Dr.M.O. Garg assumes charge as DG of CSIR

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February 6, 2015

Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun, Dr. M.O. Garg, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Dr. Garg, an outstanding chemical engineer, has contributed significantly in bringing together CSIR and the petroleum industry with a focus on indigenization of core technologies in this area of strategic importance to the country. His recent success in spearheading commercialization of technology for recovery of pure benzene from FCC gasoline in a large private refinery in India against all odds including severe international competition is seen as an example for others to follow.

Born on 17th September, 1954, Dr Garg is gold medalist of Nagpur University in B.Tech (Chemical Engineering). He is M.Tech from IIT Kanpur. He completed his Ph.D. from University of Melbourne, Australia, in the area of solvent extraction. On returning to India, he joined Engineers India Limited where he used his expertise to develop and commercialize large number of technologies related to solvent extraction in the refining and petrochemical industry.

HAL Bags Rs. 1090 crore contract for supplying 14 Do-228 Aircraft to IAF

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HAL has bagged a major Defence contract for supplying 14 Do-228 aircraft produced by HAL to the Indian Air Force. “Apart from these aircraft, the contract valued at around Rs. 1090 crores includes six reserve engines, one flight simulator and associated equipment”, says Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, Chairman, HAL. “This also reflects the trust of the Defence customers on HAL and we remain committed to supporting Indian Defence Services for all their needs”, he adds.

HAL Do-228 aircraft will be manufactured by the Transport Aircraft Division at Kanpur. The Division has expertise in manufacturing of transport and trainer category of aircraft and has till date manufactured 125 HAL Do-228 aircraft for various defence and other customers. This aircraft has been exported to Seychelles and Mauritius. Last year, one Dornier was also supplied to Bangalore based Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) to be used as flying test bed (FTB) for evaluation of performance of various radars being developed by them.

HAL Do-228 is a highly reliable, multi-purpose, fuel efficient, rugged, light weight twin turboprop aircraft with a retractable tricycle landing gear. The cockpit is designed to accommodate two crew members and is fitted with duplicate controls. The cabin can accommodate 19 passengers in commuter configuration.

The versatility of HAL-DO-228s are due to several in-built features such as highest fuel carrying capacity in its class (2850 litres) due to integral fuel tanks in wings, low structural weight ensured through use of advanced composite materials, high wing design for unobstructed view and radar coverage, wide wheel base for better stability, short take-off and landing capability- the aircraft can take off from around 700 m and land within 575 m- essentially required for operations from short and semi-prepared airfields, sturdy landing gears, rectangular cabin offering more head space for passengers and mounting space for equipment in case of special mission configuration as opposed to circular cabin, low floor level and wide door for easy loading/unloading of cargo, flight openable roller door, four wing hard points for mounting of external loads up to 1030 kg, optimum performance at normal cruising altitude for short haul applications enabled by the revolutionary design of wing aerofoil.

L.C. Goyal assumes office as new Home Secretary

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Senior IAS officer L.C. Goyal Thursday took over as the new union home secretary replacing Anil Goswami who was removed Wednesday.

Goyal, a 1979 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, is the former rural development secretary.

He earlier served as joint secretary for internal security in the home ministry from 2002 to 2007. He will have a fixed tenure of two years.

“I feel humbled by this huge responsibility. I will fulfil this responsibility with utmost sincerity, commitment, diligence and with a profound sense of accountability. To be able to do so, I solicit active support and cooperation of all stakeholders,” he said after assuming office.

“The home ministry mandate is essentially to ensure effective maintenance of internal security in the country.

“To achieve this, necessary mechanisms, policies, and measures are in place. Wherever required and appropriate, improvements will be made within the given timelines. This will be so done in close association and coordination with the state governments and union territories,” he said.

Justice Vineet Saran transferred to the Karnataka High Court

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February 6, 2015

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The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India,has transferred Justice Vineet Saran, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court and to direct him to assume charge of his office in the Karnataka High Court on or before 18th February, 2015.

Vandana Kumari Jena gets additional charge of Rural Department

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February 6, 2015

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Rural Development to Ms. Vandana Kumari Jena, IAS (OR:79), Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development for a period of three months with immediate effect or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Ajay Shukla IRTS takes Charge as New Member Traffic, Railway Board

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Ajay Shukla has taken the charge as the new Member Traffic, Railway Board. It is in addition to his own duties as Additional Member (Commercial) Railway Board. Shukla is a senior officer of 1979 batch of Indian Railway Traffic Service.

He has rich and varied experience of working on several important posts in the Indian Railways, like Chief Passenger Traffic Manager and Chief Safety Officer, Northern Railway; Divisional Railway Manger, Dhanbad, East Central Railway; Chief Operations Manager, North Western Railway and South East Central Railway; Additional General Manager, East Central Railway. He also attended training courses in Australia and France.

Shukla did his Graduation in Science and Post Graduation in History from Lucknow University and was University Representative of Delhi Press Group of Magazines during university period. He started writing short articles in Hindi as well as in English since college time and more than 100 articles written by him were published in various magazines and newspapers during college/university period between 1973-78.

S Kishore IAS tenure extended

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February 6, 2015

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Extension of central deputation tenure of S. Kishore, IAS (WB:89), Development Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited at Achutapuram, Vishakhapatnam for a period from March 11, 2014 to December 31, 2014

SC allows Murugesan to continue in CBI

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February 6, 2015

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Velusamy Murugesan will continue in CBI till the apex Court allows his repatriation.

The Department of Personnel and Training, was forced to follow the Supreme Court directions of May 8, 2013 and withdraw its order of May 12, 2014 regarding premature repatriation of Murugesan, IPS (UK:1997), DIG CBI.

L.C. Goyal appointed new Home Secretary

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February 5, 2015

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Rural development secretary L.C Goyal, a 1979-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has been appointed as the next home secretary.

Home secretary Anil Goswami resigned on Wednesday after government asked him to put in his papers in the wake of controversy over his alleged attempt to stall the arrest of Saradha scam accused Matang Sinh, a former Congress minister at the centre. Official sources said Goswami who turned 60 last month and would have continued till 30 June was asked to resign after which he submitted his resignation.

A home ministry release said Goyal’s term will be for two years.

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of L.C. Goyal, IAS, secretary, department of rural development, ministry of rural development as home secretary, ministry of home affairs for a period of two years from the date of taking over charge as home secretary vice Anil Goswami,” the release said.

It also said the appointments committee has also approved the request of Goswami for “voluntarily retiring” from service with immediate effect by waiving the notice period.The release said the term of Goswami as home secretary stands curtailed with immediate effect.

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ mandate is essentially to ensure effective maintenance of internal security in the country. To achieve this, necessary mechanisms, policies, and measures are in place. Wherever required and appropriate, improvements will be made within the given time-lines. This will be so done in close association and coordination with the State Governments and Union Territories”.

Home secretary Anil Goswami sacked

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February 5, 2015

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Home Secretary Anil Goswami resigned Wednesday following a controversy over his alleged role in trying to stall former Congress minister Matang Sinh’s arrest in the multi-crore-rupee Saradha chit fund scam, official sources said.

Goswami met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and submitted his resignation, a home ministry official said.He had also met Rajnath Singh earlier in the day to explain his position, the official said.

Matang Sinh, who was minister of state in the P.V. Narasimha Rao government in the 1990s, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Kolkata Saturday on charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and misappropriation of funds in the Saradha scam.

Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler takes over as DG -Inspection & Safety

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February 5, 2015

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Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler VM was commissioned into the Helicopter stream of the IAF on 13 December 1980. He was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal and assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection & Safety) on 02 February 15.

The Air Marshal is a Qualified Flying Instructor. He has flown close to 8000 hrs on various helicopters, flying mostly in Siachen Glacier and Eastern Sector. He has flown most types of helicopters in the IAF inventory i.e. Cheetah, Chetak, Mi-8s, Mi-17s and the Mi-17 IVs.

The Air Marshal has held various command and staff appointments which include Senior Air and Admin Staff Officer (SAASO) of Maintenance Command, Deputy Commandant of Air Force Academy, Air Officer Commanding of Air Force Station New Delhi, Station Commander of Air Force Station Jammu, Air Force Station Salua and Command of a Mi-17 Helicopter Unit. He also was posted to Namibia to raise and train the Namibian Helicopter element. Prior to his present appointment, he was IG (Air), BSF Air Wing, MHA.

The Air Marshal is an alumnus of College of Defence Management and National Defence College, Bangladesh. He holds a degree in MBA as well as a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Indian Institute of Public Administration. For his distinguished service, he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) in 2001.

A third generation officer, he hails from Chandigarh. The Air Marshal is married to Mrs Jasjeet Kler and has two sons. He is an avid reader and a keen golfer.

Prasanth Kumar Ponugoti to join Department of Justice as Director

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February 5, 2015

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Prasanth Kumar Ponugoti ITS 1991 is most likely to join as Director,in the Department of Justice in place of Shambhu Prasad Singh ITS 1992.

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Dr.M.O. Garg assumes charge as DG of CSIR

HAL Bags Rs. 1090 crore contract for supplying 14 Do-228 Aircraft to IAF

L.C. Goyal assumes office as new Home Secretary

Justice Vineet Saran transferred to the Karnataka High Court

Vandana Kumari Jena gets additional charge of Rural Department

Ajay Shukla IRTS takes Charge as New Member Traffic, Railway Board

S Kishore IAS tenure extended

SC allows Murugesan to continue in CBI

L.C. Goyal appointed new Home Secretary

Home secretary Anil Goswami sacked

Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler takes over as DG -Inspection & Safety

Prasanth Kumar Ponugoti to join Department of Justice as Director

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