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- Politics
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District admin strives for welfare of tribals: DRO
Ongole: Prakasam District Revenue Officer (DRO) B Chinna Obulesu stated that the district administration is paying special attention to resolving tribal issues. The DRO attended the celebration of International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples organized by the District Tribal Welfare Department at the Tribal Bhavan in Ongole on Saturday. The event began with floral tributes to portraits of Dr. Ambedkar and tribal heroes led by DRO Chinna Obulesu, District Tribal Welfare Officer Varalakshmi, Ongole Municipal Mayor Gangada Sujatha, District Housing Department Project Director P. Srinivasa Prasad, and tribal community leaders. Speaking on the occasion, DRO Obulesu emphasized that the district administration prioritizes protecting tribal rights. He mentioned that when forest department officials recently objected to tribal cultivation in Narajamula Tanda of Pullalacheruvu mandal, District Collector A. Tameem Ansariya specially ordered a survey to determine land rights and submitted a report to the government. The DRO highlighted that the district administration is taking extraordinary measures to provide basic infrastructure facilities in tribal residential areas. Mayor Sujatha noted that the government is implementing various schemes for tribal welfare and development, urging tribal communities to utilize government incentives and opportunities to become self-reliant and advance in all sectors. During the ceremony, Dr. Balaji Naik and Dr. Lakshma Naik, under the Tribal Employees Association, provided financial assistance to two tribal students who achieved excellent marks in tenth-grade examinations. They announced plans to continue such annual financial support to encourage talented students.
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Departmental exams to be held from today
Rajamahendravaram: Departmentalexaminations under the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) for May 2025 will be conducted in East Godavari district from Sunday, July 27 to August 1, announced District Revenue Officer (DRO) T Seetharama Murthy. He chaired a review meeting with officials from various departments at the DRO Conference Hall in the District Collectorate on Saturday to discuss the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the exams. The exams will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi Group of Educational Institutions in Rajamahendravaram, with around 3,771 candidates expected to appear. According to the DRO, objective-type exams will be held in two sessions from 10 am to 12 Noon and 3 pm to 5 pm. Conventional tests will be conducted from 10 am to 1 pm and again from 3 pm to 6 pm. He directed officials to ensure all necessary measures are in place for the peaceful and smooth conduct of the exams. Entry into exam centres will be allowed one hour before the scheduled time. Section 144 will be enforced near the exam venues, as per the instructions to Tahsildar. Electricity department officials were advised to ensure uninterrupted power supply, while medical teams will set up camps at the exam centers with ORS packets and essential medicines available for candidates. Officials from concerned departments and college managements were instructed to arrange for basic amenities, secure transportation of question and answer papers, and ensure adequate police security based on the number of candidates. APPSC Assistant Secretary M Babar, Section Officer Ch Yogeswara Rao, and other departmental officials participated in the meeting.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
No land for acquisition, Shoolagiri farmers tell the DRO-incharge in Krishnagiri
It was charged atmosphere at a public hearing called by the land acquisition section for SIPCOT in Krishnagiri, as farmers of Shoolagiri villages came in strength to record their objections to the land-acquisition notices issued, on Thursday (July 24, 2025). Earlier, this week, farmers of Nallaganagothappli and surrounding villages were issued notices with a price quote of ₹41 lakh per acre as land price for a proposed acquisition for SIPCOT by the government. The notice issued by the District Revenue Officer (DRO)-land acquisition called upon the farmers, whose survey numbers were listed for acquisition, to be present for 'direct talks' on the transaction. Outraged farmers arrived at the DRO's office to record their objections for land acquisition and also seeking a 'permanent guarantee' against these threats. The common refrain among farmers was, many farmers had already given their lands, and yet were once again called to give up parcels of land left. According to farmers, since 2016, notices were being issued to farmers, on and off. 'We were first issued notices for SIPCOT IV in 2016, and amid large scale protests, the then Collector assured that areas that fall under the Kelavarapalli left main canal watershed will not be acquired. However, every now and then there is an acquisition scare,' says Ashwathnarayanan a farmer. According to Mr. Ashwathnarayanan, 1,100 acres were already acquired and lands were ceded for road formation. Now, the areas that were issued notices for acquisition fall under the Kelavarapalli left main canal watershed. Farmers of Naalaganagothapalli, Gurubarathapalli, Koneripalli, and Gundukurukki were issued notices to acquire over 250 acres. On Thursday, a group of marginal landholders vocalised their anger to the DRO incharge. Some of the families had already resettled in the earlier acquisition, initially for SIPCOT and later for canal construction. The three families, who have now become 15 are once again issued notices to handover their lands, says K. Subramani, Coordinator, Tamizhava Vaisayigal Paadhukapu Sangam. 'Where will farmers go, when these are the only marginal holdings they have?' he added. There is no rehabilitation or resettlement, says Mr. Subramani. These are cropped areas that grow mint, cabbage, flowers, and vegetables. Addressing the DRO, Mr. Subramani said, the livelihood of those landowners whose lands are sought after for industry depended on those very lands. 'They carry their produce everyday to the market to sell and live off the sale proceeds.' Mr. Ashwathnarayanan, who is also anticipating a notice soon says, there were already fallow lands as part of private real estate group's landbank that is just off the highway. 'Why are they not approaching these lands, but coming into the villages and offering a price that would not last,' he questions. Later, Poongothai, DRO-incharge for land-acquisition informed the landowners that 'their stand will be communicated to the Collector.'
New Indian Express
22-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Dalit Christians allege discrimination in church, sit on hunger strike
TIRUCHY: A section of Dalit Christians from Kottapalayam village near Thuraiyur sat on a hunger strike near the collectorate on Monday saying they have been facing discrimination and are not allowed to take part in the ongoing festival of the century-old St Mary Magdalene Church and other activities. The festival began on July 14. The church functions under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kumbakonam. Bishop Jeevanandam Amalanathan said he would not take part in the chariot procession which is scheduled on Tuesday to register his protest against the 'persisting caste discrimination in the parish'. Dalit Christians said for decades, they have not been allowed to pay subscription to the church and were kept out of planning committees. Further, they alleged that the church chariot is not taken into their locality. 'We were told by the priest and also several dominant caste Christians that this is not our festival. The church refuses to collect subscription from us as it does from others. Instead, we're asked to make donations,' said J Doss Prakash, a long-time parishioner. The protesters submitted a petition to the DRO during the weekly grievances meeting seeking action against the parish priest and others who allegedly threatened Dalits during a festival planning meeting on July 6.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
CM's visit: DC reviews arrangements
Kurnool: In view of the Chief Minister's scheduled visit to the erstwhile Kurnool district on July 17, District Collector P Ranjith Basha has instructed officials to make elaborate arrangements at the Kurnool Airport and other key locations. Addressing district officials through a teleconference on Tuesday evening, the Collector emphasised the need for seamless coordination among departments to ensure the success of the high-level visit. The Collector informed that the Chief Minister is expected to arrive at Kurnool Airport from New Delhi at around 11 am on July 17. Following his arrival, he will proceed to Malyala in Nandyal district to inaugurate the water release from the Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi (HNSS) project and will later address a public meeting. After concluding the event, the Chief Minister will return to Kurnool Airport and depart for Vijayawada. The Collector noted that these are the tentative details of the tour. To ensure smooth execution, the Collector directed the Additional SP to oversee security arrangements at the airport. He also instructed the DRO, Kurnool RDO and Orvakal tahsildar to follow protocol-related responsibilities. Medical teams, ambulances and a designated safe room should be kept ready at the airport, as per instructions to the in-charge DMHO andGGH Superintendent. The Fire Department was directed to station fire engines on standby, while the DTC was asked to coordinate with the police department for convoy management. The teleconference was attended by officials including Additional SP Hussain Peera, DRO C Venkata Narayanamma, Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, Dr Bhaskar Raju and DTC Shanta Kumari.
