B. M. Agrawal has been named as the Member of Traction at the Railway Board. He will be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of traction systems that power the trains across the country. Agrawal’s expertise will be essential in driving the electrification of railway lines, contributing to more efficient and eco-friendly railway operations.
Seven officers in the rank of Additional/Joint Commissioner of Indirect Taxes and Customs have been reassigned to new positions. Shraddha Joshi Sharma, Additional Commissioner (ADC), has been transferred to the Directorate General of Performance Management (DGPM) in Mumbai, while Raghu Kiran B, also an ADC, has been moved to the GST and Central Excise (CX) […]
Naveen Gulati has been appointed as the Member of Infrastructure at the Railway Board, where he will oversee the development and modernization of railway infrastructure. His focus will be on managing large-scale projects aimed at expanding and upgrading railway tracks, stations, and other essential facilities. Gulati’s appointment is crucial at a time when the Indian […]
R. Rajagopal has been appointed as the Director General of Human Resources at the Railway Board, a position that plays a critical role in managing the human capital of one of the largest employers in the country. His responsibilities will include overseeing recruitment, workforce management, and implementing policies that enhance employee welfare and efficiency across […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 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 […]
