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Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Officials told to focus on village sanitation management
Ongole: Prakasamdistrict collector A Thameem Ansariya has directed officials to prioritise sanitation work in villages and warned of strict action against officers who show negligence in hygiene management. On Tuesday morning, Collector Ansariya visited Purimetla, Kellampalli, and Pedda Ullagallu villages in Mundlamuru mandal to inspect sanitation management and the need-based primary survey under the P4 policy. She gathered detailed information from officials about the implementation of these programmes. During her visit to Purimetla village, the Collector emphasised that Deputy MPDOs and Panchayat secretaries must conduct daily field visits to ensure proper sanitation management. She ordered that door-to-door garbage collection should be actively maintained, and collected waste should be properly processed. She made it clear that action will be taken against officials who show negligence in sanitation management. With the onset of the rainy season, she stressed that Panchayat Raj department officials are responsible for ensuring safe drinking water supply to residents. The collector issued directives to ensure that water pipeline systems remain leak-free, to chlorinate overhead tanks following government guidelines regularly, and to provide quality drinking water through taps. She instructed MPDOs to coordinate with panchayat secretaries, ANMs, and medical health staff to prevent disease outbreaks during the monsoon season. She ordered systematic cleaning of overhead tanks, prevention of open defecation near pump sets and borewells, and necessary repairs to prevent sewage water from mixing with drinking water pipelines. The Collector interacted with villagers to assess sanitation management and the performance of government welfare programmes and services. She directed officials to work toward enhancing public satisfaction with government services. As part of the P4 programme, she reviewed the need-based primary survey conducted in the village. Speaking with identified beneficiary families, she explained that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu introduced the P4 programme to eliminate economic inequalities and create a poverty-free society. At Kellamapalli village, the Collector honoured Nidamanuru Srinivasa Rao with a shawl for adopting 10 families under the P4 programme. She also inspected the waste-to-wealth centre and vermicompost pits at Pedda Ullagallu, gathering details about daily door-to-door garbage collection, staffing, and waste segregation processes. The inspection was accompanied by Ongole RDO Lakshmi Prasanna, District Panchayat CEO Chiranjeevi, DPO Venkat Naidu, Tehsildar Lakshminarayana, MPDO Sridevi, and other mandal officials.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Uttarakhand HC flags voter list duplication ahead of panchayat polls, seeks SEC report in a week
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High Court has intensified its scrutiny of alleged discrepancies in voter lists for the upcoming Panchayat elections, slated to begin in two phases from July 24. Amid challenging weather conditions, the court on Tuesday heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) from Uttarkashi, specifically addressing these anomalies. Following the hearing, the High Court issued a clear directive to the State Election Commission, demanding a comprehensive report on the matter within one week. This swift intervention underscores the judiciary's urgency in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process ahead of the crucial local body polls. This is not the first instance of the High Court intervening in voter registration issues for the state's elections. Earlier, in a significant ruling based on a petition filed by Shakti Singh Barthwal, the court had already mandated stringent action. That order explicitly prohibited candidates from contesting elections if their names were found to be registered in two separate voter lists, emphasising the court's commitment to fair and transparent electoral practices. The current PIL, filed by Ram Singh of Barkot, Uttarkashi, further intensifies scrutiny on the accuracy of voter rolls. Singh's petition highlighted that while Barkot Nagar Palika has a population of 10,555, the initial voter list comprised 10,321 individuals. Subsequently, approximately 1,000 additional voters were included without proper identification of their original registration. An investigation by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) confirmed these concerns, identifying a staggering 2,695 voters whose names appeared on two separate voter lists.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Sarpanch Is Going Viral On Instagram And Panchayat May Be The Reason
A sarpanch's reels are going massively viral on Instagram. Here's why. A sarpanch exhibiting the work he has done for the community has earned him millions of views on Instagram. Ravi Sarpanch, a low-key account on Instagram, regularly shares reels of the development he's brought to a village named Jhanda Khurd Village in Punjab's Sardulgarh. The reels follow a similar pattern, showing before vs after the job is done. From fixing roads to tidying up dirty streets to clearing trash to making a maidan look accessible, Ravi Sarpanch is doing his job right, and it shows in whatever content he has shared with his followers. Sarpanch Sarpanch or Pradhan is the elected head of a village, who runs the local-level governing body called the Gram Panchayat. He or she is tasked with governing the village. They oversee the development of the village, work in tandem with the administration, and ensure community welfare by hearing out and resolving the day-to-day issues that may arise. Panchayat Effect? TVF's blockbuster series Panchayat which recently premiered its fourth season on Amazon, has tugged at the heartstrings of Indian viewers who have found an escape from their chaotic lives and found peace in the quaint and fictional village of Phulera. The show stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, and Chandan Roy in the lead. Panchayat takes you on a journey of everyday issues – small and big – faced by the villagers and the path it takes to solve those problems. Broken roads, electricity cuts, non-allotment of houses under the government scheme, to name a few. Ravi, a sarpanch possibly inspired by the show, uses the Panchayat title track as the background score for all his reels, showcasing the development work he has done for his community in his village. Viral Reels From the looks of it, the Instagram account is run by the Sarpanch's son. Although only a handful of reels showing the village's development exist on the page, the videos have managed to generate millions of views. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ravi Achera (@ravi.__sarpanch) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ravi Achera (@ravi.__sarpanch) Social Media Reactions The reels posted by Ravi Sarpanch have been picked up by the algorithm lords of Instagram, enabling them to reach millions of viewers who have come to the comments section to appreciate the man doing the work for his community. The words of praise are often laced with a pinch of humour. 'We got kaam krne wala sarpanch before GTA 6," wrote one user. 'Har gao ka sarpanch agar aisa kaam kare to kya hi baat hai par koi karta nahi." 'Hamara neta kaisa ho ravi bhai jaisa ho." 'Bro is building next capital of India." 'Aisa sarpanch mujhe apne gaon me chahiye." top videos View all 'My village sarpanch told it's AI." 'The politician we need." About the Author Anurag Verma Anurag Verma, News Editor at works independently for the Viral section. Bollywood, Cricket, Science, Tech, YouTube, Reddit, Meme Origins and everything Pop-culture are his forte. He covers More Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : panchayat view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 22, 2025, 16:40 IST News explainers This Sarpanch Is Going Viral On Instagram And Panchayat May Be The Reason Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Fans Can't Get Enough Of Panchayat Actress Sanvikaa's Retro Look
Panchayat Actress Sanvikaa's latest photo is creating a buzz because it reminds many of the classic style from 90s Bollywood movies. Sanvikaa, who plays Rinki and Sachiv Ji's love interest in Panchayat, continues to impress fans not just with her acting but also with her natural beauty. Since her debut in season 1, she has captured many hearts with her performance. Besides acting, Sanvikaa often shares stunning pictures on her social media, which amaze her followers every time. Her latest photo is creating a buzz again because it reminds many of the classic style from 90s Bollywood movies. She has captured that old school vibe perfectly, due to which fans can't stop admiring her in the comments section. In her bold new Instagram post, Sanvikaa is seen wearing a black sleeveless top. She tied her hair back neatly, leaving a few loose in the front. Her makeup was kept simple and she added a stylish twist with several chains around her neck. The entire look gave a cool and confident vibe. Fans were delighted and filled the comments with love for her fresh appearance. In Panchayat, Sanvikaa's on screen bond with Jitendra Kumar has been enjoyed by many viewers. Although she appeared for only a few seconds in season 1, her role grew bigger in the later seasons. She became a regular part of the show and fans started looking forward to her scenes. In an earlier interview with News18 Showsha, Sanvikaa spoke about the love story between Rinky and Sachiv. She said, 'People are so possessive. They can't see Sachiv ji and Rinky separately. Even if we're out with friends, fans comment asking, 'Where is he?' They want us together for life. Hopefully, the writers are listening because the audience is king. Their love story is still on the way… but when it will happen, no one knows. Hopefully, they end up together." Sanvikaa believes that Rinky would choose someone like Sachiv Ji without any doubt. She looks up to him and feels motivated to do something meaningful in her own life because of him. He makes her feel comfortable. She doesn't have to explain everything to him, he just understands her. For Rinky, this kind of support and understanding is exactly what she wants in a life partner. Apart from Panchayat, Sanvikaa has also been part of other web shows, including Lakhan Leela Bhargava and Hajamat. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
GO 49 to create new tiger conservation reserve kept in abeyance over Adivasi concerns
The State government on Monday (July 21) declared that the proposal to create Kumurambheem Conservation Reserve — tiger corridor area connecting Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra — is being kept in abeyance. The State government's decision comes in the wake of concerns raised by tribals and public representatives across tribal areas and detailed discussions held with various stakeholders. The GO.49 dated May 30, 2025, issued by Environment, Forests, Science & Technology department, potentially displaces tribal residents in more than 330 villages from their traditional habitat and restricts their forest rights and livelihoods. It aims at converting 1.49 lakh hectares across multiple forest ranges in Kumurambheem-Asifabad district, including Asifabad, Kerameri, Rebbena, Tiryani, Kagaznagar, Sirpur, Karjelli, Bejjur, and Penchikalpet into the 'Kumurambheem Conservation Reserve' as an extension to Kawal Tiger Reserve. Adivasi organisations who led sustained protests had maintained that the order was violative of their rights as per Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996, that aims at empowering tribal communities in the country's Scheduled Areas. The government, sensing widespread protests, called for a report from the District Collector to address the situation comprehensively. Later, the situation was also studied and reviewed by Minister for Forests Konda Surekha, Adilabad District In-charge Minister Jupally Krishna Rao and Minister for Panchayat Raj Dansari Anasuya. According to officials, the findings and recommendations were submitted to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by the District Collector on July 11, and the decision to withhold the order until further notice followed on Monday. Ms. Surekha stated: 'Congress government is people's government. We will never take any decision that harms the rights or livelihoods of Adivasis and tribal communities. The concerns of the local people have been heard, and action has been taken accordingly. The welfare of every citizen, especially our tribal brothers and sisters, remains our top priority.'
