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Patil was trying for small state
Tripura Governor D Y Patil was trying to move either Goa or Pondicheryy in the same capacity. He however, never expected big state like Bihar.

This is called best PR !
Indian News Papers are flooded with full front page advertisements showing achievements of the UP Government. And this is called best PR ?

BUREAUCRACY

Will P K Mishra be Member, UPSC ?
Though the name of Secretary, DoPT, P K Mishra is doing the round for the post of CAG, Secretary, Defence and Secretary Home, he is likely to be appointed Member of the UPSC. He is a 1976 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

FSB to meet on March 21
Foreign Service Board is meeting on March 21. Several changes are expected to take place in the meeting.

Basant Gupta asked to stay back in India
Ambassador designate to Italy, Basant Gupta has been asked to stay back in the MEA Headquarters. He was to take over as Indian Ambassador to Italy.

217 posts of Scientists vacant in DRDO
As many as 217 posts of Scientists are lying vacant in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and there is no proposal for launching special recruitment drive so far.

DPC for 1981 batch IRS (IT) soon
DPC of 1981 batch IRS (IT) officers for the promotion to the rank of Chief Commissioner will be held in a couple of months.

1057 officers yet to submit IPR
A total of 1057 All India Service officers have failed to submit their IPRs to the government for 2012.

13 IPS officers retiring in March
As many as 13 officers of Indian Police Service (IPS) belonging to various cadres and batches are retiring in March, 2013. The officers include: M Punamo Pao of Andhra Pradesh cadre; D P Verma of AGMUT cadre; Anil Kumar Paswan and Bharat Singh of Chhattisgarh cadre; Deepak Swaroop of Gujarat cadre; Ram Lubhaaya of Jammu and Kashmir cadre; C Rajagopal of Kerala cadre; S S Vegal and Mrs Sridevi Goel of Maharashtra cadre; L K Haokip and Laxmi Prasad of Manipur-Tripura cadre and S T Sangtam of Nagaland cadre.

Four candidates from Dena Bank shortlisted for EDs post in PS banks !
As many as four candidates from Dena Bank are learnt to have been selected for the posts of Executive Director in different Public Sector (PS) banks. They are M K Jain - Chief General Manager, Mumbai Head Office, R K Gupta - field GM (Maharashtra), S N Patel - field GM (Gujarat) and J K Singh - field GM (Calcutta). As many as 20 candidates, of the 35, interviewed for the post last month, have been shortlisted.

CITs list to be ready by Monday
Transfer and promotion list of Commissioners of Income Tax will be moved from the CBDT probably on Monday.

Justice Gupta to be CJ of Tripura High Court
Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Deepak Gupta will be first Chief-Justice of the newly constituted Tripura High Court .

Naresh Chandra selected as Director (Technical), MRVC, Mumbai
Naresh Chandra, Ministry of Railways, has been selected as Director (Technical), Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited (MRVC) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on March 14, 2013. As many as 10 persons were interviewed for the same. Chandra is already working at the same post on deputation.

Rajiv Mehta gets pro-forma promotion
The Meghalaya Government has given proforma promotion to Rajiv Mehta, DG, Narcotics Control Bureau. He is a 1981 batch IPS officer of Assam Meghalaya cadre.

DPC for promotions in CBEC
DPC for promotion of Commissioners in CBEC is being held in Mumbai from March 16-17, 2013. As per reckoning, 1991 batch should get fully covered yet leaving 20 vacancies which could have covered some persons of 1992 batch. But, as usual, strange are the ways of CBEC to its officers.

Six posts of DIG level vacant in BSF
Six posts of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) level are lying vacant in Border Security Force (BSF).

Ms Shrivastava to get extension ?
Ms Mrinalini Shrivastava, presently posted in United National Police Office (UNIOPGBIS) is likely to get one year extension in her central deputation tenure. She is a 2002 batch IPS officer of Sikkim cadre.

Ajay Mathur falls prey to IAS lobby ?
Whisper has it that a strong lobby of IAS officers queered the pitch of Ajay Mathur, ED, SAIL with putting the proposal as Chairman and Managing Director, MMTC, in abeyance at the eleventh hours.

Arvind Mayaram to head Committee
Secretary, Economic Affairs ,Arvind Mayaram will head a Committee set up for giving clear definitions to FDI and FII.

HP govt seeks repatriation of IPS officer
The Himachal Pradesh Government is reportedly seeking repatriation of Sanjay Kumar. The 1985 batch IPS officer Sanjay Kumar is presently Chief Security Officer with North Central Railway in Patna.

Name of S B Shiradkar recommended for promotion to IG
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has recommended Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the candidature of S B Shiradkar, DIG (DAE) Hqrs, CISF Hyderabad for the proforma promotion as IG. He is a 1993 batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Ms Vandana Aggarwal empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Ms Vandana Aggarwal has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent in Government of India. She is a 1986 batch officer of Indian Economic Service.

P Mallana Gaud likely to join central deputation
P Mallana Gaud is likely to join central deputation as IG. He is a 1984 batch IPS officer of Manipur-Tripura cadre.

10 posts of Judges vacant in Orissa HC
As many as 10 posts of judges have been lying vacant in Orissa High Court against 22 approved strength including five posts of Permanent Judges against 17 approved strength and five of Additional Judges against five approved strength.

DoPT invites applications for Adviser to ED, IMF, Washington
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has invited applications for the post of Adviser to the Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, USA for a period of three years. Those willing to apply for this Director/Joint Secretary level post can send their applications to the DoPT at the earliest.

Applications invited for post of MD, KRC
The post of Managing Director, Kutch Railway Company Limited (KRC) is lying vacant. Those willing to apply can send their applications to the Railway Vikas Corporation Limited (RVNL) before March 15, 2013.

phase'V Mid Career Training Programme for IRS officers of Customs, Central Excise from Apr 8 (UPDATED)
A Mid Career Training Programme (MCTP) for IRS officers of Customs and Central Excise approved by Finance Minister and to be rolled out for phase-V of Chief Commissioners/Commissioners is being held at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad with overseas components at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Officers, New York (USA) and field visit to Canada. The domestic training programme is being held from April 8 to April 19 while Overseas from April 22 to May 3. While group two training programme will be held (domestic) between May 13 and May 24 and (overseas) from May 27 to June 7, 2013. Each group comprises of 30 officers.

Lt Gen Bakshi is GoC 11 Corps (UPDATED)
Former Secretary to the President Ashwani Kumar Bakshi has taken over as GoC of the 11 Corps in Jullndhar.

Lt Gen Madhok moves to Army Headquarters (UPDATED)
Lt Gen Sanjeev Madhok has moved from Jullandhar as DG Information and Technology in the Army Headquarters .

Bhopal District and Session Judge Ms. Sushma Khosla creates a record (UPDATED)
Bhopal District and Session Judge Ms. Sushma Khosla has created a record by delivering the judgement, for raping and killing an eight year old girl, in just nine working. This is the second case , in the last 20 days, in which capital punishment has been awarded by the District Judge. On February 22, Khosla had sentenced Dilip Bankar, accused of rape and murder of a 7- year- old girl in 2005, to death. "It is not impossible if the witnesses and others concerned cooperate. We are just doing our work", she said.

National conference of BOI's in-House journal 'Taarangan' held (UPDATED)
Bank of India's (BOI) in-House journal 'Taarangan' organized a two-days national conference of its 55 zonal representatives across country at its management development institute situated at Belapur Navi Mumbai on March 1 and 2, 2013. General Manager (HR) A P Ghugal graced the occasion along with DGM (L&D) Rakesh Sinha, Principal & DGM B V Updhaye, DGM (HR) M K Gupta and editor S M Shakeel. Guest speaker from RBI AGM Mrs Savitri Singh and renowned pr personality S N Surkund delivered the lectures. 'Taarangan awards 2012' were also given to the best representatives during the conference.

BOI taps Overseas bond markets (UPDATED)
Bank of India (BOI) issued Foreign Currency Bonds for USD 500 Mn. on March 14, 2013. The issue was oversubscribed by 5.4 times and is significant for being the first Bond transaction by the Bank offered to the institutions of USA under Rule 144A. It was also the first Indian PSU Bank offering under Rule 144A in 2013. Priced at 280 bps over US Treasury, the Bond has lowest coupon for any Indian 144A offering. The subscription to the Bonds was worldwide, with 46% coming in from Asia, 17% from Europe and the balance 37% from USA. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs V R Iyer, Chairperson and Managing Director of Bank of India commented - "We are pleased to receive a warm welcome from US investors on our first 144A Bond transaction. The strong order book and pricing is a testimony to the credibility and strength of BOI's franchise amongst the global investor base." BOI has 52 foreign offices in 20 countries and over 25% of its business is sourced from overseas. It was also the first Indian Bank to venture abroad having opened a branch in London in 1946.

CORPORATE

Reliance sets cat among pigeons
Reliance (Mukesh Ambani Group) entry in the 4G market has created a flutter in the telecom sector. The incumbent GSM operators have rallied against Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJI), which plans to launch voice call services under 4G spectrum. But Telecom Minister Kapil Sibbal has made it clear that RJI was allowed voice services on recommendations of the TRAI and Telecom Commission. Mukesh Ambani's passion for telecom is an open secret. The 4G technology is expected to be a game-changer in the telecom sector and help the consumers by increasing competition and reducing tariffs.

Sanjay Mishra returns from deputation to RITES
Sanjay Mishra, SAG/IRTS, on return from deputation to RITES, has been posted in the cadre of Northern Railway.

Mago ceases to be Non Exec. Director, Yes Bank
Arun Mago has ceased to be Non Executive Independent Director of Yes Bank Ltd.

Merchant appointed Addl. Director, HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank Limited has appointed Vijay Merchant as an Additional Director of the Bank.

Jayanthi appointed Company Secretary, Manjeera Constructions Ltd
Ms Jayanthi P has been appointed as Company Secretary of Manjeera Constructions Ltd.

Bali resigns as Director, Gillette India Ltd
Ms Nayantara Bali has resigned as Director of Gillette India Ltd.

Ram to additional charge as CEO, Mastek UK Ltd
Mastek Ltd has appointed Sudhakar Ram as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mastek UK Limited apart from his current duties as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mastek Limited and also Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Capoor appointed Independent Director, Nitesh Estates Ltd
Nitesh Estates Ltd has appointed Jagdish Capoor who is former Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and also former Chairman of HDFC Bank Ltd as an Independent Director of the company.

Javheri appointed Company Secretary, PAL Credit & Capital Ltd
PAL Credit & Capital Ltd has appointed Ms. Kavita Anil Javheri as the Company Secretary of the company.

Almeida to be re-appointed CMD, GM Breweries Ltd
The Board of GM Breweries Ltd has decided to re-appoint Jimmy William Almeida as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company.

Saraf resigns as Joint MD, Facor Steels Ltd
Anurag Saraf has resigned as Joint Managing Director of Facor Steels Ltd. He will continue to be the Non Executive Director of the company.

Amoli to be promoted as CEO, Virtual Global Education Ltd
The Board of Virtual Global Education Ltd is to elevate N P Amoli as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

Mehta to be ED, Transpek Industry Ltd
The Board of Transpek Industry Ltd is to re-appointment Bimal V Mehta as Whole-time Director of the company and also designated as Executive Director of the company.

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IB-Then and Now

I was lucky to join the Intelligence Bureau, New Delhi at the rank of Deputy Director in early 1973 and returned to my state Madhya Pradesh after spending eight fruitful years at the headquarters and in the field at Chandigarh. Being the eyes and ears of the government, the IB then occupied an unique position in high administrative hierarchy. The IB Chief was also acknowledged as the supreme police officer of the country. My old colleagues tell me how there has been a marked erosion in its performance and as monitoring authority of this elite organization. The hardcore, its backbone has gradually ceased to exit as these officers have gone over to other fields with better future prospects. The political developments and shifting sense of federalism have also weakened the co-coordinating and monitoring role of the IB. The misplaced emphasis for several decades on Communalism the 'red' menace should now give place to other serious challenges like terror strikes, caste and communal divides and frequent 'pinpricks' on the international border. Along with the technological, advancement, human intelligence needs to be strengthened by increasing fully trained field operations. With high degree of secrecy, surrounding an intelligence agency, frequent criticism, brickbat from media and public are quite natural. However, an occasion pat on the back may do immense good to a vital agency to the government--the Intelligence Bureau.

B K Mukerji, Retired DGP, Madhya Pradesh