Author: Rishabh Sharma

NEW DELHI — In a decisive administrative restructuring of the National Capital Territory’s power regulatory framework, the Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD), has formally announced the appointment of senior retired bureaucrat Shri Subhash Chandra Lal Das, (Retd.) IAS (AGMUT:1992), as Chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The gazette notification (No. F.11/2026/Power/E-243215/6235-6243), dated September 9, 2026, was promulgated under the authority of Sunny K. Singh, IAS, Special Secretary (Power), GNCTD.

NEW DELHI — In an official notification published in the Delhi Gazette, the Department of Power (Government of NCT of Delhi) announced the formal appointment of Shri Ajay Kumar Jain, Retired District Judge, as Member (Legal) of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The executive notification (No. F.11/2026/Power/E-243215/6253-6261), dated September 9, 2026, was issued under the signature of Sunny K. Singh, IAS, Special Secretary (Power), GNCTD.

KOLKATA / NEW DELHI — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, virtually launched India’s advanced indigenous Ocean Research Vessel (Yard 3041), named ORV Sagar Manthan, at the Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata. The vessel was constructed by Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Built at an estimated cost of ₹840 crore, the vessel was commissioned under Vertical-4 (Deep Ocean Survey and Exploration) of the flagship Deep Ocean Mission (DOM). The platform…

NEW DELHI — The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), operating through the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), convened a National Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Fluorosis to mark National Fluorosis Day. The workshop brought together multi-sectoral institutional leadership to strengthen real-time surveillance, capacity building, early clinical diagnosis, and inter-sectoral convergence under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis (NPPCF). The inaugurals were led by Dr. Puspa Lata, Additional Director General (DGHS), and Shri Lalit Wadhwa, Joint Secretary (MoHFW), emphasizing real-time data integration with potable water and sanitation programs to eliminate excessive fluoride intake. NPPCF Strategic Convergence…

NEW DELHI — State-run Maharatna PSU GAIL (India) Limited held its September 2026 Wellness Hour session at the Multipurpose Hall of its Corporate Office in New Delhi. Organized under the company’s flagship Spandan 4.0 employee engagement and health framework, the session focused on the theme “Healthy Lifestyle & Environment Impact”. The keynote operational address was delivered by Dr. Prabhat Ranjan Sinha, Director and Unit Head of Internal Medicine at Max Hospital (Dwarka, New Delhi). The event was chaired by Shashank Saxena, Chief General Manager (HR-ES & Admin), who emphasized the direct link between preventative health management, workforce well-being, and organizational…

MUMBAI — In a strategic board-level transition, Union Quality Plastics Limited has appointed Javeri Kapisha Udaya Kumar Singh as Additional Director and Managing Director, effective September 16, 2026. Singh replaces outgoing Managing Director Jeethendra Singh Goud, who steps down from the board at the close of business hours on September 15, 2026, citing personal health considerations. The appointment will be presented to shareholders for final ratification at the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 30, 2026.

MUMBAI — Shareholders of Aeroflex Enterprises Limited have formally approved the re-appointment of Uma Manoj Mandavgane as a Non-Executive Independent Woman Director at the company’s 41st Annual General Meeting. Her second consecutive five-year term will commence on May 31, 2027, and run through May 30, 2032. The re-appointment reinforces board-level financial oversight and IT risk compliance, leveraging Mandavgane’s three decades of experience in audit, corporate finance, and enterprise systems.

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the appointment of career diplomat Gina Uika (IFS: 2006) as India’s next High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana. Uika, currently serving as Joint Secretary in charge of Emigration Policy & Welfare (EP&W) at headquarters in New Delhi, will assume charge in Gaborone shortly. Her transition to Southern Africa comes as India accelerates diplomatic and trade diversification across key African partner nations.

CHANDIGARH — The Government of Punjab has issued targeted administrative transfer orders for key civil service postings in Amritsar and Jalandhar. Executed under the regulatory oversight of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the postings realign field-level administrative leadership across rural development and urban civic governance. Civil Services Reshuffle Matrix Authority: Department of Personnel, Government of Punjab. Issuance Date: September 9, 2026. Regulatory Oversight: Formal clearance obtained from the Election Commission of India (ECI) prior to notification, adhering to statutory protocols for election-sensitive field postings. Cadre Reassignments & Executive Transfers: Pallavi Mishra, IAS (2023): Transferred from Additional Deputy Commissioner (General),…

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a classical Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the foundational role of knowledge (Vidya) and wisdom in elevating individual dignity, driving societal prosperity, and fostering harmonious public governance. Strategic Cultural & Knowledge Matrix Sanskrit Verse: “उपदिशति लोकवृत्तं वितरति वित्तं विनोदयति चित्तम्। उत्तम्भयति महत्त्वं विद्या हृद्या सुराजसेवेव॥” Literal & Classical Translation: Knowledge (Vidya) guides one in societal conduct, generates wealth/prosperity, gladdens the mind, elevates personal stature and dignity, and is as beloved to the heart as dedicated service to righteous governance (Suraj-seva). Core Principles & Pillars: Social Harmony (Lokavrittam): Imparts wisdom for living in ethical alignment…