New Delhi: In a recent official statement released on February 10th, the Rajasthan government has named senior IPS officer Utkal Ranjan Sahoo as the state’s latest Director General of Police (DGP). Sahoo, a seasoned IPS officer from the 1988 batch, will serve a two-year term or until further notice.

Following the retirement of former DGP Umesh Mishra in December 2023, Officer Sahoo has stepped up to take on the mantle. Originating from Odisha, Sahoo ascended to the rank of DG in June 2020 after a stint as DG Home Guard for approximately 2.5 years.

Sahoo’s credentials for the DGP role were underscored by his adept organization of the conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals in Jaipur. The event saw the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

New Delhi: In a significant development within Bihar’s administrative echelons, fifty-five officers from the Bihar cadre of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) have been elevated to the Junior Administrative Grade, entitling them to the prestigious Additional Secretary Level Pay Scale.

The promotion, spanning across officers from the 2011 and 2014 batches, marks a milestone in their careers, signifying their dedication and service to the state. Among those promoted, Anil Kumar Jha’s elevation is set to be effective from February 15, 2023, while Naresh Jha’s promotion took effect from December 14, 2023. The remaining fifty-three bureaucrats were elevated as of December 13, 2023.

Highlighting the diversity and talent within the cadre, officers from various batches have been recognized for their exemplary service. Notable among those promoted from the 2011 batch include Sushil Kumar, Kishori Chaudhary, Purshottam Paswan, Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Vinay Kumar Rao, Ranjani Kant, Sanjay Kumar, Shashank Shekhar Sinha, Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Nirmal Kumar, Shiv Kumar Shaiva, Birendra Paswan, Arvind Mandal, Anil Chaudhary, Vishwanath Chaidhary, and Brajesh Kumar.

Similarly, officers from subsequent batches, such as Arun Kumar Singh, Vibhuti Ranjan Chaudhary, Anil Kumar Jha, Naveen, Jay Prakash Singh, Alok Kumar, Mohammad Maqsood Alam, Animesh Pandey, Satya Prakash Sharma, Upendra Prasad, Arunabh Chandra Verma, Geeta Singh, Arun Kumar Jha, Nand Kishor Shah, Nishith Verma, Sudhanshu Kumar Singh, Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, Naveen Kumar Singh, Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Rajiv Kumar Shrivastav, Dr. Vidya Nandan Singh, Shailendra Kumar, Satyendra Kumar Singh, Sunil Kumar, Pavan Kumar Sinha, Mahavir Prasad Verma, Manoj Kumar, Ibrar Alam, and Anjula Prasad, have been acknowledged for their contributions.

From the 2014 batch, officers including Sanjay Kumar, Sangeeta Singh, Anil Kumar Thakur, Mukesh Kumar, Gautam Paswan, Ranjit Kumar, Kalpana Kumari, and Praveen Kumar have been granted the well-deserved promotion.

This elevation not only recognizes the dedication and hard work of these officers but also underscores the commitment of the Bihar government to fostering a capable and efficient administrative machinery. It is expected that with their newfound responsibilities, these officers will continue to serve the state and its people with diligence and integrity, contributing to Bihar’s progress and development.

New Delhi: A recent announcement from the Delhi government indicates that Binay Bhushan, an IAS officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre since 2009, has been reassigned to a new role. Specifically, he has been transferred to serve as Secretary in the Finance Commission, responsible for overseeing the fiscal matters of several Union Territories. These territories include the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep.

Binay Bhushan, who has served in various capacities within the Government is now poised to bring his expertise to a broader administrative landscape. 

His appointment to the Finance Commission signifies a significant shift in his responsibilities, moving from the regional focus of Delhi to the broader scope of managing finances across multiple Union Territories.