The Government of India has promoted 17 Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers to the prestigious grade of Chief Commissioner / Director General of Customs & Indirect Taxes for the Panel Year 2026. In addition, five senior officers have been placed on the Extended Panel. The officers promoted to Chief Commissioner grade include Akhil Kumar Khatri, […]
JNPA launches indigenous HMS and iVTS for real-time marine operations
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has achieved a major milestone in port digitalisation by launching an indigenous, paperless Harbour Management System (HMS) along with an independent in-house Vessel Traffic Service (iVTS). Developed in collaboration with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), the HMS integrates vessel scheduling, pilotage, resource management, IoT […]
26 IPS officers transferred in major West Bengal Police reshuffle
In a major administrative reshuffle, the West Bengal government has ordered new postings for 26 IPS officers across the state. Anoop Jaiswal has been appointed as Inspector General (IG), CID. Arijit Sinha, DIG, Midnapore Range, has been given additional charge of DIG, Jangalmahal Battalion, while Shrihari Pandey will take charge as DIG, Intelligence Branch, North […]
Key Director-level appointments and post upgrades announced
In a significant administrative update, several senior-level appointments and post upgrades have been notified across key departments. Ms Vibha Chahal has been appointed as Director in the Food Department, strengthening leadership in the sector. The post held by Ashish Saxena has been upgraded to the Director level in the Mines Department, reflecting an enhanced role […]
HURL MD Dr Siba Prasad Mohanty attends Patanjali Foundation Day as Chief Guest
Dr Siba Prasad Mohanty, Managing Director of HURL, attended the 32nd Foundation Day celebrations of Patanjali as the Chief Guest, highlighting shared values in sustainable and farmer-centric agriculture. During the visit, Dr Mohanty toured the Patanjali campus with his team and held detailed discussions on organic farming methods, soil testing innovations, and integrated soil health […]
Patna High Court gets two new Judges
The Patna High Court has been strengthened with the appointment of two new judges. Advocates Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar have been elevated as Judges of the Patna High Court. Their appointment is expected to enhance judicial capacity and contribute to the timely disposal of cases in the state judiciary.
Vinay Kumar appointed Inspector General of NIA on deputation
Vinay Kumar, a 2004-batch IPS officer from the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) in the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The appointment has been made on a deputation basis. With extensive experience in policing and internal security, his induction at the IG level is expected to further strengthen the agency’s leadership in […]
SECL signs CSR MoUs worth Rs. 11.87 crore to Boost Healthcare, Child Development and Drinking Water access in Chhattisgarh
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, committing nearly Rs. 11.87 crore towards healthcare improvement, early childhood development and access to safe drinking water in project-affected areas of Chhattisgarh. The MoUs were formalised at SECL Headquarters under the guidance of Shri Biranchi Das, […]
HURL organises nutrition awareness programme for underprivileged Women in Odisha
Under its CSR initiative Project POSHAN, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), in collaboration with Parichay Foundation, organised a nutrition awareness and food distribution programme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The initiative benefited 190 underprivileged women from rural and urban slum areas of Raghunathpur and Patia. Nutritious food packets were distributed in the presence of HURL’s Vice […]