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Centre appoints 1993-batch UP cadre IPS officer Vitul Kumar as CRPF DG

IPS officer Vitul Kumar will take over as the Director General of the CRPF upon the retirement of the incumbent chief Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024.

Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as Special Director General of the CRPF.(@MBureaucrats/X)

india news

Published on Dec 30, 2024 05:13 PM IST

ANI |

Solar alliance to select new director general next week

The present ISA DG Ajay Mathur’s tenure ends in March next year. The three candidates nominated are from Ethiopia, Ghana and India.

Workers clean photovoltaic panels inside a solar power plant in Gujarat. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Oct 30, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

BSF Recruitment 2024: Application begins for 1526 CAPF, Assam Rifles vacancies

BSF Recruitment 2024: Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment drive on rectt.bsf.gov.in.

education

Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:56 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

‘Power struggle’ unfolds in health directorate corridors

The apparent infighting between two senior officials is over roles and responsibilities that lay with them.

PMSA, a body of government doctors, stated that files related to medical services are to be examined and executed by the DG health (For representation)

cities

Updated on May 13, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

350-foot high BSF flag installed in Attari

Sixty feet in length and 40 in breadth, the BSF flag will be visible from kilometers away from the Shahi Qila complex in Attari.

Officials during the installation ceremony of 350 feet high flag of the Border Security Force in Attari, Amritsar, on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

cities

Updated on May 12, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

NCC director general visits PHHP&C directorate in Chandigarh todiscuss road map

The director general was shown various naval equipment and briefed on the activities by Chandigarh group commander Brig Harpreet Singh and naval unit commanding officer Capt Tejinder Singh

Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh interacting with NCC cadets at the joint directorate of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. (HT photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 20, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Sadanand Vasant Date: New NIA chief and his key role in 26/11 attack rescue work

Currently serving as the chief of the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), Sadanand Vasant Date is known for his honesty and no-nonsense attitude.

india news

Published on Mar 27, 2024 04:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary appointed as new director general of NSG

Chaudhary, who is currently the DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), has been given the additional charge of heading the NSG

Daljit Singh Chaudhary is a 1990 batch IPS officer. (HT file photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 28, 2024 11:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Tourism dept, IBC sign MOU to promote Buddhist heritage sites

Principal secretary, tourism and culture department, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, who was also present on the occasion, said that with the help of the IBC, the Buddhist heritage sites would be showcased at the international level. Director General of International Buddhist Confederation Abhijit Halder said that the IBC was in touch with about 40 countries for creating awareness about tourist spots associated with Lord Buddha.

The aimis to propagate Buddhism and Buddhist culture with mutual cooperation at domestic and global level. (Pic for representation)

cities

Updated on Feb 07, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP gets acting DGP for fourth consecutive term, Akhilesh attacks government

cities

Published on Jan 31, 2024 12:49 PM IST

PTI |

Senior IPS officer Daljit Singh Chaudhary appointed SSB chief

The post of DG SSB was lying vacant after former chief Rashmi Shukla was appointed the Maharashtra DGP

Daljit Singh Chaudhary’s appointment has been approved for a period up to November 30, 2025 i.e. the date of his superannuation (HT)

india news

Updated on Jan 20, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

1,800 hospitals served notices for fire safety violations: UP Fire Services DG

Lucknow authorities have conducted a statewide electrical safety audit of hospitals following a fire at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences that killed a woman and an infant. Notices have been served to around 1,800 hospitals in the state for safety violations.

Avinash Chandra, UP Fire Services DG (HT)

cities

Updated on Jan 07, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByAakash Ghosh

Vijay Diwas: BSF organises first-ever parade in Delhi to mark 1971 war victory

cities

Published on Dec 16, 2023 04:08 PM IST

PTI |

Imposter posing as MEDA DG, tries to extract information from the officials

Impersonator posing as IAS officer and director general of MEDA tried to deceive employees and gather information; legal action initiated against unknown cyber fraudsters.

cities

Updated on Dec 16, 2023 08:54 AM IST

ByVinay Dalvi

UP NEET UG 2023 Counselling: Special stray vacancy round schedule out

NEET UG 2023 counselling special stray vacancy round schedule has been released. Check dates here.

education

Published on Nov 01, 2023 06:43 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Punjab and Haryana HC summons two principal secretaries over delay in construction of stadium in Kurukshetra

The HC bench of Justice Arvind Sangwan also asked the state’s chief secretary (SC) Sanjeev Kaushal to look into the “inordinate delay” in the project

The dissatisfied court took serious note of the delay and asked the principal secretaries of sports department and public works department to remain present on Friday with their affidavits. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Oct 20, 2023 08:16 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

Director Vivek Agnihotri launches his latest book in Lucknow

Tucked away in the Hazratganj bookstore, around 40 of Agnihotri’s fans sat down to discuss his latest book, “The Book of Life: My dance with Buddha for Success.”

Agnihotri at the launch of his latest book in Lucknow on Sunday (Sourced)

cities

Updated on Oct 09, 2023 06:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Gen Srinivasan takes over as BRO chief

Gen Srinivasan takes charge as BRO chief at a time when it is executing a raft of critical projects along India’s disputed frontier with China.

india news

Updated on Sep 30, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP NEET PG counselling 2023 Mop Up round registration begins tomorrow

Registration for UP NEET PG Mop Up round begins tomorrow. Last date to register is September 21. Register at upneet.gov.in.

UP NEET PG Mop Up round registration starts tomorrow; last date to register is September 21(HT Representative Image)

education

Published on Sep 17, 2023 08:03 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Rashmi Shukla tipped to head state police

Rashmi Shukla, an officer of the Indian Police Service, is being considered as the next state police chief in Maharashtra, with the current director general set to retire. Shukla's previous role as state intelligence commissioner was controversial due to allegations of phone tapping. Other contenders for the position include Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar. The home department is expected to send a list of candidates to the Union Public Service Commission for consideration.

Pune, India - June 23, 2017:Rashmi Shukla, Commissioner of Police, Pune City posses for photo at her office in Pune, India, on Friday, June 23, 2017. (Photo by Pratham Gokhale/ Hindustan Times) (Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Sep 05, 2023 12:54 AM IST

ByYogesh Naik, Mumbai

Empowering women, ensuring safety: Women bikers’ rally sets off for Bundelkhand

Women bikers in Uttar Pradesh embark on a 310 km journey to promote tourism and showcase the state's safe environment for travellers.

Mukesh Meshram flagging off the bikers’ rally in Lucknow on Monday. (HT)

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Updated on Aug 15, 2023 12:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Azamgarh School Tragedy: Principal & teacher granted bail by CJM court

Earlier, the court had rejected their bail. In protest, private schools in Uttar Pradesh remained closed on August 8.

The two were arrested after the girl student committed suicide. (Representative pic)

cities

Updated on Aug 09, 2023 11:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BSF DG visits Jammu, reviews security at Indo-Pak border

order Security Force director general Niting Agarwal was briefed about anti-drone and anti-smuggling measures initiated all along the 200 km long border

Border Security Force director general Niting Agarwal at Indo-Pak international border, Jammu on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2023 12:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Haryana: Ganesan posted as MD, HAFED; Shahbad SDM shifted

Another IAS officer, J Ganesan returned from study leave was posted as Managing Director, HAFED and Managing Director, HARTRON. Sub-divisional magistrate, Shahbad, Kapil Kumar, was transferred as Kaithal City Magistrate and replaced by Estate Officer, HSVP, Karnal, Pulkit Malhotra.

The Haryana government on Monday issued posting orders of two IAS and seven HCS officers. Director General, Town and Country Planning, TL Satyaprakash, was given the additional charge of Director General, Information, Public Relations during the leave period of Amit Agrawal. J Ganesan was posted as MD, HAFED and Sub-divisional magistrate, Shahbad, Kapil Kumar, was transferred as Kaithal City Magistrate and replaced by Estate Officer, HSVP, Karnal, Pulkit Malhotra. (Representational image)

cities

Updated on Jun 13, 2023 12:15 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Make Bengaluru a drug-free city: Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan directs officials

He directed the Bengaluru police to work for a drug-free city and not tolerate any rowdyism in Karnataka’s capital.

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Published on May 25, 2023 08:44 PM IST

ByPathi Venkata Thadhagath

Now, women docs on all 3 DG posts in U.P. health dept

With this minor rejig, all three posts of director general in the state’s health department are now held by women doctors.

Dr Anita Joshi has been made the director general of the family welfare department. (Representational photo)

cities

Updated on May 03, 2023 09:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Terror attack: BSF DG reviews security scenario in Rajouri, Poonch

“The DG, BSF, was briefed by the DIG, BSF, Rajouri. He reviewed the overall deployment of the BSF and also domination plan on forward defence locations,” said a spokesperson. He visited the BSF headquarters at Rajouri on Friday to review the security scenario in the wake of Poonch terror attack

The director general (DG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Dr SL Thaosen visited the BSF headquarters at Rajouri on Friday to review the security scenario in the wake of Poonch terror attack on an army truck that left five soldiers dead and another injured. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Poonch terror attack: BSF DG visits Jammu, reviews security on IB, LoC

Close on the heels of terror attack in Poonch that left five soldiers dead and one injured, the director general of the Border Security Force (BSF), Dr SL Thaosen on Friday visited the BSF headquarters of the Jammu region here to review the security scenario along the 198-km-long Indo-Pak international border.

BSF director general SL Thaosen chairs a security review meet in Jammu on Friday. A terror attack in Poonch has left five soldiers dead and one injured. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 22, 2023 12:11 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Assam prison turns into a fortress for Amritpal Singh’s 9 aides

The nine men at the Assam prison are accomplices, associates, and aides of pro-Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh.

Security personnel at Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Apr 19, 2023 05:36 AM IST

ByPrawesh Lama

Free entry at centrally protected monuments in Agra today

To celebrate World Heritage Day, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will open an interpretation centre dedicated to Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, also known as Akbar’s Tomb in Agra.

In view of World Heritage Day, all the centrally protected monuments in Agra, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, will allow free entry to visitors on Tuesday. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:49 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

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IPS officer Vitul Kumar will take over as the Director General of the CRPF upon the retirement of the incumbent chief Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024.

The present ISA DG Ajay Mathur’s tenure ends in March next year. The three candidates nominated are from Ethiopia, Ghana and India.

BSF Recruitment 2024: Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment drive on rectt.bsf.gov.in.

The apparent infighting between two senior officials is over roles and responsibilities that lay with them.

Sixty feet in length and 40 in breadth, the BSF flag will be visible from kilometers away from the Shahi Qila complex in Attari.

The director general was shown various naval equipment and briefed on the activities by Chandigarh group commander Brig Harpreet Singh and naval unit commanding officer Capt Tejinder Singh

Currently serving as the chief of the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), Sadanand Vasant Date is known for his honesty and no-nonsense attitude.

Chaudhary, who is currently the DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), has been given the additional charge of heading the NSG

UP gets acting DGP for fourth consecutive term, Akhilesh attacks government

The post of DG SSB was lying vacant after former chief Rashmi Shukla was appointed the Maharashtra DGP

Lucknow authorities have conducted a statewide electrical safety audit of hospitals following a fire at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences that killed a woman and an infant. Notices have been served to around 1,800 hospitals in the state for safety violations.

Vijay Diwas: BSF organises first-ever parade in Delhi to mark 1971 war victory

Impersonator posing as IAS officer and director general of MEDA tried to deceive employees and gather information; legal action initiated against unknown cyber fraudsters.

NEET UG 2023 counselling special stray vacancy round schedule has been released. Check dates here.

The HC bench of Justice Arvind Sangwan also asked the state’s chief secretary (SC) Sanjeev Kaushal to look into the “inordinate delay” in the project

Tucked away in the Hazratganj bookstore, around 40 of Agnihotri’s fans sat down to discuss his latest book, “The Book of Life: My dance with Buddha for Success.”

Gen Srinivasan takes charge as BRO chief at a time when it is executing a raft of critical projects along India’s disputed frontier with China.

Registration for UP NEET PG Mop Up round begins tomorrow. Last date to register is September 21. Register at upneet.gov.in.

Women bikers in Uttar Pradesh embark on a 310 km journey to promote tourism and showcase the state's safe environment for travellers.

Earlier, the court had rejected their bail. In protest, private schools in Uttar Pradesh remained closed on August 8.

order Security Force director general Niting Agarwal was briefed about anti-drone and anti-smuggling measures initiated all along the 200 km long border

Another IAS officer, J Ganesan returned from study leave was posted as Managing Director, HAFED and Managing Director, HARTRON. Sub-divisional magistrate, Shahbad, Kapil Kumar, was transferred as Kaithal City Magistrate and replaced by Estate Officer, HSVP, Karnal, Pulkit Malhotra.

He directed the Bengaluru police to work for a drug-free city and not tolerate any rowdyism in Karnataka’s capital.

With this minor rejig, all three posts of director general in the state’s health department are now held by women doctors.

“The DG, BSF, was briefed by the DIG, BSF, Rajouri. He reviewed the overall deployment of the BSF and also domination plan on forward defence locations,” said a spokesperson. He visited the BSF headquarters at Rajouri on Friday to review the security scenario in the wake of Poonch terror attack

The nine men at the Assam prison are accomplices, associates, and aides of pro-Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh.

To celebrate World Heritage Day, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will open an interpretation centre dedicated to Mughal Emperor Akbar at Sikandra, also known as Akbar’s Tomb in Agra.

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