Girish Chandra Murmu

Girish Chandra Murmu takes office as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Girish Chandra Murmu assumed office as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Saturday (August 8, 2020), he was sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in the national capital earlier today.

Aug 08, 2020, 12:03 PM IST

Manoj Sinha to take oath as new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir today

The 61-year-old is known for his massive connect with the people of rural areas. He comes in place of former IAS officer Girish Chandra Murmu who hurriedly tendered his resignation on Wednesday night.

Aug 07, 2020, 06:55 AM IST

J&K Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu resigns, may take charge as new CAG, say sources

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Girish Chandra Murmu resigned late on Wednesday (August 5,2020) night. Murmu was the first Lt Governor of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He was appointed in October 2019.

Aug 06, 2020, 06:42 AM IST

PDP expels MP Nazir Ahmad Laway for attending J&K LG Murmu's swearing-in

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday expelled its Rajya Sabha MP Nazir Ahmad Laway for attending the swearing-in ceremony of newly-appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Chandra Murmu.

Nov 01, 2019, 22:52 PM IST

Girish Chandra Murmu, RK Mathur to take oath as Lieutenant-Governors of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh today

Preparations are in full swing in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, as the two regions will be formally accorded the status of Union Territory on October 31.

Oct 31, 2019, 07:03 AM IST

GC Murmu appointed Lt Governor of J&K, Satya Pal Malik transferred to Goa

Murmu is the first lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He is a 1985 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Gujarat cadre and was the principal secretary to Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister.

Oct 25, 2019, 20:39 PM IST