Back in February, yours truly had reported that Ramakrishna Rao would be the next Chief Secretary – and here we are, right on target again. Buzz is, if everything goes well, Ramakrishna Rao will not only take charge but also get a six-month extension post his retirement in August. We had also tipped off that a special cell under the CMO would be created to fast-track investment projects, with Jayesh Ranjan heading it. The orders are officially out — another one we got spot on. And yes, we had reported that Dana Kishore and Sangeetha Sarvey would be moved out from their positions. That, too, is now public. Here’s hoping all our little birds keep flying high and keep the corridors of power buzzing with more scoops!
AP Chief Secretary Vijayanand Sets Record with Zero File Pendency
Talk in Andhra Pradesh Secretariat is that Chief Secretary Vijayanand has quietly achieved what many thought was impossible — zero pendency of files at the Chief Secretary’s level. Both e-files and physical files have been systematically cleared, setting a new benchmark for administrative efficiency. For the first time in recent memory, there are reportedly no pending files lying with the Chief Secretary. Insiders say that file clearance has picked up remarkable speed ever since Vijayanand took charge, with daily monitoring and a sharp focus on timelines. Officers are abuzz about how the CS is personally ensuring that not even a single file gets stuck on his table. The atmosphere, it seems, has shifted — with departments now moving swiftly, matching the pace set at the top.
S Harish on leave Amid Strained Equations
Buzz in the corridors suggests that all was not well inside the I&PR Department in recent weeks. S Harish, who was serving as the Commissioner, reportedly faced daily pressure over pending payments to ad agencies. Despite repeated efforts, he was unable to resolve the issue, leading to mounting frustrations on all sides. Sources say the Minister’s tone during internal reviews turned increasingly rough, often disregarding official courtesies. Harish’s inputs were allegedly brushed aside, and conversations sometimes took a belittling tone, making the environment difficult. With payments stuck, respect lacking, and no immediate alternative posting available, Harish is said to have opted for long leave. Those close to the developments say he preferred to step away rather than continue under strained working conditions. In his absence, T Vinay Krishna Reddy has been given charge as the incharge Commissioner. Now he is being Transferred as CMD GENCO with FAC of Spl Commission I&PR.
Awkward Scenes as Yogita Rana Steers Krishna Aditya at Results Press Meet
At the Intermediate results press conference, the real buzz wasn’t just about the pass percentages — it was about the dynamics on stage. Reporters who gathered expected Education Secretary Yogita Rana to address them, but to everyone’s surprise, she instead asked Krishna Aditya, Secretary of the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education, to take over the briefing. What caught even more attention was what happened next. As Krishna Aditya began explaining the PowerPoint presentation, Yogita Rana was seen repeatedly instructing him — telling him what to say, how to say it, and directing the flow even while he was mid-explanation. On the outside, it made for an awkward visual, with many reporters quietly noting that the whole scene didn’t come across very well, whatever the internal equation might have been. In the end, the results were not the only thing people left talking about.
KTR Fires Salvo at Top Cops, Defends BRS Cadre
BRS working president KTR didn’t mince words while taking a swipe at the police machinery. At a recent interaction, he remarked that Shikha Goel seems to have just one job these days — filing cases against BRS karyakartas. The comment raised quite a few eyebrows, especially coming at a time when tensions between BRS and the government are at an all-time high. KTR went a step further, hinting that even police officers are under the scanner. He suggested that some officers are busy building villas and indulging in questionable activities, and made it clear that they too are being tracked. nterestingly, he also reacted to senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal’s notices in repost on UoH case . KTR diplomatically said that as an IAS officer, Smita would handle the situation herself. But he pointedly asked — who will stand by the ordinary cadre, against whom Shikha Goel is allegedly going all out? One repost has costed her the post of tourism secretary.
