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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Budameru disaster due to failure of NDA
Vijayawada: Former MLA and Vijayawada Central Constituency Coordinator Malladi Vishnu alleged Budameru flood disaster in September 2024 was a major failure of the current NDA administration. He said no leader held even a single review meeting before the floods struck and devastated the Vijayawada city and lakhs of people suffered. Vishnu responded to the comments made by P Narayana, the minister for municipal administration and urban development. Narayana alleged that the YSRCP administration was held responsible for the Budameru disaster. During his visit to the city, Narayana on Saturday blamed the YSRCP government. YSRCP leader Malladi Vishnu on Sunday responded to the allegations of minister Narayana. Vishnu said lakhs of people suffered due to Budameru floods. He said despite Rs 500 crore received by Chief Minister's Relief Fund, only minimal aid reached victims, and even the District Collector's office did not respond to public grievances, he alleged. Malladi Vishnu made these comments during the YSRCP meeting titled 'Babu Surety and Fraud Guarantee' held on Sunday in 64th Division of the Central Constituency under the supervision of Division Corporator Yerragorla Tirupatamma. Vishnu said the YSRCP launched a massive campaign against the NDA rule and its failure to deliver Super Six promises made to the people. Malladi Vishnu stated that the campaign has already been taken across three clusters in the Central Constituency and will now extend to all divisions. 'Chandrababu Naidu misled the public with fraudulent promises before the elections and came to power. Now, their leaders have no courage to face the people or explain what they've accomplished,' he said. He said that not a single one of the 'Super Six' schemes promised by Naidu before the elections has been implemented. He said the NDA government has borrowed over Rs 2 lakh crore loans in just one year, yet it's only notable act has been raising pensions to Rs.4,000, Vishnu claimed. He criticised the government for increasing public debt by 15.61 percent in one year, calling it 'unsustainable and irresponsible.'
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Energy Minister distributes bicycles to 453 students
Addanki: EnergyMinister Gottipati Ravi Kumar distributed free bicycles to 453 students across two schools in the Addanki constituency on Friday and announced plans to distribute bicycles to 10,000 students in the constituency by December. The distribution began at the Elementary High School in Kommalapadu village, Santhamaguluru mandal, where 104 students received bicycles funded through CSR initiatives. Subsequently, at the Zilla Parishad High School in Makkenavaripalem village, 349 students were provided with free bicycles. Speaking at the Kommalapadu school premises, Minister Gottipati announced ambitious plans to distribute bicycles to 10,000 students studying from 6th to 10th grades across all primary and high schools in the Addanki constituency by year-end, utilising CSR funds. When teachers at Makkenapadu school requested an RO water plant, the Minister immediately ordered for its installation. He also promised to complete the incomplete buildings and construct new structures, if needed, for the students. Speaking at both schools, Gottipati emphasised the health benefits of cycling, noting that bicycle usage has declined even in rural areas. He explained that bicycles would help students reach school faster while providing essential physical exercise for better health. He highlighted the coalition government's comprehensive approach to creating a conducive learning environment. This academic year has seen the provision of quality meals, good bags, and standard textbooks to students. He criticised the previous government for placing political symbols on student bags and books, stating that Minister Lokesh has shown special care for students without any political affiliations. He instructed officials to ensure the 'Talliki Vandanam' scheme reaches everyone, even those facing technical difficulties. He also inaugurated newly constructed CC roads and side drains worth Rs 30 lakh in Makkenavaripalem village. During the 'Suparipalanalo Tholi Adugu- Intintiki Telugu Desam' programme at Santhamaguluru, he distributed cheques and LOCs to 46 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Regarding irrigation, Minister Gottipati assured farmers of water supply to the last field, mentioning cleaning of major and minor canals and desilting work.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
3 dead, 9 hurt in Koraput road accident; CM announces ex gratia of Rs 4L each
Koraput: Three persons were killed and at least nine others were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a car on NH-26 near Sunabeda in Koraput district late Saturday night. The accident occurred around 11pm when the two vehicles, reportedly travelling at high speed, collided with great force. The deceased were identified as Ashutosh Rana (24), Dibyaranjan Patra (24), and Bikash Patra (26), all residents of Sunabeda. Another passenger, Kailash Harijan (26), sustained critical injuries and was initially treated at a Sunabeda hospital before being shifted to Visakhapatnam. "At least eight people were in the SUV. Most sustained minor injuries, while the driver was seriously hurt and referred to a hospital in Visakhapatnam," said IIC of Sunabeda police station, Sushma Konhar. The rest were administered first aid and did not require hospitalisation. CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. He also said the govt will bear the medical expenses of the injured. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health minister seeks Rs 50L aid from CM for patient
Mangaluru: Minister for health and family welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao urged chief minister Siddaramaiah to release a special sanction of Rs 50 lakh to a patient from Sullia, Chandini GD., who is suffering from a rare disease. The minister stated in a request letter to the CM, that it would require more than Rs 50 lakh for the treatment of the 34-year-old Chandini, wife of Purushothaman C from Gandhinagar in Sullia. She is suffering from right atrial mass, hyper IGE syndrome with mast cell activation syndrome, dock 8 mutation seizure disorder, hypothyroidism, hiatus hernia with motility disorder. Since the treatment involves a huge cost, the minister requested the CM that it would be better if the finance department sanctioned the treatment cost. "Chandini hails from a poor family and she is suffering from a rare disease. There is no option to bear the cost of her treatment under health department schemes. A request to sanction treatment cost under Chief Minister's Relief Fund was made. Accordingly, Rs 1 lakh was already released. Since the treatment of Chandini would require more than Rs 50 lakh, I request you to consider this as a special case and sanction the funds through the finance department," Rao stated in his letter to the CM. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo MLC Ivan D'Souza brought to the notice of the govt during the legislature session about Chandini, in March this year. The MLC requested the govt to bear the entire cost of Chandini's treatment. The health minister suggested taking Chandini to visit Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (IGICH) for advanced treatment. The treatment method is available under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD), according to the minister. Chandini, a dance teacher, underwent several surgeries, hospitalisations, and intensive care treatments for about 30 years.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
If BJP is genuine, it must legalise BC Reservation Bill: Kadiyam
Hanumakonda: Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said on Thursday that the government is implementing welfare schemes that are not found anywhere else in the country. Along with additional collector Rohit Singh, he attended the ration card distribution at the tahsildar's office in Lingala Ghanpur mandal headquarters. They distributed ration cards to beneficiaries. Additionally, cheques for Rs 7,98,250 were distributed to 14 beneficiaries from the CM's Relief Fund in the mandal. Srihari demanded that if the BJP truly cares about the BCs, it should immediately provide legal backing to BC reservations. He accused the BRS of misusing power and pushing the State into deep debt. He questioned how many assets KCR, KTR, Harish Rao, and Kavitha had in 2014 and how many they now possess, implying massive accumulation of wealth through misuse of power. He alleged that this is why the entire Kalvakuntla family is entangled in legal cases, with one already jailed and others likely to follow soon. The MLA stated that the dream of ration cards for the public was realised only under the government. In Jangaon district, 9,700 ration cards were sanctioned, and 14,780 new members were added to the list. In the mandal 688 ration cards were sanctioned. He advised those who haven't yet received cards to apply immediately. He emphasised that only under the Congress are the poor getting justice, and praised the distribution of free fine rice as an unprecedented initiative in the country. Srihari accused the Opposition of criticising the government out of desperation. He remarked that those who are incapable of action often talk too much. He highlighted that the government holds record for waiving Rs 2,000 crore in loans in a single financial year. He announced new pensions would soon be sanctioned. He urged people to observe how those who were in power for the last 10 years are now embroiled in legal cases.
