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Nagaland: Retired DGP T John Longkumar appointed as State Election Commissioner

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The Nagaland government, on Tuesday, announced the appointment of T John Longkumar (IPS:1991:CG), a retired DGP, as the State Election Commissioner. The appointment is effective from the date of assuming charge and is set for 5 years or until he reaches the age of 65, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.

The conditions and terms of T John Longkumer’s appointment as the State Election Commissioner will be governed by Rule 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of the State Election Commissioner (Condition of Service) Rule 2023. This information was conveyed through a notification issued by the Additional Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, and it was published in the Nagaland Gazette Extraordinary on January 30.

Uttarakhand: Radha Raturi becomes first woman Chief Secretary

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LO Bureau
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The Uttarakhand government was on Wednesday appointed Radha Raturi (IAS:1988:UK) as the state’s first woman Chief Secretary. Ms. Raturi is set to succeed Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (IAS:1988:UK), whose term has concluded today. Dr. Sandhu, having been granted a six-month extension post-retirement, has completed his extended tenure.

Previously serving as the Additional Chief Secretary in charge of Secretariat Administration, Chief Minister’s Office, Home, and Jail, Radha Raturi’s elevation to the Chief Secretary position is a historic milestone. She now holds the distinction of being the first woman to occupy the highest administrative post in Uttarakhand since its establishment in November 2000.

Also Read: Uttarakhand: Radha Raturi to be first woman Chief Secretary

UP: Prashant Kumar appointed acting DGP

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday appointed Prashant Kumar (IPS:1990:UP), the Director General of Law and Order, as the new acting Director General of Police (DGP) for the state. He will assume the role from Vijay Kumar (IPS:1988:UP), the outgoing acting DGP who retires later today.

Prashant Kumar, a senior IPS officer, enjoys the trust of the Yogi government and has been instrumental in enhancing the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh. His previous posting was as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Meerut.

This marks the fourth consecutive term in which Uttar Pradesh has had an acting DGP. Previously, D S Chauhan (IPS:1988:UP), R K Vishwakarma (IPS:1988:UP), and Vijay Kumar (IPS:1988:UP) have served in this interim capacity.

Also Read: Countdown to Change: UP in-charge DGP Vijay Kumar’s retirement triggers speculation for next Top Cop

ACC approves empanelment of 8 IRPS officers for promotion to HAG level

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LO Bureau
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has granted approval for the empanelment of officers from the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) for promotion to the Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) at pay matrix level 15 for the year 2024.

The empanelled officers include:

Main Panel:

  1. Nuruddin Ansari
  2. Manjula V Saxena
  3. Sujit Kumar Mishra
  4. S Balachandra Iyer
  5. R Aaivu
  6. Chetan Prakash Jain

Extended Panel:

  1. Rekha Yadav
  2. Manoj Kumar

This decision by the ACC signifies the recognition and elevation of these IRPS officers to higher administrative positions within the pay matrix level 15.

Harish Duhan appointed as Director (Technical) of Central Coalfields Limited

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LO Bureau
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Central Coalfields Limited

Harish Duhan, currently serving as the General Manager (GM) at Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), has been appointed as the Director (Technical) at Central Coalfields Limited (CCL). As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (30.01.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its nod to the Ministry of Coal’s proposal for Mr. Duhan’s appointment.

According to the order, Harish Duhan is appointed to the post from the date he assumes charge, on or after 01.03.2024, and will serve in this capacity until the date of his superannuation on 31.03.2028, or until further directives are issued, whichever event takes place earlier.

Also Read: Harish Duhan selected as Director (Technical), Central Coalfields Limited

N Franklin Jayakumar appointed as Director (Technical) of SECL

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N. Franklin Jayakumar, currently serving as the Executive Director at NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has been appointed as the Director (Technical) of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for a term of five years. As per an order released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (30.01.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval to the Ministry of Coal’s proposal for Mr. Jayakumar’s appointment. The order specifies that he will assume the role for a period of five years from the date he takes charge of the position or until further directives, whichever occurs earlier.

Also Read: N Franklin Jayakumar selected as Director (Technical), South Eastern Coalfields Limited

Jai Prakash Dwivedi appointed as CMD of Western Coalfields Limited

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Hemant Sharad Pande

Jai Prakash Dwivedi has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL). As per an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Tuesday (30.01.2024), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has given its approval to the Ministry of Coal’s proposal for Mr. Dwivedi’s appointment. The order specifies that he will serve in this capacity from the date he assumes charge of the post, on or after 01.02.2024, until the date of his superannuation on 31.01.2026, or until further directives, whichever transpires earlier.

Currently holding the position of Director (Technical) at WCL, Jai Prakash Dwivedi is poised to take on the responsibilities of CMD in the upcoming period.

Also Read: Jai Prakash Dwivedi selected as CMD of Western Coalfields Ltd

Punjab: 6 DCs among 10 IAS officers shifted

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Punjab DGP appointment

The Punjab government on Monday issued transfer posting orders for 10 IAS officers, including six Deputy Commissioners.

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

  1. Surabhi Malik (IAS:2012:PB), Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, has been transferred and his services are placed at the disposal of the Department of New and Renewable Energy Sources for posting as Chief Executive, Punjab Energy Development Agency.
  2. Showkat Ahmad Parray (IAS:2013:PB), Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Patiala.
  3. Harpreet Singh Sudan (IAS:2013:PB), Director, Sports and Youth Services with an additional charge of Controller, Printing and Stationer, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Sri Muktsar Sahib.
  4. Sakshi Sawhney (IAS:2014:PB), Deputy Commissioner, Patiala, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana.
  5. Jaspreet Singh (IAS:2014:PB), Director, Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities with additional charge of Additional CEO, Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion.
  6. Aditya Uppal (IAS:2015:PB), Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Pathankot.
  7. Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu (IAS:2016:PB), Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Kapurthala, has been transferred and her services are placed at the disposal of Department of Housing and Urban Development for posting as Chief Administrator, Jalandhar Development Authority, Jalandhar.
  8. Amit Kumar Panchal (IAS:2016:PB), Additional Deputy Commissioner, Phagwara with additional charge of Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Phagwara, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala.
  9. Gautam Jain (IAS:2017:PB), Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Ludhiana, has been transferred and his services are placed at the disposal of Department of Local Government for posting as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar.
  10. Harpreet Singh (IAS:2019:PB), Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Amritsar, has been transferred and his services are placed at the disposal of Department of of Local Government for posting as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Amritsar.

Uttarakhand: Radha Raturi to be first woman Chief Secretary

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LO Bureau
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IAS officer Radha Raturi (IAS:1988:UK) is set to make history as the first woman Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand. According to official sources, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved her appointment to the prestigious role. Currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, Raturi will succeed Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (IAS:1988:UK), whose tenure concludes on Wednesday.

Raturi’s elevation to the position marks a significant milestone, as she becomes the first woman to hold the top administrative post in Uttarakhand, since its establishment in November 2000. Throughout her extensive administrative career, Raturi has undertaken various crucial roles, showcasing her experience and expertise in governance.

UP: 8 DMs among 19 IAS officers shifted

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LO Bureau
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In a late-night development on Monday, the Uttar Pradesh government executed the transfer of 19 IAS officers, a move that notably involved the District Magistrates (DMs) of eight districts. Several of these officers had been stationed at the same location for a continuous three-year period. The decision to transfer them was made in compliance with the directives issued by the Election Commission.

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

  1. Rakesh Kumar Singh-II (IAS:2016:UP), District Magistrate, Ghaziabad, and Vice Chairman, Ghaziabad Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Kanpur City.
  2. Vishak G Iyer (IAS:2011:UP), District Magistrate Kanpur City and Vice Chairman, Kanpur Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate of Aligarh.
  3. Indra Vikram Singh (IAS:2010:UP), District Magistrate of Aligarh, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate of Ghaziabad.
  4. Ravindra Kumar Mandar (IAS:2013:UP), District Magistrate, Rampur, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Jaunpur.
  5. Rakesh Kumar Mishra-II (IAS:2012:UP), District Magistrate, Amethi, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Housing and Urban Planning,
  6. Sujit Kumar (IAS:2010:UP), District Magistrate of Kaushambi, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Department.
  7. Sanjay Kumar Singh-I (IAS:2012:UP), District Magistrate, Farrukhabad, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate of Rampur.
  8. Nisha (IAS:2015:UP), Secretary, UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Lucknow, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Amethi.
  9. Gazal Bharadwaj (IPS:2016:UP), Commissioner of Saharanpur Municipal Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, UP Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Lucknow.
  10. Sanjay Chauhan (IAS:2014:UP), Commissioner of Moradabad Municipal Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner of Saharanpur Municipal Corporation.
  11. Divyanshu Patel (IAS:2017:UP), Special Secretary, Food Safety and Drug Administration Department and Additional Commissioner, Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has been transferred and posted as Commissioner of Moradabad Municipal Corporation.
  12. Jogindra Singh (IAS:2013:UP), Vice Chairman, Bareilly Development Authority and Divisional Food Controller, Bareilly, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Pilibhit.
  13. Manikandan A (IAS:2017:UP), CDO, Agra, has been transferred and posted as Vice Chairman, Bareilly Development Authority and Divisional Food Controller, Bareilly.
  14. Pratibha Singh (IAS:2020:UP), Joint Magistrate, Amroha, has been transferred and posted as CDO, Agra.
  15. Rajesh Kumar Rai (IAS:2012:UP), Special Secretary, Home and Prisons Administration & Reform Services, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Kaushambi.
  16. Praveen Mishra (IAS:2012:UP), Special Secretary, Namami Gange & Water Supply Department and Joint MD, UP Jal Nigam (Rural), Lucknow.
  17. Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh (IAS:2013:UP), Special Secretary, Estate Deptt. and Estate Officer, UP, has been transferred and posted as District Magistrate, Farrukhabad.
  18. Arun Kumar (IAS:2012:UP), District Magistrate, Mau, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Namami Gange & Water Supply Department and Joint MD, UP Jal Nigam (Rural), Lucknow.
  19. Anuj Jha (IAS:2009:UP), District Magistrate of Jaunpur, has been transferred and posted as ACEO, State Election Commission.
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