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  EC removes Bengal's top officials, including Chief Secy, DGP, hours after announcing poll schedule

  West Bengal | April 03, 2026 12:22 IST

  The transfer of officials comes hours after the poll body announced the schedule for assembly elections in four states, including West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, along with one Union Territory, Puducherry.

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  Nandini Chakraborty appointed Bengal’s chief secretary, becomes 1st woman to hold top post in state

  Kolkata | December 31, 2025 22:49 IST

  A 1994-batch IAS officer, Nandini Chakraborty takes charge at a crucial time as the state prepares for the 2026 Assembly elections. Until now, she was serving as the Home Secretary.

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  Stray dogs case: SC comes down hard on states over chief secretaries' appearance in court

  India | October 31, 2025 12:26 IST

  The court’s observations come in the backdrop of continued non-compliance by several states and union territories.

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  Rajeev Verma appointed Delhi's new Chief Secretary | All you need to know

  India | September 28, 2025 21:27 IST

  Senior IAS officer Rajeev Verma has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi, replacing Dharmendra who retires on September 30.

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  Delhi Speaker complains to Chief Secretary about officials ignoring MLAs, AAP takes a dig at BJP

  Delhi | March 20, 2025 17:15 IST

  Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has written to Chief Secretary Dharmendra, alleging that government officials are ignoring MLAs' letters and calls. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj mocked the BJP, saying they are now facing the same bureaucratic resistance they once encouraged.

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  IAS officer KAP Sinha appointed as new chief secretary of Punjab, replacing Anurag Verma

  India | October 09, 2024 16:07 IST

  He was earlier holding charge of special chief secretary, revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management, agriculture and farmers' welfare, horticulture and soil and water conservation.

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  EC seeks clarification from Maharashtra Chief Secretary, DGP over non-compliance with transfer order

  Maharashtra | September 27, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Election Commission seeks clarification from Maharashtra's Chief Secretary and DGP for not complying with transfer orders ahead of the state assembly elections, aimed at ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.

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  IAS officer Dharmendra appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary. Know who is he

  Delhi | August 31, 2024 13:26 IST

  Dharmendra, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi, succeeding Naresh Kumar. Dharmendra, who previously served as the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh, will assume his new role on Sep 1, following the end of Naresh Kumar’s tenure on Aug 31.

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  IAS officer Amrit Lal Meena repatriated to his original cadre, to be new Chief Secretary of Bihar

  India | August 30, 2024 23:43 IST

  Amrit Lal Meena is the Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. He will be the new Chief Secretary of Bihar.

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  Atal Dulloo is Jammu and Kashmir's new chief secretary

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 29, 2023 18:54 IST

  Atal Dulloo has successfully held various assignments in J&K in the past and is known for his integrity and discipline.

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  Karnataka: Former Chief Secretary B K Bhattacharya passes away

  Karnataka | November 18, 2023 23:50 IST

  Bhattacharya is survived by his wife Teresa Bhattacharya and two children.

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  Punjab: IAS officer Anurag Verma appointed as new Chief Secretary, set to replace VK Janjua

  India | June 26, 2023 16:39 IST

  Anurag Verma is the current additional chief secretary for home affairs and Justice. He joined the IAS in 1993. In addition, he is in charge of legal and legislative affairs, industry and commerce, IT, and investment promotion. Verma will assume responsibility on July 1.

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  Manipur government appoints new chief secretary amid tension over ethnic violence

  India | May 08, 2023 9:50 IST

  Manipur violence: At least 54 people have lost their lives in the ethnic clash. The government is trying hard to bring normalcy in the violence-hit areas.

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  Bengal former CS Alapan Bandyopadhyay chapter is over, says Mamata Banerjee

  India | June 02, 2021 18:00 IST

  "Alapan Bandyopadhyay chapter is over now. The West Bengal government will give full support to Alapan Bandyopadhyay in whatever is going around with him," Banerjee said

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  Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay retires, made Mamata's advisor amid row

  India | May 31, 2021 18:03 IST

  Bandyopadhyay, a 1987-batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, retired on May 31 after completion of 60 years of age. He was earlier granted a three-month extension following a nod from the Centre

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  Not the time to fight with state govts: Arvind Kejriwal on Bengal chief secy transfer

  India | May 31, 2021 12:28 IST

  "This is not the time to fight with the state governments, but to fight the coronavirus together with everyone," Kejriwal tweeted

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  Govt orders West Bengal to relieve Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay for posting at Centre

  India | May 29, 2021 0:03 IST

  The union government on Friday ordered West Bengal to relieve Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay for further posting at Centre. The move came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting on damage caused by cyclone Yaas which was skipped by chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  VP Joy assumes charge as Kerala's new Chief Secretary

  News | February 28, 2021 20:40 IST

  Senior bureaucrat VP Joy assumed charge as the new Chief Secretary of Kerala on February 28.

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  Awanish Awasthi discusses women safety with UP govt officials

  News | October 10, 2020 21:24 IST

  A meeting with government officials was held on October 10 by Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi on the issue of women's security.

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  Coronavirus: Rs 500 fine for spitting on roads or in public places, says Gujarat Chief Secretary

  News | March 16, 2020 11:14 IST

  Amid Coronavirus scare in the country, Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim on March 15 attended a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani.