Odisha: The promotions are part of the routine cadre management process aimed at strengthening senior administrative leadership in the state. The Odisha government on Wednesday promoted senior IAS officer Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee (IAS: 1996 batch) to the Apex Grade (Level-17) of the Indian Administrative Service, with effect from January 1, 2026. According to a
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