On the request of the State Government, the Central Government has granted a year’s extension in service to Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. A 1990 batch IAS officer, Rastogi, will continue on his post for one more year until June 30, 2026.
A June 19 communication from the Union Ministry of Personnel said that the central government, on a proposal of the Haryana Government, has approved the extension of service for Rastogi from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. On May 23, the Haryana Government recommended that Rastogi be given an extension for a year, which has now been approved by the Centre.
The Haryana Government had appointed Rastogi as the chief secretary in February this year to replace Vivek Joshi, after Joshi was appointed the Election Commissioner of India. The 1990 batch officers — Sudhir Rajpal, Sumita Misra, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Shekhar Vundru — and the 1991 batch officers — Vineet Garg, Anil Malik, G Anupama, AK Singh and Abhilaksh Likhi — were in contention for the post.
Govt forms a 4-member committee to engage with protesting students of HAU, Hisar
Chandigarh: Taking cognisance of the protest in Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday formed a four-member committee. The Committee members will speak to students of a university who are protesting against the alleged assault on them by security guards during a dharna on changes in scholarship rules. Three ministers are part of the panel that will meet the students, listen to their concerns, and ensure appropriate solutions. The committee includes Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Public Works Minister Ranbir Gangwa, Social Justice & Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, and MLA Nalwa, Randhir Panihar. This committee will meet the students, listen to their concerns, and ensure appropriate solutions. Students at the University have been protesting since June 10 following a violent clash with university staff.
