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Eight officers of Yadgir CMC placed under suspension

Prabhuling Kavalikatti, IAS, Disciplinary Authority and Director of Municipal Administration Directorate, Bengaluru, has placed eight officials, including a commissioner of Yadgir CMC, under suspension on the charges of transferring the government properties to private persons by creating illegal khatas.

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Rajasthan CM probables: From ex-royal to ministers to firebrand priest

There are several frontrunners for the chief ministerial post in Rajasthan, where the BJP did not project any CM candidate and won 115 seats after contesting the assembly elections with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the face of the campaign.

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Nine senior IAS officers deputed to supervise relief operations

TN govt deputes 9 IAS officers to monitor, supervise cyclone/rain rescue & relief ops in GCC, Avadi & Tambaram MCs. Public can contact helplines 1913, 25619206/207/208 for Chennai, 18004254355 & 18004251600 for Tambaram & 18004255109 for Avadi. Dial 102/104 in case of difficulty.

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Former IAS officer Christy Fernandez passes away in Kochi

Christy Fernandez (73), Secretary to former president Pratibha Patil, passed away in Kochi on Dec 4. He was admitted to Lisie Hospital two weeks prior due to gastroenterology ailments

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17 IAS officers to coordinate precautionary and relief measures

Govt posts 17 IAS officers to coordinate Cyclone Michaung relief ops in Chennai. Officers assigned to 15 GCC zones, Tambaram & Avadi MCs.

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Veera Rana to assume additional charge as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary today

A senior IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer of 1988 batch Veera Rana will assume the additional charge as Madhya Pradesh chief secretary on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Senior IAS Atal Dulloo appointed as J&K new Chief Secretary from December 1

Dulloo will take over the post from Arun Kumar Mehta, who will retire on November 30. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre wants to extend Delhi Chief Secretary tenure for a ‘limited time’

SC gives Centre 24 hours to justify extension of Delhi CS's tenure; asks if Union "stuck with just one IAS officer". CJI questions Centre's statutory power to extend tenure after retirement and Delhi govt.'s offer to sit with L-G to pick CS name. Case scheduled for Nov. 29.

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V.K. Pandian, former IAS officer and close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD

V.K. Pandian, former private sec. to Odisha CM, joins BJD. CM Naveen Patnaik said Pandian will work towards his vision for Odisha's dev. Pandian was 5T Sec. & oversaw projects such as Srimandir Parikrama & Mo Sarkar. He is expected to play a key role in BJD's 6th term in…

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Former bureaucrat V K Pandian joins BJD in presence of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Former Bureaucrat V K Pandian today officially joined the Biju Janata Dal at the Naveen Nivas in the presence of party supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IAS retired official says nothing found during searches by ECI flying squad at his house in Hyderabad

Retired officer A.K. Goel says no liquor or cash found during the search by ECI flying squad. Congress had alleged stash of cash.

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‘Success of democracy depends on voters, not leaders’

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EC’s flying squad raids retired IAS officer’s residence in Hyderabad over allegations of hoarding cash for votes

Congress activists allege police helped personnel escape residence during searches for hoarding of cash; Telangana Congress VP Mallu Ravi & contestant Md. Azharuddin demand explanation from police; EC, IT & Election officials conduct searches at retired IAS officer's house.

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Rajneesh Goel is next Chief Secretary of Karnataka

Bengaluru's Rajneesh Goel, IAS officer of 1986 batch, appointed next Chief Secretary of Karnataka. State govt issued order; Goel, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Dept, to take charge from outgoing Chief Secretary on Nov 30. State Cabinet authorised CM Siddaramaiah to select. Goel is 40th Chief Secretary; wife Shalini Rajneesh also…

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Represent to Centre afresh on your cadre allocation, HC tells 13 AIS officers

HC suggests 13 IAS, IPS officers to rep. Union Govt. for continuance in Telangana. Status quo maintained till Union Govt. takes decision. Pratyush Sinha Advisory Committee guidelines to be basis for adjudication. Hearing adjourned to Dec. 4.

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Ready for a debate, says TTD EO in response to corruption allegations by TDP leader

In response to the corruption allegations made by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy in Tirupati, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy on November 16 (Thursday) said that he was ready for a debate to give answers to every question put forth by the…

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Construction surrounding Ooty lake also in violation of building rules and Master Plan for Nilgiris district, alleges conservation group

CEAN highlights violations of Wetland Rules, Hill Station Building Rules, Master Plan in Ooty lake construction. Retired IAS officer Surjit K. Chaudhary questions if permission for housing & urban development was obtained to modify Master Plan, HACA permissions, & Udhagamandalam Municipality & District Revenue Officer permission. Hill Station Building Rules…

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Why are India’s Information Commission posts vacant? | Explained

The Supreme Court recently cautioned that the RTI Act would be reduced to a dead letter if Information Commissions are not staffed, as pendency of cases continues to rise. We take a look at pendencies and why they persist.

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N. Srikant appointed additional secretary of Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy

Andhra Pradesh cadre IAS officer N. Srikant appointed as additional sec. of Union Ministry of Power & New & Renewable Energy. 1998-batch officer of All India Services, Mr. Srikant was Sec. (Energy) in AP & CMD of AP-Transco. He implemented cost-effective measures leading to economic savings for the State. Under…

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‘Rivalry’ between ex-bureaucrat, Delhi vigilance secy resurfaces with letter to media, defamation threat

Tensions between a former bureaucrat and a secretary in Delhi’s vigilance department are back in the media glare with a series of letters and official notes referring to a CBI probe into a bank fraud case filed last year.

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‘Misleading’ ads for IAS coaching institutes being probed by consumer protection body | Explained

The Central Consumer Protection Authority is probing 20 IAS coaching institutes for making misleading claims in their advertisements and engaging in unfair trade practices. We examine these claims and the probe in depth.

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Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Chennai Collector in suo motu contempt proceedings

. Madras High Court dispenses with personal appearance of former Collector J. Vijaya Rani in suo motu contempt proceedings. AAG informs court she is on election duty in another State. Judge directs IAS officer to appear on Dec 11 & directs NHAI Project Director to file report on orders passed…

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Jal Jivan Mission ‘scam’ | ED raids 25 locations in Rajasthan in money laundering case

ED conducts searches in Rajasthan, incl. IAS officer's premises, in Jal Jivan Mission scam probe. 25 premises in Jaipur, Dausa covered. PMLA used. Similar raids in Sept. Rajasthan to vote for 200-member assembly on Nov 25. #MoneyLaundering #JalJivanMission #Rajasthan #PMLA #Voting

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‘Rath prabhari’ row: The ambiguity facing India’s civil servants, and why it’s time to settle it

Last week, a controversy raged after the centre’s move to deploy government officials to conduct a Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a roadshow aimed to communicate its programmes and highlight its achievements.

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SECI CMD RP Gupta thrashed by woman and her hubby on dog row

The retired officer is RP Gupta who is a 1987 batch Gujarat cadre IAS officer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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