15 Jan :Shri R.V. Raju has been appointed as Director General, National Investigation Agency (NIA). An IPS officer of 1975 batch (J&K Cadre), his appointment will be in the rank and pay scale of Additional Director General of Police. The appointment of Shri Raju will be effective from the date he takes over the charge of the post and for a period up to 31/01/2010 or until further orders whichever is earlier.