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New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
TTD plans ‘No Leopard Zone' on Tirumala footpath; ramps up wildlife safety measures
TIRUMALA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials have decided to implement short-term and long-term measures to address the increasing movement of wild cats, including leopards, along the Tirumala ghat roads and footpaths. TTD resolved to deploy additional personnel and improve garbage management along the Alipiri route. Officials also agreed to conduct regular joint drives involving Forest, Revenue, Panchayat Raj, Health, and Vigilance departments, with the support of Forest Department personnel. The Wildlife Institute of India and the Forest Department will collaborate with the TTD in framing both short-term and long-term strategies under the MANIMAL Plan to mitigate human-animal conflict in the region. TTD will introduce enhanced surveillance measures along critical stretches of the Alipiri footpath, particularly the 2.5 km stretch from the Seventh Mile to the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple on the Down Ghat Road. Safety equipment includes camera traps, bio-fences, net-guns, high-flash torches, smart sticks, and pepper sprays, with the goal of declaring Alipiri Footpath a 'No Leopard Zone.' The administration will update the approved food list and strictly ban restricted items.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Lobbying delays formation of Yadadri temple board despite law being passed two months ago
YADADRI BHUVANAGIRI: After coming to power, the Congress government in Telangana decided to constitute a board for the Yadadrigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, similar to the TTD board. Facilitating the decision, the Endowments Act was amended, and a new law was passed. Though it has been two months since the temple's trust board establishment bill was approved by the Assembly, the appointment of the board chairman and members has not yet progressed. It is believed that the delay in forming the Yadadri board is due to intense lobbying among top leaders from the undivided district, each pushing for their group to get representation. The proposed board will have 18 members, including a chairman, 11 governing body members, and six ex officio members. The term for the board will be two years. The government is planning to appoint industrialists with a service mindset, spiritual leaders, and experts from various fields. It also intends to include members from other states to boost the temple's national recognition. The previous board of trustees was formed in 2008 and operated until 2010. For the past 15 years, the temple has been functioning without a governing body. With the new decision to form a board, many individuals are now showing keen interest in becoming board members of the temple or chairman. These include Congress loyalists of the past decade, disappointed ticket aspirants, leaders who worked for MLA victories, those aiming for nominated posts, businessmen, NGO organisers, and eminent personalities from various fields. Intense lobbying and political pressure These aspirants are reportedly lobbying through their political connections to secure a spot on the board. Several leaders have allegedly already started exerting pressure on their seniors. Two ministers from the erstwhile Nalgonda district — N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy — along with senior leader Jana Reddy and local MLA and government whip Beerla Ilaiah, are reportedly pushing for their own nominees to be appointed as chairman and board members.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 2nd May 2025
Spiritual centers lack proper safety measures It is very unfortunate that 7 persons died and a few others injured in a wall collapse incident at Simhachalam Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Vishakapatnam district in the wee hours of Wednesday. It is very sad to say several people are loosing their lives in spiritual centers. 29 people in the Godavari Pushkarms, 30 people in recent Kumbh mela, 8 at Tirumula during Vaikunta Ekadashi, some people in Ayyappa Swamy temple in Kerala etc. Though the officials knew the rush of devotees on the occasion of Chandanostvam and Akshaya Tridhiya, they failed to make adequate measures to the safety of devotees. It is reported that a 20 feet long 10 feet height wall was constructed recently to segregate the ₹300 and ₹1000 queue lines. It was built with flyash bricks with out girders and pillars. It is alleged that proper curation also was not done. So, it could not withstand with gales and down pour on that day. Paying homage, announcing, enquiry committee, releasing exgratia to the victims, making medical assistant to the injured have become routine whenever an incident occurred. But implementation of enquiry recommendations has seldom done. The guilty officials have never been brought to justice. Thus the incidents have become common. The organisers are more interested to advertise the occasion but not in arrangements. The VIP culture is growing rapidly in temples, and arrangements for common devotees get little priority, which leads unfortunate incidents. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, NTR District AP Trump falters all fronts This refers to the article on 'Demolition job - first 100 days of Trump's 2nd term' (Apr, 30). Trump was voted to power with more expectations by the people despite many drawbacks including the Capitol Hill attack. But his 100 days in office has belied all the expectations. The tariff war, immigration laws and unemployment had created havoc. Gold price has increased manifold. World economy is in shambles. He was expected to end the Russia Ukrine war. But still he could not mediate properly. He has failed in all the fronts. People are really feeling otherwise for having elected him as President for the second term. He should introspect. Sravana Ramachandran, Pallavaram, Chennai Human life matters over treatment cost The Supreme Court of India has directed the government to create a 'cashless treatment scheme'. This is a very commendable initiative. The aim is to provide immediate and free medical assistance to the victims of road accidents. Every year, lakhs of people are injured or killed in accidents. Many lives are lost simply because they do not get timely treatment. The court said that saving human lives is more important than any financial or paper hurdle. This scheme will be especially beneficial for the poor. They will no longer have to worry about money to go to the hospital. A similar scheme was started in 2014, but could not be successful. Now is the time to implement it effectively again. The court's message is clear: human life comes first. The government has to work with compassion, efficiency and inclusion. Mohammad Asad, MMERC, Mumbai People shouldn't be divided on the basis of religion It is very regrettable that a police constable is assaulted brutally by an extremist group in Bhopal on April 26 after recognising the cop as a Muslim. Police administration serves all citizens without any social barrier equally. They stand day and night tirelessly to ensure public protection from criminals and thieves etc. If the security personnel is not safe then who will be safe? Such cases happened in earlier also, but still there is no strict action by the government. Police have no religion; their priority is country and humanity. Such kind of discrimination is utterly unfair. Indians share coexistence, harmony and brotherhood with each other this is the reason India is exemplified all over the world for diversity. People shouldn't be divided on the basis of religion. India's beauty shouldn't be spoiled. Let's stay united, let's save the diversity. Nadeem Asim, Mumbai Power crisis: Look to clean energy options The country is finding it difficult to cater to the needs of Power requirement of residents and frequent power cuts is a cause of worry. Electrical Power is the cause of worry, which can be solved by installing Wind Mill for the Common Area Power and for the residential requirement as per individual consumption. Solar energy is a special kind of energy that comes from the sun. The sun is a big star that shines really bright and warm. The sunlight is made up of tiny things called photons. We use photons to make electricity. Solar panels are like magical mirrors that can catch these photons and turn them into electricity. Solar energy is clean and does not cause pollution. It is never ending because the sun is always shining. Solar makes the world a cleaner and bright place. Nikhil Akhilesh Krishnan, Palm Beach road, Vashi
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Srikakulam artist draws miniature painting of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on a peacock feather
Srikakulam artist Rahul Patnaik created a miniature painting of the Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on peacock's feather. This artwork was unveiled ahead of the Chandanotsavam festival, set to be celebrated on April 30 at the historic Simhachalam temple in Visakhapatnam. In a press statement, Mr. Rahul Patnaik said: 'The miniature painting done with acrylic colours took five hours to complete.' Mr. Rahul Patnaiak, a recipient of many national awards has been training young artists in the art of miniature painting. Members of the Srikakulam Lions Club, Natukula Mohan, Badana Devabhusanam and others praised Mr. Rahul Patnaik for bringing laurels to the district.
