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Hans India
a day ago
- Hans India
Prakasam SP receives complaints about fraudsters at PGRS
Ongole: District Superintendent of Police AR Damodar organised the weekly Public Grievance Redressal Programme (PGRS) at the district police office here on Monday to address citizen complaints. During the programme, SP Damodar and the police officers listened to complainants who arrived from various parts of the district. They engaged in face-to-face discussions with petitioners, understanding the background of their complaints, and assured them of a swift resolution within legal parameters. The SP instructed the concerned police station officers to conduct immediate investigations in accordance with the law and ensure speedy justice for the affected parties. The program received complaints regarding family disputes, harassment by husbands and in-laws, cheating, job fraud, land disputes, and other issues. Notable cases included a complaint from a Darsi mandal resident who was defrauded of Rs 1.80 lakh by someone from Duvvuru mandal, Kadapa district, who promised to sell a used tractor but later filed a false complaint against the victim. Another complainant from Giddaluru reported being cheated of Rs 5.50 lakh by a person who falsely promised municipal employment and housing for his son, subsequently threatening the victim when asked to return the money. The programme was attended by Women Police Station DSP Ramana Kumar, SC/ST Cell Inspector Durga Prasad, DTC Inspector Shamimulla, Traffic Inspector Pandu Rangarao, PGRS SI Janardan Rao, and other staff members.
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
NDA govt keen on checking land grabbing
Visakhapatnam: The NDA government is planning to bring a special policy to resolve land related issues, informed Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad. On Monday, the Minister received grievances from the public at the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) by participating in the programme at the District Collector's office conference hall along with district collector MN Harendhira Prasad and joint collector K Mayur Ashok. Speaking to the media later, the Revenue Minister mentioned that the government will pay special attention to land grabbing in the state and ensure that justice is meted out to the victims. The minister said that the coalition government is moving forward with an aim at providing good governance. He observed that there are many land problems in Visakhapatnam and most of the complaints received in the PGRS are related to lands that were occupied or grabbed during the previous government. Further, the minister informed that the revenue department will ready a detailed report on the land grabbing that took place in Visakhapatnam. He said that a solution would also be worked out soon regarding the long-pending Simhachalam temple's pancha gramalu issue. Speaking about the development of the district, Anagani Satya Prasad emphasised that Visakhapatnam is going to be developed as an IT hub and gain a top place in the country in the coming days. The Revenue Minister reminded that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu already instructed that private lands should not be kept in 22A and the state government decided to lift the ban on 22A lands. The Revenue Minister, who personally received grievances from the public during the PGRS, opined that the redressal system is implemented effectively in Tirupati and Visakhapatnam districts. The minister stated that he participated in the programme to watch the mechanism adopted here. A similar system will be implemented in other places, he assured.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Eluru Collector distributes touch phones to hearing-impaired beneficiaries
District Collector K. Vetriselvi on Monday distributed touch phones worth ₹1.52 lakh to eight hearing-impaired beneficiaries. The distribution took place at the Godavari Meeting Hall in the District Collectorate as part of the PGRS (Public Grievance Redressal System) programme. Each beneficiary received a smartphone worth ₹19,000, aimed at enhancing their communication and digital inclusion. The selected individuals had cleared intermediate-level education and demonstrated proficiency in sign language, fulfilling all government-prescribed eligibility criteria. Joint Collector P. Dhatrireddy, District Revenue Officer V. Vishweshwara Rao, and Assistant Director of the Department of Welfare for Differently-Abled and Senior Citizens B. Ram Kumar were also present at the event. As per government norms, free smartphones are being provided to hearing-impaired persons who are above 18 years of age, possess a BPL (Below Poverty Line) ration card, and have at least 40% certified disability. The initiative is part of the Andhra Pradesh government's continued efforts to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusivity for persons with disabilities.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI(M) demands house pattas for people living near Krishna riverbank
People living near the Krishna river embankment at Ranadive Nagar, Bhupesh Gupta Nagar, Ramalingeswara Nagar, Taraka Ramanagar in Vijayawada should be issued 'pattas' immediately, said CPI (M) leaders. Staging a demonstration during the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) at the Collectorate in the city on Monday, CPI(M) State committee member Donepudi Kasinath thanked the local people for their decades-long fight due to which their dream of building a retaining wall was realised last year. When there is a retaining wall which will protect these areas from getting flooded in future, why should the government delay in issuing pattas, he questioned. CPI(M) State secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao said that while the government is quick to allot land for big companies to establish malls, it, however, drags its feet when it comes to issuing pattas to poor people.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
GRS and Pakatan to contest Sabah election as electoral pact
KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Pakatan Harapan will contest the upcoming Sabah state election as an electoral pact, confirmed GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. 'We will continue the cooperation between GRS and Pakatan as it stands today,' he said after officiating the Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (PGRS) annual general assembly at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Sunday (July 27). When asked if the GRS component parties had agreed to the arrangement, Hajiji replied 'Agreed.' Asked whether the seat allocation formula had been worked out, Hajiji said, 'Of course, but not finalised. Only a few things to sort out.' He nodded when asked if the electoral pact was confirmed. Earlier, in his speech to PGRS delegates, Hajiji said since "Langkah Kinabalu" in 2023, GRS and Pakatan have formed a strong collaboration, which continues today. "We will maintain this strong collaboration. This is the partnership that can now bring real benefits.' Earlier in his speech, Hajiji also remarked, 'Our master is here, our master is not there,' indicating that GRS, as a local Sabah-based coalition, intends to assert dominance in shaping Sabah's political course.
