Bengaluru: The Karnataka government announced a significant bureaucratic reshuffle on Friday, transferring several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the state.

As part of the changes, Dr. Shiva Shankara N. (KN: 2012), Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Rural District, has been transferred and appointed as the Managing Director of Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Bengaluru, replacing Mahantesh Bilagi, IAS. Bilagi, in turn, has been posted as Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited, Bengaluru, succeeding Jayavibhavaswamy, IAS, who has now been transferred as Commissioner, Department of Public Libraries, Bengaluru.

Swaroopa T.K. (KN: 2012), Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad District, has been transferred and posted asDirector (E-Governance), Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Bengaluru, relieving Dr. Nandhinidevi K., IAS, of the concurrent charge.

In another major move, Dr. Kumara, IAS (KN: 2015), Deputy Commissioner, Mandya District, has been given the concurrent charge of Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Mandya District, replacing Shaikh Tanveer Asif, IAS, who has been transferred as Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation, succeeding Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff, KMAS.

Additionally, Dr. Anuradha K.N., IAS (KN: 2016), Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Bengaluru Rural District, has been given the concurrent charge of Deputy Commissioner, Bengaluru Rural District, replacing Dr. Shiva Shankara N., IAS.

Other key transfers include:

Digvijay Bodke, IAS (KN: 2018), Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Ramanagara District, has been appointed as Director (IT), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru.

Patil Bhuvanesh Devidas, IAS (KN: 2018), Commissioner, Kalaburagi City Corporation, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Dharwad District, succeeding Swaroopa T.K., IAS.

Anmol Jain, IAS (KN: 2020), Deputy Inspector General of Registration (Vigilance), Bengaluru, has been transferred as Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Panchayat, Ramanagara District, replacing Digvijay Bodke, IAS.

Shinde Avinash Sanjeevan, IAS (KN: 2020), Deputy Commissioner (Administration), Kalaburagi City Corporation, has been posted as Commissioner, Kalaburagi City Corporation, replacing Patil Bhuvanesh Devidas, IAS.

Jubin Mohapatra, IAS (KN: 2021), Senior Assistant Commissioner, Puttur Sub-Division, Dakshina Kannada District, has been appointed as Commissioner, Raichur City Corporation.

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Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.

The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.

Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.

A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.

The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.

The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.

The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.

Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.

As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.

On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.

General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.

The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.