HP DCs, SPs to meet public twice a week

Shimla: All deputy commissioners (DCs) as well as superintendents of police (SPs) in Himachal Pradesh will now have to listen to the public grievances twice a week — Monday and Thursday — in their offices. The state govt’s administrative reforms department has issued a notification in this regard on chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s directions. If Monday or Thursday happens to be a public holiday, the DCs will attend to their duties on the next working day. Emphasising the need for timely resolution of public issues to avoid unnecessary delay in solving their grievances, the chief minister had earlier issued these directions during the DC-SP's conference held in Shimla on Nov 7 and 8. The state government has also launched the ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ initiative, under which ministers will also visit the rural areas to listen to and resolve issues of the citizens.

Mizoram govt withdraws SPs transfer order amid public outcry

Mizoram government rescinded the transfer of Sivham Siddarth as Lunglei SP due to protests from district organisations. Siddarth, initially moved from Siaha to Lunglei, has now been reassigned to Hnahthial. The Lunglei VDP, YMA, and MZP groups opposed the replacement of SP Jerome Lalmuankima, citing his positive community efforts, and raised concerns over non-tribal officials holding key district posts.

UP releases dist-wise CD ratio to assess work of DCs & DMs

The Uttar Pradesh government has released district-wise cash-deposit ratio (CD ratio) data for the assessment of district magistrates and divisional commissioners' performance. This new initiative, hailed as path-breaking by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, ties officials' annual evaluations to economic growth, investment stimulation, and financial inclusion efforts in their respective districts, aiming for greater administrative accountability.

Jennifer Lopez struggles with anxiety over Diddy's legal issues, avoids public discussion

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly anxious about her past with Sean "Diddy" Combs as he faces serious legal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Sources say Lopez is trying to distance herself from the situation, fearing renewed attention might drag her into Diddy's case. Lopez's focus remains on her current life, avoiding any ties to her past with Diddy.