Advisor to J&K LG, IAS officer (Retd) KK Sharma takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner
4 years, 2 months ago

Advisor to J&K LG, IAS officer (Retd) KK Sharma takes oath as Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner

India Today  

Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor, KK Sharma took oath as the J&K election commissioner on Friday. A 1983-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Mizoram Union Territories cadre, KK Sharma was sworn in as the J&K election commissioner at a ceremony in Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Friday evening. K. K. Sharma resigns as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of J&K; appointed State Election Commissioner." K. K. Sharma resigns as Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of J&K; appointed State Election Commissioner @diprjk— Rohit Kansal October 30, 2020 First appointed as advisor to the then Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor GC Murmu in November 2019, Sharma was retained when Murmu took over as the 14th Comptroller and Auditor General of India in August of this year.

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J&K Elections On Track, EC Tells Poll-Bound States, Orders Transfer & Posting of Officers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K Elections On Track, EC Tells Poll-Bound States, Orders Transfer & Posting of Officers

News 18  

The Election Commission of India, in a letter to Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand electoral officers said “polls to the legislative assembly of UT of J&K are due in the near future” and asked them to transfer officers by August 20 in case they are directly connected with elections and posted in their own district In the letter …

Puducherry: Retired IAS officer Kailashnathan appointed Lt. Governor
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry: Retired IAS officer Kailashnathan appointed Lt. Governor

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed retired Gujarat cadre IAS officer K. Kailashnathan as the next Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. Mr. Kailashnathan, a 1979 batch IAS officer, popularly known as K.K in the civil service circles, had held key positions in Gujarat, including Additional Chief Secretary. Mr. Radhakrishnan was given additional charge as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry …

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been in the spotlight after the abrupt resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel, who was scheduled to succeed Mr. Kumar next year as CEC. Mr. Kumar superannuated as Finance Secretary in February 2020 and in less than 45 days, he was appointed as the chief of the Public Enterprises Selection Board — the body …

New Election Commissioners take charge
10 months ago

New Election Commissioners take charge

The Hindu  

Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu on Friday assumed charge as Election Commissioners, a day before the poll body is scheduled to announce the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Mr. Kumar and Mr. Sandhu were on Thursday appointed as Election Commissioners by a high-powered panel, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first time …

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed Election Commissioners ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024
10 months ago

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed Election Commissioners ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024

India TV News  

The government appointed former Indian Administrative Service officers Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners on Thursday, setting the stage for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification announcing the appointments of Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu to the Election Commission. Incoming commissioners' background Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, …

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 10, 2024
10 months ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 10, 2024

The Hindu  

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns as Lok Sabha polls approach Days ahead of the announcement of the schedule for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned on March 9. Electoral bonds | SBI plea seeking time till June 30 is condemnable: P Chidambaram Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday, March 9, …

Rajasthan CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan Chief Minister in presence of BJP top brass
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan CM: Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan Chief Minister in presence of BJP top brass

The Hindu  

December 15, 2023 02:39 pm | Updated 09:28 pm IST - Jaipur Sanganer MLA Bhajanlal Sharma was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan at a mass ceremony on Friday, attended by thousands of BJP workers enthused by the first-time legislator occupying the top post. The BJP’s Bharatpur district unit vice-president Sher Singh said that Mr. Sharma’s appointment …

J&K Students Association demands probe into 'backdoor appointments' made during previous regime
2 years, 9 months ago

J&K Students Association demands probe into 'backdoor appointments' made during previous regime

India Today  

The J&K Students Association today urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to probe into the alleged illegal appointments made in various departments during the previous regime in the Union Territory. In a statement, JKSA said that the lieutenant governor administration should terminate the services of all employees of J&K Bank, Wakf Board, KVIB, PHE, Health, R&B, SMC and …

Ex-IAS officer and MLC A K Sharma made UP BJP’s vice president
3 years, 6 months ago

Ex-IAS officer and MLC A K Sharma made UP BJP’s vice president

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday appointed its state MLC A K Sharma, a former IAS officer, the party's state vice president. The announcement of Sharma, considered a trusted aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, being made the vice chief of the party's state unit, was made by the state BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh. Sharma’s …

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha called to Delhi amid speculation of rift within BJP ahead of UP election
3 years, 7 months ago

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha called to Delhi amid speculation of rift within BJP ahead of UP election

India Today  

With the assembly election in Uttar Pradesh less than a year away, internal politics within the state BJP is the talk of the town. The recent news of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha being called to Delhi has added fuel to the fire of the speculation. Manoj Sinha's arrival in Delhi comes amid speculation over a rift …

J&K District Development Council polls to be held in 8 phases from Nov 28 to Dec 19
4 years, 2 months ago

J&K District Development Council polls to be held in 8 phases from Nov 28 to Dec 19

India Today  

Jammu and Kashmir District Development Council elections will take place in eight phases between November 28 and December 19. While addressing the media in Jammu on Wednesday, Election Commissioner KK Sharma said the DDC elections in J&K will take place in eight phases. The timing will be from 7 am to 2 pm on the days of voting and the …

KK Sharma appointed Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner after resigning as LG Manoj Sinha's advisor
4 years, 2 months ago

KK Sharma appointed Jammu and Kashmir election commissioner after resigning as LG Manoj Sinha's advisor

Firstpost  

Sharma, 1983-batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, was appointed as advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir LG in November last year. He has also been Chief Secretary of Delhi and Goa Srinagar: KK Sharma, an advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, resigned from his post on Friday and was appointed the State Election Commissioner, an official said. …

Lieutenant Governor Of J&K Inaugurates J&K International Arbitration Centre At Srinagar
4 years, 2 months ago

Lieutenant Governor Of J&K Inaugurates J&K International Arbitration Centre At Srinagar

Live Law  

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, today inaugurated the Jammu and Kashmir International Arbitration Centre at Srinagar. During his special address, the LG observed that the establishment of an International Arbitration Centre in Jammu and Kashmir has secured its place in the commercial arbitration map of the world. I hope that with the establishment of Jammu and …

L-G Sinha must create a politically inclusive J&K | Opinion
4 years, 5 months ago

L-G Sinha must create a politically inclusive J&K | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

Manoj Sinha’s appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is a refreshing change. It is time for all stakeholders to give Sinha time, and for Sinha to live up to the trust reposed in him by PM Narendra Modi These skills will be essential in J&K — which has been stuck in a political stalemate ever since …

Manoj Sinha takes oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 5 months ago

Manoj Sinha takes oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Live Mint  

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha was today sworn-in as the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The 61-year-old, who is known for his connect with people, particularly in rural areas, was administered the oath of office by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Justice Gita Mittal in Raj Bhavan, at the foothills of the Zaberwan range. Advisors to the previous lieutenant …

Ex-Union minister Manoj Sinha sworn-in as L-G of Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Union minister Manoj Sinha sworn-in as L-G of Jammu and Kashmir

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Former Union minister Manoj Sinha was on Friday was sworn in as the new lieutenant-governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the first political leader to take charge of the union territory. The National Conference has said the process of democracy should begin by releasing their detained leaders as well as former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. The Centre’s …

GC Murmu Appointed New Comptroller and Auditor General of India Day after Resigning as J&K L-G
4 years, 5 months ago

GC Murmu Appointed New Comptroller and Auditor General of India Day after Resigning as J&K L-G

News 18  

The government on Thursday appointed former Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Chandra Murmu as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India. ".the President has been pleased to appoint Shri Girish Chandra Murmu to be the Comptroller and Auditor General of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," a notification by the Department …

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha to be new Lt Guv of Jammu and Kashmir after GC Murmu resigns
4 years, 5 months ago

Former Union minister Manoj Sinha to be new Lt Guv of Jammu and Kashmir after GC Murmu resigns

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, was on Thursday appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesman said. A communique issued by the President’s secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been accepted. The communique issued by the …

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
4 years, 5 months ago

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Live Mint  

Former union minister Manoj Sinha has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir as President Ramnath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu, the Rashtrapati Bhawan said. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has been accepted. Manoj Sinha: New …

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of Jammu and Kashmir as GC Murmu resigns from post
4 years, 5 months ago

Manoj Sinha appointed new LG of Jammu and Kashmir as GC Murmu resigns from post

India Today  

Former Union minister and BJP leader Manoj Sinha has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Manoj Sinha was former Minister of State for Railways and later held an independent charge of Ministry of Communication.The BJP leader has thrice represented the party in Parliament. You can always trust this government to pull an unexpected name out …

Former J&K Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG
4 years, 5 months ago

Former J&K Governor GC Murmu appointed as new CAG

India Today  

Girish Chandra Murmu, who resigned for his post of Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday night, has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Girish Chandra Murmu's resignation for his previous post had come as a surprise on Wednesday, which marked the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and end of special status …

From political vacuum to clash with officers, what led to GC Murmu's term ending in J&K within 1 year
4 years, 5 months ago

From political vacuum to clash with officers, what led to GC Murmu's term ending in J&K within 1 year

India Today  

Less than a year after being appointed the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu has submitted his resignation. POLITICAL VACCUM GC Murmu, a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre was the principal secretary to Narendra Modi during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Jammu and Kashmir has had a big political …

J&K Governor’s adviser K. Vijay Kumar to be relieved of services on ‘conclusion of his term’
5 years, 2 months ago

J&K Governor’s adviser K. Vijay Kumar to be relieved of services on ‘conclusion of his term’

The Hindu  

Retired IPS officer K. Vijay Kumar, one of the five advisers to Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, will be relieved of his services on “conclusion of his term.” Mr. Kumar, a 1975 batch officer, was appointed in 2018 to assist Mr. Malik in shaping the security strategy. When asked if he was expecting a reappointment, he said, “do …

Who is Radha Krishna Mathur, new LG of Ladakh
5 years, 2 months ago

Who is Radha Krishna Mathur, new LG of Ladakh

India TV News  

Radha Krishna Mathur has been appointed the Lieutenant Governor of the union territory of Ladakh. Girish Chandra Murmu has been given charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, replacing Satya Pal Malik who now has been shifted to Goa. Radha Krishna Mathur is a retired Tripura cadre 1977-batch Indian Administrative Officer. In November 2018, Radha Krishna Mathur retired …

Newly-appointed SSC chairman calls on MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh
5 years, 2 months ago

Newly-appointed SSC chairman calls on MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh

India TV News  

The newly-appointed chairman of the Staff Selection Commission, B R Sharma, called on Minister of State for Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh here on Wednesday, according to an official statement. Sharma, a 1984-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was on Tuesday named SSC chief. In the course of his 35 years career in the …

Satya Pal Malik likely to become first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, say reports
5 years, 2 months ago

Satya Pal Malik likely to become first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, say reports

Firstpost  

Satya Pal Malik is likely to become the first Lieutenant Governor for both Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Satya Pal Malik is likely to become the first Lieutenant Governor for both Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, media reports said. He is the first career politician to be appointed as the governor of Jammu and …

JK Governor Satya Pal Malik meets Rajnath Singh, discusses panchayat polls
6 years, 4 months ago

JK Governor Satya Pal Malik meets Rajnath Singh, discusses panchayat polls

India TV News  

Home Minister Rajnath Singh and newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik met on Tuesday and reportedly discussed the forthcoming election to local bodies in the state. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE A Home Ministry official said, reported PTI, they discussed the forthcoming panchayat elections which are expected to be held later …

Satya Pal Malik sworn-in as new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar, replaces NN Vohra
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik sworn-in as new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar, replaces NN Vohra

Firstpost  

Satya Pal Malik was sworn-in as the new Jammu and Kashmir governor on Thursday. Satya Pal Malik, the new governor designated for Jammu and Kashmir, was sworn-in in an oath-taking ceremony on Thursday. Malik was the Governor of Bihar till the President of India issued his transfer orders to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, replacing NN Vohra, who has completed …

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor
6 years, 4 months ago

Satya Pal Malik appointed as J&K Governor

The Hindu  

Bihar governor Satya Pal Malik was appointed the new Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the President on Tuesday. Though there is no fixed tenure for the Governor, Mr. Vohra continued in office at the pleasure of the President of India. He continued in office after the State was placed under Governor’s rule on June 20 and Centre needed an …

Jammu and Kashmir governor appoints state's former CIC Khurshid Ganai as his third advisor
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir governor appoints state's former CIC Khurshid Ganai as his third advisor

Firstpost  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra Friday appointed the state’s former chief information commissioner Khurshid Ganai as his third advisor — the first local face in his top administration. “The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is pleased to appoint Mr Khurshid A Ganai, IAS as Advisor to the Governor with effect from the date he assumes charge,” an order …

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor adviser Vijay Kumar reviews security situation
6 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Governor adviser Vijay Kumar reviews security situation

India TV News  

Retired IPS officer K Vijay Kumar, who took office as adviser to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra reviewed the security situation in the state on Friday. According to an official spokesperson, Kumar reviewed the security situation with the top police brass during a meeting which was attended by Director General of Police S P Vaid, the director general …

The illustrious career of K Vijay Kumar, IPS officer appointed as the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor
6 years, 6 months ago

The illustrious career of K Vijay Kumar, IPS officer appointed as the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor

Op India  

The Mehbooba Mufti government of Jammu and Kashmir fell two days ago after the Bharatiya Janata Party withdrew from the coalition. A number of high profile appointments have been made in the state, one name that stands apart and has left many power players unnerved is that of IPS officer K Vijay Kumar. K Vijay Kumar is a 1975 batch …

Dineshwar Sharma stays as Centre’s Special Representative for J&K
6 years, 6 months ago

Dineshwar Sharma stays as Centre’s Special Representative for J&K

The Hindu  

Dineshwar Sharma, the Centre’s Special Representative for Jammu & Kashmir cut short his week-long visit to the State on Wednesday, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party pulled out of its alliance with the People’s Democratic Party, leading to imposition of Governor’s rule in the State. A top government official told The Hindu that the current political crisis in the …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the man incharge

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to pull out of the ruling alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir has put Governor NN Vohra incharge of the state for now. Before being appointed as the Governor of J&K, Vohra served as the Government of India's interlocutor in Kashmir from 2003 to 2008. He handled a 178-day stint of Governor's rule in 2008 …

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy
6 years, 6 months ago

Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE: First off, Vohra calls meeting with CRPF, Army, J&K Police officers to draft anti-terrorism strategy

India TV News  

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the imposition of governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir with immediate effect, the Home Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday morning. Chief spokesperson of J&K BJP Sunil Sethi said the insistence of the PDP for extension of the period of suspension of operations and soft approach towards militants, Pakistan and separatists were hurting …

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