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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Odisha police to intensify crime mapping and intelligence gathering to combat organised crimes. Emphasizing a visible police presence and proactive legal measures, he urged the force to instill fear in criminals while building public trust.

West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and his cabinet will prioritize implementing Ayushman Bharat health insurance and securing the unfenced border with Bangladesh. Adhikari will also outline the BJP government's five-year roadmap to the state administration, including meetings with IAS officers and police brass. CAPF security will continue for the CM.

In a bold move, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a stringent zero-tolerance approach towards crime, corruption, and communal strife. He has called on district leaders to respond decisively against anti-social behaviors, prioritizing swift actions in murder investigations.

Odisha is establishing the State Institute for Transformative Initiatives (Siti)-Odisha as its apex policy research and strategic advisory body, chaired by the Chief Minister. This think tank aims to steer long-term development, aligning with state and national vision documents. Siti-Odisha will advise the government across six key thematic areas, fostering innovation and outcome-based governance.

Odisha government is establishing the State Institute for Transformative Initiatives (Siti)-Odisha as its apex policy research and strategic advisory body. Chaired by the Chief Minister, the institute will guide long-term development, aligning with national and state vision documents. This move replaces the dissolved State Planning Board and aims to foster innovation and outcome-based governance.

Rajasthan government conducted a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 65 IAS officers, including 25 district collectors. Key appointments include Jitendra Soni moving to the Chief Minister's Office and Sandesh Nayak becoming the new Jaipur collector. Tina Dabi has been shifted from Barmer to Tonk as district collector.

Ashwini Bhide, instrumental in Mumbai's underground Metro project, has made history as the first woman Municipal Commissioner of the over-160-year-old BMC. A 1995 batch IAS officer, she takes charge from Bhushan Gagrani and is expected to serve a full three-year term. Bhide, also holding additional charge as MD of Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, expressed gratitude for the responsibility.

Mumbai has a new Municipal Commissioner, Ashwini Bhide, the first woman to hold the post in over 160 years. An experienced IAS officer, Bhide takes charge of a massive budget and significant urban challenges. Her appointment follows discussions between CM Fadnavis and DCM Shinde, with the CM's choice prevailing. Bhide is known for her leadership in major infrastructure projects.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered foolproof security for Ram Navami celebrations on March 27. He emphasized maintaining peace and order through adequate police deployment and proper management, ensuring devotees celebrate safely. Authorities will monitor processions via CCTV and drones, with special teams focusing on women's safety and preventing crime.

It is understood that the new principal secretaries in the CMO are ignoring the advice given by the chief secretary on various issues.

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Amid a renewed Covid-19 onslaught, four top officials in the Haryana chief minister’s office (CMO) — including the chief principal secretary, additional principal secretary and two advisers — as well as the state’s chief secretary have tested positive for the virus in the past week. Chief principal secretary D S Dhesi was the first to be confirmed virus-positive.