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POLITICS

Does Rajnath's elevation have a message ?
Rajnath's surprise nomination as BJP party president contains a message if the Congress had reposed greater faith in its dynastic system by elevating Rahul Gandhi to post of Vice-President, the BJP is also giving command to someone who has 'son of soil' credentials and is gearing up to 2014 in a different way.

Raman Singh is closest with new BJP Chief
If party insiders are to be believed, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh is closest person with new BJP President Raj Nath Singh.

Who are real players ?
Who are the real players in the Congress and the BJP involved in the ouster of Nitin Gadkari? Atleast, Gadkari and Mohan Bhagwat can answer this question.

Good stars started for " R"
Good luck has started for people whose names start with the letter "R". Rahul Gandhi, Raj Nath Singh and Raman Singh are examples.

BUREAUCRACY

GoI is opposed to give two years fixed tenure to DGPs ?
The Centre, it is learnt, is opposed to giving a two-year fixed tenure to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police as advised by the Supreme Court because it contravenes the All-India Service Rules which govern the retirement age of IPS officers. Tamil Nadu had sought the Centre's approval for its decision to give a two-year fixed tenure to DGP K Ramanujam as state police chief, days before he attained superannuation on November 30. Though TN's decision is in line with the Supreme Court's guidelines laid down in the Prakash Singh (former BSF director general) vs the Union of India case in 2006, the Centre is disinclined to give its nod. However, it has not communicated its decision to the state as it would open up a conflict between the Supreme Court order and the All-India Service Rules, it is learnt.

Will Dixit be DG, BPR &D ?
P N Dixit is likely to join the Government of India as DG BPR&D. He is a 1978 batch IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre. Name of one 1978 batch Bihar cadre IPS officer is also in circulation for the post.

Jayaraman is new Special Secretary in MHA
S Jayaraman Special Director, Intelligence Bureau has been appointed as Special Secretary (Internal Security). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. He is a 1977 batch IPS officer of West Bengal cadre.
(We said this on January 11, 2013)

Ms Leena Nair elevated as Additional Secretary in GoI
Ms Leena Nair has been appointed as Chairperson, MPEDA, Department of Commerce, in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary, on in-situ basis in Government of India. She is a 1982 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

Who is mentor of new Petroleum Secretary ?
Intense discussions are now on in the bureaucratic circles over the appointment of new Petroleum Secretary, Vivek Rae. Only question is- who is his mentor and who has brought him in the Petroleum Ministry because it is considered as glamorous and stakes involved are very high. A 1978 batch UT cadre IAS officer Rae has been appointed new Secretary, Petroleum.

Fresh panel sought for Commissioner BCAS
Ministry of Civil Aviation Government of India has asked for a fresh panel of Commissioner ,Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) .

File of Ajay Mathur for appointment as CMD, MMTC cleared
The file for the appointment of Ajay Mathur as Chairman and Managing Director, MMTC, has reportedly been cleared by Government of India.

Will January 27 mark a big reshuffle in Delhi Police?
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that a massive reshuffle would take place in Delhi Police immediately after January 26, the Republic Day.

Will brighter officers, of AGMUT cadre, be brought back to Delhi?
With the inevitable reshuffle likely to take place immediately after January 26; the buzz becomes louder that some of the brighter police officers of AGMUT cadre, posted outside Delhi, may be brought back to ascertain a promising policing of Delhi.

Ajay Chaudhary poised to be ARC, UP
As the grapevine has it, Ajay Chaudhary, Additional CP, Delhi Police, is poised to be the Additional Resident Commissioner (ARC) of Uttar Pradesh in Delhi. Chaudhary, a 1996 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre, had recently been awarded with President's Police Medal for distinguished service.

Will Shukla replace Ajay Chaudhary as Additional CP, South East Delhi?
As the grapevine has it, Anil Shukla, Additional CP, Headquarters may be given to succeed Ajay Chaudhary as Additional Commissioner of Police, South East Delhi. Shukla, a 1996 batch IPS officer of AGMUT cadre, had recently been awarded with President's Police Medal for
distinguished service.

Will Alok Kumar replace Chhaya Sharma as DCP, South Delhi?
With the inevitable reshuffle likely to take place immediately after January 26, the buzz is that Alok Kumar may replace Chhaya Sharma as DCP, South Delhi. Alok, a 2000 batch police officer of IPS, is presently serving in Delhi as DCP, Special Cell and had been awarded with President's Police Medal for Gallantry in the year 2007.

Mohanty returns to Andhra Pradesh
P K Mohanty is back to the parent Andhra Pradesh cadre. A 1979 batch IAS officer Mohanty is all set to become the new Chief Secretary on February 1.

Sanjay Singh to continue in Bihar
A 1997 batch Orissa cadre IAS officer, Sanjay Singh is expected to continue in Bihar on inter-state deputation. He is presently in the Bihar CMs Secretariat as Special Secretary.

Two IAS officers get fresh assignments in Haryana
Two officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) have been assigned fresh assignments in Haryana. Accordingly, Chander Parkash (1995) has also been made Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Gurgon besides his present assignments while Vijay Singh Dahiya (2001) will now be Joint Secretary, Finance Department.

Tenure of MDL CVO Sood extended
Central deputation tenure of Sanjeev Sood as CVO in Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai under the Ministry of Defence has been extended for a period of two years from May 9, 2013 to May 9, and 2015.He is a 1985 batch IRSEE officer.

Kadyan is new CVO of BHEL
Arvind Kadyan has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), New Delhi. He is a 1987 batch IDAS officer.

Ms Ramanathan is new CVO RVNL
Ms Rajalakshmi Ramanathan has been appointed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), New Delhi. She is a 1983 batch IA&AS officer.

CVO Chennai Port Trust gets extension
Deputation tenure of M Dandayudhapani CVO, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, has been extended for a period of five months beyond November 30, 2012 i.e upto April 30, 2013. He is a 1991 batch IoFS officer.

Deputation tenure of CVO ECIL extended
Deputation tenure of Arti C Srivastava as Chief Vigilance Officer in Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Hyderabad has been extended for six months w.e.f. November 15, 2012 i.e. upto May 15, 2013. She is a 1990 batch IoFS officer.

Orders of K M Prasad yet to be issued
The orders of K M Prasad, GM, KAPL, for the appointment as Managing Director, Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (KAPL) are yet to be issued.

M M Singh shifted to Tribal Ministry
M M Singh has been shifted from Ministry of Defence to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as Deputy Secretary in Government of India. He is a CSS officer.

Dr R K Mitra promoted as Joint Secretary, MHA
Dr R K Mitra has been promoted in-situ as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, in Government of India. He is a CSS officer.

Inder Dhamija empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Inder Dhamija has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1985 batch IFS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

K V Lakshman Murthy empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
K V Lakshman Murthy has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. He is a 1985 batch IFS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

B Narayanan is Director, DFP, New Delhi
B Narayanan, Director, DAVP, New Delhi, has been posted as Director, DFP, New Delhi. He is an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer.

Wariaah posted in Warsaw
S Wariaah has moved from Lusaka to Warsaw as Counsellor in in Indian Embassy.

Eight Judges appointed to Bombay High Court
As many as eight Additional Judges of Bombay High Court have been appointed as Judges of this High Court. They include: Justice Filomeno Manuel Lopo Sales Rosario Dos Reis, Justice Rajesh Govind Ketkar, Justice Ravi Krishnarao Deshpande, Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala, Justice Tanaji Vishwas Nalawade, Justice Madatali Noormohammed Gilani, Justice Madan Trymbak Joshi and Justice Madanlal Laxmandas Tahaliyani.

IAS officer suspended in Haryana
Convicted IAS officer Vidya Dhar has been suspended by the Haryana Government.

Digital Forensic Equipment Grant Consultation Course from Mar 18
A Digital Forensic Equipment Grant Consultation Course is being conducted in India at a Local Police Academy from March 18 to 29, 2013.

Orissa Lok Pal passes away
Orissa Lok Pal Justice P K Patra has passed away in Cuttack. He was a retired High Court Judge.

Hemant Priyadarshi to be JD CBI Mumbai (UPDATED)
Hemant Priyadarshi is moving to Mumbai as Joint Director CBI.1992 batch IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre Priyadarshi is presently JD CBI in Bhopal.

Rishi Raj Singh to be JD CBI in Bhopal (UPDATED)
Joint Director CBI in Mumbai Rishi Raj Singh is moving to Bhopal in the same capacity.
He is 1985 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre.

Javeed Ahmad to move Delhi CBI Headquarters (UPDATED)
S Javeed Ahmad is joining the CBI Headquarters in Delhi as joint Director Policy. 1984 batch UP cadre IPS officer is presently JD in Lucknow.

Jha to move Lucknow as DD CBI (UPDATED)
Sunil Kumar Jha is going to difficult Lucknow office of the CBI as Deputy Director. He is 1993 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre. Jha will get promotion soon.

NSIC to set up incubation centre at Rwanda and Burkina Faso (UPDATED)
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed Agreements with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India for setting up of Incubation Centers in Rwanda and Burkina Faso .The Agreement was signed by Dr H P Kumar, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NSIC and Ravi Bangar, Joint Secretary (East & Southern Africa), MEA. The projects envisage creating self employment opportunities by imparting training in entrepreneurship building to unemployed people. NSIC is also setting up similar Centres in other African Countries viz. Ethiopia, Burundi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Gambia, Gabon, Egypt & Libya with a view to promote creation and development of Micro and Small enterprises.

Major reshuffle of IAS officers in Haryana (UPDATED)
As many as nine officers of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) have been transferred and posted at different places in Haryana. Accordingly, Ramendra Jakhu (1979) has been posted as ACS, Forests & Wild Life while Hardeep Kumar (1984) is being appointed as Principal Secretary, Transport and Civil Aviation and P Raghavendra Rao (1985) is assigned additional charge of Women and Child Development. Similarly, P K Das (1986) has been posted as Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying; Mrs Shashi Bala Gulati (1986) as Principal Secretary, Fisheries; Mhathung Ktihan (1986) as Principal Secretary, Archives as well as OSD, Manpower Planning and Secretary Rajya Sainik Board; Mrs Dheera Khandelwal (1986) as Principal Secretary, Science & Technology; Amit Jha (1998) as Principal Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs and Brijendra Singh (1998) was assigned an additional charge of DG, Medical Education and Research in Haryana.

Mohanty installed as Spl Secretary, GAD before holding as CS, AP (UPDATED)
Prasanna Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as Special Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) in Andhra Pradesh after he was repatriated to the cadre from the central deputation prematurely in order to pave the way for taking over as Chief Secretary of this State. He is a 1979 batch IAS officer.

S K Prasad selected as Director (Fin), CPCL (UPDATED)
S K Prasad, ED, IOCL, has been selected for the post of Director (Finance), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on January 24, 2013.

CORPORATE

PNB ED inducted on Board of PNB Gilts Ltd as Addl. Director
The Board of PNB Gilts Ltd has appointed Sadhu Ram Bansal, Executive Director of Punjab National Bank as an Additional Director of the company.

Sethi quits PNB Gilts Ltd
Rakesh Sethi has resigned as Director of PNB Gilts Ltd.

Banga appointed Director, Zee News Ltd
Zee News Ltd has appointed Surjit Banga as an Additional Director of the company.

Golchha quits Rishabhdev Technocable Ltd
Kamalchand B Golchha has resigned as Director of Rishabhdev Technocable Ltd .

O'shea appointed Non Retiring Permanent Director, Foseco india Ltd
Foseco India Ltd has appointed Chris O'shea as a Permanent Non-retiring Director of the company.

Dutia appointed Company Secretary, Foseco India Ltd
Mahendra Kumar Dutia has been appointed as Company Secretary of Foseco India Ltd

Shah appointed Company Secy., Tainwala Chemicals and Plastics (India) Ltd
Tainwala Chemicals and Plastics (India) Ltd has appointed Malay Shah as Company Secretary of the company.

Samant quits Tainwala Chemicals and Plastics (India) Ltd
Rohish Samant has resigned as Company Secretary of Tainwala Chemicals and Plastics (India) Ltd.

Patel to be re-appointed ED, Narmada Aluminium Industries Ltd?
The Board of Shree Narmada Aluminium Industries Ltd has decided to re-appoint D J Patel as Executive Director of the company for further period of five years from February 20, 2013.

Ramakrishnan appointed Addl. Director, SPEL Semiconductor Ltd
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd has appointed N Ramakrishnan has as an Additional Director of the company.

Vijayakar quits SPEL Semiconductor Ltd
S R Vijayakar has resigned as Director of SPEL Semiconductor Ltd .

Saraf appointed as Director of Facor Alloys
Anurag Saraf has been appointed as Director of Facor Alloys.

Parande appointed as CFO of Kirloskar Oil Engines
Sanjay Parande has been appointed as CFO of Kirloskar Oil Engines.

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Who is responsible ?

Even after more than one year of HAG promotions approved by ACC for ITS in DoT, orders were not issued. Who is responsible for that ?

Rajiv

Who is stopping !
If people are so much against reservations, go ahead and remove them. Who is stopping !
Gautam

Congratulations
Heartiest congratulation to R.C. Nautiyal.
H G Upreti