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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Valiveti Subhavathi honoured with Florence Nightingale Award for 39 years of public health service
As a Resource Person on child marriage and adolescent health, Subhavathi said that she has trained countless health workers, teachers, doctors, and community leaders. Particularly, her efforts in the HIV/AIDS sector got her specialised training in Delhi and a key role in implementing the Youth Friendly Services project at the State level, she added. From receiving commendations from multiple district collectors to awards from ministers like K Rosaiah and Kodela Siva Prasada Rao, Subhavathi's cabinet of honors is as full as her heart is compassionate. She was named the Best Citizen of Andhra Pradesh in 2015 by the State Cultural Awareness Society and received the prestigious 'Andhra Ratna' title from the social organisation Arpita. Despite her towering professional success, Subhavathi remains deeply grounded. She credits her family, especially her artistically inclined parents, Subramanyam and Sitaravamma, for nurturing her love for poetry and singing. Her husband, Rambabu, is a private sector employee, and her son works at a reputed corporate hospital in Hyderabad. After retiring, she settled in Guntur, but her spirit of service continues to inspire many. Subhavathi said with humility, 'I never worked for money. I worked for the people with sincerity and dedication. Receiving the Florence Nightingale Award is not just a personal honor; it is recognition of the silent service that thousands of health workers render every day.'
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Close shave for Ganguly's relatives in Puri sea
Puri: Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish Ganguly and wife Arpita had a narrow escape while enjoying a speedboat ride in Puri sea, prompting the district administration to order an inquiry. Though the incident occurred on May 24 evening, it came to light on Monday. Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said, 'I have ordered an inquiry to look into the circumstances leading to the mishap. If lapses are found with the operator in terms of safety protocols, action will be taken.' Official sources said Sky Drive Adventure and Water Sports, a private operator, was granted permission by Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority to conduct water sports activities. Puri SP Vinit Agarwal said, 'Though the mishap occurred on Saturday afternoon, family members did not lodge any formal complaint at the nearby police station. After being informed, we contacted the family, and legal action will be taken if there are any lapses on the operator's part. The local Baliapanda police station has been asked to verify whether the incident occurred due to natural reasons or human error.' Meanwhile, a video footage aired by local television channels showed the boat being hit by a massive wave, losing balance and capsizing in the turbulent waters. 'We were saved by the grace of God. I am still in trauma. This should not happen, and water sports in the sea must be properly regulated. I will write to Puri SP and Odisha Chief Minister after returning to Kolkata,' Arpita said in a video. Recounting the ordeal, she said the boat was struck by a wave almost 10-storey high, which led to the vessel flipping over, throwing all passengers — including her and Snehasish — into the sea. 'Thankfully, prompt action of lifeguards saved our lives,' she added. Local police said lifeguards deployed on the beach rushed to the spot and rescued the tourists on board. They used rubber floats to ensure the tourists' safety. A visibly shaken Arpita blamed the mishap on the 'greed' of the adventure sports operators. She alleged that the boat was unstable, with only four passengers aboard a vessel designed for 10, making it unbalanced and ill-equipped to withstand the heavy tide. 'Due to less weight, the boat lost balance and could not encounter the huge wave. The sea was already very rough,' she said, adding that adventure activities need to be stopped because of strong currents in Puri sea. Arpita said, 'The operators assured us it was safe. But shortly after venturing out, a huge wave hit the boat and it capsized.' Demanding that the government should tighten regulations on water sports, Arpita said the authorities should consider banning such activities here. Locals claimed that the speedboat was operated by untrained staff working under a private adventure company. 'The crew lacked proper skills to handle high tides and the company ignored essential safety protocols mandated for such activities,' an eyewitness said. It was further alleged that the company was conducting water sports without requisite permission from the Puri district administration. Sources said the private operator had obtained a 'No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Wildlife Division, Puri, District Tourism Officer, Puri, and Puri Police. It was also granted permission to undertake sea sports activities from Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, sources said.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
CAB chief, wife survive boat capsize in Puri
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: A leisurely boat ride nearly turned into a death trap for Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita, when the vessel capsized in the rough sea near Puri's Light House beach. The couple, along with three other tourists, were about 100 metres from the shore when a massive wave struck their speedboat, flipping it. Swift action by alert lifeguards prevented the adventure boat ride from turning tragic. While the incident took place on Saturday evening, the matter came to light on Monday when video footage emerged of the incident, prompting the Puri district administration to launch a probe. "I have been coming to Puri for 31 years, but never experienced anything like this. We owe our lives to the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa Chandi, and the brave lifeguards who rushed to our rescue," said Snehasish, former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly's elder brother Narrating their 20-minute ordeal, Arpita said, "It is a second life for us. We are still in trauma. For those terrifying moments under the capsized boat, we had given up all hope." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She said the sea was rough and the waves were towering over them. "Even though it was a 10-seater boat, there were just four or five of us. Before boarding the speedboat, I had asked the operator whether it was safe to venture into the sea in such inclement weather. The greedy operator assured us it was safe," said Arpita, who intends to write to the Odisha CM and Puri SP to strengthen safety measures. Lifeguard G Appa Rao said the tourists were lucky it was not dark and the incident happened close to the shoreline. "Had the incident happened far into the sea, it could have been fatal." Panchanan Reddy, another lifeguard, said at least 15 of them rushed to the sea and pulled back the tourists to safety. "Such a boat capsize incident had never occurred in Puri sea, though drowning incidents happen regularly. We keep saving 5-10 tourists every day," he said. Following the incident, Puri district administration ordered a probe. "We have launched a thorough investigation. While the operator had necessary permits, we are examining if any safety protocols had been breached or not. Action will be taken," Puri district collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said, lauding the lifeguards for their prompt response.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Sourav Ganguly's brother, sister-in-law survive boat capsize
BHBANESWAR: A leisurely boat ride nearly turned into a death trap for Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly and his wife Arpita, when the vessel capsized in the rough sea near Puri's Light House beach. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Snehashish is the elder brother of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The couple, along with three other tourists, were about 100m from the shore when a massive wave struck their speedboat, flipping it. Swift action by lifeguards prevented the adventure boat ride from turning tragic. While the incident took place on Saturday evening, the matter came to light on Monday when video footage emerged of the incident, prompting the Puri district administration to launch a probe. "I have been coming to Puri for 31 years, but never experienced anything like this. We owe our lives to the blessings of Lord Jagannath and Maa Chandi, and the brave lifeguards who rushed to our rescue," Snehasish said. Narrating their 20-minute ordeal, Arpita said, "It is a second life for us. We are still in trauma. For those terrifying moments under the capsized boat, we had given up all hope." She said the sea was rough and the waves were towering over them. "Even though it was a 10-seater boat, there were just four or five persons in it. Before boarding the speedboat, I had asked the operator whether it was safe to venture into the sea in such inclement weather. The greedy operator assured us it was safe," said Arpita, who intends to write to Odisha CM and Puri SP to strengthen safety measures. Lifeguard G Appa Rao said the tourists were lucky it was not dark and the incident happened close to the shoreline. Panchanan Reddy, another lifeguard, said at least 15 of them rushed to sea and pulled the tourists to safety. "Such a boat capsize incident has never occurred in Puri sea," he said.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Narrow escape for Sourav's brother, sister-in-law after boat capsizes in Puri sea, probe ordered
Puri, Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly's elder brother Snehasish Ganguly and wife Arpita had a narrow escape while enjoying a speedboat ride in Puri sea, prompting the district administration to order an inquiry. Though the incident occurred on May 24 evening, it came to light on Monday. Puri district collector Siddharth Shankar Swain said, "I have ordered an inquiry to look into the circumstances leading to the mishap. If lapses are found with the operator in terms of safety protocols, action will be taken." Official sources said Sky Drive Adventure and Water Sports, a private operator, was granted permission by the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority to conduct water sports activities. Puri SP Vinit Agarwal told PTI, "Though the mishap occurred on Saturday afternoon, family members did not lodge any formal complaint at the nearby police station. After being informed, we contacted the family, and legal action will be taken if there are any lapses on the operator's part. The local Baliapanda police station has been asked to verify whether the incident occurred due to natural reasons or human error." Meanwhile, a video footage aired by local television channels showed the boat being hit by a massive wave, losing balance and capsizing in the turbulent waters. "We were saved by the grace of God. I am still in trauma. This should not happen, and water sports in the sea must be properly regulated. I will write to Puri SP and Odisha Chief Minister after returning to Kolkata," Arpita said in a video available with PTI. Recounting the ordeal, she said the boat was struck by a wave almost ten-storey high, which led to the vessel flipping over, throwing all passengers — including her and Snehasish — into the sea. "Thankfully, prompt action of lifeguards saved our lives," she added. Local police said lifeguards deployed on the beach rushed to the spot and rescued the tourists on board. They used rubber floats to ensure the tourists' safety. A visibly shaken Arpita blamed the mishap on the "greed" of the adventure sports operators. She alleged that the boat was unstable, with only four passengers aboard a vessel designed for 10, making it unbalanced and ill-equipped to withstand the heavy tide. "Due to less weight, the boat lost balance and could not encounter the huge wave. The sea was already very rough," she said, adding that adventure activities need to be stopped because of strong currents in Puri sea. Arpita said, "The operators assured us it was safe. But shortly after venturing out, a huge wave hit the boat and it capsized." Demanding that the government should tighten regulations on water sports, Arpita said the authorities should consider banning such activities here. Locals claimed that the speedboat was operated by untrained staff working under a private adventure company. "The crew lacked proper skills to handle high tides and the company ignored essential safety protocols mandated for such activities," an eyewitness said. It was further alleged that the company was conducting water sports without requisite permission from the Puri district administration. Sources said the private operator had obtained a 'No Objection Certificate from the Divisional Forest Officer , Wildlife Division, Puri, District Tourism Officer, Puri, and Puri Police. It was also granted permission to undertake sea sports activities from Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, sources claimed.
