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Aaj Ki Aawaz

'Omar offered to resign and then retracted!!
General feeling is ‘like a rotten tooth he needs to be extracted’!!!
 
He’s proven he’s not fit for the job!!!
Enough of his ‘fib and fob’!!
 
In fact ensure that after being removed he stays away from the Valley!!!!
Put under ‘house arrest’ in Rahul’s abode as with Rahul he’s pally!!!
 
Rahul should be more careful in choosing friends!!
Friendship with Omar kind of guys wrong signal this sends!!
 
Pranab Da ‘says food inflation is cause for concern or worry’!!!
Congress’s tacit way of saying ‘we are sorry’!!!
 
And it stops with this tacit sorry …. full stop!!!
In actuality on Sarkaar’s ‘to do list’ curbing inflation should be on the top!!
 
Mohna has already said ‘growth mein aise hai hotha’!!!
Ameer become more ameer and gareeb hai rotha!!
 
‘On the house’ Mohna’s lived a major portion of his life!!!!
Inflation has never been on his mind or mind of his wife!!
 
And he’s a capitalist economist to the core!!!
Just say ‘subsidy’ and Mohna gets sore!!
 
He wants us to pay the market rate for all that we purchase!!!!
When was the last time he paid to fill up his fuel tank and with this I rest my case???
 
He says he likes karelas or bitter gourd … a simple dish!!!
But what happens when Kitchen in Hotel Ashok races to meet his wish!!
 
The garnishing of exotic veggies that surrounds the Karela make it costly!!!
Karelas go into the background and it is exotic stuff mostly!!
 
Pseudos out and out because in their kathni and karni there is a mismatch!!
And to get out they always have a ‘catch’!!!
 
Like if you ask him about his ‘humble eating habits’ and the exoticness that Ashok adds!
He’ll say ‘ I host people all the time and Ashok caters to their fads’!!
 
Laloo says ' regional Parties are being targetted by Congress and BJP'!!!
Seems Bihar Assembly results he can foresee!!
 
BJP 'is helping' Nitish to finish off Laloo!!
And Congress has not allied with Laloo as it feels for Congress Laloo is too chaloo!
 
Seems Biharis have realized Laloo is a sickness!!!
And Nitish with great idfficulty has cleared some of Laloo's created mess!!
 
Investors are cutting cakes and mock feeding the Bull as Sensex zooms!!
Busts follow booms!!
 
Again a bubble is being made and this time ‘air is being pumped a bit too fast’!!
Soon like in the past the balloon ‘will blast’!!
 
Confucius says….What to say of stocks????
Logic the Stock Market mocks!!
 
Adds….. inflation is rocketing , economy is leaking and 'real' deficit is rising!!
Though at present all this the euphoria is disguising!!

Bharat Kumar
 
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Rahul Gandhi forays West Bengal
AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi is following the formula of “catch
them young” as far as reviving party apparatus in West Bengal was
concerned. He has directly taken the command of membership drive for
youth congress in West Bengal where assembly polls are due in a couple
of months.
Rahul Gandhi takes West Bengal by storm
AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi has taken West Bengal by storm. Reports reaching from West Bengal are a clear pointer to the meticulous planning by Rahul Gandhi. He is not only approaching youth of the state but also even giving respect to family members of those old party workers whose next of kin were killed in the past due to political reasons. As it is, he has directly taken the command of membership drive for youth congress in West Bengal where assembly polls are due in a couple of months.

BUREAUCRACY

Kaun Banega CBI Chief ? (3) D P Sinha
Will the name 1972 batch IPS officer D P Sinha will be included in the panel.1972 batch UP cadre IPS officer Sinha is scheduled to retire on July 1 next year.If the guideline of the SC is to be followed name of 1972 batch IPS officer should also find a place.
Gurjot Singh Malhi appointed as DG, BCAS
Appointment order of Gurjot Singh Malhi for the post of Commissioner, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has been issued. He is an IPS officer of the 1974 batch who belongs to the Haryana cadre.
(We said this on January 7 and February 6, 2010)
Is it not a failure of the Government ?
There is now a serious move to shift CRPF DG Vikram Srivastava as DG BPR&D.If the move is materialized it will be considered as failure of the Government of India.Has the Government failed ?.Srivastava is 1973 batch IPS officer of UP cadre.
18 short-listed for Member NDMA
About 18 officers have been short-listed for the post of Member National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Justice Meenakumari to be CJ of Patna High Court
T. Meenakumari, seniormost judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, is being tipped to be new Chief Justice of the Patna High court.
DoPT proposes, DoPT disposes!
The DoPT over ruled its own proposal as far as empanelment of senior railway officers as General Managers (GMs) was concerned. As the grapevine has it, the DoPT has added four names to the list, which were deleted earlier. These officers are: Rajeev Bhargawa, Chandra Shekhar, Abhay K Khanna and W. K. Pradhan.
Raj Vikas Verma to head NHB
As the grapevine has it Raj Vikas Verma is poised to take the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of the National Housing Bank (NHB) soon. It may be stated that interviews for the slot were held on April 21, 2010. Presently S. Sridhar CMD of the Central Bank of India (CBI) is holding this charge.
(We said this on April 22 & May 29, 2010)
CVC recommends major penalty proceedings against 96 officers
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has disposed of 1387 cases in July 2010 referred to it for advice. Of these, 1109 complaints were sent for necessary action/ATR whereas 96 complaints were have been sent for investigation and report.
Hajela to join MP cadre on deputation
As the grapevine has it, Prateek Hajela, Deputy Commissioner Kamrup (Assam) on inter state deputation, is soon going to join Madhya Pradesh state government. He is an IAS officer of the 1995 batch who belongs to the Assam- Meghalaya cadre.
Dr. N. K. Dutta, DG, GSI to retire in September
Dr. N. K. Dutta present Director General (DG), Geological Survey of India (GSI) is due to retire by the end of September 2010.
ECI’s short shrift to Assam Chief Minister a boon
Refusal by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept a request by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for an early assembly polls in the state has come as a boon in disguise for Gogoi. It is so because Tarun Gogoi was not well and lately he has resumed his normal working. It may be recalled that assembly’s term will end in May. State polls in Assam are now expected to be held in March-April 2011.
Anil Sachan to be PRC , Assam in Delhi
As the grapevine has it Anil Kumar Sachan who heads different power companies after unbundling of the Assam Electricity Board is poised to be Assam government’s Delhi based Principal Resident Commissioner (PRC). He is an IAS officer of the 1983 batch who belongs to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
Apex Court also rules in Prashant Mehta’s favour
After four year long legal battle Prashant Mehta, one of the senior IAS officers of Madhya Pradesh cadre has got a big relief from the Supreme Court (SC). Its double bench comprising Justice Altamas Kabir and Justice A.K. Patnaik had dismissed a special leave petition (SLP)
filed by the Government of India (GOI) in motion hearing. Mehta who is presently Director General (DG) of the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration & Management (RCVPNAAM), Bhopal belongs to 1975 batch. Despite having an out standing service record Prashant Mehta was not empanelled as Additional Secretary & Secretary in GOI. He had
challenged it in the CAT, which had ruled, in his favour. When GOI challenged the CAT ruling in the High Court then there also ruling came in Prashant Mehta’s favour.This high profile case got into focus non trabnsparent and insensitive manner in which empanelments are
being made for senior government appointments. Ankit Jain was counsel for Prashant Mehta ,while GOI was represented by Additional Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran.
IPS officers concealing assets to face action
All IPS officers are now expected to divulge the reason for and the source of their investment in the event of their investing or buying a valuable worth more than Rs 20,000. If any officer conceals or makes a false declaration to the ministry of home affairs, he or she is liable to face departmental action.
UPA rejects Maharashtra govt’s plea
UPA government has rejected the Maharashtra government’s plea to postpone the five week training programme of Babu’s who have completed 28 years of service The state government wanted the five week training programme for IAS, slated to start in first week of December, to be postponed since it is coinciding with the State Assembly session.
Parida to be Additional Secretary UPSC
Manoj Kumar Parida is being appointed Additional Secretary in the UPSC. He is 1986 batch IAS officer of UT cadre. The post is equivalent to the Joint Secretary.
Will Porwal be PS to Kamal Nath ?
Name of 2000 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer Vivek Kumar Porwal is now doing the round for the post of PS to Union Road Transport Minister Kamal Nath.
Umesh Kumar is back to Assam
IG CISF Airport Security Umesh Kumar is back to the parent Assam-Meghalaya cadre after completion of deputation tenure. He is 1984 batch IPS officer.
Search for PS to Minister MSME
Search is on for PS to Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Present PS 1990 batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer Manoj Agrawal is returning to the parent cadre.
843 news channels in India
If official record is taken into account there are altogether 843 News Channels in the country.
Who will be new DGP of Jharkhand ?
Who will succeed Jharkhand DGP Neyaz Ahmad in November ? A couple of names have already started doing the round for the post.1974 batch IPS officer Ahmad is retiring.
Joshi approaches CAT
A K Joshi has approached the CAT challenging the promotion of Subhash Kumar and others to the Grade of Additional Chief Secretary against the Rules in this regard, alleging that it has been done to scuttle his chances of becoming the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand. The petition is pending for hearing before a Bench presided over by Justice Bali .
Pathak is new Police Commissioner, Ahemdabad
Amitabh Pathak has taken over as the new Ahmedabad police commissioner. He is 1977 batch IPS officer.
Bhatia is back to Nagaland
A S. Bhatia is back to the parent Nagaland cadre after completion of central deputation tenure.1993 batch IAS officer Bhatia was Director in the Ministry of Health. On return he has been posted as commissioner & secretary P&AR .
Deputation tenure of ISS officer extended
The deputation tenure of Panchanan Dash to Government of Orissa as special Secretary is reportedly extended. He is an ISS officer of 1983 batch.
Ms.Archana Verma to be Secretary Panchayast & Rural Dev
As the grapevine has it Ms.Archana Verma who on central deputation was Director Health & Family Welfare is tipped to be Secretary Panchayats Rural Development to the Assam government. She is an IAS officer of the1995 batch who belongs to the Assam Meghalya cadre.
Post of Secr, Damodar Valley Corporation vacant
The post of Secretary, Damodar Valley Corporation, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Power is proposed to be filled up.
IPS changes in Uttar Pradesh
A Dev Kumar will be new DIG Agra.N K Srivastava DIG Barelly will go as DIG Cooperative Cell in Lucknow.Prakash D will be new DIG Barelly.Anand Swarup has been made DIG Saharanpur.Anhay Kumar Prasad has been posted as DIG Azamgarh.
Nagar gets DG rank in UP
Dev Raj Nagar has been promoted to the rank of DG in Uttar Pradesh. He is 1976 batch IPS officer.
Ajoy Acharya to be Secretary Inter-State Council Secretariat
Ajoy Acharya will succeed 1975 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer Mukul Joshi as Secretary Inter-State Council Secretariat.He is 1976 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Central Bank Of India bags Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Award
Central Bank of India has been awarded Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha award for the excellent performance in Rajbhasha Implementation, for the year 2008-09, by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. R K Dubey, Executive Director of the Bank has received the award on behalf of the Bank. M. Ramchandran, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, was also present on the occasion.
11 DGMs in FCI promoted as GM
As many as 11 Deputy General Managers (Accounts) in Food Corporation of India (FCI) have been promoted as General Manager and some of them have been given fresh postings.

Mrs. Shyama S Bansia posted as OSD in CCIT (CCA), Delhi office
On completion of deputation tenure as Director, Departmentof Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi, Mrs. Shyama S Bansia, Commissioner of Income Tax, has been posted as OSD in the office of CCIT (CCA), Delhi.
SAIL’s Rajbhasha House Journal Ispat Bhasha Bharati bags first prize
The Rajbhasha house journal of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Ispat Bhasha Bharati has been awarded with first prize by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the All India House Journal Award Scheme for the year 2008-09. SAIL Chairman C.S. Verma received the trophy from the Vice President of India, Mohd. Hamid Ansari at the Hindi Diwas celebrations organized at Vigyan Bhavan. The program was chaired by the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Makan, Minister of State for Home Affairs M Ramchandran, Secretary (Rajbhasha), Government of India, B.S. Parsera and Director (Personnel) SAIL, B.B. Singh were also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister’s Shram Award to NTPC’s Misri Lal Choudhary
Misri Lal Choudhary of NTPC – Anta received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Shram Vir Award from Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister for Labour and Employment. Choudhary, for suggesting a method of throttling the shaft seal air pressure by fabricating a reg valve assembly thus rectifying problem of lubricating oil ingress into steam turbine generator winding at Anta Gas Power Station of NTPC. The methodology provided the flexibility of controlling the shaft seal air pressure and arrest oil ingress without opening the generator end shield. Shram Awards are given every year to the workers of both public and private sectors in recognition of their outstanding contribution towards production and showing exemplary zeal and enthusiasm in discharge of their duties.

CORPORATE
Mukesh Ambani to expand base in Africa ?
There are reports that Mukesh Ambani has now planned to expand base in Africa.A team of experts has reportedly already submitted report of the projects .
Ashman appointed CEO Hypercity Retail (India)
Mark Ashman has been appointed chief executive officer of Hypercity Retail (India) promoted by K Rahejsa group. Ashman was earlier CEO Marks & Spencer.
Puri to resign as CEO Noida Toll Bridge
Pradeep Puri, President & CEO of Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd will relinquish charge on September 30, 2010, to take over other responsibilities in the IL&FS Group.
Mathur to be CEO Noida Toll Bridge
Harish Mathur from the IL&FS group, will take over from Pradeep Puri as President and CEO of Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd with effect from October 01, 2010.
Narayanasami is MD Indraprastha Medical
T. S. Narayanasami, Managing Director & CEO of United Stock Exchange of India Ltd.has been appointed as  Director of  Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd .
Rainbow Papers appoints Addl. Director 
Rainbow Papers Limited has appointed Manish Bagadia as an Additional Director of the Company w.e.f. September 1, 2010 and has also decided to appoint him as an Executive Director of the Company .
Prabhu resigns as Chairman, Jumbo Bag Ltd
N.D. Prabhu, Chairman of  Jumbo Bag Ltd  resigned from the Charimanship and Directorship of the Company with effect from September 1,  2010.
Bansal is ED IOB
The Central Government has appointed A K Bansal, who is presently General Manager, Union Bank of India as Executive Director, Indian Overseas Bank, with effect from the date of his taking over charge of the post and upto May 31, 2013
Kumar Manglam joins Pilani Board
Kumar Manglam Birla has joined the board of Pilani Investment &amp; Industries Corporation (Pilani).
Mohan resigns as Company Secy. Amrutanjan Health
N.S. Mohan, Company Secretary, has resigned from the services of Amrutanjan Health Care Ltd with effect from 9th September 2010.
Singh resigns as Director IFCI
Tejinder Singh Laschar has resigned as a Director of th IFCI Ltd .
Katti is Workmen Employee Director
The Central Government has appointed  Milind S Katti , Single Window Operator, State Bank of Mysore, Hubli Main Branch as Workmen Employee Director on the Board of Directors of State Bank of Mysore.
Rao resigns as Director, Kallam Spinning
N. Prabhakara Rao Director of  Kallam Spinning Mills Ltd has resigned from the company with effect from September 4, 2010.
Sahoo resigns as Director, B&A Packaging 
Brajamohan Sahoo has resigned from the Directorship of B&A Packaging India Ltd with effect from August 11, 2010
SAIL signs JV with RITES Ltd
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has signed a joint venture (JV) with RITES Ltd. for setting up a Wagon Manufacturing Unit at Kulti, Bardhman district in West Bengal, with a capacity to handle 1500 wagons per annum. The synergy would facilitate national growth with several new Railway projects requiring steel. The agreement was signed by SAIL Director (Finance), Soiles Bhattacharya and RITES Managing Director, V.K. Agarwal in the presence of the Union Minister of Steel, Virbhadra Singh, Chairman Railway Board, Vivek Sahai, Secretary Steel, P.K. Misra, SAIL Chairman C.S. Verma, Chairman RITES and Member (Mechanical), Railway Board, Sanjiv Handa and many other senior officials of Steel Ministry, RITES, Railway Board and SAIL.
Narayanan is no more
Former Chairman of Goodyear India V. Narayanan has passed away in Chennai.
Katti on Board of SBM
Milind K. Katti, Single Window Operator, State Bank of Mysore, Hubli Main Branch has been nominated as Workmen Employee Director on the Board of Directors of State Bank of Mysore.
Memon Cooperative Bank merges with BoB
Mumbai-based Memon Cooperative Bank Ltd. has been merged with the Bank of India.

FORUM
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Unnecessary internal stress in police
I would like to draw attention of IPS officers through this popular website about the unnecessary internal stress being generated in police. As an IAS officer, I am concerned with well being of my fellow IPS officers who remain under constant stress and depression because of the action/inaction of their own departmental senior officers. Police is a leadership job in which you are judged not only by your seniors in PAR, but by your juniors who look up to you as a Saviour and role model. Pleasing the civil bureaucracy and political masters should not be your sole preoccupation. Unless you are not judged in better light by your subordinates, there is no point in having outstanding PARs. You, as a leader should rather reduce internal stress, rather than creating it and adding to the woes of your junior colleagues who are already overburdened. I hope that with a healthy IPS fraternity, we will be better equipped to cope with internal security challenges. Fissure in IPS will only lead to destabilization of our polity. Though true for all services, the above observations are more relevant and urgent for Police service.
Ram Singh

It is frightening
What is happening in Kashmir is frightening. The young generation born in the eighties after militancy hit the valley is totally alienated and angry with 'India' as they refer to the country. Why? Who is responsible for it? So far we were blaming our neighbour who is no doubt responsible for all the trouble since it never accepted the accession of the state to India. But we are no less responsible. The political failure, the administrative failure , the mishandling of the situation by the security forces have all contributed to the dangerous situation we face today. During the last 3 months our forces have killed more than 100 young men and women. The rape and murder of two women in Sopore a year ago ,killing of a young boy playing cricket, unwarranted raids and rounding of innocent persons and many missing youth, provoked and unprovoked firing sometimes in panic do give an impression that we are more an occupation force than one there to protect our own people against militants. The kind of rudeness our police and paramilitary forces display even when asking the local Kashmiris to show their ID card is offensive and provokes anger. Why cannot they be polite with the citizens. What happened yesterday in Bandipura and other places is so very sad. This time the protests were not against the forces but against the American Pastor's threat to burn the Koran-an act which did not take place. Why could we not inform the protestors from the loudspeakers about the pastor having withdrawn his hideous threat. The crowd was fired upon and the result was so many deaths. So more anger. It is chilling to see that the Government seems to be at sea how to handle the situation.The chief minister seems to be overwhelmed by the events .He may be a young well-meaning person but Kashmir requires well-honed political skill and experience. Since the young PM-to-be wanted his friend to become CM there, he was made over his father. The result ? He does not know what to do. And when Kashmir is burning literally, our Governor Sahib is sitting in the valley of Gulmarg. He could have at least appealed to the youth to be peaceful. He had been Interlocutor for years for Kashmir during NDA's regime and was made Governor by UPA this time.Result. Absolute drift. It is time to ask all those who have been paid huge sums for Track 2 diplomacy as to what have they done to solve this issue. Kashmir has gone from bad to worse. ISI of Pakistan must be the main culprit but we are no less responsible specially for alienating the youth completely. This time it seems to be a real war for azadi.
Aarti Khosla

"Addressing Pricking Issues"
I think writer has shown a very poor sense of understanding of CPMFs and has shown eqally poor respect for other organisations, more so to a woman writer's views. There was nothing in my assertions to invite such curt and distasteful comments from him. If he is an army officer, then has has not painted a respectful and disciplined picture of his organisation this way. Who has done what for the Nation I believe, must already be known to all. I am not a wife of a young man that I don't know the history, role and acts of all forces including Army during all operations. I say all uniformed persons in are doing their best in all possible manner within the mandate given to them by a democratic govt. At the same time, I do not want to undermine the role of army by highlighting their grave failures too. My issue was very simple and only for better Pay and Promotion facilities for all CPMF people. Be cool and show respect for others otherwise you and your army will lose the same in times to come. And also remember a comparison is made with a superior only. I had in fact complimented Army but I fear you proved it otherwise. I am a daughter of an ex-Armyman.
Neeta Lalwani

Atulya Bharat/Incredible India
News story circulating for sometime now says that beggars from all Delhi roads will be relocated elsewhere in view of the forthcoming Common Wealth Games! That indeed is a smart move. But the foreign tourists are likely to visit other tourist sites on the north India circuit to see and have a feel of Atulya Bharat. What they will see is something unique and incomparable. They will be greeted at the railway stations and the bus stops by shabby, emaciated, ailing, hungry beggars in tottered clothes in large numbers. They will also see ugly rickety cycle rickshaws plied by distressingly poor beggar-like persons. The whole thing will give them an impression of India that will be the opposite of the glossy tourist literature thrust into their hands at the chic airports! Government can not be blamed for such sights. However, government(s) can also not be spared for such uninspiring sight. Why is it that the living standards of the poor have fallen down to such low levels even when the country is supposed to have registered an impressive growth rate of above 8% consistently? What is wrong? Why would somebody choose to suffer the trauma and indignity of living that kind of poor life? Something is terribly wrong somewhere, about which either the planners are ignorant or if they know, indifferent. Is there some well organized mission of some elements to sow poverty all around, now that there are umpteen numbers of government schemes for welfare of the poor? The country, under the Prime Ministership of an economist of Dr M M Singh's stature, would expect magical improvement of the situation beyond simply relocating the beggars for the time being in view of the CWG. There are several important foreign dignitary visits lined up and we will not be able to hide this aspect of our Atulya Bharat/Incredible India.Meantime the Tourism Minister may wish to visit the tourist circuit unannounced and see for herself the ground realities. We can do much better!
M L Gupta

IRS Collecting money!
It is the DDO's in all Departments Central & State who deduct IT and remit to the Revenue Department. If the IRS was so efficient then why do have a list of the big Defaulters released every year.
Anita

Futility of British originated Civil Services
The passing away of Sri Somiah, brings up again the futility of British originated Civil Services (IAS). Recently I was going through review of the book written by Sri Somiah in which the author narrates an incident on replying C&AG observation on disappearance of food grains as due to consumption by rodents testified by rodents themselves in the meeting called by the author during his tenure in Orissa Government. The same officer becomes the C&AG subsequently. May his soul rest in peace.
Shari

Thanks to Khushwant Singh's column:
We have controlled population growth and checked the price rise
Which are now touching the lower skies.
Amit Shah is innocent and his very look shows
That he cannot kill a couple of flies.
The Parliament functions normally
And away from all business shies.
Ms Mamta Banerjee is a great railway minister
Who from the Maindan in Calcutta cries
"You the people of Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai
Very safe in my hands your lives lie
But let me first, with some help from naxalites
To the Chiefministership of Bengal rise."
Bhism Pitamah of the country M.Karunanidhi
Will see to it before he dies
That for seven generations in his family
Every child a minister's chair occupies
And true to the maxim that there is lull before storm
Rather dormant Behenji Mayawati lies
So I can say on oath
That in political moarality and service to the people
Our netas have touched the point of highest growth.
P K Mishra

CVOs are the eys and ears of CVC
BJP is rightly raising the cudgels against appointment of new CVC. Somebody should also be raising concerns about criterion for appointment of CVOs in public companies. After all CVOs are the eyes and ears of CVC.
Rahul

RTI and its consequences
Seeking information through RTI is becoming dangerous as some 8 applicants have been killed in the last few months. How can this stop?
Suresh Mandan

Why only elite services?
There are many comments about the IAS and IRS on this channel. Why only these two? Are there no other services in the country? Why should we keep thinking only of the elite services?
Vijay Kumar

Somiah was great
Somiah was one of the finest gentlemen officers in recent times. He was courageous, decisive, humane and compassionate. His talent and abilities are reflected in the fact that he held several key and important assignments in GOI like Additional Secretary(Exp),Secretary(company affairs),Home Secretary, CVC and CAG. Civil Services should be proud of him. I am !
D Swarup