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Hans India
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- Politics
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Collector exhorts youth to display patriotism
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district collector Chadalavada Nagarani urged the youth to show their patriotic spirit by ensuring the national flag is flown in every home. She called on them to unite and contribute to the nation's integrity and solidarity, helping India achieve a higher status on the global stage. As part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations and the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, a special event was held on Monday morning at SRKR Engineering College here, where hundreds of students participated. Following a patriotic song session, a massive rally was organised, featuring a 200-metre-long national flag that was carried from the college campus to the main road. Leading the rally, collector Nagarani, along with other district officials, held national flags and chanted slogans like 'Jai Hind' and 'Swatantra Bharat Ki Jai.' Speaking at the event, the collector highlighted that the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme is a brainchild of the Prime Minister and a patriotic initiative that everyone should embrace. She expressed pride that the designer of the national flag, Pingali Venkayya, hailed from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Nagarani also encouraged citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes, offices, and public spaces from August 13 to 15 to demonstrate national unity. Principal Dr KV Muralikrishnam Raju also addressed the students, urging them to contribute to the country's progress and uphold its integrity and unity. He stressed that by doing so, they would be showcasing their patriotism. Prior to the rally, a meeting was held in the college's main auditorium where dance performances by students from various schools, cantered on the theme of patriotism, were highly appreciated by the audience. District Revenue Officer Mogili Venkateswarlu, Bhimavaram RDO K Praveen Kumar Reddy, DEO E Narayana, Bhimavaram Municipal Commissioner K Ramachandra Reddy, District Tourism Officer Apparao, and a large number of students also attended.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
West Godavari District Collector orders probe against 17 private hospitals for collecting extra fees under NTR Vaidya Seva Trust
West Godavari District Collector Ch. Nagarani has ordered a probe against 17 private hospitals for allegedly collecting additional fees under NTR Vaidya Seva Trust. The district authorities have received complaints against the 17 hospitals, seeking action for collecting fee for the services offered under the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust and registering fake disease profiles for additional charges. In a review meeting held with the managements of the 17 hospitals, Medical and Health authorities in Bhimavaram on June 13, Ms. Nagarani said that some of the hospitals have charged fee from the patients for treatment for diseases that are not reported. 'A fine will imposed against the hospitals for charging additional fee for the NTR Vaidya Seva services and further action will be initiated in the case of treating the patients by registering fake disease profile', said Ms. Nagarani. District Medical and Health Officer G. Geethabai, District Hospital Services Coordinator P. Suryanarayana, NTR Vaidya Seva Trust District Coordinator Kirthi Sravan and representatives of the 17 hospitals were present.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
People urged to plant saplings to improve greenery
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district collector Chadalawada Nagarani said that in addition to planting trees to improve greenery, efforts are being made to control plastic pollution. On Thursday, to celebrate World Environment Day, a large-scale programme was taken up in the district to plant saplings and remove plastic waste from canals and drains under 'Vanam-Manam.' As part of this, collector Nagarani, District Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi, district Joint Collector T Rahul Kumar Reddy, DRO Mogili Venkateswarlu, and district officials from various departments enthusiastically participated in the sapling planting programme at Collectorate here. Later, collector Nagarani participated in the programme to remove plastic waste along the Vissakoderu canal and on the footpaths at the overpass on JP Road. She inspected the waste removal work being done in the canals under the auspices of the Irrigation Department and made several suggestions to the irrigation officials. As part of the waste removal, the soil placed on the banks was ordered to be moved to another area in a day or two. She ordered that the waste removal work in the four main canals in Bhimavaram town be completed on a war footing. She advised the municipal and police officials not to allow coconut shells along the canal banks under any circumstances and that action should be taken against this. Speaking on the occasion, collector Nagarani said that a programme to plant 3.85 lakh saplings has been started across the district as part of World Environment Day. Preparations have been made for planting saplings in government offices, places, roads, along the canal banks and panchayat places. She asked the people to be partners in this and to bring about a change in the climate by planting saplings in the house premises and in open spaces outside. She said that nurseries have been developed in Venkataramannagudem, Seetharampuram and Konithivada villages of the district under the supervision of the Forest Department. She said that plants are the oxygen for humans and it is everyone's responsibility to plant trees in large numbers. She said that staff from all departments took part to remove waste in the canals. District Additional SP V Bhima Rao, District Forest Officer D Asha Kiran, and others participated in the programme.
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Call to create awareness on govt school education
Bhimavaram: West Godavari district Collector Chadalawada Nagarani has directed education officials to prioritise government school admissions through proactive door-to-door awareness campaigns for parents. During a review meeting on Friday, she addressed SSC results, government school enrollment, 25% reservation for disadvantaged students, out-of-school children admissions, and APAAR ID registration. Emphasising the quality education and facilities in government schools, she urged officials to dispel parental misconceptions about private schools. Nagarani also highlighted Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister N Lokesh's focus on increasing literacy and school development. She stressed the need for village and mandal-level awareness plans, involving officials and teachers in door-to-door outreach. While noting the district's 82.15% SSC pass rate (ranking 16th), she aimed for further improvement. Instructions were given to organise special classes for supplementary exams to be held from May 19 to 28 and to prioritise single-parent and orphaned children for the 25% quota admissions scheduled from April 28 to May 15. The Collector also addressed the pending APAAR ID registrations (32,723 students) and the need to prevent dropouts, particularly in grades 6-8. The meeting concluded with the unveiling of an admission campaign pamphlet and poster. DEO E Narayana, Samagra Shiksha APC P Shyamsunder, GSWS officer Y Dosi Reddy, Deputy EOs, DEO Office AD N Satyanarayana, MEOs, and others participated in this meeting.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
88 infants, 8 maternal deaths reported in 2024-25 in West Godavari, probe initiated
During a district-level meeting on the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani revealed that 88 infant mortalities and eight maternal mortalities were recorded across the West Godavari district for the year 2024-25. Ms. Nagarani has ordered health officials to initiate a probe into the causes behind the significant increase in the number of infant and maternal mortalities across the West Godavari district. Medical and Health Officer Dr. G. Geethabhai has been instructed to issue notices to government and private clinics where these mortalities have been reported since March. Attending the meeting were Integrated Child Development Services Project Director B. Sujatha Rani, District Hospital Services Coordinator Dr. M. Suryanarayana, and other officials.
