Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukherjee, a 1993 batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. With decades of experience in public administration, Ms. Mukherjee has held key positions in various departments, demonstrating her expertise in […]
23 Maharashtra State Civil Service Officers Promoted to IAS
A total of 23 officers from the State Civil Service (SCS) of Maharashtra have been promoted to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as part of the Select List of 2023. They have been allocated the Maharashtra Cadre. The promoted officers are: Babasaheb Jalindar Beldar, Jagdish Gopikishan Miniyar, Madhavi Sameer Sardeshmukh, Dr. Jyotsna Gururaj Padiyar, Annasaheb […]
Diprava Lakra Appointed as Finance Secretary of UT Chandigarh
Diprava Lakra, a 2005 batch IAS officer from the Punjab Cadre, has been appointed as the Finance Secretary of the Union Territory of Chandigarh. His appointment comes on an inter-cadre deputation to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory) Cadre for a period of three years. Lakra, known for his strong administrative acumen, brings nearly […]
Amit Kumar Appointed as CMD, AI Assets Holding Ltd
Amit Kumar, currently the Executive Director (ED) of ONGC, has been selected as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of AI Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL) during a Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) meeting on October 14, 2024. AI Assets Holding Ltd. is responsible for managing the non-core assets and liabilities of Air India following its privatization. Kumar […]
SC Collegium Recommends New Judges for Andhra Pradesh and Kerala High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the appointment of three advocates as Judges for the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The recommended names are Maheswara Rao Kuncheam (also known as Kuncham), Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar (T C D Sekhar), and Challa Gunaranjan. Similarly, the Collegium has recommended four Judicial Officers for appointment as Judges of the […]
H. S. Verma appointed as DG of Safety, Railway Board
H. S. Verma has taken over as the Director General of Safety at the Railway Board. In this vital role, Verma will be responsible for ensuring the safety protocols across the entire railway network. This includes monitoring safety standards, implementing new safety measures, and investigating accidents to prevent future occurrences, thereby safeguarding millions of passengers […]
Sushil Kumar Singh got additional responsibility of Mumbai Port Authority
Sushil Kumar Singh, the Chairperson of Deendayal Port Authority, has been assigned the additional responsibility of Chairperson of Mumbai Port Authority for a period of six months, starting from October 1, 2024. He is an officer from the 1993 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME).
KAP Sinha Becomes Fourth Chief Secretary of Punjab under AAP Government
KAP Sinha, the newly appointed Chief Secretary (CS) of Punjab, marks the fourth person to hold this position during the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s two-and-a-half-year tenure. An accomplished officer, Sinha has had a distinguished career in public service, bringing extensive administrative experience to his new role. His appointment reflects the government’s commitment to leadership […]
HAL Granted ‘Maharatna’ Status
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Defence, has achieved ‘Maharatna’ status, allowing it greater autonomy in strategic and financial decisions.The Finance Ministry approved this esteemed upgrading. In the financial year 2023-24, HAL recorded a turnover of ₹28,162 crore and a net profit of ₹7,595 crore. With […]