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Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Speed up identification of ‘Bangaru Kutumbalu', officials told
Puttaparthi (Sri Sathya Sai district):District Collector T S Chetan has instructed officials to accelerate the identification of Bangaru families and mentors, and ensure swift documentation and online registration. Speaking via video-conference from the local Collectorate on Friday, the Collector reviewed progress on P4-related activities, including adoption of Bangaru families, mentor selection and registration, gram sabhas, delivery of government welfare schemes, and public feedback. Addressing RDOs, constituency and mandal special officers, MPDOs, and tahsildars, the Collector emphasised that field-level identification and adoption of Bangaru families, as well as mentor appointments, must be completed promptly and registered online without delay. He also stressed the importance of organising gram sabhas in coordination with all departments to gather positive public feedback. Collector Chetan directed that documentation from field offices be uploaded without delay and instructed officials to ensure that pension distribution on August 1st proceeds smoothly, despite any staff transfers in village secretariats. Weekly inspections of hostel facilities were also mandated to check drinking water supply, pipe repairs, and other necessities. Any issues found during inspections must be resolved immediately. To prevent the spread of seasonal diseases, hostel students should be provided with boiled and cooled drinking water, he said. MPDOs were told to promptly verify and process applications submitted under the 'Thalliki Vandhanam' scheme. The eKYC process must also be completed swiftly, with no room for errors in migration records. The Collector stressed that public services being implemented under government flagship programmes should receive positive responses from the people, and steps must be taken to achieve that. Among the officials who participated in the video-conference were CPO Vijay Kumar, DRDA PD Narasayya, SDCs Suryanarayana Reddy and Ramasubbayya, DD of Social Welfare Shiv Ranga Prasad, RWS SE, SSA PO Jayaraju, Deputy CEO of ZP and others.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Step up surveillance to curb drug trafficking: Sri Sathya Sai Collector
Collector T.S. Chetan informed the enforcement officials to step up surveillance to curb drug trafficking across Sri Sathya Sai district. Addressing a review meeting along with Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Ratna at the Collectorate here on Wednesday, the Collector said that the supply networks which target students and workers in the transport sector must be identified and eliminated through joint operations of the line departments. 'We need uninterrupted vigil against narcotics. Offenders will not be spared, and they will invite serious action through the NDPS Act, 1988. Their properties acquired through drug trade would be confiscated, and will attract financial probes,' the Collector warned. Mr. Chetan said that the role of the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) teams pressed into action by the State government had started giving positive results in the fight against drugs. 'All the educational institutions are informed to form EAGLE clubs and display anti-drug posters on the campuses. Sale of tobacco products in the vicinity of the institutions will be dealt with severe action under the COTPA provisions,' the Collector said. He also urged the public to coordinate with the police by informing any suspicious activity on the toll-free number 1972. SP Ratna said that joint operations by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), local police and the EAGLE teams were being taken up vigorously all over the district. Surprise checks would be conducted in government and private hostels as part of initiatives to curb drug abuse.
New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Private Movie Theatres bring a new experience to Chennai
The business owners recognise the difference in the cost of celebrations at general venues and at private lounges. 'Privacy and cost are the two main reasons why people are choosing our place,' says Richard. Concurring, Chetan says, 'A grand celebration like one at The Binge Town would cost upwards of `15,000 if done at home or a hotel. At Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru, it hardly costs `4,000 for decoration, entertainment, food, cake, photoshoot, and more.' These lounges largely attract a younger crowd, typically between the ages of 18 and 40. Be it couples planning low-key anniversaries, friends hosting a going-away party, or even children planning a birthday surprise for grandparents or parents, the idea of having an entire theatre to themselves resonates deeply. 'The repeat rate is a bit lower than what we would have liked it to be,' admits Chetan. 'On average, 8 to 10% of our customers are repeat customers,' he says. While other players have leaned into the celebration market, Richard takes a slightly different approach, 'While others have chosen celebration as the core. We have always concentrated on cinematic experience as the major selling point.' Though the concept of running private theatres as a business is new, the competition has been rising day by day. As lifestyles shift and attention spans shrink, experiences that blend comfort, novelty, and control are winning hearts. In that quiet dark room where the world is on pause, Chennaiites are finding new ways to celebrate – not louder, just better.
Hans India
20-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Make Sathya Sai district plastic-free
Dharmavaram (Sri Sathya Sai dist): District Collector T S Chetan urged citizens to transform Sri Sathya Sai district into a plastic-free region. Speaking at the 'Swarnandhra-Swachh Andhra' rally on 'Cleanliness and Plastic Eradication' held in Dharmavaram, the Collector emphasised the importance of eliminating plastic, especially single-use plastics, for the survival of humanity. He encouraged people to replace plastic bags with jute or cloth alternatives while shopping. Vendors, supermarkets and street sellers should provide eco-friendly bags instead of plastic. Teachers and students were urged to raise awareness about using jute bags and steel water bottles as sustainable alternatives. Collector Chetan stressed the importance of community participation for the campaign's success and directed officials and volunteers to spread awareness on plastic alternatives. As part of the same initiative, the Collector felicitated sanitation workers Pullanna and Katamayya for their dedicated service to cleanliness in the district. Later, the Collector visited Gandhi Nagar and Railway Station Road municipal parks, including the Butterfly Park in Dharmavaram. He issued instructions to enhance park amenities, including improved lighting and creating a pleasant environment for the public. The event saw participation from Dharmavaram RDO Mahesh, Municipal Commissioner Pramod Kumar, students and the general public.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Collector urges people to make Sri Sathya Sai district plastic-free
Sri Sathya Sai District Collector T.S. Chetan on Saturday called upon officials to lead by example in transforming Sri Sathya Sai district into a plastic-free zone. Flagging off a public rally at Dharmavaram as part of the Swarn Andhra – Swachh Andhra initiative, Mr. Chetan emphasised the urgent need to eliminate single-use plastic, citing its critical impact on environmental protection. He urged the public to carry jute or cloth bags instead of plastic covers while shopping. He also appealed to vendors, both large and small, to switch to eco-friendly alternatives to meet customer needs. 'Teachers should take the initiative to sensitise students about the importance of using jute bags and steel water bottles,' the Collector said, underlining the need for public cooperation to make the campaign a success. He also administered a pledge to students and the public, encouraging their active support in eradicating single-use plastic from daily life. As part of the event, Mr. Chetan felicitated health workers from the Dharmavaram municipality in recognition of their dedicated service in maintaining cleanliness. Later, he inspected the recreation parks maintained by the municipality and suggested measures to modernise the street lighting system and take up beautification initiatives in the town. The rally, which saw participation from officials of various government departments, students, teachers, and members of the public, passed through the main junctions of the town, drawing attention to the collective commitment to a cleaner, greener future.
