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POLITICS

Manmohn Singh breaks record
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has broken record in the history of Independent India by remaining PM at a stretch for 10 years after Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru. Even Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi had not completed 10 years at a stretch as PM .

Senior railway officers - more loyal than the king
The suspension yesterday through a control message of Swapnil Garg a senior railway officer at Lucknow just because the Minister of Railways had to walk 60 metres on the railway platform shows the distorted mindset of senior railway bureaucracy. It is all the more interesting that the suspension was ordered by an officer who is still being probed by the CBI for his role in the railgate scam and the CVC for other irregularities. With such recurring shameful actions, the railway officers are now a totally demoralized lot. Will the IAS now step in?

BUREAUCRACY

Ratan Watal will be new Expenditure Secretary
Secretary New and Renewable Energy, Ratan Watal, is taking over as OSD Expenditure in a couple of days.The 1978 batch IAS officer Ratan Watal will succeed R S Gujral on December 1 as Secretary Expenditure. Gujral is retiring on November 30.
(We said this on October 5, 2013 )

Will Agnihotri be Secretary, New and Renewable Energy ?
Satish Balram Agnihotri is likely to succeed Ratan Watal as Secretary, New and Renewable Energy in Government of India. He is a 1980 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Posting of 1980 batch IAS officers to commence
Posting of 1980 batch IAS officers to the rank of Secretary in the Government of India is expected to commence soon.

1995 IAS batch gets Vigilance clearance
Vigilance clearance of 1995 batch IAS officers for empanelment to the rank of Joint Secretary in the Government of India has been granted.

Shantisundaram would be next CBEC' Chairman?
As the grapevine has it, in all probabilities J M Shantisundaram would be the one to succeed Praveen Mahajan as the new Chairman of CBEC. Mahajan, the incumbent Chairman, would retire on January 31, 2014.

Johri takes over as Member (Mechanical) Railway Board
Alok Johri has taken over as new Member (Mechanical) in the Railway Board.

Cadre of Govind Jaiswal transferred to AGUMT
The cadre of Govind Jaiswal has been transferred from Nagaland to AGMUT on the ground of marriage to Ms Chandan Chowdhary, an IPS officer. Jaiswal was a 2007 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre.

Inter-cadre deputation of Meena to Rajasthan extended
The inter-cadre deputation of Har Sahay Meena from Tamil Nadu cadre to Rajasthan cadre has been extended for a period of six months with effect from August 17, 2013. He is a 1997 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre.

LIC now in full strength of four MDs
After the appointment of V K Sharma and Usha Sangwan, the LIC will function in full strength of four MDs after the gap of two years. Now LIC will function with S B Mainak, V K Sharma, Sushobhan Sarkar and Usha Sangwan as MD and S K Roy as LIC Chairman.

DPC for Lt Gen soon
As many as 25 Major Generals are expected to be cleared for the promotion of Lt General in the Indian Army soon. DPC is expected to meet this month.

MHA says 'no' for in-situ promotion of 1983 batch IPS officers as ADG
Amid the ongoing appointment process of 1983 batch IPS officers, recently empanelled as ADG, a proposal, requesting the promotion of an IG to the rank of ADG in the same CPMF, was simply denied by the MHA. Can anybody guess which CPMF had sent the proposal for its officer?

Behera is designated for a new slot of Consultant, TIS in BPRD
Loknath Behera, soon to join as IG in BPRD, has been designated for the newly created slot of Training Intervention Centre as Consultant. This slot has been created for the ever first time in BPRD. He is a 1985 batch IPS officer of Kerala cadre currently serving in NIA.

Seven IRSE officers shifted after promotion to HAG
A number of officers belonging to IRSE have been transferred after promotion to Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) in Railways. Accordingly, Alok Ranjan, SAG/IRSE, Executive Director, Civil Engineering (Bridges & Structure)-I, Railway Board, has been promoted to the grade of HAG and posted as Adviser (Land & Amenities), Railway Board while Nand Kishore, SAG/IRSE, Executive Director (Works), RDSO was posted as Senior Executive Director (Works), RDSO after promotion to the same grade and J S Gupta is appointed as PCE/East Coast Railway. Similarly, M S Lakha has been posted as PCE, Northeast Frontier Railway; S Balakrishna is posted as CAO (C-II), Northern Railway; R Venkadasamy as PCE in East Coast Railway and Lallo Singh was posted as CAO (C), North Central Railway.

J Srinivas transferred to Railway Board
J Srinivas, SAG/IRAS, Northern Railway, has been posted as EDPG/MR, Railway Board.

Orientation programme for IRS officers at NADT from Nov 18
An orientation programme for 1994 batch officers of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is being held at NADT, Nagpur from November 18 to November 19, 2013.

Ms Ganga posted in CAG office
Ms K Ganga, Director General, iCISA, Noida on relief from her present duties by Roy Mathrani has been transferred and posted as Director General, Communication Policy, in CAG office.

PESB invites applications for Director (Op), ONGC
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has sought applications for the post of Director (Operations), ONGC Videsh Limited falling vacant next year on November 1, 2014. Those willing to apply can send their applications before December 27, 2013.

Kishore empanelled as Joint Secretary in GoI
Sanjeev Kishore has been empanelled for the post of Joint Secretary in Government of India. He is a 1985 batch IoFS officer.

Sandeep Silas' peace initiative organises 'Sufiyana Evening' at IHC today
Sandeep Silas, PS to Union Miniser for Road Transport & Highways, organises 'Ibadat-E-Amamn; a Sufiyana Evening' at India Habitat Centre today. Pakistani classical singer Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan would perform 'Sufiyana Kalam' and Silas would bestow the evening with his 'Shayari' dedicated to the universal peace. The passionate peace initiative epitomises the somewhat a track-II diplomacy. The event would be presided by Union Minister for MoRTH & I&B Minister Manish Tiwari would mark as the chief guest. Sudha Pillai, former Labour Secretary, Luizinho Falerio, fromer CM of Goa & Raj Liberhan, Director, India Habitat Centre would mark the evening as the guests of honour.

Ms Snehlata Kumar is new Secretary Border Management in GoI (UPDATED)
Ms Snehlata Kumar has been appointed Secretary Border Management in the Government of India. 1979 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre Ms Kumar is presently ACS rank Commissioner Madhya Pradesh Government in New Delhi.

Three IAS officers shifted in Karnataka (UPDATED)
V Umesh (1981) has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to Government while G V Krsihna Rau (1982) will now be Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Development Commissioner and Dr C Somasekhara (1997) is Secretary, Cooperation Department in Karnataka.

Nanda to address GroundZero Summit 2013; cyber security & national security (UPDATED)
S K Nanda, Additional Chief Secretary- Home, Govt of Gujarat, will address the GroundZero Summit 2013 organised by ASSOCHAM on 07th Nov in New Delhi. The summit would share the experience and have the guidance so as to create credible Information Security Professionals within the country. All it would opportune the participants to have overall policy directives of the government in cyber domain and national security. Nanda is 1978 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Last date for MDI Diploma Programme is Nov 29, 2013 (UPDATED)
The last date for application for the 9th Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Public Policy and Management during 2014-15 at the Management Development Institute(MDI), Gurgaon, has been extended to November 29, 2013. The minimum experience: 5 years of Group A Service and minimum of 3 years left before superannuation. The programme is scheduled to commence from April 8, 2014.

IAS probationer, Nishant Kumar meets an accident, dies (UPDATED)
An IAS probationer of Bihar cadre, Nishant Kumar died in a road accident in Punjab's Mogoa district. It is reported that he, along with his colleagues IAS probationers namely Shashi Ranjan and Ajeet Harsh Kumar were traveling in the car, which rammed into a road side tree.

Rajiv Mehrishi appointed as Secretary, Fertilizers (UPDATED)
Rajiv Mehrishi, Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, has been appointed as Secretary, Department of Fertilizers. He is a 1978 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Prem Narain posted as Secretary, Overseas Indian Affairs (UPDATED)
Prem Narain has been appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. He is a 1978 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Ravi Mathur is also Secretary, Minority Affairs till Nov 8 (UPDATED)
Ravi Mathur, Secretary, Department of Disinvestment, has been assigned an additional charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs during the period of absence on leave of Lalit K Panwar November 1, 2013 to November 8, 2013. Mathur is a 1979 batch IAS officer of Rajasthan cadre.

Indian Navy Inducts HAL Produced Hawks (UPDATED)

The Indian Navy today inducted the first fully Indian manufactured Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at INS Dega, Vishakhapatnam. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral, D. K. Joshi hailed the efforts made by HAL and said the navy looks forward to increased participation from the defence PSU. "We are proud of Indian manufactured products and it is evident from the fact that HAL made aircraft such as Vampire and Kirans are with us for decades", he added. Saluting the sea warriors on this pristine occasion, Dr R K Tyagi, Chairman, HAL, said the Company remains committed to serve the country and its defence forces in every possible way. "Our support is not only for Hawk but for all platforms of Indian Navy", he assured. The highlight of the day was the ceremonial fly past by various aircraft of Indian Navy such as Chetaks, Dornier, Kamov etc followed by exhilarating display of Hawks.
Hawk Mk-132 Aircraft:
The Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer is a dual seat multi-purpose aircraft powered by a single Rolls Royce Adour Mk.871 engine. The Hawk AJT is primarily used for basic, advanced and weapons training of the pilots. However, the Aircraft has the capabilities to be used as a ground attack aircraft or for air defence.The Hawk AJT has excellent flying characteristics with good stability, can be flown at night and can perform wide range of aerobatic manoeuvres. The aircraft can remarkably accommodate a wide variety of external stores. The cockpit is arranged in an efficient ergonomic manner in order to provide a lead-in to modern front line aircraft. The cockpit provides an excellent field of view for both pilots. The instructor's station in the rear cockpit has appropriate override control of vital functions. The primary flight control systems are provided by means of an all-moving tailplane, aileron and rudder deflections respectively. The secondary flight control systems comprise wing double slotted flaps and an air brake on the underside of the rear fuselage.

Sanjay Kumar appointed as Secretary, Tax Admn Reforms Commission (UPDATED)
Indian Revenue Service officer of Income Tax cadre, Sanjay Kumar has been appointed as Secretary of Tax Administration Reforms Commission at the level of Joint Secretary in Government of India.

CORPORATE

Vasudevan resigns as Director, Prithvi Softech Limited
M D Vasudevan has resigned as Director of Prithvi Softech Limited.

Kavad appointed Director, Prithvi Softech Limited
D Suresh Kumar Kavad has been appointed as Director of Prithvi Softech Limited.

Mathews assumes charge as Director (Technical), NFL
M Sagar Mathews has taken over charge as Director (Technical) of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL).

Prakash ceases to be Company Secretary, BEL
C R Prakash has ceased to be Company Secretary of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on attaining the age of superannuation.

Kumar designated as ED (Finance) & CFO, Pitti Laminations Limited
Pitti Laminations Limited has designated GVSN Kumar as Executive Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.

Keating appointed Addl. Director, Kennametal India Ltd
Kennametal India Ltd has appointed Michelle R Keating as an Additional Director of the company.

Khadenga resigns as Company Secy. Southern Latex Ltd
Dillip Kumar Khadenga has resigned as Company Secretary of Southern Latex Ltd.

Kapoor appointed COO, SpiceJet
Sanjiv Kapoor has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO), SpiceJet.

Verma appointed VP (Sales), Sarovar Hotels
Sarovar Hotels has appointed Anil Verma as Vice President (Sales).

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Select person with research background having balance approach

The post of Director General, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, MoEF, GoI in the apex scale is to filled. I feel a person with research background having balance approach should be selected for the post. The post should be filled at the earliest to gap the vacuum created since last so many months. Future, it should be ensured that the post of the DG and Directors of the ICFRE institutes should be filled advertised well in time. I would request you to kindly highlight the selection of DG.

Sudhir Kumar

Significant changes

The Department of Administrative Reforms had brought out some significant changes in the 13th edition of the CSMOP based on the accepted recommendations of 2nd ARC. Prominent amongst them being 'level jumping' and also that the 'files requiring the approval of the Minister should be initiated at the level of DS/Director. This instruction is being flouted and the files are being continued to be initiated at the level of Assistants and senior officials only putting their autograph. In all communications being issued by a Government departments, the phone number, fax number, e-mail address and complete address of the official who is signing the letter to be invariably mentioned. One has to on his own has also to make efforts to find out the phone, e-mail address and address of the person to whom the letter is being sent and note it down by the side of the addresses name. Like this a number of changes has taken place and nobody is bothered to go though them. This is the tragedy of the Government functioning. If some government official is not following the instructions contained in the CSMOP on regular basis action can be taken against him or her under the CCS Conduct rules.

Satya Prakash

Forward suggestions

Number of suggestions on various issues are made on this site by individuals. I am not sure whether the concerned authorities read these views/suggestions(though a large no. of bureaucrats visit this site for personal reasons).I suggest that you should consolidate the suggestions/views on a subject and forward it to the concerned Secretary of the department. and a copy to the Minister. This may lead to some action by the concerned Department.

S Gopal

Improving CGHS Working

It is need of the hour to improve the working of CGHS across the country. Once private hospitals have been empanelled under CGHS then the CGHS beneficiaries should be permitted to have consultation and tests without getting it referred by CGHS or Govt. hospitals. In this way the working will improve and will give relief to beneficiaries. Otherwise the whole purpose of empaneling private hospitals is lost and government also does not believe in decentralizing the system. At least government can start this procedure from cancer empanelled hospitals. Though medicines will continue to be issued by respective dispensaries. Be sensitive to CGHS beneficiaries at least to Sr. Citizens i.e pensioners.

N Prakash

When will the rulers ever get it right?

How wonderful that the Indian government is finally celebrating Diwali by sending a huge rocket to Mars! It costs Rs. 500 crores to fund Sai Babas free super-specialty hospital at Puttaparthy every year. The Diwali rocket to Mars will cost Rs. 450 crores. Would it not have been better spent on a free super-specialty hospital for the poor who can neither afford visiting a doctor nor buy life saving drugs ? Already over 2.5 lakh farmers have ended their lives as they could not repay the loans they took from banks because the foreign corporations want to run Agriculture like a business. After a nights visit by Rahul Gandhi, Kalavati has been forgotten. In fact even her nephew committed suicide soon after due to indebtedness. So Happy Diwali India!

D Choudhury

Stop wasting public money on statues

I wonder whether Sardar Patel would have approved of an expenditure of Rs. 2500 crore in building his statue. While we build such concrete statues in the name of unity of the nation we divide our people on the basis of religion, caste, language and what not. Instead of wasting money on the statues the parties should spend such money in uplifting the poor and build schools and hospitals in the names of their icons. It is high time somebody must stop the wastage of public money on
statues.

Aarti Khosla

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