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Odisha: CM’s PS VK Pandian takes voluntary retirement

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The central government on Monday (23.10.2023) granted approval for the voluntary retirement of VK Pandian (IAS:2000:OD), an Odisha cadre IAS officer who currently holds the position of Private Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The Department of Personnel and Training has transmitted an official communication to the additional chief secretary of Odisha’s general administration department regarding this decision.

“In reference to letter No.GAD-SER1-PERS-0100-2014 dated 20.10.2023 from Government of Odisha on the above mentioned subject, I am directed to convey the approval of the competent authority for acceptance of voluntary retirement of Shri V Kartikeya Pandian, IAS(OD-2000) under Rule 16(2A) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement benefits) Rules, 1958 with waiver of the notice period as recommended by the State Government,” reads the Centre’s letter.

Pandian, who has been serving in his current capacity since 2011 and wields significant influence within the political landscape of Odisha, recently gained public attention due to his extensive travels to various districts within the state utilizing a government helicopter. Both the opposition parties, the BJP and Congress, have criticized Pandian, a native of Tamil Nadu, for alleged violations of service conditions.

REC achieves remarkable market cap growth in a year, earns spot in MSCI Global Standard Index

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REC Limited has achieved a significant milestone by securing a coveted position in the esteemed Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Global Standard Index, effective from September 1, 2023,

A recent report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research underlined REC’s strong potential as a contender for the November 2023 review. Projections from Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research suggest that REC could witness inflows of approximately $184 Million.

The inclusion of REC in the MSCI index solidifies its standing as a key player in the financial sector and the broader market. This achievement not only expands REC’s global reach but also highlights its remarkable influence and reputation on an international scale.

It is noteworthy that the value of REC’s stock has more than doubled over the past year, surging from Rs 100.20 on August 10, 2022, to Rs 216.65 on August 10, 2023.

The MSCI Global Standard Index, crafted by MSCI Inc., comprises a series of international equity indexes widely employed by investors, fund managers, and financial experts to gauge the performance of global equity markets.

The MSCI Global Standard Index is a comprehensive collection of international equity indexes developed by MSCI Inc. These indexes serve as a prominent benchmark utilized by investors, fund managers, and financial experts for assessing and gauging the performance of global equity markets.

Union govt appoints new Chief Justices in six High Courts

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The Union government on Sunday notified the appointment of new Chief Justices in six High Courts. The Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of six high courts namely Delhi, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Gauhati.

Following judges have been appointed as Chief Justices of 6 different high courts:

  1. Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, has been transferred to Delhi High Court as Chief Justice.
  2. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Telangana High Court has been elevated as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
  3. Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed of Bombay High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
  4. Justice Vipin Sanghi, Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
  5. Justice Shinde Sambhaji Shiwaji of Bombay High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
  6. Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya of Gujarat High Court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.

Maharashtra: IPS Officer Nimit Goyal resigns from service

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Bihar cadre IPS officer Shivdeep Wamanrao Lande (IPS:2006:BH) surprised many by announcing his resignation from the service on Thursday. On the same day, Maharashtra cadre IPS officer Nimit Goyal (IPS:2014:MH) also made waves by deciding to step down, citing personal reasons. Goyal expressed his desire to transition into the private sector, leaving many both within and outside the bureaucracy surprised by his decision.

Just two weeks earlier, Goyal had been moved from his position as DCP (Crime) in Nagpur to DCP in Mumbai. His resignation, submitted on July 8, is currently awaiting approval from the Director General of Police and a final decision from the state home department.

The last high-profile resignation in Maharashtra’s police force occurred in January 2014, when Mumbai Police Commissioner Satya Pal Singh sought voluntary retirement from the IPS to contest the Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate from Uttar Pradesh.

203 IPS officers to face action for skipping Foundation Course

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About 203 IPS officers may face punitive action for their failure to join Special Foundation Course at Dr MCR HRD Institute of Telangana at Hyderabad. The Centre has warned the states of strict action against 203 IPS officers from 2018 to 2022 batch who have not attended their Foundation Course so far.

The Centre has written a letter to Chief Secretaries and DGPs reminding them of the communication sent by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) that a Special Foundation Course is to be conducted for backlog officers up to 2022 batch, but a total of 203 Direct Recruit IPS backlog officers are yet to undergo their Foundation Course.

The Centre has warned the states that disciplinary action would be initiated against the erring officers under the Indian Police Service (Probation) Rules, 1954, as it would be construed as willfully neglecting probationary studies and so will be treated as guilty of misconduct.

There are, in fact, a total 443 officers. Apart from 203 IPS officers, there are around 93 officers of other services and 157 officers of 2023 and 2024 batches.

ACC approves empanelment of 16 officers for Joint Secretary posts

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday (19.09.2024) approved empanelment of 16 officers from various services for holding Joint Secretary-equivalent rank posts in Government of India.

They are;

  1. Mudita Mishra (IOFS:2001)
  2. Praveen Kumar Rai (IDAS:2003)
  3. Satya Pratap Singh (IDAS:2003)
  4. Rakesh Kumar Pandey (IDAS:2003)
  5. Balram Kumar (IDAS:2004)
  6. Sangeet (IDAS:2004)
  7. Smriti (IA&AS:2004)
  8. Abhijit Phukon (IES:2004)
  9. Samar Nanda (IRS-C&IT:2004)
  10. Sunil Kumar Singh (IRS-C&IT:2004)
  11. Abhinav Gupta (IRS-C&IT:2004)
  12. Ravi Prakash (IRS-IT:2004)
  13. Parveen Kumar (IRS-IT:2004)
  14. Mrinalini Kaur Sapra (IRS-IT:2004)
  15. Ved Prakash Mishra (IRS-IT:2004)
  16. Riddhi Mishra (IRS-IT:2004)

188 IPS probationers to pass out from SVPNPA on Sept 20

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The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) will bear a festive look as passing out parade for the IPS probationers will be organized on September 20. A total of 188 IPS probationers and 19 officers from countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Mauritius will be passing out during the Dikshant Parade. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai will be the chief guest.

These probationers, which includes 58 women officers, form the 76th batch of the IPS (Regular Recruits).

According to sources, the probationers were imparted training in almost all kinds of threats the country is facing today; from internal security to cyber- crimes and from drug trafficking to financial frauds and new threats in form of artificial intelligence.

These probationers will be posted in districts for practical training after which the nine-week-long second phase of their training will begin at the academy.

Niranjan Lal gets 3 months extension Director as D/o Fertilizers

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The central deputation tenure of Niranjan Lal (IOFS:1998) as Director in the Department of Fertilizers has been extended for three months. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (19.09.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal to extend the deputation tenure of Mr. Lal for three months beyond 16.07.2024 and upto 16.10.2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Radhika Chakravarthy B gets extension as JS in D/o Social Justice & Empowerment

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The central deputation tenure of Radhika Chakravarthy B (IPoS:1996) as Joint Secretary in the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has been extended for two years. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (19.09.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal to extend the deputation tenure of Ms. Radhika for two years beyond 21.08.2024 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

WB: 11 IAS officers of 2022 batch appointed OSDs in various department

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The West Bengal government recently appointed eleven IAS officers of the 2022 batch as Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) in various departments.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Ankita Agarwal has been appointed as OSD, Technical Education, Training & Skill Development
  2. Abhijit Ray has been appointed as OSD, Office of the Chief Secretary.
  3. Gaddam Sudheer Kumar Reddy has been appointed as OSD, Panchayats & Rural Development.
  4. Surbhi Singla has been appointed as OSD, Women & Child Development & Social Welfare.
  5. Ashutosh Kumar has been appointed as OSD, Office of the Chief Secretary.
  6. Mohd. Suboor Khan has been appointed as OSD, Panchayats & Rural Development.
  7. Karmveer Keshav has been appointed as OSD, Panchayats & Rural Development.
  8. Vikas Ruhela has been appointed as OSD, Industry, Commerce and Enterprises.
  9. Utkarsh Khandal has been appointed as OSD, Tourism.
  10. Rathod Ashwin Babusingh has been appointed as OSD, School Education.
  11. Jasleen Kaur has been appointed as OSD, Home and Hill Affairs.

Bihar: Four IAS Officers given additional charges, three shifted to new posts

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The Bihar government on Thursday (19.09.2024) made minor changes in the state’s bureaucracy by assigning new responsibilities to seven IAS officers. Of these, four officers have been given additional charges, while three have been transferred to new posts.

The names of the officers and their postings are as follows;

  1. Mihir Kumar Singh (IAS:1993:BH), Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayati Raj Department with additional charges of Additional Chief Secretary-cum-Mining Commissioner, Mines & Geology Department; MD, Bihar State Minerals Development Corporation Limited, Patna; MD, Bihar State Mining Corporation Limited and Mines & Geology Department, has been given additional charge of Chief Enquiry Commissioner, GAD.
  2. Sanjay Kumar Agrawal (IAS:2002:BH), Secretary, Agriculture with additional charge of Enquiry Commissioner, GAD, has been given additional charge of Secretary, Transport Department.
  3. Deepak Anand (IAS:2007:BH), Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department with additional charge of Secretary, Labour Resources Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Labour Resources Department.
  4. Ashima Jain (IAS:2008:BH), Secretary, Urban Development & Housing Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary (Expenditure), Finance Department with additional charge of Enquiry Commissioner, GAD.
  5. B Kartikey Dhanji (IAS:2008:BH), State Project Director, Bihar Education Project Council with additional charge of MD, Bihar State Educational Infrastructure Development Corporation, has been given additional charge of Enquiry Commissioner, GAD.
  6. Pranav Kumar (IAS:2008:BH), Secretary, Home Department with additional charge of IG, Prisons and Correctional Services, has been given additional charge of Enquiry Commissioner, GAD.
  7. Laxman Tiwari (IAS:2021:BH), OSD, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Patna, has been transferred and posted as SDO, Chapra Sadar.

Delhi HC issues notice to sacked IAS Puja Khedkar on perjury application by UPSC

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (19.09.2024) issued notice to sacked IAS officer Puja Khedkar on a perjury application filed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) accusing her of laying in the court.

The court, which is hearing anticipatory bail plea of Khedkar, sought her reponse to UPSC’s perjury application and scheduled the matter for further hearing on September 26.

According to the UPSC, Khedkar provided false information to her senior counsel, leading to incorrect submissions before the court. In its perjury application, the UPSC argued that Khedkar lied under oath by filing a false affidavit with her bail application. The UPSC contends that while the order Khedkar is challenging was issued on July 31, 2024, her sworn affidavit is dated July 28, 2024.

Hence, the UPSC has called for an inquiry against Khedkar and has sought her prosecution for perjury.

Also Read: UPSC moves Delhi HC for perjury against sacked IAS Pooja Khedkar

Manish Raj Gupta selected as Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials), SAIL

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Manish Raj Gupta has been selected as Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting held on September 19, 2024. Presently, he is serving as Executive Director (Works), Iisco Steel Plant, Steel Authority Of India Ltd.

He will be appointed to the post of Director (Technical, Projects & Raw Materials) after receiving vigilance clearances and approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

The following 04 applicants were interviewed in the selection meeting:

  1. S Subbaraj, Executive Director, Alloy Steels plant, Durgapur, SAIL
  2. Durbha Venkat Jagannath, Executive Director (Projects), SAIL
  3. P Murugesan, Executive Director (Project) DSP, SAIL
  4. Chitta Ranjan Mohapatra, Executive Director (Projects) with Additional charge of Executive Director (Materials Management), Bokaro Steel Plant, SAIL
  5. Anup Kumar, Executive Director (Collieries & CCSO), SAIL
  6. Diptendu Ghosh, Executive Director (Works), Durgapur Steel Plant, SAIL
  7. Prasanna Kumar Rath, Executive Director, Sail Refractory Unit, SAIL
  8. BL Chandwani, Executive Director VISP, SAIL
  9. Debabrata Dutta, Executive Director, SAIL
  10. Manish Raj Gupta, Executive Director (Works), Iisco Steel Plant, SAIL
  11. Tarak Nath Nayak, General manager (Engineering Services), Hindustan Copper Limited
  12. Brajesh Kumar Sinha, Deputy General Manager (C&C), Coke Oven Section, Ranchi, MECON Limited
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