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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Upset with poor performance, Revanth shakes up the CMO
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy took up the first rejig in the chief minister's office (CMO) on Wednesday. Sources in the govt said that CM A Revanth Reddy was not happy with the performance of some officers. These officers are expected to be shunted out of the CMO and new officers will be inducted. Retired IAS officer KS Sreenivasa Raju , who is currently an advisor to the state govt on infrastructure and projects, has been appointed as principal secretary in the CMO. Raju, a 1999 batch officer from Andhra Pradesh, took voluntary retirement last year and was appointed as advisor to the govt on infrastructure and projects. Prior to that, he was on deputation for two years as secretary to the roads and buildings (R&B) department in the BRS govt. He is the second principal secretary in the CMO to be appointed after his retirement. At present, V Seshadri is the principal secretary in the CMO. The govt is likely to divide the subjects between the two principal secretaries. Official sources said that appointing a retired officer as principal secretary is not new and is being practised in various states across the country. "In the BRS govt, retired IAS officer S Narsinga Rao was appointed as principal secretary to the CM by KCR in 2014 and continued till 2023. Orders are generally issued by the chief secretary and the secretaries of the respective departments on the instructions of the CMO, and the officers in the CMO act as a bridge between the officers and the CMO," an official of the general administration department (GAD) said. Shahnawaz Qasim, an IPS officer and secretary in the CMO, has been transferred and posted as director general of the Drugs Control Administration (DCA) after the retirement of VB Kamalasan Reddy. Similarly, the name of another principal secretary in CMO and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer G Chandrasekhar Reddy has been cleared as chief information commissioner (CIO) and the orders are expected in a day or two. The CMO's joint secretary, Sangeetha Satyanarayana, has already been transferred from the CMO to become the director of health and also the chief executive officer of the Aarogyasri trust. The CM reportedly realised that some projects, especially in Greater Hyderabad and Future City, were not moving forward due to a lack of coordination between the departments and the CMO. Some senior officers said that some junior officers lacked experience in the field and could not deliver as per the CM's expectations. Realising this, special chief secretary cadre officer Jayesh Ranjan has been appointed as the chief executive officer of the industry and investment cell in the CMO and for Speed Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) to boost the flagship programmes, official sources said.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan assumes charge as Telangana's Investment Cell and SPEED CEO
One of the senior IAS officers in Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan, assumed charge as CEO of Industry & Investment Cell in Chief Minister's Office as well as of Speed Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) initiative, the two primary portfolios allotted to him in the latest bureaucratic reshuffle. He was also given Full Additional Charge (FAC) as Special Chief Secretary of Telangana Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture department. He met with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) on the occasion of taking the charge. Mr. Ranjan headed the State Information Technology (IT) and Industries department for nearly a decade. He was part of State's official delegations which visited various countries to attract investments. His last visit abroad as Special Chief Secretary of the two departments was to Japan a few days ago, along with the Chief Minister. The senior officer was transferred and given the new postings on Sunday (April 27, 2025). The immediate major task on the hands of the Tourism department is conducting the Miss World 2025 beauty pageant. The international event is scheduled to begin from May 10, 2025. Mr. Jayesh was one of the officials who attended the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on preparations for the event. Along with him, E.V. Narasimha Reddy, also met the Chief Minister after taking charge as Additional CEO, Industry & Investment Cell and SPEED.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ramakrishna Rao next CS, Karnan GHMC boss
1 2 3 4 Hyderabad: The state govt Sunday appointed special chief secretary, finance department, K Ramakrishna Rao as new chief secretary. Ramakrishna Rao will succeed incumbent A Santhi Kumari, who will superannuate on April 30 afternoon. Ramakrishna Rao's appointment comes amidst a major bureaucratic reshuffle of 20 IAS officers. Notably, IT special chief secretary Jayesh Ranjan is being brought into the CMO, while Dana Kishore and K Ilambarithi are being transferred from municipal administration and GHMC, respectively. Smitha Sabharwal has been transferred from tourism department to the TG finance commission as member secretary. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Sources in the chief minister's office (CMO) said the major reshuffle was due to multiple factors. These include the upcoming gram panchayat and municipal elections, the performance of some officers not meeting govt expectations, and the need to expedite key projects of the Revanth Reddy govt like Musi rejuvenation and Future City. Additionally, there were issues related to social media posts involving Kancha Gachibowli (UoH) land issue, and a need to shift long-standing bureaucrats. "More transfers are expected soon, including one or two in the CMO," the sources said. Upon assuming charge as CS, the 1991 batch officer, Ramakrishna Rao, would continue to hold full additional charge (FAC) of the post of finance department, special chief secretary, until further orders. This appointment ends the suspense over the choice of chief minister for the top bureaucratic post in the state. Special chief secretary, ITE & C and sports, Jayesh Ranjan, is transferred and posted as the special chief secretary to govt as CEO of the Industry and Investment cell in the CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) project. Jayesh was also placed in FAC of the youth, tourism and culture department and director, archaeology, replacing Smita Sabharwal. GHMC commissioner K Ilambarthy was transferred and posted as secretary to metropolitan area and urban development department (HMDA limits), and RV Karnan, who was serving as director, health and family welfare, was transferred and posted as GHMC commissioner. Municipal administration principal secretary M Dana Kishore was transferred and posted as principal secretary to the labour and employment department, replacing incumbent Sanjay Kumar. However, Dana Kishore was also given FAC of the posts of commissioner, labour, director, insurance medical services, and director, employment and training. He would also continue his full additional charge in the post of principal secretary to the governor. Commissioner and director of municipal administration TK Sreedevi was transferred and posted as secretary to municipal administration (outside HMDA). She was also placed in FAC in the post of commissioner and director of municipal administration (for municipalities and municipal corporations outside the ORR limits). State Flagship projects commissioner K Shashanka was transferred and posted as commissioner of Future City Development Authority (FCDA), a pet project of Revanth Reddy. He would continue in FAC in the post of director, mines and geology. Special CS, labour and employment, Sanjay Kumar was transferred and posted as special CS to industries and commerce department and ITE&C and sports department. He would replace Jayesh Ranjan, who has been posted in the CMO. MCRHRD director general Shashank Goel was transferred and posted as vice chairman of Centre for Good Governance and given FAC of the post of director general, EPTRI, relieving Ahmad Nadeem from FAC of the said post. Information and public relations special commissioner S Harish was transferred and posted as chairman and managing director of GENCO, relieving Sandeep Kumar Sultania from FAC of the said post. Harish was also placed in FAC of the post of special commissioner, information and public relations, and would also continue in FAC of the post of joint secretary to the revenue department. Telangana Institute of Rural Development CEO K Nikhila has been placed in FAC of the post of secretary and CEO, Telangana Human Rights Commission. Joint secretary to the CM, S Sangeetha Satyanarayana, was transferred and posted as director, health and family welfare, replacing RV Karnan, who was appointed as GHMC commissioner. Sangeetha was also placed in FAC of the post of CEO, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, relieving RV Karnan from FAC of the said post. General administration department (protocol) director and joint secretary S Venkata Rao was transferred and posted as director of endowments, with FAC in the post of executive officer, Yadagirigutta temple. On transfer, State Finance Corporation joint managing director P Katyayani Devi would assume charge as the additional CEO of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty. School education director EV Narsimha Reddy was transferred and posted as additional CEO, industry and investment cell and SPEED, with FAC in the post of managing director, Musi River Development Corporation Ltd (MRDCL), relieving Dana Kishore from FAC of the said post. Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) managing director Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao was transferred and posted as zonal commissioner, GHMC, while Hyderabad chief rationing officer G Phaneendra Reddy was transferred and posted as managing director of TGMSIDC. Additional collector, Hyderabad (Local bodies) P Kadhiravan was transferred and posted as joint commissioner of panchayat raj and rural development. OSD to chief secretary K Vidya Sagar (non-cdre) was transferred and posted as additional collector (Local Bodies). Kadhiravan would also hold FAC of the chief rationing officer, Hyderabad. On transfer, R Upender Reddy (non-cadre) was posted as secretary, HMDA.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IAS reshuffle aimed to speed up crucial projects of Revanth govt
1 2 Hyderabad: The state govt effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle of 20 IAS officers across the state on Sunday. The reshuffle, in which a new chief secretary was also chosen, has been done with a view to hastening key projects of the Revanth govt , say CMO sources. This appointment ends the suspense over the choice of chief minister for the top bureaucratic post in the state. Special chief secretary, ITE & C and sports, Jayesh Ranjan, is transferred and posted as the special chief secretary to govt as CEO of the Industry and Investment cell in the CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) project. Jayesh was also placed in FAC of the youth, tourism and culture department and director, archaeology, replacing Smita Sabharwal. GHMC commissioner K Ilambarthy was transferred and posted as secretary to metropolitan area and urban development department (HMDA limits), and RV Karnan, who was serving as director, health and family welfare, was transferred and posted as GHMC commissioner. Municipal administration principal secretary M Dana Kishore was transferred and posted as principal secretary to the labour and employment department, replacing incumbent Sanjay Kumar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Coloque isso na água antes de dormir e veja o que acontece no outro dia. Saúde Melhor Idade Leia mais Undo However, Dana Kishore was also given FAC of the posts of commissioner, labour, director, insurance medical services, and director, employment and training. He would also continue his full additional charge in the post of principal secretary to the governor. Commissioner and director of municipal administration TK Sreedevi was transferred and posted as secretary to municipal administration (outside HMDA). She was also placed in FAC in the post of commissioner and director of municipal administration (for municipalities and municipal corporations outside the ORR limits). State Flagship projects commissioner K Shashanka was transferred and posted as commissioner of Future City Development Authority (FCDA), a pet project of Revanth Reddy. He would continue in FAC in the post of director, mines and geology. Special CS, labour and employment, Sanjay Kumar was transferred and posted as special CS to industries and commerce department and ITE&C and sports department. He would replace Jayesh Ranjan, who has been posted in the CMO. MCRHRD director general Shashank Goel was transferred and posted as vice chairman of Centre for Good Governance and given FAC of the post of director general, EPTRI, relieving Ahmad Nadeem from FAC of the said post. Information and public relations special commissioner S Harish was transferred and posted as chairman and managing director of GENCO, relieving Sandeep Kumar Sultania from FAC of the said post. Harish was also placed in FAC of the post of special commissioner, information and public relations, and would also continue in FAC of the post of joint secretary to the revenue department. Telangana Institute of Rural Development CEO K Nikhila has been placed in FAC of the post of secretary and CEO, Telangana Human Rights Commission. Joint secretary to the CM, S Sangeetha Satyanarayana, was transferred and posted as director, health and family welfare, replacing RV Karnan, who was appointed as GHMC commissioner. Sangeetha was also placed in FAC of the post of CEO, Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, relieving RV Karnan from FAC of the said post. General administration department (protocol) director and joint secretary S Venkata Rao was transferred and posted as director of endowments, with FAC in the post of executive officer, Yadagirigutta temple. On transfer, State Finance Corporation joint managing director P Katyayani Devi would assume charge as the additional CEO of the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty. School education director EV Narsimha Reddy was transferred and posted as additional CEO, industry and investment cell and SPEED, with FAC in the post of managing director, Musi River Development Corporation Ltd (MRDCL), relieving Dana Kishore from FAC of the said post. Telangana Medical Services Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) managing director Bhorkhade Hemant Sahadeorao was transferred and posted as zonal commissioner, GHMC, while Hyderabad chief rationing officer G Phaneendra Reddy was transferred and posted as managing director of TGMSIDC. Additional collector, Hyderabad (Local bodies) P Kadhiravan was transferred and posted as joint commissioner of panchayat raj and rural development. OSD to chief secretary K Vidya Sagar (non-cdre) was transferred and posted as additional collector (Local Bodies). Kadhiravan would also hold FAC of the chief rationing officer, Hyderabad. On transfer, R Upender Reddy (non-cadre) was posted as secretary, HMDA.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Aptar Digital Health Reports Positive Impact of iPUMP® on Sublingual Liquid Allergen Immunotherapy Adherence
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., April 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptar Digital Health, a global leader in digital health solutions enhancing the patient experience, today announces the positive results from the SPEED1 survey, showcasing the impact of the iPUMP® connected assistant on adherence to Stallergenes Greer's sublingual liquid immunotherapy (SLIT). The results will be presented by Stallergenes Greer, a global leader in allergy therapeutics and long-standing partner of Aptar Digital Health, at the upcoming CFA congress (Congrès Francophone d'Allergologie) in Paris, France from April 15 to 18, 2025. The SPEED survey showed a 15% increase in treatment adherence for patients using iPUMP®. Moreover, for children aged between 5 and 12 years, parental involvement in treatment administration dropped from 50% to 28% over three months, while the proportion of children independently taking their medication rose from 24% to 58%. Notably, 90% of parents felt reassured by the connected assistant, with half of them feeling completely at ease with treatment administration, compared to 36% of respondents in the non-iPUMP® group. iPUMP®, developed in conjunction with Stallergenes Greer, supports adherence to personalized SLIT treatments by helping to ensure patients adopt the correct dosing technique, duration and frequency of treatment. This innovative and easy-to-use tool is connected to a companion mobile application and provides direct access to the personalized treatment protocol prescribed to each patient by their physician. Launched in February 2023 in France, it has been used by over 9,000 patients to date. iPUMP® helps support patients in improving treatment adherence to optimize effectiveness while offering a history-tracking function for precise medication monitoring. By supporting Stallergenes Greer in their mission to empower individuals and improve treatment outcomes, Aptar Digital Health fosters its go-to partner position in the pharmaceutical industry for the development and operation of digital health and connected solutions. Elena Rizova, Chief Medical Officer at Stallergenes Greer, stated, "Findings of the SPEED survey underscore the role of connected health solutions in improving both treatment adherence and patient confidence, which are key elements in achieving successful therapeutic outcomes." She added, "Innovation is at the heart of what we do and iPUMP®, by catering to the needs expressed by patients and healthcare professionals, meets their expectations and provides a solution to enhance treatment management and overall allergy care." Marcus Bates, VP Business Development & Global Head of Respiratory at Aptar Digital Health, commented, "The strong results of the SPEED survey pave the way for wider adoption of digital and connected solutions for allergy management, enabling new patients to access a simple, easy-to-use solution that can help track adherence and stay engaged to achieve better health outcomes." The SPEED survey results establish a strong foundation for broader adoption of iPUMP®, supporting Stallergenes Greer's commitment to innovate for the benefit of patients, caregivers and the medical community. About Aptar Digital Health Aptar Pharma's Digital Health division is part of AptarGroup, Inc., a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies. Aptar Digital Health creates end-to-end solutions to enhance patient experiences every day, leveraging a holistic ecosystem of digital interventions. Amplified by an industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions, Aptar Digital Health's offering combines mobile and web apps, Software-as-Medical-Device, connected drug delivery systems, advanced data analysis services, and patient onboarding and training solutions to actively empower patients and create a positive treatment journey. Aptar is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois and has more than 13,000 dedicated employees in 20 countries. For more information, visit and About Stallergenes Greer Headquartered in Baar (Switzerland), Stallergenes Greer is a global healthcare company specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies through the development and commercialisation of allergen immunotherapy products and services. Supported by more than 100 years of expertise and innovation, our products are available for patients in over 40 countries. For more information, visit 1 The SPEED real-life study was conducted by AplusA for Stallergenes Greer between May 29 and November 29, 2024. This online questionnaire, aimed at measuring the impact perceived by patients after three months of treatment with allergen immunotherapy (AIT) using Aptar Digital Health's iPUMP® connected assistant, included 104 pediatric patients over 5 years of age and 77 adolescent and adult patients over 13 years of age. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Ciara JacksonAptar Pharma+49 151 1951
