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Latest take on Yogesh Agrawal
Latest grapevine has it that Yogesh Agarwal, IDBI chairman, is being tipped to be Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
GOI for IAS as MDs in certain banks ?
As the grapevine has it, the Government of India (GOI) has been toying with the idea of having IAS officers as Managing Directors (MDs) in certain public sector banks. As of now Dr. UC Sarangi, IAS (Maharashtra cadre-1977 batch) is the only bureaucrat who is heading a public sector bank i.e. NABARD.
Meeting to select new DG, CRPF on Friday
Meeting to select new DG, CRPF, will be held in Delhi on January 8, 2010.Present DG CRPF A S Gill is superannuating by this month end.
BSF being revamped
Border Security Force (BSF) is under process of restructuring
Latest take on DG, NIA
S.C.Sinha is ahead for the post of DG, NIA. Present DG, NIA R V Raju is retiring on January 31, 2010.
Anil Kumar Sinha’s central deputation on the anvil
The name of Anil Kumar Sinha, Addl. D.G. Vigilance, Bihar, has been retained by the Government of India (GOI) in the offer list. He is an IPS officer of the 1979 batch who belongs to the Bihar cadre.
Kini to join BPR&D as IG next week
A R K Kini is joining the Government of India as IG BPR&D next week. He is 1981 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.
(We said this on December 16 )
Non IAS to be JNPT Chairman this time ?
Grapevine has it that this time a non IAS is to be appointed as Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
Prasar Bharti CEO pulled up ?
Minister of State Planning V Narayanasamy reportedly pulled up Prasar Bharti CEO at a review meeting.The Minister was upset over the poor performance of the Prasar Bharti.He is taking up the matter with the Prime Minister.
100 IPS officers have attended ISB classes
About 100 newly-recruited IPS officers have so far attended a two-week training programme at the Indian School of Business (ISB).
Haryana government’s nod for 3 ADGs
Haryana government has recommended names of three ADGs for appointment on central deputation.
BSF to have six more IGs
In the wake of ongoing restructuring in Border Security Force (BSF) six posts of IG are going to increase.
Book of P K Lahiri to be launched today
A book written by former IAS officer Prateep K Lahiri, 'Decoding Intolerance ; Riots and the emergence of terrorisim in India ', is being released in the IIC Annexe Auditorium, New Delhi at 7 pm on January 08. Former Chief Minister and AICC General Secretary Digvijaya Singh will be the Chief guest.
Basu is PS to Mamta Banerjee
Santanu Basu has joined as PS to Railway Minister Mamta Banerjee. He is 2000 batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre.
( We said this on November 22 )
Ranjit Sinha, RPF DG to lead Indian contingent
Ranjit Sinha, Director General (DG) Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF), is going to head the country’s contingent for an international conclave on railways security to held in the US under the umbrella of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The workshop will be held from January 23 to February 5, 2010 in New York & Washington. The contingent will mainly have Ms. B Bhamathi Joint Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). She is 1979 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre. Besides, there will officers from Delhi police, state police services, intelligence bureau (IB) & RPF. Sinha is an IPS officer of the 1974 batch who belongs to the Bihar cadre.
National meet on Adventure tourism in Bhopal
A galaxy of experts drawn from all over India will participate in a meet on adventure tourism to be held in Bhopal on January 15, 2009. Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah is specially reaching Bhopal for the event which will be attended by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as well.
IAS cadre strength in Bihar to increase by 22
Cadre strength in Bihar is going to increase by 22.
Bariar is CVO of NCCF
KS Bariar has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer in the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited, (NCCF), New Delhi. He is 1993 batch IP&TA&FS officer.
Sunil Arora’s central deputation on the anvil
The name of Sunil Arora Chairman RIICO, Rajasthan has been retained by the Government of India (GOI) in the offer list. He is an IAS officer of the 1980 batch who belongs to the Rajasthan cadre.
D.P. Reddy’s orders as Jt.Secretary , I & B issued
D.P. Reddy has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I & B).He is an IAS officer of 1985 batch who belongs to the Punjab cadre.
Vijay Kumar is PS to Ms.Agatha Sangma
Vijay Kumar on January 8, 2010 has assumed charge as private secretary (PS) Ms Agatha Sangma Indian Minister of State Rural Development. Kumar is an IAS officer of the 2004 batch who belongs to the Assam –Meghalaya (AM) cadre.
(We said this on June 21 & December 10, 2009)
Extension for Ashim Khurana on the anvil
One year extension in central deputation of Ashim Khurana, Joint Secretary (Foreigner) in the Ministry of Home Affairs is likely, though his term expires in March 2010.Khurana headed some of the important works like making policy and planning regarding this year’s Common Wealth Games that are to be held in October. He is an IASofficer of 1983 batch who belongs to the Gujarat cadre.
BSP’s chances are very bright in UP
General perception that has emerged in Uttar Pradesh after the Vdhan Parishad polls for which votes were cast on January 7, 2010; is that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will do very well. It is worth mentioning that BSP being headed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Ms.Mayawati has been not able to only keep its support base intact, but even spread its wing further in other parts of India.
Mohinder Singh is Chief of NOIDA
Mohinder Singh who was earlier CEO of the NOIDA is new Chairman of the NOIDA. Mohinder Singh is an IAS officer of the 1978 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. He has succeeded Lalit Shrivastava a 1973 batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre who superannuated on December 31, 2009.
IRCTC to recruit staff at DGM/AGM level
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)of which Managing Director(MD) is Rakesh Tandon is going to recruit officers at the level of Deputy General Managers (DGMs) & Assistant General Managers (AGMs). Giving this information IRTC's Director Makerting Nalin Singhal told <whispersinthecorridors.com> that these recruitments will soon be done.
Panel regarding appointment of judges to meet
Review meeting regarding appointment of Judges will be held tomorrow at Jaisalmer House, Delhi.
Unique calender by Department of Posts
For the first time, in an innovative gesture, Marketing Division of Department of Posts has brought out a multicolor 12 leaf Year 2010 calendar (on the theme of Jayadeva and Geetgovinda) which is being sold across India through philatelic Bureaux. The calendar is based on its highly popular eleven commemorative 'Dasavatar' stamps based  on Jayadev's 12th century epic 'GeetagovindaYour browser may not support display of this image.  Released on July.27, 2009 in honour of the contribution made the by the author and his work. The designs are  based on phad chitra style of traditional paintings of Rajasthan.Geetagovinda theme has been celebrated all over the country. It is depicted in Thanjavur glass paintings of the south,ganjifa playing cards,to Mughal miniature paintings and pata chitra of OrissaGeetagovinda, composed in Sanskrit iin the 12th Century AD by saint poet Jayadeva, is a unique work in Indian literature and has been a great source of literary and artistic inspiration for the last nine centuries. This information was given by Alok Sharma General Manager Business Development and Marketing Directorate Department of Posts.
Bajpai posted in Railway Board
Sanjay Bajpai SG/IRTS, presently working as Deputy GM and Secretary to GM Northern Railway has been moved to the Railway Board as Director (Traffic).
Dinesh Kumar is back from deputation
Dinesh Kumar SG/IRAS is back from deputation. On return from deputation he has been posted to North Central Railway in place of Ms. Deepa Kotnis, IRAS, who is proceeding on deputation.
IA & AS officer to join Health Ministry
Thiruppathi Venkatasamy (IA&AS-2000), Senior Deputy Accountant General in Karnataka, is joining the Ministry of Health in Government of India as Deputy  Secretary. He is 2000 batch IA&AS officer.
Chander Singh to go to Hong Kong
Second Secretary in Indian Embassy Manila has been moved to Hong Kong
Vyas eligible to hold Jt Secr or equivalent post under Central Staffing Scheme
The name of Rajeev Kumar Vyas, officer of 1982 batch of Indian Railway Store Services (IRSS), has been recommended for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent under Central Staffing Scheme.
Appointments of Judges of Patna High Court
As many as two additional judges were appointed as judges of the Patna High Court. They are: Dr. Justice Ravi Ranjan Justice Mandhata Singh. Their appointment will be in that order of seniority with effect from the dates they assume charge of their offices.
Appointments of Judges of Andhra Pradesh High Court
As many as three additional judges were appointed as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. They are: Justice Reddi Kantha Rao, Justice Vilas Vishwanathrao Afzulpurkar & Justice Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar. Their appointment will be in that order of seniority; with effect from the dates they assume charge of their offices.
Pankaj Kumar Bansal gets additional charge in TN
Pankaj Kumar Bansal, who on January 5, 2010, was posted as Director of Town and Country Planning shall hold concurrent charge of the post of Joint Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board and Project Director, Hogenakkal Water Supply Project.
IPS officer appointed CEO in AP
Madireddy Pratap Reddy an IPS officer has been appointed as CEO of AP Invest.
Hyath is ADG in Karnataka
1982 batch IPS officer G.M. Hyath has been promoted to the rank of ADG in Karnataka.

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Mehra is now Advisor, SR Steel
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Lakshmi Narasimhan to be CEO of Web18
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Hinduja Group appoints Sunir Kheterpal as CEO for content biz
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Basically Mulayam has accepted Amar’s resignation!!!!
In SP on Amar’s resignation there is elation!!
The feeling is now SP will return from Poonjiwaad to Samajwaad!!!
They feel Amar’s Poonjiwaad ne SP ko karr diya barbaad!!!
Of course Mulayam will show he’s going to try to mollify Amar Singh!!!!
‘Roota hai toh manaa lenge’ Mulayam karr raha hai sing!!!
But it’s just going through the motions with ‘deadpan’ emotion!!!
Amar had thought his exit would cause in the political domain commotion!!!
Some thought Amar would rejoin Congress and Bachchans and Gandhis will be  pals again!!!
This is because in his blog Sonia pe praises ki Amar ne rain!!
And then there were rumors of some contact between Gandhi and Bachchan siblings!!!
Though some say these rumors were just ‘vested interests hearsay dribblings’!!!
I don’t think Sonia will allow a fox like Amar into Congress!!!!
Even though as a obedient doggy  apne aap ko the wily fox karre dress!!
My feeling is every Party takes Amar to be a liability and not an asset!!!
So joining offers from no Party he’s going to get!!!
I feel cutting across Party lines the call will be ‘ good riddance and hope he retires’!!!
But my guess is Amar will soon be lighting ‘speculation fires’!!!
Media glare is like Oxygen for him and without the glare he’ll simply wilt!!!!
The man would literally tilt !!!
Rathor’s defense now revolves around what they call Girhotra’s second wife!!!!!
It’s being projected that this Lady caused in Ruchika’s life strife!!!
But then was it this Lady that got Ruchika’s bro tortured and Ruchika expelled from school???
And got the Cops to keep giving the Girhotras on some pretext ‘hool’ (slang for threats)!!
There is no doubt Rathor is guilty of suicide abetment,
Sorry previously instead of abetment I was writing abatement  (thank you for correcting me)!!!
Price of sugar has reached ‘pachaas’!!!
So Montek’s statement that prices will ebb soon was all bakwaas!!
In fact prices have started next leg up’!!!!
Now let’s wait for Montek’s next gupp!!!!
Maybe he’ll look into his crystal ball and issue a new advisory!!!
Or just slink out saying ‘my crystal ball was hazy so I got it wrong, so very sorry’!!!
Had it been BJP of yore it would have taken UPA to task for rocketing inflation!!!
A vigilant and vibrant Opposition is sorely being missed by the Nation!!!
I have faced racism when I visited Australia some time back!!!!
And I found basic manners Aussies do lack!!!
Aussies are crass in their behavior!!!!
And feel Indians there should consider every Aussie as a savior!!!
Mark my words as Indian students stop going to Oz Land,
And Aussie Education Industry suffers Aussies will extend dosti ka hand!!!
Then Aussies will woo us and maybe even reduce the exorbitant fees being charged!!
And stay windows for students will ‘be enlarged’!!!!
Confucius says……. Aussie kind of bhoots baton se nahi maanthe!!!
Only laathon ki bhaasha hai yeh jaanthe!!!
Flash….. Big B has now extended his hand towards Modi!!
Is it possible that very soon we’ll get to see Amar sitting in Mentor Advani’s godhi (lap)!
Amar could be BJP’s majority minority link!!!!
Though some would say if he joins BJP his pro Muslim image will sink!!!
Chandigarh SDM's probe indicts Sacred Heart School!!!!
For arbitrarily expelling Ruchika and only on Ruchika it applied the non fee payment rule!!!
The Report also confirms that to 'some external force's pressure it did heed'!!!
The school should have given the motherless girl support in her hour of need!!!



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Delhi Development Authority besides uplifting the quality of service in the authority resulting thereby, hopefully, corruption, if people say, will also be minimised with the appointment of ministerial level Directors.
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