From road safety to environmental campaigns,Narmadapuram is witnessing several community driven initiatives driving positive change.At the helm of this is IAS Somesh Mishra, a 2013 batch Officer of MP cadre currently posted as Collector of Narmadapuram district.

One of the key initiatives under his administration is Project Suraksha, a road safety campaign started to reduce accidents and save lives.The initiative addresses common causes of road accidents through awareness drives and preventive measures. 

A key focus has been on tractor-trolley,for which reflective radium strips were made mandatory on tractor-trolleys to improve visibility during night time and foggy conditions. Additionally, Slow Moving Vehicle(SMV) signage was also mandated further reducing the risk of rear-end collisions.

The administration also promoted helmet use, seatbelt awareness and CPR training to help citizens respond effectively during emergencies.Through slogans such as “Radium Lagayein, Jeevan Bachayein” the campaign transformed road safety into a public movement rather than merely an enforcement exercise.

Another notable effort is Neer Pakheru Abhiyan, an environmental awareness campaign launched during the summer season to support birds affected by extreme heat. The initiative encouraged schools, government offices and residents to place water bowls and grain containers in public spaces.Along with providing relief to birds, the campaign also aims to create greater environmental sensitivity especially among children and young students. As the Neer Pakheru Abhiyan aptly puts it  "प्यासे पंछियों को पानी पिलायें, आओ इस आदत को संस्कार बनाएं" (Come, let us water the thirsty birds, let this habit become our culture.) Additionally use of reusable containers and earthen pots promoted sustainability and social effort.

What stands out is the participation at the local level. Instead of relying solely on administration, the campaign promotes ordinary citizens,schools and institutions to become active contributors. 

IAS Somesh Mishra simple yet effective initiatives are encouraging collective responsibility and fostering more informed and aware citizens.

Who will succeed Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta on May 3?  If the Government goes by seniority, then the chances of 1993 batch IAS officer K K Pant are rated high.

R D Nazeem  may be appointed Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh. A 1995 batch IAS officer Nazeem is considered to be favourite of the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Though 1994 batch IAS officer Anuradha Thakur is quite senior, she is unlikely to return to the parent Himachal Pradesh cadre as Chief Secretary. She is presently Secretary Department of Economic Affairs in the Government of India.

Rathan U Kelkar  has been appointed as Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan. 2003 batch IAS officer is currently serving as the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala.

Sreekumar T, a retired Additional Secretary, has been appointed as Special Private Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from May 25–27 in what government sources describe as a significant step toward resetting bilateral ties after a period of diplomatic strain under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The visit is aimed at advancing negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with Goyal expected to engage in a series of official, business, and industry interactions. A large delegation of over 100 Indian business leaders from sectors including energy, metals, automotive, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture will accompany him, underlining the economic focus of the trip.

Goyal is scheduled to meet Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and call on Prime Minister Mark Carney. He will also hold bilateral discussions with Foreign Minister Anita Anand to strengthen cooperation across key sectors.

Engagements with Canadian CEOs, startups, and pension funds are also planned. Energy security and transition are expected to dominate discussions, with civil nuclear cooperation continuing as a cornerstone of the partnership.

Officials indicate this visit could mark the most substantive reset in India-Canada relations in recent years.

Electricity prices across India are expected to rise in the coming months, driven by a sharp increase in global crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to sources familiar with internal assessments. Officials indicate that the surge in energy import costs is beginning to exert pressure on power generation expenses, particularly for states dependent on imported fuel and gas-based plants.

Sources suggest that distribution companies (discoms), already grappling with financial stress, may seek regulatory approval for tariff revisions to offset higher input costs. The situation is further compounded by fluctuations in LNG prices and increased freight charges, both linked to instability in key shipping routes.

Government officials are closely monitoring the developments, with discussions underway on possible interventions to cushion the impact on consumers. However, any large-scale subsidy support could strain state finances, especially at a time when fiscal consolidation remains a priority.

Industry experts warn that unless global energy markets stabilize, consumers could face sustained upward pressure on electricity bills, particularly in urban and industrial clusters.

The Ministry of External Affairs may have walked into an avoidable perception trap in Norway. By choosing to engage a known critical commentator and then responding with an expansive lecture on India’s civilisational depth, the MEA appears to have overplayed a strong hand. Delhi’s media circles are questioning why a position that was diplomatically secure required such visible defensiveness.

Sources tracking the episode suggest India’s leverage in Norway was already firm, built on sustained engagement and mutual interests. Against that backdrop, the decision to amplify a fringe critique inadvertently elevated it. Critics argue that instead of projecting quiet confidence, the response risked appearing reactive blurring the line between strategic communication and domestic signalling.

There is also unease over messaging calibration. Was the outreach meant for Norwegian stakeholders or a domestic audience attuned to narratives of cultural assertion? If the latter, it may indicate a growing tendency to conflate diplomacy with political optics.

For a ministry known for measured articulation, this episode has triggered rare scrutiny within Delhi’s policy and media ecosystem.

A list of DIG and IG level officers is being prepared in West Bengal for transfers. The list will come out only after the Falta election results, most probably this week.

The Supreme Court recalled its 'harsh observations' from a March 11, 2026 order related to disassociation from certain academics over an NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption. This reflects ongoing judicial review and correction of prior directives.

Analysts anticipate further C-suite churn in IT and consumer sectors due to AI-driven efficiencies and margin pressures. Trends point to preference for leaders with strong digital/AI expertise and global experience. Tata Group leadership continuity (N. Chandrasekaran’s re-appointment decision deferred) remains under watch ahead of 2027.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Meenakshi M. Rai, Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, consequent upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on June 4, 2026.

The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) has been conferred the Best Institute Award at Samagam 4.0, the annual Leaders Conclave and Startup Awards organised by Ludhiana Angels Network (LAN). The award was presented by the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria. Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, received the award on behalf of the institution.

LIC has emerged as the highest profit-making financial company in Jan-Mar quarter

The National Tribal Cultural Conclave, organized at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary year of Birsa Munda, witnessed the participation of thousands of tribal representatives, youth leaders, social activists, and traditional communities from across the country. Organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch and Janjati Jagriti Samiti, the event celebrated tribal identity, cultural heritage, and social consciousness. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the conclave as the chief guest, while CM Vishnu Deo Sai was also present.

The Red Fort grounds turned into a vibrant display of tribal culture, with participants dressed in traditional attire and performances featuring folk dances, indigenous music, and traditional instruments such as Mandars and Dhols.

Addressing the conclave, Chief Minister Sai said tribal communities have long protected Jal, Jangal aur Zameen while maintaining harmony between nature and human life. He described tribal society as an integral part of India’s cultural heritage and highlighted Chhattisgarh’s deep tribal roots. He said that the state is home to 42 tribal groups and nearly 44 percent forest cover. Sai said tribal society can teach the world how to achieve development in harmony with nature. He also paid tribute to tribal icons such as Birsa Munda and Veer Narayan Singh for their contributions to freedom and social justice.

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is looking for retired government officers for eight Consultant posts in Department of Youth Affairs. Details can be availed from https://yas.nic.in/. 

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is seeking to fill the post of Controller of Publications in the Department of Publication on deputation (including short-term contract) basis. Details can be availed from https://mohua.gov.in/. 

Kochi Metro Rail Limited is seeking to fill the posts of General Manager (Operations and Maintenance), Additional Manager (Design) and Additional General Manager (Projects) on deputation basis. Application must reach latest by June 10, 2026. 

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has invited applications from IRSE/ Civil Engineering department officers for the post of General Manager (Civil), Kolkata on deputation basis. Application must reach latest by June 18, 2026.

Combined Recruitment Test for vacancies to post of Assistant Director (Systems), Directorate of Income Tax (Systems), Ministry of Finance, and one vacancy of Data Processing Assistant in Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (AIR), Ministry of Defence will be held on June 7, 2026. The examination will be held at centres across India from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Details can be availed from https://upsc.gov.in/.

Ministry of Textiles is seeking to fill three posts of Joint Mission Director (Research & Innovation); Joint Mission Director (Programme Implementation); and Deputy Mission Director under National Technical Textiles Mission on deputation basis. Applications must reach latest by June 19, 2026. 

Interviews for the posts of Medical Officer (Ayurveda) in Directorate of AYUSH, Govt. of Puducherry will be held on June 15, 16 and 17, 2026. The forenoon session will be from 9 am followed by afternoon session at 12 pm. 

World Bank is seeking AI Solutions Analyst for Washington, DC, United States. Applications must reach latest by June 5, 2026.

In a major administrative reshuffle, as many as 36 IAS officers have been given new postings in Jharkhand. Chhavi Ranjan has been appointed as Director, Sports, with additional charge as Executive Director, Jharkhand Sports Authority, while Shashi Prakash Jha will join as Managing Director, Jharkhand Medical and Health Infrastructure Corporation. Similarly, Zishan Qamar was posted as Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum; Rajiv Ranjan as Director, Information Technology, with additional charge as CEO, JAP IT, and CEO, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab; Sunil Kumar Singh as Director, Agriculture; Vijay Kumar Gupta as Managing Director, JUIDCO, with additional charge as MD, JIADA; Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz as MD, Jharkhand State Food Corporation; Bhor Singh Yadav as Divisional Commissioner (In-charge), North Chotanagpur Division; Varun Ranjan as Additional Secretary, Department of Revenue, Registration, and Land Reforms; Satyendra Kumar as Additional Secretary, Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, with additional charge as MD, Jharkhand Exploration and Mining Corporation; Pashupati Nath Mishra as Deputy Commissioner, Garhwa; Madhavi Mishra as Director, Information Technology, with additional charge as Director, JSAC, and CEO, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Innovation Lab; Ananya Mittal as CEO, JSLPS; Mrs Jadhav Vijaya Narayan Rao as Additional Secretary, Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Security; R Ronita as Additional Secretary, Department of Water Resources; Naman Priyesh Lakra as Director, Tourism; Anjali Yadav as Controller of Examinations, JCECEB, with additional charge as Additional Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education; Vidyanand Sharma Pankaj as Director, Agriculture; Robin Toppo as Director, Animal Husbandry; Alok Shikari Kachhap as MD, ST Cooperative Development Corporation, with additional charge as Director, Dr. Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Research Institute; Anilson Lakra as Inspector General, Registration; Neeraj Kumar Singh as Excise Commissioner and Managing Director, Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation; Karan Satyarthi as Additional Secretary, Department of Finance; Garima Singh as Managing Director, Jharkraft, with additional charge as CEO, Chief Minister's Small and Cottage Enterprises Development Board; Chandan Kumar as Additional Secretary, Department of Industries, with additional charge as Chief Executive Officer, JAP-IT; Preeti Rani as Director, Directorate of Handlooms, Sericulture & Handicrafts, with additional charge as MD-cum-CEO, Mati Kala Board; Prerana Dixit as Additional Secretary, Department of Rural Development; Shashi Prakash Singh as Additional Secretary, Department of Health & Medical Education, with additional charge as Executive Director (Arogya Society) and Project Director (AIDS Control); Kumar Tarachand as Additional Secretary, Department of Water Resources; Keerthisree G as Additional Secretary, Department of Home, Prisons & Disaster Management; Sameera S as Joint Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy; Dinesh Kumar Yadav as Joint Secretary, Department of Health & Medical Education; Saurabh Kumar Bhuwania as Deputy Commissioner, Deoghar; Mohammad Javed Hussain as Deputy Commissioner, Khunti; Shrikant Vishyute Yashwant as Deputy Development Commissioner, Godda and Animesh Ranjan joins as Deputy Development Commissioner, Gumla.

As many as 15 IAS officers have been given new postings in Kerala. Patil Ajit Bhagwatrao has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Finance (Resources) Department, while P B Nooh will take charge as Commissioner, Goods and Services Tax Department. Similarly, Inbasekar K has been appointed as Managing Director, Kerala Water Authority; Devidas N as Director, Kerala Institute of Local Administration with full additional charge (FAC) of Managing Director, Impact Kerala Limited; Arun K Vijayan as Director, Industries Department with FAC of MD, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation; Snehil Kumar Singh as Director, of Collegiate Education with FAC of Commissioner, Entrance Examination; Prem Krishnan S as Joint Secretary and Officer on Special Duty, Health and Family Welfare Department; Mrs Madhavikutty M S as District Collector, Kozhikode; Nizamudeen A as District Collector, Pathanamthitta; Mrs Anie Jula Thomas as District Collector, Kollam; Sudhir K as District Collector, Palakkad; Shaji V Nair as District Collector, Alappuzha; Vishnuraj P as District Collector, Kannur; Arun S Nair as Director, Social Justice Department with FAC of Executive Director, Kerala Social Security Mission Limited. CEO, Cochin Smart Mission Limited and CEO, Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority and Sameer Kishan was made Deputy Secretary and Officer on Special Duty, Industries Department with FAC of Director, Coir Development Department.

As many as 19 IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Uttarakhand. Ashish Chauhan has been assigned the responsibility of District Magistrate (DM), Dehradun and CEO, Smart City, Dehradun, while Apurva Pandey has been appointed as DM, Bageshwar and  BVRC Purushottam joins as Secretary, Higher Education. Similarly, Vinay Shankar Pandey has been entrusted with the charge of Secretary, Health and Civil Aviation Departments; Sachin Kurve, Secretary, Health, has been relieved of his duties to proceed to a Central government assignment; Dr Ranjeet Kumar, Secretary, Higher Education, has been relieved of the charge of Secretary, Education; Mrs Sonika was relieved of the charge of Commissioner, Tax and IG, Registration; Anand Swarup was posted as Commissioner, Garhwal Division; Manuj Goyal was relieved of the charge of Mission Director, NHM; Sanjay Kumar was made Director, Social Welfare, Haldwani; Abhisdhek Ruhela gets additional charge of CEO, PMGSY; Saurabh Maharwar joins as Additional Secretary, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Department; Alok Kumar Pandey as Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Dehradun; Ms Namami Bansal as Additional Secretary, School Education; Ms DeeptiSIngh as Director, Minorities Welfare and MD, Minorities Welfare Corporation and Director, Sports, Youth Welfare; Mrs Akanksha Konde as DG, School Education and Director, Employees Insurance Education and Pravin Kumar has been relieved of the charge of Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Dehradun. 

Six members of the State Civil Service of Tripura have been promoted as IAS against the Select List of 2025 and allocated Tripura cadre. The promoted officers are: Sarmistha Datta, Bimbisar Bhattacharya, Dr Samit Roy Choudhary, Akinchan Sarkar, Sumit Lodh and Rajesh Kr Das.

Six IAS officers have been given new responsibilities in Haryana. Virender Kumar Dahiya has been given charge of Special Secretary, Secretariat Establishment and relieved of the charge of Deputy Commissioner, Panipat, while Dr Harish Kumar Vashishth will join as Deputy Commissioner, Panipat. Similarly, Dr Jainder Singh Chhilar is now Deputy Commissioner, Palwal; Samwarthak Singh Khangwal is posted as Administrator, HSVP, Faridabad and Additional Director, Urban Estate Faridabad; Shashvat Sangwan, Mission Director, Swachh Bharat Mission Urban, will also hold charge of CEO, Haryana Parivar Pehchan Autority and Additional Secretary, Citizen Resources Information Dept and Utsav Anand has been appointed as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Citizen Resources Information Officer, Palwal. 

Ex Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has resigned as Chairperson, Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on personal grounds. He is allowed to relinquish the post w e f May 25. He is a 1989 batch former IAS officer.

Piyush Singla has been appointed as Director, National Health Authority- Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi under the Central Staffing Scheme for a period co-terminus with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, which is further extendable upto admissible tenure under CSS. He is a 2012 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

The deputation tenure of Ms Sonia Narang, IG, CISF, has been extended for a period of one year beyond April 6, 2026, in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy. She is a 2002 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

The deputation tenure of Abhishek Goyal has been extended for a period of one year beyond March 18, 2026, in relaxation of the IPS Tenure Policy. He is a 2005 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre. 

Three IPS officers have been shifted in Tamil Nadu. Dr Maheshwar Dayal has been posted as ADGP, Administration, Chennai, while A Arun joins as ADGP/Director, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Chennai and T S Anbu was made ADGP, Law & Order, Chennai.

 Adani Total Gas appointed Sanjay Pandita as CEO, effective May 22, 2026. This marks a leadership transition in the gas distribution major.

Sandeep Bakhshi has been re-appointed as Managing Director & CEO of ICICI Bank Limited with effect from October 4, 2026.

Vimal Mishra has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director) of Multibase India Limited.

Sameer Sharma has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of JK Cement Limited.

Martin Ansell has been appointed as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent Director) of S&S Power Switchgear Limited.

Sharat Chandra Bhargava has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Salzer Electronics Limited with effect from August 7, 2026.

Mrs. Priya Bhansali has been re-appointed as Independent Director of Salzer Electronics Limited with effect from August 7, 2026.

Balasubramanyam Danturti has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of Uday Jewellery Industries Limited.

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President’s speech to young IAS officer

Is the President sensitive enough regarding many issues faced by this country? Preach before you teach.

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 Fadnavis as Hindi face

You  forget Devendra Fadnavis  as Hindu face.

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Unauthorized construction and violations of safety norms are in the nature of public alerts

The appellant filed a complaint with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) regarding an un-authorized building pointing out violation of Map Sanction, Fire N.O.C., safety norms, illegal use of basement for academic tuition center, International Restaurant, Banquet Hall and meeting hall etc. He filed an application under the RTI Act seeking action taken report. For most of the information, the PIO replied that the information does not pertain to Building Department. The First Appellate Authority held that the PIO, should have transferred the RTI application to the concerned department and directed to transfer the RTI application to whom the information is more closely related within 07 days from the receipt of this order. The CIC observed that the issue raised by the Appellant is not merely a private grievance but one of serious public concern. The Appellant appears to have attempted to draw the attention of the MCD towards rampant unauthorized construction, illegal commercial activities, unsafe use of basements, congestion, and violations of fire and safety norms and such applications are in the nature of public alerts. The CIC noted with concern that neither Section 6(3) nor Section 5(4) of the RTI Act, 2005 has been properly invoked within time frame by the Respondent. The replies furnished are evasive in nature. The PIO was duty-bound either to transfer the RTI application promptly under Section 6(3) at the initial stage or to seek assistance from the concerned officers under Section 5(4) of the RTI Act and thereafter provide a consolidated and meaningful reply to the Appellant. Merely shifting responsibility by repeatedly stating “information does not pertain to this department” defeats the spirit and mandate of the RTI Act and cannot be countenanced by the Information Commission. The CIC directed the PIO to obtain the requisite information from the concerned departments/offices by invoking Section 5(4) of the RTI Act and to provide a revised, clear, and point-wise reply to the Appellant on all the queries raised in the RTI application, strictly in accordance with the provisions of the RTI Act. The CIC strongly advised the MCD to introspect, streamline inter-departmental coordination, and ensure that complaints and RTI applications highlighting potential public hazards are treated with the seriousness they deserve.

Comments

Illegal commercial activities and unsafe use of basements has led to loss of life in many accidents. As rightly pointed out by the CIC, such RTI applications are in the nature of public alerts and municipal corporations should introspect and streamline inter-departmental coordination failing which such incidents would recur.

Citation: Arvind Kumar v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi, File No: CIC/MCDND/A/2024/118670; Date of Decision: 22.01.2026

Dr Anuradha Verma (dranuradhaverma@yahoo.co.in) is a RTI Consultant currently working with IIM Vishakhapatnam. She has co-authored the books PIO’s Guide to RTI and Right to Information – Law and Practice. Her weekly article is being published since 2008 on this site. She offers consultancy on RTI matters and third party audit to individuals / organisations. Her other articles can be read at the website of RTI Foundation at the link https://www.rtifoundationofindia.com

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