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New Indian Express
02-06-2025
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- New Indian Express
Essentials distribution resumes at Fair Price shops in Andhra Pradesh
GUNTUR: The Andhra Pradesh government resumed distribution of essential commodities to rice cardholders through fair price (FP) shops from June 1, Guntur District In-charge Collector A Bhargav Tej announced. He formally reopened Fair Price Shop Number 61 in Vasantharayapuram, Guntur East Assembly constituency, on Sunday and supervised the distribution. The Collector said rice cardholders can collect their monthly rations between the 1 and 15 of each month. Shops will operate in two shifts—from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm—to offer convenience to the public. The State Civil Supplies Department, led by Minister Nadendla Manohar, completed all necessary preparations over the past month, the Collector added. 'All Point of Sale (PoS) and weighing machines have been serviced and are fully operational. Shopkeepers have also received the required training,' he said. The distribution process involves biometric authentication via PoS devices, followed by accurate weighing using Bluetooth-enabled digital scales to ensure transparency. He said that local public representatives actively monitor the distribution at fair price shops across the district. He encouraged all eligible rice cardholders to use the service within the allotted period each month.
New Indian Express
02-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Mini-marathon in Andhra's Guntur to raise awareness on drug abuse
GUNTUR: Guntur District In-charge Collector A Bhargav Tej and Superintendent of Police (SP) Satish Kumar flagged off a mini marathon on Sunday to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The event, held as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign), saw participants run through Narasampalem and Mudu Bommalu Centre, finishing at Hindu College Circle. The Collector said the Central and State Governments are conducting a series of awareness programmes from June 1 to 26, ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26. 'Through rallies, marathons, seminars, and competitions, we aim to educate the public, especially the youth, about the risks associated with drug abuse,' he said. He added that departments including Police, Revenue, Excise, Health, and Education are working together to tackle the issue, and de-addiction centres provide treatment to affected individuals. The SP noted that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2020, targets drug abuse at the grassroots level. The police, along with the Eagle Task Force, are involved in enforcement and awareness activities. Students and employees were also present.
