Ashwani Lohani, former Chairman, Railway Board and former CMD, Air India Limited, has been appointed as Director, Prime Minister's Museum and Library in the rank of Secretary. He is a 1980 batch retired IRSME officer.

Anjum Parwez has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Karnataka. He is a 1994 batch IAS officer of Karnataka cadre.

Prof Umesh Vasudeo Waghmare, Professor and Dean, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has been appointed as President JNCASR.

Thangarajan Subash Chandira Bosh, Executive Director, Chief Executive Office, REC Power, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NHPC Limited.

Dibendu Das, Director (Finance), Engineering Projects (India) Limited, is in the race for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

Sandeep Mathur, who is presently serving as Principal Executive Director (PED) (Signal Modernisation), Railway Board, has been appointed as General Manager (GM), South Coast Railway (SCR). He is an Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE) officer.

The inter cadre deputation of Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid from Assam-Meghalaya cadre to AGMUT cadre (UT of J&K) has been extended for a period of one year beyond July 7, 2025. He is a 2017 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

Amit Kumar has assumed the charge of the PS to Union Tribal Affairs Minister. He is a 2010 batch IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre.

Abhishek Kumar,  Executive Director Finance (Budget) at Railway Board, has been assigned additional charge of the post of Director (Finance) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.

Surendra Chaudhry, DCP, South West, Delhi, has been attached to Police HQ. It is said that the action was initiated after receiving serious complaints against him. He is an IPS officer.

As per information the transfer orders of two IPS officers have reportedly been kept in abeyance. They are: Devesh Mahla, 2012 and Rishi Kumar 2021 hatch officers and are posted in Delhi Police.

Sources said the IPS officers posted in a Cell of Delhi Police are reportedly not happy with the work allocation. It is said that the Cell has two DCPs. One has been given all important assignments while the second one has been allocated very little work.

Prateek Bajpai, Deputy DGFT has been relieved of his duties in DGFT and joined the SEZ Division of Department of Commerce. He is an Indian Trade Service officer.

Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received orders from MDL, Mumbai, and GRSE, Kolkata, totally valued at Rs. 2,323 crore (excluding taxes) for supply of base and depot spares for the missile systems on Indian Naval ships. The spares will ensure operational continuity of onboard mission critical equipment.

Ms. Deepa Kotnis, who is presently serving as Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer/Construction (FA&CAO/CN), Bengaluru, South Western Railway (SWR), has been selected for deputation to Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) as Executive Director (Finance) (E-9) at Delhi for a period of three years. She is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer.

Sukhmal Chand Jain, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE) in North Central Railway (NCR), has been transferred to the Railway Board and appointed as Additional Member (Land & Amenities), Railway Board. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Deepak Kumar Jha, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Operations Manager (PCOM), South Eastern Railway (SER), has been transferred to East Central Railway (ECR) and posted as Principal Chief Safety Officer (PCSO). He is an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer.

Vijay Kumar Panjiar, who is presently serving as Principal Chief Engineer (PCE), Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), has been transferred to Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering (IRICEN), Pune and posted as Director General. He is an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer.

Eight IPS officers have been shifted in MP. Aditya Mishra has been appointed as SP, Balaghat, while Nagendra Singh will now serve as Commandant, 25th Battalion, SAF, Bhopal and Amit Tolani will be posted as SP, Rajgarh. Similarly, Sunil Kumar Pandey has been posted as DIG of Sagar; D Kalyan Chakravarthy as DIG, Chhindwara Range and Sonali Dubey is now AIG at Police Headquarters. Besides, a previous order shifting Chandrashekhar Solanki as the IG of Sagar was cancelled and Himani Khanna has now been designated as the IG of Sagar and given the additional charge of Director, JNPA.

RITES Limited has invited applications for the post of Senior Manager/Deputy General Manager (Civil).

IRCON International Limited has advertised for the post of Chief General Manager (CGM)-Civil for Corporate Office, New Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach on or before July 2, 2025.

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has advertised for the post of Manager and Assistant Manager (Law) for Delhi on deputation basis. Applications must reach on or before June 27, 2025.

Ministry of Rural Development is organising 164th Regular Session on Agriculture Development and Policy at International Centre for Land Policy Studies and Training (ICLPST), Republic of China (Taiwan), from September 5 to October 3, 2025. Applications must reach latest by June 23, 2025.

Last date to apply for the post of Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (DG BEE) has been extended. The revised date is June 20, 2025.

A total of  923 candidates (64 women included) have cleared Combined Defence Services (II) Examination, 2024. These candidates include Indian Military Academy (223 candidates); Indian Naval Academy (89 candidates); Indian Air Force (37 candidates); Officers Training Academy (510); Officers Training Academy - women (64 candidates).

Recruitment Test for 27 posts of Assistant Programmer in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), DoP&T, Ministry of personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions will be held on June 15, 2025. The examination will be held from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Dispur (Guwahati) Jaipur, Jammu, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam and Port Blair Centres.

Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)- Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) Karad, Maharashtra is looking for engagement of Consultants. Applications must reach on or before June 18, 2025.

National Culture Fund (NCF) is looking to engage retired Senior Consultant and Consultant to look after the administrative, financial project etc. Applications must reach on or before June 18, 2025.

Department of Rural Development is conducting an online international training programme on Advancement in Engineering in India at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), West Bengal from July 1-4, 2025. Applications must reach on or before June 20, 2025.

The Centre has hiked the central deputation allowance for certain categories of officers. The revised rates of the Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance (CDTA) will apply to officers in all India services and organized Group A central services upon their appointment as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Director in the central secretariat under the Central Staffing Scheme.

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) celebrated World Environment Day with great enthusiasm at its Headquarters Auditorium. The event commenced with the hoisting of the environment flag by the Chief Guest, Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan, in the esteemed presence of Director (Technical – Operations & Project Planning) N Franklin Jaykumar, Director (HR), Biranchi Das, Director (Finance) D. Sunil Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, President of Shraddha Mahila Mandal Mrs Shashi Duhan, Vice Presidents Mrs Haseena Kumar and Smt. Vinita Jain, General Manager (Environment) BK Jena, along with departmental heads, officers, and employees. The program commenced with the hoisting of the Environment Flag followed by the playing of the Coal India Corporate Song. On this occasion, the “Paryavaran Darpan” magazine, which documents SECL’s environmental initiatives, was released by the dignitaries present on stage. CMD Harish Duhan administered the “Environment Pledge” to all attendees. A street play based on environmental awareness was also performed by the Agraj Natya Dal, which captivated the audience. In his address, CMD Harish Duhan extended his best wishes for World Environment Day and emphasized reducing the use of plastic in daily life. He further said that if plastic is used, it should be recycled and reused to minimize its environmental impact. Winners of various competitions held to mark World Environment Day were felicitated during the event. On the occasion of World Environment Day, SECL formally launched the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0” campaign initiated by the  Prime Minister Narendra Modi. CMD Harish Duhan, Director (Technical – Operations & Project Planning) N. Franklin Jaykumar, Director (HR) Biranchi Das, Director (Finance) D Sunil Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain, Shraddha Mahila Mandal President Mrs Shashi Duhan, Vice Presidents Mrs Haseena Kumar and Smt. Vinita Jain, General Manager (Environment) BK Jena, along with various departmental heads, officers, and employees, participated in a plantation drive in the premises of the administrative building, planting medicinal, fruit-bearing, and other diverse species of saplings. Under this campaign, SECL has set a target to plant over 1 lakh saplings across its headquarters and various operational areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Ltd announces the launch of its ESG ratings for listed companies, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable business practices in India. NSE Sustainability focuses on assessing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, providing stakeholders with vital information to make informed decisions. NSE Sustainability received its certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to operate as a Category I ESG Rating Provider (ERP). As a wholly owned subsidiary of NSE Indices Limited which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE), NSE Sustainability embodies the principles of transparency and actionable insights. Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, NSE, said“NSE Sustainability’s mission is to provide stakeholders including investors, businesses, regulators and the public with accurate, comprehensive and unbiased evaluations of corporate sustainability practices.” The ESG ratings are derived from a thorough evaluation of company practices, policies, and disclosures across relevant sectors and industries. NSE Sustainability employs a transparent, data-driven, and materiality-based ESG ratings methodology aligned with both national and international standards and best practices. By integrating a wide array of parameters, NSE Sustainability ensures its ESG ratings reflect a balanced and objective perspective, free from biases related to size, scale, or industry.  Aniruddha Chatterjee, CEO, NSE Indices, said “The launch of ESG ratings by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Ltd underscores our commitment to innovation in sustainable finance and we believe that our ESG ratings, data and analytics will set a benchmark in advancing ESG practices across industries.” For additional details on NSE Sustainability and its ESG ratings, please visit https://www.nse-esgrating.com or you may reach out on esgratings@nse.co.in. NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited, a subsidiary of NSE Indices Ltd, assesses the Environmental, Social and Governance performance of companies to provide ESG ratings and related products to stakeholders for making informed decisions. The comprehensive assessment involves conducting thorough evaluation of corporate sustainability practices, policies and disclosures across relevant sectors and industries. It offers a detailed ESG rating scorecard highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement for all the evaluated entities by NSE Sustainability. NSE Sustainability’s model delivers a thorough and unbiased evaluation of a company's ESG performance. In addition to ESG ratings services, NSE Sustainability will be actively involved in a range of associated ESG-related activities including but not limited to scoring products, and research activities incidental to ESG ratings, for domestic and international dissemination.

Seemanth Kumar Singh has been appointed as Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is a 1996 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre.

As many as 10 officers of State Forest Service in Maharashtra have been promoted to Indian Forest Service (IFoS) against Select List (SL) of 2021 and allocated Maharashtra Cadre. Officers promoted are: Manisha Mahadev Patil, Amol Rambhau Satpute, Manojkumar Nimbaji Khairnar, Ms Kirti Dadasaheb Jamdade, Mrs Dipali Rajan Talmale, Yogesh Tikaramji Waghaye, Deepak Popatrao Khade, Ram Shankar Dhotre, Vishal Hanumant Mali and Mrs Snehal Milind Patil.

Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Electronics towards the development of indigenous electronics and semiconductor solutions in line with the Government of India's vision for self-reliance. This MoU marks a significant step forward for BEL and Tata Electronics in jointly exploring end-to-end solutions to meet domestic requirements.  The MoU was signed on June 5, 2025, by Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, and Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Electronics, at Bombay House, Tata Group’s headquarters in Mumbai. As part of the agreement, BEL and Tata Electronics will explore the opportunities to collaborate in the areas of Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab), Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT), and design services solutions offered by Tata Electronics to meet the current and future requirements of BEL that include Microcontrollers (MCUs), Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs), and other Processors. Both companies will also endeavour to develop optimum manufacturing solutions for BEL’s products through knowledge sharing, best practices and other resources.

Vivek Narayan Gour has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive) of Affle 3i Limited.

Sudesh Koti Reddy has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent) of Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited.

Vedhanth Senthilkumar has been appointed as an Additional Director (Non-Executive Non-Independent) of Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited.

Sanjay Jayavarthanavelu is set to retire as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of Lakshmi Electrical Control Systems Limited on August 25, 2025.

Unfortunate incident in Bangalore

As many as eleven people were killed and others injured due to asphyxiation in the melee during the celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) victory in Bangalore. I reckon that this is sheer stupidity of the people to assemble in such an unruly crowd. Former Supreme Court Markandey Katju rightly said that 90% Indians are stupid. They don’t know how to behave and be aware of their rights. This is a case of mental disorder to die for the glimpses of celebrities, politicians and cricketers.

Pallavi

Copy of the tender notification

The appellant asked for the certified Xerox copies of a particular office Tender. The PIO replied that the information sought is huge, and asked to visit the office to verify in person after advance intimation. Before the CIC, the respondent submitted that since the information requested is voluminous, and considering that the M-Book is a critical accounting record that must be maintained with care, the appellant was requested to visit the office during working hours to review the information. However, the appellant has not visited the office to inspect the information as of today. The CIC observed that an appropriate reply has been provided by the PIO and no further action lies.

CommentsCopy of a tender is usually published in Newspaper or website and hence, a soft copy should be available with the office. It is not understood how it can be termed as voluminous and in place of a copy of the tender, an inspection is being provided.

Citation: Shri D DHANANJAYA v. Archaeological Survey of India Archaeological Survey of India, CIC/ALSOI/A/2024/108144; Date of Decision: 07.05.2025

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