axpandey@hotmail.com
No, retirement age should not raise from present 60 years to 62 years for the following reasons :
(1)Large number of eligible young men are without employment in the country.
(2)We can employ 2 or 3 people on the same amount, an employee is drawing at the age of 60 years
G K Kharbanda dammu_18@yahoo.com
Retirement age for Government Employees should be 55 years, not less or more.
N Ramesh ramesha_1@rediffmail.com
Retirement age should not be raised to62
Baldev Singh bsingh@yahoo.co.in
I don't agree with 62 year.
Jagat Narain jnarain@bhelhwr.co.in
I Agree.
SSDE satyade2009@gmail.com