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Hans India
30-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
APPCB to hold awareness programms on environment
Visakhapatnam: As a prelude to 'World Environment Day 2025', celebrated on June 5, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Srikakulam, will organise various awareness programmes. With the theme focusing on 'Ending Plastic Waste Globally', the APPCB, Srikakulam, will conduct an awareness drive from May 31 to June 5. As part of this initiative, essay writing and drawing competitions will be held for students of Classes 6 to 10 at New Central School on May 31 (Saturday) at 10:00 a.m., and again on June 4 for intermediate students at Government Junior College (Boys) and Government Junior College (Girls), Srikakulam. Interested students can participate at the respective venues. To increase green cover, 5,000 saplings are proposed to be planted in Pydibhimavaram, Tekkali, and various villages. Cloth bags will also be distributed to reduce dependence on plastic. In addition, a green rally followed by workshops will be organised on June 5. Environmental Engineer of APPCB, Karuna Sree, informed that prizes will be awarded to the winners. Further details can be obtained by contacting 9494590115 or 9010854409.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Treading the green path: Delhi man's solo mission to beautify Madikeri
MADIKERI: Astroll on a quaint street near Government Junior College in Madikeri introduces one to a beautification project where flower pots hang on retaining walls of public spaces. In between the flower pots, dustbins are also placed for public use. This beautification project was not taken up by the City Municipal Council or any other government body; it is the effort of an individual from Delhi who moved into the city two years ago in search of clean air. Piyush Agarwal has grand plans to make Madikeri one of the quaintest cities to live in. Piyush, who started on a road trip across India in search of a place with clean and pure air to lead a retired life, says, 'Madikeri fit the bill the best for my retired life.' So, what made him undertake the journey from Delhi to Madikeri? 'I was in search of a place with a low Air Quality Index (AQI), which I wanted to make my home,' he says. The businessman and entrepreneur developed bouts of cough due to high air pollution in Delhi. 'I had difficulty breathing and developed cough bouts. COVID happened, and my business suffered a bit. That is when I decided that Delhi was not the place I wanted to live in, and it was time for me to get out,' he shares. Road trip across 27 states He set off on a road trip across India, travelling from East coast to West coast, the AQI meter as his travel buddy. He checked the air quality in every place he visited. Ooty, Chikkamagaluru, Goa, Kerala, Kanyakumari – Piyush travelled the length and breadth of India and covered 27 of 29 states; this was in 2022. 'I had a few parameters in mind. While air quality was the priority, the other parameters included the kind of people, a not-so-large city, greenery. And Madikeri fit the bill the best,' he explains. His travel experience also revealed that the majority of the country is polluted, as air quality level across several regions is above 50. 'Madikeri had an AQI level of 16, and became my ideal place to settle down for a retired life. Kodagu is among the best districts and nowhere in the country can you find such forests with abundant greenery. Even coffee cultivation is done using shade trees,' he opines.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NEET-UG 2025 Conducted Peacefully Across District: Collector BM Santosh.
Gadwal: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 was conducted peacefully across the district on Sunday, according to District Collector B.M. Santosh. The prestigious national-level examination took place at three centers: Government Boys High School, Government Girls High School, and Government Junior College in the district headquarters. In a surprise inspection, Collector B.M. Santosh, accompanied by District Superintendent of Police (SP) Srinivasa Rao, visited the examination centers to oversee the arrangements and ensure the smooth conduct of the exam. During their visit, they reviewed the functioning of the centers, enquired about candidate attendance, and took feedback from the officials on duty. The Collector carefully examined whether the guidelines issued by the authorities were being strictly followed. He gave specific instructions to the staff regarding the orderly conduct of the examination. Emphasis was placed on adhering to the NEET examination protocols, especially the ban on electronic devices such as mobile phones and the need to prevent any malpractice. He instructed the officials to ensure the availability of drinking water for the students and maintain a conducive and calm environment throughout the duration of the exam. The Collector confirmed that no untoward incidents were reported at any of the centers. Out of the total 1,029 registered candidates in the district, 1,005 appeared for the exam, while 24 were absent. The Collector expressed satisfaction with the way the exam was managed in all three centers, stating that the NEET-UG 2025 examination concluded in a peaceful and organized manner in the district. Coordinator Venkatesh, principals of the respective institutions, and other concerned officials were present and contributed to the successful execution of the event.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Hans India
District Collector Orders Foolproof Arrangements for NEET UG 2025 Examination
Gadwal: To ensure the smooth and error-free conduct of the NEET UG 2025 examination in the district, District Collector B.M. Santosh has directed officials to make all necessary arrangements without leaving any room for mistakes. A district-level coordination committee meeting regarding the NEET UG 2025 examination was held on Tuesday at the IDOC Conference Hall. Addressing the meeting, the Collector emphasized that the exam, scheduled to be held on May 4 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, must be conducted in a seamless manner ensuring that students face no inconvenience. Recalling the allegations raised during last year's examination, the Collector stressed the need for strict measures this year to avoid any shortcomings. He informed that the exam will be conducted at three government institutions in the district: the Government Boys High School, Government Girls High School, and the Government Junior College. A total of 1,029 candidates are expected to appear for the exam. Students will be allowed entry into the exam centers between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Biometric verification of candidates will be conducted at the centers. He instructed that students must bring their admit cards along with a valid photo ID, and strictly warned against bringing electronic devices, mobile phones, wallets, or gold jewelry into the examination centers. The Collector further instructed that control rooms and CCTV cameras be set up at the centers, along with adequate security arrangements. He directed police officials to ensure safe transport of question papers from banks to exam centers and safe dispatch of answer sheet bundles to post offices after the exam. Additionally, first-aid centers should be set up at the examination centers with ORS packets and essential medicines readily available. He also emphasized the importance of uninterrupted power supply, instructing the electricity department to make the necessary arrangements in advance. The Municipal Commissioner was advised to ensure availability of clean drinking water, functional toilets, and proper sanitation at all exam centers. For any queries or issues, students can contact the toll-free helpline number 9100901606. Highlighting the significance of the NEET exam, the Collector said that it is not only a state-level but a nationwide examination, and even a minor mistake at a single center could affect students across the country. He urged all officials to work in coordination to ensure the successful and error-free conduct of the examination. Key officials present at the meeting included SP Srinivasa Rao, DSP Mogalaya, DEO Abdul Ghani, Chief Superintendent Devender Reddy, Electricity Department EE Ramesh Babu, Municipal Commissioner Dasharath, school principals, bank officers, and other departmental officials.
