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Hans India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Smart ration cards to be issued from Aug 25: Manohar
Vijayawada: Minister for food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs Nadendla Manohar announced on Tuesday that smart ration cards will be distributed across the state for a week, from August 25 to August 31. These cards will be provided free of cost to 1,45,97,486 beneficiaries statewide. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat's publicity wing on Tuesday, Manohar stated that distribution events for these smart cards will be held in every constituency, led by local MLAs, at the district level by ministers, and at the state level by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. Out of 16,08,612 applications received statewide for changes or additions to ration cards, 15,32,758 applications were positively resolved, with only 4.72 per cent being rejected. Through this process, 9,87,644 new individuals have registered their names, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 4,29,79,897. Of these, 2,68,23,200 beneficiaries will receive rations from the Central Government, and 1,61,56,697 from the State Government. This brings the total number of rice cards in the state to 1,45,97,486. The cards are integrated with a dynamic key register via a QR code, ensuring that every transaction is recorded at the central office immediately. Once these QR code smart cards are implemented, ration goods will be distributed from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm daily, from the 1st to the 15th of every month, at all 26,796 ration shops across the state. The minister also stated that the Deepam-2 scheme is being successfully implemented. In the first phase, 97.59 lakh free gas cylinders were distributed, and a subsidy of Rs 764 crore was deposited into beneficiaries' bank accounts. In the second phase, which began in April this year, 93.46 lakh free gas cylinders have been distributed so far, with a subsidy of Rs 747 crore deposited into beneficiaries' bank accounts. He informed that a pilot project has been implemented in NTR and Krishna districts to directly deposit the subsidy amount into beneficiaries' accounts, as per Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's vision. Despite the large volume of transactions, only 4,516 transactions have failed so far, and 86,000 non-transferable accounts have been identified. The Minister requested all concerned beneficiaries to verify their bank account numbers and phone numbers. Civil supplies department commissioner Saurabh Gaur was also present.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
Cow stolen for alleged slaughter
Udupi: A case of cattle theft with the alleged intent of slaughter was reported from Kalavara village in Kundapur taluk. The complainant, Manohar,33, from Kalavara village, stated that he let his cattle out to graze on the morning of July 27. Later, two of the cows did not return home. On Monday morning, around 8 am, one cow returned home, but the other remained missing. Despite an extensive search in the surrounding areas and forest, the cow could not be found. Subsequently, on the evening of the same day, the complainant reviewed CCTV footage from the Nandikeshwara Bakery at Kalavara Junction. The footage showed the two cows resting beside the bakery. Around 5 am on Monday, two individuals were seen feeding something to one of the cows, forcefully grabbing its horn, and tying its legs. They then appeared to cruelly load the cow into a vehicle with the intention of slaughter, he stated in the complaint. The stolen animal was a five-year-old brown cow, valued at approximately Rs 5,000. Based on this, a case was registered at Kundapur Rural police station under Section 303(2) of the BNS, Sections 4, 5, and 12 of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, and Section 11(1)(d) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Smart ration cards to be given to 1.45 crore beneficiaries in A.P. from August 25
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Nadendla Manohar announced that smart ration cards will be distributed free of cost to 1.45 crore beneficiaries across the State from August 25 to 31. At a press conference at the Secretariat here on Tuesday, he said the distribution will take place through constituency-level events led by MLAs, district-level programmes by Ministers, and State-wide events under the leadership of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister. Andhra Pradesh became the first State in India to complete 96.05% KYC for ration cards. About 11.47 lakh people, aged either under five years or above 80, are exempt from KYC. Out of over 16 lakh change requests in ration cards, more than 15 lakh have been approved, Mr. Manohar said. Nearly 9.87 lakh new members have been added, bringing the total beneficiary count to 4.29 crore. Of these, 2.68 crore will receive ration from the Centre and 1.61 crore from the State. The smart cards, similar to debit/credit cards, include the head of household's photo, member names, and are linked via dynamic QR codes for real-time tracking. From next month, ration shops will operate on a fixed schedule. Home delivery continues for the elderly and physically-challenged pensioners. The State has also successfully implemented the Deepam-2 LPG subsidy scheme, transferring over ₹1,500 crore directly into beneficiaries' accounts, the Minister said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Cow stolen for slaughter in Karnataka's Kundapur, one still missing
UDUPI: A case of cattle theft with the alleged intent of slaughter was reported from Kalavara village in Kundapur taluk. The complainant, Manohar, 33, from Kalavara village, stated that he let his cattle out to graze on the morning of July 27. Later, two of the cows did not return home. On Monday morning, around 8:00 am, one cow returned home, but the other remained missing. Despite extensive searching in the surrounding areas and forest, the cow could not be found. Subsequently, on the evening of the same day, the complainant reviewed CCTV footage from the Nandikeshwara Bakery at Kalavara Junction. The footage showed the two cows resting beside the bakery. Around 5:00 am on Monday, two individuals were seen feeding something to one of the cows, forcefully grabbing its horn, and tying its legs. They then appeared to cruelly load the cow into a vehicle with the intention of slaughter, he stated in the complaint. The stolen animal was a five-year-old brown cow, valued at approximately Rs 5,000. Based on this, a case was registered at Kundapur Rural Police Station under Section 303(2) of the BNS, Sections 4, 5, and 12 of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, and Section 11(1)(d) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
ALC celebrates Income Tax Day
Vijayawada: Commemorating Income Tax Day, Andhra Loyola College on Thursday hosted an insightful guest lecture on Income Tax, aimed at enhancing financial literacy among its students. The session was led by Assistant Director of Income Tax Dommeti Sridhar providing students with essential up-to-date financial knowledge directly from the Income Tax Department. The event also featured Manohar, an IIT Graduate, who emphasised that paying taxes is a civic duty akin to building one's family, underscoring its foundational role in national development. Vijay, an alumnus of Andhra Loyola College (ALC), highlighted the simplicity of online tax portals and the stability of current tax policies, encouraging seamless compliance. The overall objective of the session was to foster a 'Together for a Strong Nation' spirit among the youth. Discussions covered practical aspects of taxation, including popular tax deductions under Section 80C, the convenience of online taxpayer services, and the crucial link between Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) taxation and innovation. This comprehensive session empowered students with real-world knowledge vital for both personal financial management and active participation in nation-building. Approximately 200 students from the Commerce and BBA departments actively participated in the programme, demonstrating a keen interest in understanding their future financial responsibilities. Certificates were distributed to the prize winners as part of the celebration. Fr Kiran Kumar, Vice-Principal II year, Dr L Subha, Dean of Student Activities, Nirmala Rani, Head of the Department of Commerce and Durga Pavani, Head of the Department of Business Administration also participated.
