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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
MPDO booked for sexual harassment of Dalit woman in Andhra's Prakasam
ONGOLE: A Mandal Parishad Development Officer (MPDO) in Tarlupadu mandal of Prakasam district was booked for sexual harassment and under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following a complaint by a Dalit woman staff member. According to Tarlupadu SI Brahmanaidu, the accused officer, Chakrapani Prasad, allegedly harassed the woman—an office assistant on daily wages for the past 10 years—on two consecutive days last week. The first incident occurred on Monday evening when he allegedly misbehaved with her after calling her into his room. The following day, she did not attend work out of fear. On Wednesday, the officer reportedly tried to forcibly pull her into the restroom, causing minor injuries to her hand. She later filed a complaint at the Tarlupadu police station on Thursday night. In response, Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti (MRPS) leaders staged a protest in front of the Mandal Office on Saturday. Tahsildar assured them that the matter would be reported to higher authorities. The accused officer is currently absconding.
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Two held for misappropriating Chief Minister's Relief Funds; three still absconding
HYDERABAD: Jubilee Hills police have arrested two men for misappropriating Rs 8.71 lakh sanctioned under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). The accused, Jogula Naresh Kumar (42) and Balagoni Venkatesh (37), an office subordinate at the MPDO office in Nalgonda, diverted funds meant for financially distressed beneficiaries. Three others — Korlapati Vamshi (24), Pulipaka Omkar (34) and another accomplice — are absconding. Police said prime accused Naresh Kumar retained 230 sanctioned but unissued CMRF cheques after his tenure at a minister's office ended following the 2023 elections. The gang targeted 19 cheques belonging to applicants who had not followed up on their claims. Using forged documents, they opened bank accounts in names resembling those of the original beneficiaries and deposited the cheques at an SBI branch on Road No. 5, Jubilee Hills. The siphoned amount was shared among the conspirators. Police arrested Naresh and Venkatesh on July 14. Both confessed during interrogation and were sent to judicial custody on Tuesday. Efforts to trace the remaining suspects are underway.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Launch Spl sanitation drive to prevent outbreak of contagious diseases
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjit Basha has directed officials to launch a special sanitation drive across Kurnool to prevent the outbreak of seasonal and contagious diseases. In a teleconference held on Monday with constituency special officers, Mandal special officers, MPDOs, tahsildars, Municipal Commissioners, EO PRDs, CDPOs and other officials, the Collector emphasised the importance of strict sanitation measures during the monsoon season. The Collector instructed officials to ensure regular garbage collection, proper drainage cleaning, fixing of drinking water pipeline leakages, and timely cleaning of overhead tanks in both rural and urban areas. He cited negative feedback from IVRS regarding sanitation in villages such as Eruru (Chippagiri mandal), Kodumur-3 and Pyalakurthi (Kodumur mandal), Hebbatam (Holagunda), Chirtanakallu (Kosigi), Loddipalle (Orvakal), and Nolekal (Peddakadubur). He questioned the MPDOs and EO PRDs on the lack of progress and directed special inspections and detailed reports from these locations. He warned that action would be taken against negligent staff. Further, the Collector ordered Municipal Commissioners in Kurnool, Adoni, and Yemmiganur to carry out sanitation measures regularly and ensure cleanliness in public spaces and around government offices. Even though no malaria cases have been reported so far, sporadic cases of dengue and chikungunya have emerged. The Collector stressed the need for fogging, drain cleaning, and implementation of 'dry days' as preventive steps. He enquired about dengue cases in C Belagal, Krishnagiri, and Kurnool mandals and instructed health officials to intensify monitoring and prevention of water and vector-borne diseases. On other fronts, the Collector reviewed the progress of waste-to-wealth centres in Adoni, Devanakonda, Halaharvi, and Krishnagiri, urging MPDOs to expedite their completion and operation. In Alur mandal, only 9 out of 34 tanks (26%) had been cleaned, prompting the Collector to question the MPDO and the DPO for not taking action against negligent panchayat secretaries. He also emphasised timely and accurate updating of Bal Sanjeevani and Take Home Ration kit distributions on the POSHAN Tracker and Bal Sanjeevani app. CDPOs of Adoni and Yemmiganur were specifically pulled up for delay in implementation, and were asked to conduct training for Anganwadi workers. The Collector warned that lack of progress would lead to disciplinary action against the concerned officials.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Support for the Differently-Abled: Subsidy Loans, Job Mela, and Assistive Device Verification Announced in Gadwal
Gadwal: In a press release, District Welfare Officer Ms. Sunanda announced that online applications are being accepted from differently-abled individuals in the district under the 2025–2026 Economic Rehabilitation Scheme. This scheme aims to support self-employment, traditional occupations, and cottage industries. Under the non-bank linkage scheme, one unit per Mandal and Municipality will receive a subsidy of ₹50,000. Additionally, one bank linkage unit will be sanctioned at the district level. Applications can be submitted online from July 14 to July 31, 2025, through the website Interested candidates must upload the following documents along with the application: Disability certificate Age proof Aadhaar card Educational certificates Income and caste certificates Bank passbook White ration card Applicants are required to submit the printed application with all supporting documents to the respective MPDO office. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Minimum 40% disability 2. Age between 21 and 55 years 3. Income limit: ₹1.5 lakh in rural areas and ₹2 lakh in urban areas Note: Individuals who applied in the past for subsidy or loan but have not received sanction yet must reapply through the website mentioned above. For more details, applicants may contact the District Welfare Officer, Women, Child, Disabled, and Senior Citizens Welfare Department, Room G-33, Collectorate, Jogulamba Gadwal, during office working hours. Job Mela to be Held for Unemployed Youth – July 16 District Employment Officer Ms. Priyanka announced that a Job Mela (job fair) will be conducted to provide training and employment opportunities to unemployed youth in companies located in Gadwal, Ieeja, Kurnool, and Mahbubnagar. Eligible youth between 18 and 35 years of age with qualifications such as SSC, Intermediate, any Degree, or MBA are invited to attend the Job Mela scheduled for July 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the District Employment Office, IDOC Complex, F 30/1. The companies participating include: Kasam Fashion Puskal Agrotech PMKK Ms. Priyanka urged job seekers to make the best use of this opportunity. Document Verification for Assistive Devices for Differently-Abled – July 15 & 16 District Women and Child Welfare Officer Ms. Sunanda announced that candidates who applied for assistive devices must attend document verification at the meeting hall in the IDOC building on July 15 and 16, 2025. Applicants must bring: Original certificates Online application form Disability certificate Aadhaar card Ration card Income and caste certificates Educational certificates Bonafide certificate Unemployment affidavit One set of Xerox copies of all documents July 15: Verification for Retro-Fitted Motorized Vehicles July 16: Verification for Battery Mini Trading Auto Vehicles, Mobile Business Battery Tricycles, and other assistive devices Candidates who fail to attend the verification will be considered ineligible, as stated by District Welfare Officer Ms. Sunanda.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Licensed Surveyors Urged to Embrace Advanced Technology for Accurate Land Mapping: Collector Santosh
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh emphasized that only when licensed surveyors adopt and implement modern technology in the field can land surveys be carried out with precision. He made these remarks while participating in a training program for licensed surveyors held on Monday at the MPDO office in the district headquarters. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector stated that the state government has introduced the Bhoobharati Act-2025 to resolve land-related issues comprehensively. He mentioned that survey maps will now be a mandatory requirement in processes like registration and mutation, which is why licensed surveyors are being specially trained. He explained that the training program, which began on May 26, is currently in its final phase, focusing on specialized training in Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) equipment. Given the rapid technological advancements, the use of modern tools like DGPS in land surveying has become essential. This technology enables highly accurate land measurements in less time, helping clearly identify the boundaries and extents of agricultural lands, thereby effectively preventing future land disputes. The Collector stressed the importance of thoroughly understanding the equipment used during the training and noted that true expertise lies in the ability to implement the skills learned in practical fieldwork. Upon completion of the training, those who pass the final assessment will be awarded the Licensed Surveyor Certificate. He urged participants to make the most of this opportunity and become licensed surveyors, highlighting that their appointment not only improves employment opportunities but also contributes significantly to resolving land disputes. The event was attended by Survey, Land and Records Assistant Director Ram Chander, mandal-level surveyors, trainees, and other officials.
