Shimla, July 6 (IANS) In a major administrative reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, the government on Monday transferred and posted 18 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 16 Himachal Administrative Service (HAS) officers. Abhishek Jain of the 2002 batch, who was Advisor (Regulatory Reforms) and Principal Secretary (Finance and Planning), has been given charge of the post of Financial Commissioner (Appeals).Sudesh Mokta of the 2010 batch, who was awaiting posting, has been appointed Secretary (Coo…
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Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced what he described as the first step towards freeing the state’s recruitment system from political interference by adopting the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) model and appointing a senior bureaucrat, instead of a political figure, as the Chairman of the West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC).On Saturday, the office of Governor R.N. Ravi cleared the proposal to grant the additional cha…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) HDFC Bank has appointed former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar as its new part-time Chairman for a period of three years, according to a regulatory filing made by the private sector lender on Monday. The appointment brings an experienced policymaker and former bureaucrat to the helm of the bank’s board at a time when the institution is focusing on strengthening governance and oversight.Kumar succeeds former chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who stepped down earlier this year citin…
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Monday announced a major step towards the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state by constituting a new committee headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court to recommend a blueprint for the proposed legislation.The committee, to be headed by former apex court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (retired), will submit its recommendations within the next four weeks, following which the Bill to implement the UCC in the st…
Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) The West Bengal Home and Hill Affairs Department on Thursday issued a notification appointing Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Krishna Gupta as the new State Election Commissioner.Gupta, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, is currently posted as the Additional Chief Secretary to the West Bengal Cooperation Department. He is slated to retire from service on June 30, following which he will take over as the new State Election Commissioner.The post …
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) The Assam government on Wednesday carried out a significant administrative reshuffle, transferring and reassigning more than 20 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers, including several district commissioners and senior bureaucrats, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and administrative efficiency across the state, officials said. According to a notification issued by the Personnel Department, a number of key departments, inclu…
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a fresh reshuffle of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including the district collectors of Madurai and Sivaganga, continuing a series of administrative changes undertaken since the TVK-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office last month. The latest transfers come amid the government’s efforts to streamline administration and place key officials in positions considered crucial for implementi…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a significant development, Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an official statement.This is the first time that India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the FATF. Aggarwal will work towards solidifying India’s leadership in the FATF forum, the statement added.“This appointment is a recognition of India’s collective effort and of the strength of our a…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Centre has approved a one-year extension for Tarun Kapoor, Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, enabling the retired IAS officer to continue serving in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).According to an order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the extension of Kapoor’s tenure for a further period of one year with effect from June 10, 2026, or until further orders, wh…
Chennai, June 3 (IANS) In a major administrative move aimed at improving governance at the grassroots level, the Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed ministers in charge of each district to monitor development programmes, oversee welfare delivery, and coordinate emergency response measures during natural disasters and public health crises. The decision was announced through a government order issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department on June 2…