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Swadha Dev Singh appointed DCO/DCR in Office of RGI (Hqrs), New Delhi

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer Swadha Dev Singh (IAS:2014:OD) has been appointed as Director of Census Operations (DCO)/Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) at the Office of Registrar General of India (RGI), New Delhi, under the Central Staffing Scheme.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 26, 2025), the Competent Authority has approved her appointment at the Deputy Secretary level. She will serve in the post up to December 31, 2025, which is further extendable as per the admissible tenure under the Central Staffing Scheme or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

She is currently serving in the cadre Additional Secretary, PR & DW Department, Odisha. The DoPT has directed that she be relieved of her duties in Odisha and join her new assignment in New Delhi immediately.

DCO/DCR West Bengal Kaushick Saha repatriated to his parent cadre

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IAS officer Kaushick Saha (IAS:2010:WB), who was serving as DCO/DCR, West Bengal at the Deputy Secretary level in the Office of the Registrar General of India, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre.

According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Friday (September 25, 2025), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the proposal of the Registrar General of India to repatriate him on administrative grounds.

The order stated that Saha should be relieved of his duties immediately to enable him to join his parent cadre in West Bengal.

Notably, he was appointed to the post in February 2023 and was originally scheduled to continue till December 31, 2025.

Also Read: Kaushick Saha appointed as DCO/DCR, West Bengal

Justice Soumen Sen appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

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LO Bureau
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The Union Government on Friday (September 26, 2025) approved the appointment of Justice Soumen Sen, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. He will assume charge upon taking oath of office.

The appointment comes following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation dated September 11, 2025, which proposed Justice Sen’s elevation to the post of Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.

In a related order, the government assigned Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court consequent upon Justice Sen’s elevation.

Similarly, Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, has been directed to perform the duties of the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court following the retirement of Justice Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram on September 27, 2025.

Also Read: SC collegium proposes new Chief Justices for Patna, Meghalaya & Manipur HCs

Vikas Sheel appointed next Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh

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LO Bureau
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Our sources once again proved accurate, as legendofficers.com had reported on September 15, 2025, that senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel (IAS:1994:CG) was set to become the next Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh. On Thursday, the State government appointed him as the successor to Amitabh Jain (IAS:1987:CG), whose extended tenure will end on September 30.

Jain, who was scheduled to retire on June 30, 2025, had received a three-month extension on last day of his service.

Currently serving on central deputation as Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, Sheel had taken charge in January 2024 for a three-year term. He has now been formally relieved from his role at ADB to assume charge as Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh.

Born on June 10, 1969, and originally from Uttar Pradesh, Sheel began his IAS career in the erstwhile Madhya Pradesh cadre before opting for the newly formed Chhattisgarh cadre in 2000. Over the years, he has served as Collector of Raipur and Bilaspur and held several important Secretary-level positions in the State government.

On central deputation since 2018, Sheel has held key roles including Additional Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, and Additional Secretary & Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Also Read: Vikas Sheel tipped as next Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary (September 15, 2025)


Gloria Gangte appointed as Ambassador of India to Norway

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LO Bureau
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Ms. Gloria Gangte (IFS: 2000) was on Tuesday (September 23, 2025) appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway. He is presently serving as High Commissioner to Malta and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

In a statement, the MEA said, “Ms. Gloria Gangte (IFS: 2000), presently our High Commissioner to Malta, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway.”

“He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the statement added.

Raj Kamal appointed Ambassador of India to Eritrea

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LO Bureau
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Raj Kamal (YOA: 2009) was on Monday (September 22, 2025) appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Eritrea. He is currently serving as Consulate General of India, Milan and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

In a statement, the MEA said, “Shri Raj Kamal (YOA: 2009), presently posted in Consulate General of India, Milan, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Eritrea.”

“He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the statement added.

16 Railway Officers empanelled as Joint Secretaries in Govt of India

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LO Bureau
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Indian Railways

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Monday (September 22, 2025) approved the empanelment of 16 senior officers from different Railway services for appointment as Joint Secretary or equivalent in the Government of India.

The names of the officers are;

  1. Anish Kumar (IRSE:2001)
  2. Pakhare Suresh Bhagwan (IRSE:2001)
  3. Renya Ete (IRSE:2001)
  4. Souvik Sen Gupta (IRSE:2001)
  5. Amit Agarwal (IRSE:2002)
  6. Jyoti Singhal (IRSE:2002)
  7. Daroga Lal Yadava (IRSS:2002)
  8. Prashant Agarwal (IRSS:2002)
  9. Sunil Kumar Tiwari (IRSS:2002)
  10. Pallavi Joshi (IRAS:2004)
  11. Santosh Gunvant Parage (IRAS:2004)
  12. Gangireddy Sreenivasa Rao (IRPS:2004)
  13. Aadhar Raj (IRTS:2004)
  14. D Vijaymala (IRTS:2004)
  15. G Gayatri (IRTS:2004)
  16. Narender Panwar (IRTS:2004)

Amrutha Varshini Palla appointed Deputy Secretary in DEA

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LO Bureau
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IRS officer Amrutha Varshini Palla (IRS-IT:2014), recommended for central deputation by the Department of Revenue, has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (September 25, 2025), Ms. Palla will serve in the post under the central staffing scheme for a combined tenure of four years, up to March 4, 2028—taking into account both ex-cadre and CSS deputation—starting from the date she assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

NCR withdraws order to remove ACs from Junior officers’ chambers

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LO Bureau
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Indian Railways

The North Central Railway (NCR) on Monday issued a controversial directive instructing divisional heads in Agra, Jhansi, and Prayagraj to immediately remove air conditioners from the chambers of all junior scale officers. The order, dated September 22, 2025, cited instructions from the General Manager and directed officials to submit compliance reports on priority.

However, the directive sparked strong opposition from junior officers, who argued that the move would create disparity, demotivate staff, and adversely affect productivity and health. Facing widespread backlash across internal groups, the railway administration was forced to withdraw the order within hours.

NCR’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Shashi Kant Tripathi, later shared the withdrawal order without offering further comment. Officers pointed out that instead of targeting basic working conditions, the focus should be on pressing issues such as filling vacant posts in safety departments, as staff continue to manage increasing workloads despite stagnant sanctioned strength. Many described the withdrawn order as demoralising, saying it sent across a message that their hard work was undervalued.

Three new members appointed to Rajasthan Public Service Commission

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LO Bureau
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Rajasthan's employees' welfare

The Rajasthan government has appointed three new members to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). Former IPS officer Hemant Priyadarshi (IPS:1992:RJ), cancer specialist Dr. Ashok Kumar Kalwar, and academician Dr. Sushil Kumar Bissu have been inducted.

With this, seven out of ten member posts at RPSC are now filled. This marks the second round of appointments under the present government, following the appointment of former DGP U.R. Sahu as Chairman.

  • Hemant Priyadarshi, who retired in May 2025, has served in senior roles including DG, SCRB & Cyber Crime, ADG, ACB, and central deputation in ITBP and CRPF.
  • Dr. Ashok Kalwar, a noted cancer specialist from Jodhpur, has worked in top hospitals nationwide and published over 100 research papers in leading journals.
  • Dr. Sushil Kumar Bissu, from Ajmer, holds a PhD in Mathematics, has 33 years of teaching experience, and authored 35 research papers.
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