The Assam government on Wednesday (13.09.2023) issued transfer and posting orders for two IAS officers.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows:
Anirudh Sravan Pulipaka (IAS:2011:KN) has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, for a five-year tenure. His appointment has been made within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, at the Deputy Secretary level. According to an official announcement by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has endorsed Mr. Pullipaka’s appointment as Private Secretary for a five-year period. This appointment is effective from the date he assumes the role or until it coincides with the Minister’s tenure, or until he no longer serves as the Minister’s Private Secretary, or until further instructions are issued—whichever event occurs earlier.
After seven months of being without official assignments due to a personal feud, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Roopa D Moudgil (IPS:2000:KN) and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rohini Sindhuri (IAS:2009:KN) have received new postings as per the government’s directive.
Rohini Sindhuri has been designated as the Chief Editor of the Karnataka Gazetteer Department. Following Sindhuri’s appointment, Roopa has been assigned the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Internal Security.
A few months ago, these two officers engaged in a public dispute over corruption allegations. At that time, the government transferred both individuals without assigning them specific roles.
The Karnataka government on Thursday issued official assignments for three IPS officers who had been awaiting posting and were not assigned to any specific roles.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows:
After seven months of absence, IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri (IAS:2009:KN) has been given a new assignment. In a series of administrative reshuffles orchestrated by the Siddaramaiah government, Sindhuri has been appointed as the Chief Editor of the Karnataka Gazetteer Department.
The names of the officers and their postings are as follows:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, categorized as a “Mini Ratna (Category-I).” In line with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage and historical places, as well as promote the tourism concepts of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh,” Indian Railways introduced the “Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains.” These theme-based trains aim to exhibit India’s diverse cultural and religious heritage to both domestic and international tourists.
Following the success of tours like “Shri Ramayana Yatra” and “Garvi Gujarat,” a new journey is set to operate on the renowned pilgrimage circuit, the “Chardham Yatra,” using the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train.
This 17-day tour, commencing on September 14, 2023, from Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, covers significant destinations such as Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarkadhish. Additionally, it includes visits to Jyotirlinga temples in Varanasi, Nashik, and Dwarka, as well as prominent places like Madurai and Hampi. The total distance covered during this journey is approximately 8250 kilometers.
The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train offers various amenities, including two fine-dining restaurants, a modern kitchen, shower cubicles in AC I and II tier coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massagers, and three types of accommodation: AC I, AC II, and AC III. The train also features enhanced security measures with CCTV cameras and security guards for each coach. IRCTC has launched this special tourist train at a competitive price to promote domestic tourism. The package price includes train travel in respective AC classes, accommodation in deluxe and budget category hotels, vegetarian meals, transfers, sightseeing in AC vehicles (except hilly areas), travel insurance, and the services of IRCTC Tour Managers.
For more information on tour packages for the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train, visit the IRCTC website: https://www.irctctourism.com/bharatgaurav and book packages on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sanjay Kumar Mishra (IRS-IT:1984), the current Director of the Enforcement Directorate, is set to conclude his tenure today, as per the Supreme Court’s directive. The anticipation for the next Director of the country’s foremost investigation agency is mounting, with several names emerging as potential candidates. According to well-placed sources within the finance ministry, there is a possibility that the next Director could be selected from among the current officers serving in the Enforcement Directorate. While the specific officer’s identity remains undisclosed, a closer look at the agency’s current senior officers reveals that there are presently seven officers holding the position of Special Director in the ED. It is widely speculated that one of these individuals could be appointed as the agency’s next Director.
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Among these officers, the most senior is Rahul Navin, an IRS officer from the 1993 batch. He currently holds the dual roles of Special Director at Headquarters and Chief Vigilance Officer within the ED. This dual responsibility has led to strong speculation that Rahul Naveen may be chosen to assume the position of ED Director.
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While the power corridors are abuzz with speculation about the potential candidates for the next Director of the Enforcement Directorate, there is a cautious undertone. This caution arises from the awareness that the current government has a tendency to spring surprises by appointing individuals who are not part of the widely discussed speculations. Therefore, despite the discussions surrounding probable candidates, the final decision remains uncertain, and the government’s history of unexpected appointments keeps everyone on their toes.
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Shashi Ranjan Kumar Vidyarthi (IOFS:2002), Director, Ministry of Ayush, has been prematurely repatriated to his parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (14.09.2023), the competent authority has approved the proposal of Ministry of Ayush to repatriate Mr. Vidyarthi to his parent cadre to avail the benefit of promotion.
Veena Tamta Bhatia (IOFS:1988), Additional Central Provident Fund Commissioner (HQ), EPFO, has been prematurely repatriated to her parent cadre. According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Thursday (14.09.2023), the competent authority has approved the proposal of Ministry of Labour & Employment to repatriate Ms.Bhatia to her parent cadre.
The Department of Revenue, on Thursday, released transfer and posting orders for Additional Directors of Enforcement (ADE) and Joint Directors of Enforcement (JDE), effective immediately or until further orders.
The following officers have been assigned substantive charges:
Kapil Raj and Vinod Sharma, appointed as ADEs, will retain their present substantial and additional charges.
In addition, the following JDEs/DDs have been assigned additional charges with immediate effect or until further orders:
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