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Chandrababu Naidu had played a key role in the FiberNet scam, alleges A.P. CID

The CID, as per the case details, alleges that former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had mounted pressure on the officials to favour Tera Software Ltd. despite the officials concerned flagging the issue. Mr. Naidu had played a key role in the FiberNet scam, the CID alleges.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Two-week-long World Heritage Volunteers camp begins at Ramappa

Mulugu's two-week WHV Camp-2023 began at historic Ramappa temple. Kakatiya Heritage Trust (KHT) organised the camp to promote heritage conservation. 35 volunteers from India and abroad attended the inauguration at TSTDC tourism resort. Retired IAS officer B.V. Papa Rao, programme coordinator J. Sreedhar Rao and others were present.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Government to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust

Govt to probe alleged irregularities in BMS Trust running leading educational institutions. CM Siddaramaiah to form committee headed by senior IAS officer to investigate. Former CM Kumaraswamy accused ex-Higher Education Minister of entering into "quid pro quo" to appoint entrepreneur as life trustee of BMSET. BMSET formed in 1957 by…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Principal district judge to administer Vidhyapeeta of Murugha Mutt till appointment of president in place of jailed seer: Karnataka High Court

The Principal District Judge, Chitradurga district, will oversee the administration and management of Jagadguru Murugarajendra (JM) Vidhyapeetha run by J.M. Bruhan Mutt till the appointment of a president as per the by-laws to manage the Vidhyapeetha in place of incarcerated seer-cum-president Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru, said the High Court of Karnataka.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Home Ministry compulsorily retires IAS officer in public interest

MHA has retired IAS officer Rinku Dugga in public interest due to lack of integrity and ineffectiveness. The order was issued under FR 56(j)/(l) & Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules, 1972. 122 officers have been given compulsory retirement in past 3 yrs.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

IAS officer, who emptied Delhi stadium to walk dog, compulsorily retired by government

Govt retires IAS officer Rinku Dugga, 1994-batch AGMUT cadre, from Arunachal Pradesh. Transferred out of Delhi after report of emptying stadium for dog walk. Compulsorily retired under FR 56(j), Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules, 1972. Govt has right to retire any govt servant if in public interest.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Youth Department ties up with Rajkumar Academy for civil services coaching

The Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports on Thursday signed a pact with Dr. Rajkumar Academy for providing top-class quality coaching across all civil services examinations, including IAS and KAS.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asserts CM Bhagwant Mann doesn't know Constitution & believes he's uncrowned king. Purohit says if State was being governed as per Constitution & corruption-free, there'd be no problem. He adds CM not giving proper reply to queries about corruption & anomalies, indicating something 'hanky panky'. Purohit feels…

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Siddaramaiah orders probe into alleged irregularities in Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Following allegations of large-scale irregularities in the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KIMIO), Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a probe by a team of senior officials, including IAS officers from the departments of Cooperation and Finance. The team has been asked to submit its report in two weeks. An…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023