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Is country heading for mid-term poll ?
Is country heading for mid term Lok Sabha poll?. Tough stand taken by Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Women Reservation Bill is clear indication of the things to come. “There is always a risk in politics”she also said in the TV interview.
Saurabh Kumar to be Deputy NSA ?
Saurabh Kumar is likely to be appointed Deputy NSA. He is retired 1973 batch Indian Foreign Service Officer. The post is currently lying vacant after the appointment of Shekhar Dutt as Governor of Chhattisgarh.
Singhal to be new CMD NTPC
A K Singhal is being tipped to be new CMD of the NTPC.He is presently Director (Finance) in NTPC.The PESB has reportedly put the name of Singhal as number one in the panel.Interviews for the post took place on Tuesday.
( We said this only yesterday )
Rakesh Garg to join as Jt Secretary & FA in Food Ministry
As the grapevine has it Rakesh Garg is poised to be new Joint Secretary & FA in the Food Ministry of GOI. Earlier, he was Executive Director (ED) Transport in Food Corporation of India (FCI). He is an IAS officer of the 1980 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Arunachalam to join CBI as DIG
S Arunachalam is being tipped to be DIG in the CBI. He is 1993 batch IPS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.
Remaining 1979 batch IAS promotions to Addl Secr level this month
Remaining promotions of 1979 batch IAS officials to the rank of Additional Secretary are expected to take place by this month end.
Who will be Member of CBDT ? (1) Milap Chand Jain
Name of Milap Chand Jain is under active consideration for the post of Member CBDT.He is now from senior most serving 1973 batch IRS. Jain retires on 1 May,2011.
4 in fray for the slot of IOC in CMD
As the grapevine has it, there are four contenders who are vying the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) in Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). The post fell vacant after the exit of Sarthak Behuria from IOC’s top slot on February 28, 2010.
No Secr from Rajasthan in GoI
Surprisingly enough, there is no Secretary from Rajasthan in the Government of India. There used to be half a dozen secretaries from this state in the GoI till recently.
CSB to meet on March 15
Next CSB is expected to meet on March 15.
One post of DIG vacant in BCAS
One post of DIG has been vacant at Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) due to promotion of Davinder Chauhan as IG in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). He is an IPS officer of the 1989 batch who belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
AI inducts new air crafts in tough times
Air India is among the very few aviation companies that have inducted new aircraft into its fleet during the year 2009. The new Boeing 777s, Airbus A319s and A321s can match the best in terms of operational costs, fuel economy and coverage. Chairman and Managing Director, AI, Arvind Jadhav is supervising the move to rationalize the routes and include new profitable destinations, especially from the southern part of India.Jadhav is an IAS officer of the 1978 batch who belongs to the
Karnataka cadre.
Principal Accountant General (Audit), J & K, Srinagar, transferred
DJ Bhadra, Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Principal Accountant General (A&E), Karnataka, Bangalore.
Mazumdar to succeed Sinha in Kathmandu
DCM in Indian Embassy Beijing Jaideep Mazumdar is going to succeed Alok K Sinha in Kathmandu.
Vineet Agrawal to return
DIG in the CBI, Vineet Agrawal, is returning to the parent Maharashtra cadre after completion of deputation tenure. He is 1994 batch IPS officer.
Renu Pillay to join GoI
Ms Renu Pillay is all set to join the Government of India as Director Census in Chhattisgarh. She is 1991 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre.
New Jaat equations in the offing in Congress
The matrimonial alliance of Deepender Singh Hooda, MP, Rohtak, with Ms. Sweta Mirdha is going to see emergence of new political equations as far as “Jaat land” politics was concerned.
Deepak Kumar Panwar CMD, FCI to retire
Deepak Kumar Panwar, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the Food Corporation of India , is going to retire on March 31, 2010. He is an IAS officer of the 1974 batch who belongs to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
Dr. Anil Kakodkar moves to his private house
As the grapevine has it, ex Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) & an eminent scientist Dr. Anil Kakodkar has vacated his government house in Mumbai & shifted to his private house. Dr. Kakodkar had retired as Chairman of the AEC on November 30, 2009.Dr Kakodkar is a recipient of Padma Shree (1988), Padma Bhushan (1999) and Padma Vibhushan (2009). He has also been the Chairman of IIT-Bombay.
14 in race for JNPT Chairman’s post
As many as 14 persons have applied for the post of Chairman in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
Meena unlikely to be Chairman, Kolkata Port Trust
Despite the support of Trinamool Congress, Ram Das Meena is unlikely to be the Chairman of Kolkata Port Trust. The name of the 1984 batch West Bengal cadre IAS officer has not been cleared for the post.
A K Joti replaces Rajagopalan as Chairman GSPC in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Secretary A K Joti has replaced former chief secretary D Rajagopalan as chairman of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC).
Jagdish Kishwan to be ADG Wildlife
As the grapevine has it Jagdish Kishwan PCCF Wild Life to Jammu & Kashmir government is going to be new ADG Wildlife to Government of India (GOI). He is an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1975 batch.
Thomas Varghese is Director Agriculture
Thomas Varghese an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer on Central deputation has joined as Director Agriculture.
Three CSS officers promoted as Director
As many as three CSS officers have been promoted as Director and given fresh postings. They are AK Sood who has been transferred from Human resource development to Rural development, RC Gupta from Urban Development to Defence and Anil Malhotra of Planning Commission who has been retained in the same department.
Atul Kumar Garg posted as Chief of IG Canal project, Jaipur
Atul Kumar Garg Chairman & Managing Director Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC) Jaipur has been shifted as Chairman of the Indira Gandhi (IG) canal project, Jaipur. He is an IAS officer of the 1976 batch who belongs to the Rajasthan cadre.
Development Commissioner’s post at Falta Export Processing Zone, Kolkata, vacant
The Joint Secretary level post of Development Commissioner, Falta Export Processing Zone at Kolkata (West Bengal), on deputation basis, is lying vacant.
Kolkata Tea Board Chairman’s post vacant
The post of Chairman, Tea Board at Kolkata (West Bengal) , on deputation basis, is lying vacant. The officers empanelled to hold Joint Secretary or equivalent posts are eligible for the post.
Rajan given additional charge of Director, WCD, MP (UPDATED)

Madhya Pradesh Government has entrusted IAS officer and Secretary, State Election Commission, Anupam Rajan with the additional charge of Director Women and Child Development. Rajan is an IAS officer of the 1993 batch, MP cadre.

Kamini Chouhan relieved of additional charge of Director, WCD, MP (UPDATED)
With Anupam Rajan assuming charge of Director, Women and Child Development, Madhya Pradesh, Kamini Chouhan Ratan, deputy secretary Women and Child Development will be relieved of the additional charge. Kamini is an IAS officer of the 1997 batch, UP cadre on deputation to MP.

CVC initiated 38 cases against IAS officers in 2008 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against Indian Administrative Service Officers during the year 2008 was 38 as per the information received from the CVC.

CVC initiated 35 cases against IAS officers in 2009 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against Indian Administrative Service Officers during the year 2009 was 35 as per the information received from the CVC.

CVC initiated 8 cases against IPS officers in 2008 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against Indian Police Service Officers during the year 2008 was 8 as per the information received from the CVC.

CVC initiated 10 cases against IPS officers in 2009 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against Indian Police Service Officers during the year 2009 was 10 as per the information received from the CVC.

CVC initiated four cases against IFS officers in 2008 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against IFS Officers during the year 2008 was 4 as per the information received from the CVC.

CVC initiated nine cases against IFS officers in 2009 (UPDATED)

The number of vigilance cases initiated against IFS Officers during the year 2009 was 9 as per the information received from the CVC.

988 cases pending with CBI (UPDATED)

The Number of cases pending investigation in the CBI as on December 31, 2009 was 988.

Additional Judges in Bombay High Court appointed for one year (UPDATED)
Nandkishor Digambar Deshpande, Mrs. Rekha Prakash Sondur Baldota, and Kailashchand Uttamchand Chandiwal have been appointed as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court, in that order of seniority, for a period of 1 year with effect from April 16, 2010.

Gangapurwala appointed Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court for two years (UPDATED)

Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala, to be an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.

Additional Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court appointed (UPDATED)

Jora Singh jas been appointed Additional Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, for a period of one year with effect from March 12, 2010.

Additional Judges of Patna High Court appointed (UPDATED)

Akhilesh Chandra, Gopal Prasad Mungeshwar Sahoo have been appointed Additional Judges of the Patna High Court, in that order of seniority, for a period of two years with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective offices.

Additional Judges of Karnataka High Court appointed (UPDATED)

Benedict Victor Pinto, Bijoor Manohar, K. Govindarajulu Hosahalli Sheshadri Kempanna have been appointed Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court, in that order of seniority, for a period of two years with effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.

Judges of Bombay High Court appointed (UPDATED)

Justice Shinde Sambhaji Shiwaji, Justice Ashok Pitamber Bhangale, Justice Anand Vasant Nirgude and Justice Rajiv Yadunath Ganoo have been appointed Judges of the Bombay High Court, in that order of seniority, with effect from the dates they assume charge of their offices.

Gauhati High Court Chief Justice transferred to Kerala High Court (UPDATED)

Justice Jasti Chelameswar, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court has been transferred as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court and directed to assume charge of the new office on or before March 17, 2010.

Ravi Mathur gets addl charge (UPDATED)

Ravi Mathur (IAS : 1979), Principal secretary, Small Industries, Khadi and Gramudhyof, Jaipur, has been given the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director – Rajasthan Finance Corporation, Jaipur.

CORPORATE
SBI Indore to be merged with SBI
The RBI has decided in principle to merge the State Bank of Indore with the State Bank of India.
Deepak Parekh to head RAY
Deepak Parekh is going to head eight-member expert committee to review the draft guidelines of Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY), a housing scheme for slum dwellers and urban poor.
Sushil Shinde to lay foundation stone of BFNTPC plant in Solapur
Indian Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde will lay foundation stone of BFNTPC Energy System’s one of the four plants in Solapur on March 14, 2010. It’s a joint venture of Bharat Forge group & NTPC.The plant, which will manufacture high-pressure pumps, will be ready in two years. Indian Minister of State for Power Bharat Sinh Solanki will also grace the foundation stone laying ceremony.

Aaj Ki Aawaz
To the Women Quota Bill Laloo and Mulayam should be thankful!!
They’ve been able to get back some of their lost pull!!
 
Out of the 3 Idio…. sorry 3 Yadavs two are going to bargain!!!
For them politics is the ‘art to gain’!!
 
On this Bill seems Congress did not do its homework!!!!
They say had it done so to introduce the Bill at this juncture it would shirk!
 
Seems the female versions of MCPs Jholawaalis who surround Sonia egged her on!
A little bird tells me on this Bill there were apprehensions from her son!!
 
Laloo and Mulayam while withdrawing support left the door half open!
A caveat was made with which door they could reopen!!
 
The caveat was ….. we will do everything to keep secular flag up!!!!!
Post withdrawal of support expect a slip between the lip and the cup!!
 
Amar Singh has banged SP for not supporting the Women’s Bill!!
And to stress his stand he recited ‘Jack and Jill’!!
 
He said its Jack and Jill and not only Jack!!
And after Jack fell down and broke his crown Jill did not stay back!
 
With these pearls of wisdom Amar tried to prove his point!!
Aur apne aap ko Messiah of Women power iss Thakur ne kiya anoint!!
 
Maybe using Jack and Jill Amar will pen his thesis on sex equality!!
Though I would not be surprised if he writes Equality as Ekwality!!
 
There is a feeling the Women's Bill is not fair!!!
In it's attmept to be fair to the one's who are fair it is in more than on one count unfair!!
 
Isn't it unfair that with every election constituencies will be reserved and dereserved!
Isn't it unfair to a MP who with his heart and soul has served!!
 
In the lottery Constituencies that cry for women candidates would lose out!!!!
And in general will not serve the purpose is the doubt!!
 
A woman MP can stand from the same constituency even when it is de-reserved!!
But a Male MP cannot stand from the same constituency once its reserved!! 
 
Like Leaders getting their wives nominated for tickets to keep the seat garam!!!
And the wife obediently doing a wive's dharam!!
 
And women MPs will be treated as 'backdoor entries'!!!!
Backdoor entrants do not get salutes from even the sentries!!
 
Yes without a doubt more 'elected' Women in the House will be good!!!
But the means will not achieve the end and this needs to be understood!!
 
I feel Congress needs to take a step back and think!!!!
Because on account of this Bill in Congress's armour I can see many a chink!!
 
Madam this Women's Bill has the potential to push Congress towards its Waterloo!
A piece of advice.... the best place to contemplate is while on the throne in the loo!!!
 
MPs who threw the torn bill at Speaker who tugged at Speaker's mike!!!
Should be for the rest of their term told to take a hike!!
 
Confucius says....Behaviour in the House made every Indian ashamed!!!
Democracy these MPs have have shamed!
 
Flash.... the Women's Quota Bill has been passed.... Sonia's got her way!!
But for this your guess is as good as mine as to the price Congress will pay!
 
Laloo and Mulayam are open to being wooed!!!!
Maybe today after striking a bargain with Congress just for show their MPs booed!
 
Or maybe Congress will woo them before the Finance Bill!!!
That's why a Congressi said we'll give them the choicest wine to swallow the Quota bitter pill!!
 
Story abhi baaki hai..... its not over by a long shot!!!
Though at present what Sonia wanted she's got!!


Bharat Kumar

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Disappointing report
Your report on IAS officers in MP cadre "Working to Rule" is a disappointing one. In the first place, if IAS officers have been suspended, it is the prerogative of the democratically elected executive to exercise control over civil servant, who is an employee of the state, and through the elected ministers, of the people.
In the second place, MP IAS has been in the news of late, for the standard of corruption scams its officers have been capable of. Surely they did deserve to be suspended, if so many crores are found in their homes! I hope MP IAS officers are not making the case that IAS officers are above the law, and should not face even a basic disciplinary action like suspension, even if they are taking the public and the taxpayer for a ride! Honest officers should protest this so called "Work to rule" move. It is tarnishing all their reputations.
Aditya S Puar

It’s interesting
Interesting to know that IAS officers of MP consider following the rule books a form of protest !
Alka

Sachin deserves Bharat Ratna !
Bharat Ratna should be conferred on Sachin Tendulkar simply because he represents the restless youth of India, bubbling with energy to bring more and more name and fame for their country. You can name several of them from Bhupati, Paes, Sania, Nehwal, Somdev and several others even Deepika Padukone (Star) list is end less. Every single Indian who has heard the name of Sachin tendulkar would agree and recommend "BHARAT RATNA" to him. I think Government must reward such young and ignited youths early to encourage others to emulate them.
Dr K C Rathore

For the cause of women
The entire world saw the shameful drama being enacted in the Rajya Sabha over the women reservation bill. Could we not have a simpler solution to the entire issue by converting all the Lok Sabha constituencies into two seats constituencies whereby each one of them could send one man MP and one woman MP. This would ensure stability, continuity and certainty besides ensuring adequate representation to women as well as caste based reservations
S K Sharma

Can Child Care Leave be denied?
While the government on one hand gave all women working in the government the added benefit of child care leave with one hand it took away its benefit to those women who have served the govt. for 18 or more years and whose children are studying in class10th 11th or 12th by adding the clause that LAP has to be exhausted prior to child care leave being availed of. Most of the ladies have accumulated about 300 days of earned leave . This leave will have to be exhausted prior to child care being availed of. Once LAP has been exhausted and child care leave availed these ladies would have no earned leave to their credit despite having put in over 20-22 years of service. Hence the latter provision of LAP being exhausted may be amended to read that if a lady has over 300 days of LAP then it has to be exhausted prior to Child Care Leave being availed.
Also does it mean that those women who have LAP in their account will not be entitled to Child Care Leave in case sanction of LAP is refused by the Competent Authority. Can a lady officer posted very far, in a non metro, from her previous posting at a Metro be denied CCL which she needs to be with her son who is appearing for class Xth exams in the same metro as her previous posting as she has LAP to her credit?
It is requested that on the occasion of Women's Day the concerned Authorities take some steps to rectify the much needed anomaly so that CCL can be utilized by all ladies whose children are less than 18 years of age.
Parivartan

TAIL-PIECE
Even God has a Sense of Humour!! God was in the process of creating the universe. And he was explaining to his subordinates "Look everything should be in balance. For example, after every 10 deer there should be a lion. Look here my fellow angels, here is the country of the United States. I have blessed them with prosperity and money. But at the same time I have given them insecurity and tension.... And here is Africa. I have given them beautiful nature. But at the same time, I have given them climatic extremes. And here is South America. I have given them lots of forests. But at the same time, I have given them lesser land so that they would have to cut off the forests... So you see fellows, everything should be in balance.  One of the angels asked..."God, what is this extremely beautiful country here?"  God said....... "Ahah...that is the crown piece of all. " INDIA ", My most precious creation.  It has understanding and friendly people. Sparkling streams and serene mountains. A culture which speaks of the great tradition that they live. Technologically brilliant and with a heart of gold..... The angel was quite surprised: "But God you said everything should be in balance."  God replied -- "Look at the neighbours I gave them.
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