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Whispers finds place in books creating political turmoil
As a matter of proud for all our surfers, who have faith in what we publish, whispersinthecorridors.com finds place in the two most talked about books these days - The Accidental Prime Minister by Sanjaya Baru & Crusader or Conspirator ? of PC Parakh.

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's former Media Adviser Sanjay Baru while narrating about the events that occurred during the run-up to his reappointment (which finally did not come) in June 2009 has mentioned, in his book The Accidental Prime Minister - about whispersinthecorridors ( on Pg. 267) saying - "A few days later whispersinthecorridors.com reported that I would be returning to the PMO".

Similarly, former Coal Secretary PC Parakh has in his book 'Crusader or Conspirator ?' , on Pg 142, mentioned about a report which appeared in the whispersinthecorridors.com on March 2, 2005. The report is related to repatriation of Parakh to his parent Andhra Pradesh cadre when the then Coal Secretary, according to him, was not getting full political support of his ministers and the PM was also finding himself helpless in coming to the rescue of the 1969 batch IAS officer because he (Dr. Manmohan Singh) required the support of the said ministers to run his coalition government.

This speaks about the credibility that whispersinthecorridors has earned over a period of time and how much authentic its reports are in the opinion of the 'decision makers' of the country

If Kejariwal loses in Varanasi ?
It is believed in political circles that in the event of Arvind Kejariwal losing from Varanasi, upheaval will take place in AAP. Either Yogendra Yadav or Kumar Vishwas will take over the reins of the party.

BUREAUCRACY

Who will succeed Ajit Seth in June as Cabinet Secretary ?
Infact, half a dozen IAS officers are in the reckoning. Seniormost serving officer Sutanu Behuria is 1976 batch IAS officer who retires on June 30. Seniority wise 1977 batch IAS officers viz. Alok Rawat (Sikkim), Naved Masood (MT), Madhav Lal (J&K), Vishwapati Trivedi (MP) and P K Sinha (UP) are in the consideration zone.

Will Ms Vijaya Joshi be Women and Child Welfare Secretary ?
Name of Ms Vijaya Laxmi Joshi has started doing the round for the post of Secretary of Women and Child Welfare, in the Government of India. She is a 1980 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre.

Major joinings in PSUs in June
Around half a dozen persons are scheduled to join various Boards of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in June, 2014.

S K Bhagat is back to UP
DIG CBI in Bhopal, S K Bhagat is back to the parent Uttar Pradesh cadre. On return, 1998 batch IPS officer Bhagat has been appointed DIG (Establishment) in Allahabad.

CVC clearance for NIC Chairman soon
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that the names for the coveted post of Chairman, National Insurance Company have reached to CVC. If some reliable sources are be believed, CVC has reportedly cleared the same meaning hereby NIC is all set to get its new Chairperson soon. Presently V Ramasamy is the CMD of NIC.

Orders of A K Das for Director (Fin), BCL yet to come
The orders of A K Das, AGM, BHEL, for the appointment as Director (Finance), Braithwaite & Co. Limited (BCL) are yet to be issued by the Government of India.

Orders of Om Prakash for CMD, SECL yet to come
The orders of Om Prakash, Director (Technical), WCL/CIL, for the appointment as Chairman and Managing Director, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) are yet to be issued by the Government of India.The post has been lying vacant August 1.

Post of CEO in IISCO Steel Plant, SAIL falls vacant
The post of Chief Executive Officer of IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL),has fallen vacant with the incumbent Narendra Kothari joining as CMD, NMDC.

Will Gujarat cadre officers get plum postings ?
It is believed in the corridors of power that Gujarat cadre officers will soon get plum postings in Government of India.

V K Jauhari promoted to ADG rank in MP
V K Jauhari who is on deputation to the GoI has been accorded proforma promotion to the grade of Additional Director General of Police (Above Supertime Scale) in Madhya Pradesh. He is a 1984 batch IPS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre.

PESB panel for Director in Railway PSU to expire
The panel of a candidate made by Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) for the appointment as Director on the Board of a Railway PSU is reaching on the verge of expiry, due to delay in appointment orders.

PESB advertises post of MD, DFCCIL
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has advertised the post of Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) lying vacant since March 20, 2014. Those willing to apply for this post can send their applications to the PESB before June 9, 2014.

Last date for Diploma/MA programme in TERI University extended
The last date to apply for one year Diploma Program in Public Policy and Sustainable Development and two year M.A. (Public Policy and Sustainable Development) Degree Program at the TERI University, Delhi has been extended upto May 23, 2014.

Slot of Director (Fin) ini RINL to be filled up soon
PESB is all set to complete it bit by conducting the selection interview for the slot of Director (Finance), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited on 30 April. The post has already been running vacant.

Will NHPC's Dir (HR) get extension till retirement ?
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that NHPC's Director (HR) R K Mina may be given extension till his superannuation that is in January 2017. He completed his five years term on April 30 and is currently serving on a three months extension till July 31. The Ministry of power is believed to have recommended the same. CVC is yet to give its clearance.

Axe falls on CVO of a bank
With the CVC taking action on its circular numbered 01/02/13, dated February 08, 2013, pertaining to conduct of CVOs functioning in Public Sector banks and refraining them from drawing perks in addition to their authorised perks, the axe has fallen on CVO of a nationalized bank.

SC to hear matter pertaining to Archana Ramasundaram today !
The fate of Archana Ramasundaram IPS shall be decided by the SC on Monday April 28as Justice Lodha will hear the matter challenging her appointment as Addl. Dir. CBI.

Meeting to decide appointments in CBI on Monday
A meeting to decide DIG and SP level appointments in the CBI is going to take place today in the office of the CVC.

Lyangdoh poised for JS empanelment in GoI
Whispers in the corridors of power have it that K S Lyangdoh is poised to be empanelled as Joint Secretary, GoI. He is a 1991 batch Indian Forest Service officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Majhi appointed PD, Eastern Region under CAG
P C Majhi, Accountant General (Audit), Chhattisgarh, Raipur, has been posted as Principal Director, Eastern Region under the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. He is a 1994 batch IA&AS officer.

Balkrishna appointed GM (Pers), AIESL, Delhi Air India
Balkrishna V Kumar, Deputy General Manager Personnel, Southern Region, Chennai, has been appointed as General Manager, Personnel, AIESL, Delhi in Air India Limited.

Rao to move to MEA Hqr
First Secretary in Buenos Aires S N V Ramana Rao has been moved to the MEA Headquarters.

HUDCO celebrated its 44th Foundation day
Housing & Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (HUDCO) celebrates its 44th Foundation Day on April 25, 2014. Speaking on the occasion. Mrs Anita Agnihotri Secretary, Housing& Urban Poverty Alleviation said, that as we plan our future programmes to move towards making the vision of the slum free India a reality, HUDCO is poised to take a significant role by supporting the growing needs of Housing and Infrastructure by actively associating itself with the Government of India's flagship programmes.
CMD, HUDCO , Ravi Kanth emphasised three basic requirements of human beings - Roti, Kapraa, Makan- the costliest among them being Makan. He said, that the endeavor will be to make the costly component of human life as an "affordable abode" to all. Dr. Kanth suggested that like Food Security Act, India, should also create Housing Security Act soon. Dr. Kanth said that HUDCO has done well in its long journey of 44 years in achieving multi dimensional growth.

HUDCO Award was given for the Best Practices to improve the Living Environment fulfilling the need for recognition of practices that exhibit a tangible and positive impact on environment. On this occasion, HUDCO also awarded its best performing Borrowing Agencies and Regional Offices. Apart from this, Long Service Awards and Awards for Best Employee of the year were also given away by Mrs Anita Agnihotri, Secretary, Housing& Urban Poverty Alleviation. Several HUDCO publications were also released on the occasion.
The day was also celebrated with a Kuchipudi Dance recital by MSV Vaishnavi and a cultural programme by the members of the HUDCO family.

CWC signs MoA with LPAI (UPDATED)
Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI for operating the Cargo Terminal at Integrated Check Post (ICP), Agartala (Tripura) on April 25, 2014. The MoA was signed by B B Pattanaik, MD, CWC with the Chairman, LPAI. Members of LPAI and senior officials of CWC were also present on the occasion.CWC has been operating the Cargo Terminal at ICP, Agartala (Tripura) since November, 2013 and facilitating the import and export grade between India and Bangladesh through land route. CWC has been operating a similar facility at Attari (Punjab) since April 9, 2012 and facilitating export/import trade between India and Pakistan through land route.

Meena elected President of the ITS officers Association (UPDATED)
A S Meena has been elected President of the ITS officers Association (ITSA), the General Body Elections of which were held last week. The other office bearers elected are S B Singh - Vice President and Sanjeev Sharma - General Secretary. Meena has earlier been General Secretary of ITSA. The officers of ITS are working in senior management and administrative positions in the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), BSNL, MTNL, TRAI, UID and CVC besides on many other central and state government assignments on deputation.

5 IRTS officer of 1991 batch get SAG (UPDATED)
As many as five officers belonging to Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) of 1991 batch have been promoted to Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) and shifted two of them at different zones of Railways. Accordingly, Satyaki Nath of South Eastern Railway while Ms K Padmaja of South Eastern Railway and Shyam Sunder Gupta of Central Railway. Similarly, Rinkesh Roy from Northern Railway was shifted to East Cost Railway and Upinder Singh was transferred from Northern Railway to East central Railway.

4 IRS-IT officers get additional charges (UPDATED)
Four senior officers of Indian Revenue Service of Income Tax cadre have been given additional charges. Accordingly, S Ravi has been given the chare of CCIT-I, Bangalore while Kiran Oberai Vasude will hold the charge of CCIT, Nagpur and Kisan Kumar Mishra is assigned the charge of CCIT, Coimbatore. Besides, P R Sethi has been given the charge of CCIT, Trichy.

Vinay Chhabra promoted as Chief Commissioner, Shillong CX (UPDATED)
Indian Revenue Service officer of Customs and Central Excise cadre, Vinay Chhabra has been posted as Chief Commissioner, Shillong CX after promotion to this grade.

Ananya Ray shifted as Chief Commissioner, Customs, Delhi (UPDATED)
Indian Revenue Service officer of Customs and Central Excise cadre, Ananya Ray has been transferred and posted as Chief Commissioner, Customs (P), Delhi.

Dr Sameer Sharma is new MD of ITDC (UPDATED)
Dr Sameer Sharma has been appointed new MD of the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).He is 1985 batch IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre.

(We said this on Feb 7,2014)

Lohani is new JS Fertilisers (UPDATED)
S K Lohani is joining the Government of India as Joint Secretary Fertilisers.He is 1995 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre.

Rajeev Chandra Joshi posted as Additional Secretary, UPSC (UPDATED)
Rajeev Chandra Joshi has been appointed as Additional Secretary (at Joint Secretary level) in Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.
(We said this on March 19, 2014)

Kailash Chand Samaria appointed as Joint Secretary, Health & Family Welfare (UPDATED)
Kailash Chand Samaria has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare in Governemnt of India. He is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Subir Mallick appointed as Joint Secretary, Defence in GoI (UPDATED)
Subir Mallick has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence in Government of India. He is a 1989 batch officer of India Audit & Accounts Service.

R R Verma is also DG, FSCD & HG (UPDATED)
R R Verma, presently Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), has been assigned an additional charge of Director General, Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards (FSCD&HG) till an incumbent to the post is appointed on regular basis. He is a 1978 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre.

J Ravi Shankar selected as Director (Mktg), PEC Ltd (UPDATED)
J Ravi Shankar, CGM, PECIL, has been selected for the post of Director (Marketing), PEC Limited at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on April 28, 2014. As many as 11 persons were interviewed for the same.

DEBATE

WHICH BUSINESS HOUSE WILL BE NUMBER ONE IF MODI BECOMES THE PM ?

Given the fact that the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Mr. Narendra Modi is largely supported by the Corporate Houses across the country, which business house will be the top most gainer incase he assumes the high office.

Please send your views to - mehrotra.suresh@gmail.com or suresh.mehrotra@yahoo.com

CORPORATE

Gupta resigns as Joint MD, Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd
Alok Kumar Gupta has resigned as Joint Managing Director of Kirloskar Electric Company Ltd.

Bhaumik resigns as MD & CEO, DIC India Ltd
Samir Bhaumik has resigned as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of DIC India Ltd.

Pai designated as ED, Orient Bell Ltd
Orient Bell Limited has designated K M Pai as Executive Director of the Company.

Mathur appointed COO, Blue Star Infotech Ltd
Blue Star Infotech Limited has appointed Nishith Mathur as the Chief Operating Officer of the company w.e.f. April 28, 2014.

Vishwanathan resigns as Company Secy. Uniply Industries Ltd
Jayanth Viswanathan has resigned as Company Secretary of Uniply Industries Ltd with immediate effect.

Mishra appointed Independent Director, Virtual Global Education Ltd
Virtual Global Education Ltd has appointed Dr Rahul Mishra as an Independent Director of the company.

Thorat resigns as Independent Director, Emami Paper Mills Ltd
Dr Y S P Thorat has resigned as Independent Director of Emami Paper Mills Ltd.

Nair designated as Director ( Operations), Emami Paper Mills Ltd
M B S Nair has been designated as Director (Operations) of Emami Paper Mills Ltd

Suresh appointed Non-Exec. Independent Director, India Nippon Electricals Limited
India Nippon Electricals Limited has appointed Dr Jayshree Suresh as Non-Executive Independent Director of the company .

Ravindran appointed Non Independent Director, Sundaram Finance Ltd
Sundaram Finance Limited has appointed S Ravindran as Non-Independent Director of the company.

Chandra appointed Nominee Director, Orient Bell Ltd
Satish Chandra has been appointed as Nominee Director of IDBI Bank Limited on the Board of Directors of Orient Bell Limited.

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Cong should reinvent itself

Who will be the next PM, nobody knows. As parties, there is no difference between the Congress and the BJP. But the Congress deserves pity. Since long it has ceased to be political party and has become a family company. This is unfortunate. It should come out of the family shell, and reinvent itself. There may be temporary set back, but ultimately it will emerge as a strong political force. I am saying this although I am not it supporter. But country needs a strong political party at the Centre. BSPs, SPs TMCs and the like will fizzle out sooner or later. Another reality, in fairness. Many, many of those who pressed button on lotus did not vote for BJP but for Modi and nobody knows this better than BJP itself (excluding Advani). People have placed hopes on Modi but only time will tell whether they are right.

Bishan Sharma

Election 2014 to be landmark

Election 2014 is going to be a land mark in the political history of India. The way Nehru family is behaving is an indication that they are desperate and fear that the Nehru Dynasty will lose political control for ever with the coming of Modi and AAP party in the political arena.

Shashi

Renewal of CGHS cards

Renewal of CGHS cards are taking nearly three months to issue and is causing problems specially to pensioners in emergency as there is no one to look after the single old person. Situation is still worse when left one is female. This work is done at Bikaner House. The working is horrible, less said better. There is no courtesy and politeness in dealing their own old colleagues. No respect and regard to pensioners coming to enquire about their cards. I will request DG, CGHS to make surprise visit on next first working day before coming to his office to take the stock of situation and find out solution. This is going on since long. It clearly shows that Sr. officers lack in their vision, innovation and professionalism in tackling the issue. Even problem areas have not been identified. If problem areas are known then it can be handled. Say there is shortage of staff, then extra staff can be put up to clear pending works. Overtime and bonus can be given to finish the work in specified time. In case agency is not able to deliver the cards, employ multiple agencies to deliver the cards on zonal basis. If some other problem that can also be tackled in professional way. Govt. is talking about e-governance and on-line services, here is case of off-line service and takes three months to deliver the cards. If unable to handle work internally, outsource like issue of passport which takes four-five days for tatkal and thirty days for normal. There is example of Election Commission to issue voter cards thru special camp organised on 9.3.2014 on all India basis and collection the forms from different polling booths. In Delhi alone 1.7 lakhs voter were registered and cards were issued before polling day. It is not clear why it is taking so much time. In renewal case whole data base is available and information of those cards coming for renewal is to be shared with printing agency with change of validity period. Where is sticking point in renewal cases? No action plan is available to clear the pending works. It is just going on. The pending work can be cleared with some extra efforts and hard work.It will be great relief to pensioners facing emergency and are being humiliated and embarrassed at the empanelled hospitals and diagnostic centres going for treatment and tests for cashless option when there is validity period is over.

N Prakash

Mess in ICFRE highlighted in CAG report

The mess created in ICFRE has been highlighted in the CAG report. Now this organisation is lying headless for about one year. This prestigious institute is dying and if not taken care of will be completely dead. A dead organisation can't be revived, despite any cure and care taken later on. The PMO should soon decide the fate of this organisation.

A S Khabba

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