Patna, July 24 (IANS) The issue of caste nomenclature in government records surfaced once again during the Monsoon Session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, with BJP MLA Jivesh Mishra urging the state government to replace the term “Bhumihar” with “Bhumihar Brahmin” in caste certificates and official records. The demand sparked a discussion in the House, with the government maintaining that no proposal to amend the existing nomenclature is currently under consideration.Raising the matter throug…
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Shillong, July 21 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday directed officials to expedite the construction and expansion of Meghalaya Houses across major Indian cities, stressing that the facilities should function as a “home away from home” for the state’s residents travelling outside the state. Chairing a virtual review meeting with the General Administration Department (GAD) and senior officials, Sangma assessed the progress of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects r…
Gandhinagar, July 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Tuesday carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and appointing 28 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and 13 Gujarat Administrative Service (GAS) Class-I officers across key departments, urban local bodies, district administrations and state-run corporations, a statement said.The General Administration Department issued two separate notifications dated July 21, detailing changes involving municipal commissioners, d…
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) In response to continuous demands from various student organisations, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the newly proposed Computer-Based Test (CBT) system for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) will not be implemented immediately. Instead, the transition to online examinations has been deferred to August 2027, giving both students and administrative bodies adequate time to prepare. This buffer period will allow students adequate tim…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday officially added the birth anniversary of the late former Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Anantrao Pawar, to the state’s official list of birth anniversaries of national heroes and great personalities to be celebrated in 2026. The decision was formalised through a government circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on July 15, 2026.According to the government resolution (GR), the state will celebrate the late leader…
Bhopal, July 15 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has withdrawn the Animal Husbandry and Dairy portfolio from Minister of State (Independent Charge) Lakhan Patel, leaving him with charge of only the Anand Department, according to an official notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). The notification, issued late on Tuesday, said the Governor approved the revised allocation of ministerial portfolios in exercise of powers under Rule 4 of the Madhya Pradesh Government B…
Patna, July 9 (IANS) The Bihar government on Thursday transferred Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officer Pritam Kumar, who was serving as the Personal Secretary to the Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on central deputation to New Delhi. The move comes as part of a series of recent deputations of Bihar government officers to Central government organisations.According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department, Pritam Kumar has been deputed to the National Highways an…
Balotra, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to five newly recruited government employees during the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district. The interaction turned into an emotional moment when the Prime Minister stopped a nervous police constable from hurriedly leaving the stage and encouraged him to remain confident.Among the recipients was Pintaram Garasia, a resident of Pindwara tehsil in Sirohi district, who …
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Acting swiftly after ordering the withdrawal of controversial books from schools, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday placed eight officials under suspension and ordered a departmental inquiry against them.The controversial books, alleged to glorify separatists and terrorists, include: (i) Personalities and Legends of J&K, authored by Mr Hilal Ahmad and Mr Santosh Meena and published by Oberoi Book Service, Jammu; and (ii) Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir, …
Patna, July 1 (IANS) The Bihar government has carried out a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police force, transferring 12 IPS officers from the ranks of Director General (DG) to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO).The Home Department has also transferred 53 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) across the state, assigning them new responsibilities in districts, headquarters, and specialised units.The transfers are aimed at reorganising police administration and strengthening…