Veteran bureaucrat Amitabh Kant has been appointed Senior Advisor to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. A 1980 batch retired IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, Kant is best known for his visionary leadership as CEO of NITI Aayog and Secretary, DPIIT. He played a pivotal role during India’s G20 presidency and championed the Aspirational Districts Programme. […]
Ambarish Vemuri joins Prime Minister’s office as Deputy Secretary
Ambarish Vemuri, a 2016 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). His tenure will span three years. Known for his sharp diplomatic and administrative acumen, Vemuri’s inclusion is expected to enhance policy coordination and strategic planning within the PMO.
New assignments for nine IPS officers in Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh government has implemented a fresh reshuffle involving nine IPS officers across the state. Prabhat Kumar and Vikas Kumar have been appointed as Superintendents of Police (SP), Special Intelligence Branch at Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur. Mayank Gurjar takes charge as Commandant, 15th Battalion of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) in Bijapur, while Sandeep Kumar […]
Shashvat Kumar joins SSB as commandant
Shashvat Kumar, a 2016 batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre, has been appointed as Commandant in Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on deputation. His assignment reflects the government’s trust in young leadership for key paramilitary roles, enhancing national border management and internal security.
THDCIL and Gujarat ink deal for 184 MW renewable power supply
In a major stride toward clean energy integration, THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Power Purchase Agreement with the Government of Gujarat and GUVNL for supplying 184.08 MW from its Tehri Pumped Storage Plant. The landmark deal, formalized on June 25, 2025, aims to support Gujarat’s power demand during peak […]
Bhaskar Barua to lead NERAMAC as new MD
Bhaskar Barua, currently serving as Deputy General Manager at Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), has been chosen as the next Managing Director of North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). The selection was made during a PESB interview held on June 25, 2025, where Barua emerged as the top choice among four contenders for the […]
Top bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh elevated to Chief Secretary grade
In a significant development for Uttar Pradesh’s administrative leadership, four senior IAS officers have been elevated to the Chief Secretary grade. The officers promoted are L Venkateshwar, B L Meena, Narendra Bhooshan, and Anurag Srivastava. Their elevation underscores the state government’s focus on strengthening top-level governance and experienced leadership.
Two IAS officers get additional responsibilities in Haryana
In a recent administrative update, two senior IAS officers in Haryana have been entrusted with additional roles. Ashok Kumar Meena, currently serving as MD of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd., has also been assigned the charge of Secretary, Energy Department. Meanwhile, Ashok Kumar Garg, who is Commissioner, Hisar Division, and CEO of the Hisar […]
Punjab promotes five IPS officers to DIG rank
Five IPS officers of the 2011 batch in Punjab have been elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP). The officers promoted include Dr. Nanak Singh, Gaurav Garg (on Central Deputation), Deepak Hilori (on Central Deputation), Gurmit Singh Chauhan, and Naveen Saini. The promotions come as part of the state’s efforts to […]