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Just hours before Veera Rana (IAS: 1988: MP) retires today as State Chief Secretary, the New Delhi establishment has sent Anurag Jain (IAS: 1989: MP) back to Madhya Pradesh. In line with New Delhi’s preferences, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced Jain’s appointment as the new Chief Secretary. Jain’s current term runs until August…

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Chandigarh Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra (IAS: 2007: PB) may face complications in resuming her duties due to a goof-up by the Centre regarding her tenure extension. Despite being given a farewell after her original term ended, Mitra received a controversial three-month extension—a rare move that occurred a month after she returned to her parent cadre….

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Today marks the retirement of Nitin Ramesh Gokarn, a senior IAS officer and Additional Chief Secretary of the Housing Department, a portfolio held by the Chief Minister. His departure creates a significant vacancy, prompting discussions at the highest levels of the Uttar Pradesh government regarding potential successors. In a coincidental turn, senior IAS officer Rajesh…

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By NSB.NewsVani Sarraju Rao (IFS: 1994), currently serving as India’s Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of San Marino. She will maintain her residence in Rome while representing India in San Marino. This dual role underscores India’s diplomatic engagement in the region.

By NSB.NewsAs the extended tenure of Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Veera Rana (IAS: 1988: MP) approaches its end on September 30, 2024, there remains uncertainty over her successor. The state government has not proposed any extension for Rana, indicating that Madhya Pradesh is set to welcome a new Chief Secretary. Reports suggest that Rana may…

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By NSB.NewsA total of 15 IAS officers from various cadres and batches are set to retire in September 2024. The list of officers includes: Bhupinder Singh Bhalla and Subhash Chandra (AGMUT cadre)Reeta Shandilya (Chhattisgarh)A J Asari and B B Vahonia (Gujarat)Mukhmeet Singh Bhatia (Jharkhand)Ashish Upadhyaya (Madhya Pradesh)Apurva Chandra and Rajiv Jalota (Maharashtra cadre)Umakanta Tripathy (Odisha)Karnail…

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