Retired intel and security officials barred from publishing info in national interest: Government - The government clarified that the above rules were designed to remove any confusion regarding existing restrictions and safeguard national interests.
Centre issues show-cause notice to former West Bengal Chief Secretary, gives 3-days to respond - Disciplinary proceedings can be initiated against an officer for up to four years after his/her retirement, as per rules.
West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay is not likely to report at Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, in the national capital on Monday. Despite being given an extension of three months as chief secretary on May 28, the Central government on Friday night issued a letter to Alapan repatriating him to North Block; he was asked to report in New Delhi on May 31.