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Hans India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Expedite land acquisition for railway projects: Collector
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjith Basha has directed the officials concerned to expedite the land acquisition process for ongoing railway infrastructure projects in the district. He emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to ensure the timely completion of railway underpasses, overpasses, and other development works. He held a review meeting on Saturday at the Mini Conference Hall in the District Collectorate to assess the progress of various railway projects. The session focused on the construction of Railway Under Bridges (RUBs), Road Over Bridges (ROBs), and double-track railway lines across different revenue divisions in the district. The Collector reviewed the land acquisition status from Sub-Collectors and RDOs for projects being implemented in the three revenue divisions. He instructed the revenue officials to prioritise and fast-track land acquisition processes, ensuring there are no delays in the construction of the railway infrastructure. He further directed all departments involved — including RDOs, officials from the Collector's office, and railway authorities — to work in close coordination. He emphasized the urgent need to resolve issues related to land acquisition, No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and Letters of Acceptance without delay. Adoni Sub-Collector Maurya Bharadwaj informed the Collector that land acquisition for three Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in Adoni division is progressing well. Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar provided details about the progress of land acquisition in 12 villages for the double-track railway line and underpass bridges in the Kurnool division. Pattikonda RDO Bharat Naik reported that land acquisition for one of the double-track projects in his division has been completed, while the other project is currently at the award stage. The review meeting was attended by District Revenue Officer (DRO) Venkatanarayana, Roads and Buildings SE Maheshwar Reddy, Executive Engineer Suresh Babu, Adoni Executive Engineer Venkateswarlu, Railway Assistant Divisional Engineer Durgarao, Adoni Municipal Commissioner Krishna, and other officials. The Collector reiterated that swift action and efficient interdepartmental coordination are essential for the successful execution of key railway infrastructure projects in the district.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Collector calls for successful execution of ‘Yogandhra'
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjith Basha on Thursday directed officials to successfully conduct the Yogandhra Campaign across Kurnool district from May 22 to June 21. He held a video conference with special officers, divisional and mandal-level officials from the Collectorate, reviewing plans for the campaign. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector emphasised the importance of organising daily yoga-related activities to create widespread awareness among the public throughout the campaign period. The government has planned to organise a themed State Yoga Session in one district each day until June 22. As part of this initiative, the Collector announced that a mass yoga session involving 5,000 sanitation workers will be held in Kurnool on June 17, for which necessary arrangements have been assigned to the Municipal Commissioner. In addition, on June 8, yoga sessions will be organised for senior citizens at three locations—Kurnool, Adoni, and Pattikonda divisions. The respective Sub-Collector of Adoni and RDOs of Kurnool and Pattikonda have been tasked with making the necessary preparations. The government has also decided to conduct yoga events at prominent tourist destinations. Special yoga programs will be held on May 30, June 5, June 12, and June 18 at locations such as Konda Reddy Buruju, Orvakal Rock Garden, Nagar Vanam, and Mantralayam. The Adoni Sub-Collector, Kurnool RDO, DFO, and Orvakal MPDO have been instructed to coordinate and ensure successful execution with the participation of around 1,000 individuals at each event. MPDOs of relevant mandals have been asked to extend full cooperation. Between May 26 and May 30, various yoga competitions will be conducted at the village level. The Collector directed officials to encourage public participation. Mandal-level competitions will follow from June 2 to June 7, and district-level contests will be held from June 9 to June 14 under the supervision of the DEO and District Sports Development Officer. Outstanding teams will be selected to represent the district at the state-level competitions. On International Yoga Day, June 21, the best performers across categories will be felicitated with awards. The Collector stressed the need to accelerate yoga registrations, ensuring participation from self-help groups, students, employees, youth, and farmers. All registered participants are expected to join the mass yoga session on June 21. As part of the training strategy, each village should have one dedicated trainer. With approximately 500 villages in the district, steps are being taken to identify and train 500 yoga instructors. Master trainers will receive training at the district level on May 24 and 25. Mandal-level training for local trainers will take place from May 27 to 31. Village-level training programs will be conducted in three phases from June 3 to June 18, overseen by the DEO, DSDO, MPDOs, mandal teams, and village-level task forces. Given the anticipated high public turnout on International Yoga Day, the Collector emphasized the need to identify a suitable venue for the main district-level event. He also instructed the Municipal Commissioner to designate a road in Kurnool city for daily yoga sessions throughout the campaign duration.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Officials told to take petitioners' opinion on PGRS
Nellore: District Collector O Anand has said that it is inevitable to secure the opinion of petitioners once they submit their petitions during Public Grievance Redress System (PGRS). He held a video conference with RDOs, Municipal Commissioners, Tahsildars and MPDOs over PGRS, MNREGS, Housing and PM Surya Ghar Yojana scheme here on Monday. Stating that the government is keen on addressing petitions received during PGRRS as the officials of the departments concerned will be made accountable if the officials fails to address the problem and secure victim's opinion before closure of the petition. He stated that it is compulsory for the officials concerned to endorse the petition and upload the documents related to the issue, otherwise he would be face departmental action. Expressing deep concern over the poor response of the officials in effectively implementing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS), the Collector warned of initiating stringent action against those, who fail to change their attitude. He said that it will be must to taken up 70% of MNREGS works in every village and submit detailed report every week over the status of work provided to the labor. He directed the municipal commissioners and Tahsildars to ensure for completion of works related to the TIDCO houses as the government already credited the financial assistance in the accounts of beneficiaries. The Collector has ordered the APSPDCL officials to initiate steps for motivating the people over installation of Solar Plant under Prime Minister Muft Bijli Yojana Scheme.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Public urged to remain alert amid heavy rainfall
Nandyal: In light of the heavy rainfall prediction for the next three days, Nandyal District Collector G Raja Kumari on Monday urged the public to remain extremely vigilant. Addressing officials during the 'Praja Parishkara Vedika' programme held at the PGRES Hall in the Collectorate, she issued a series of directives to various departments to prepare for the upcoming weather conditions. She stated that thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds are likely to affect several parts of the district. She instructed MPDOs, Tahsildars, and Municipal Commissioners to stay alert and ensure prompt action. As part of the preparedness, she directed the establishment of round-the-clock control rooms at both the mandal and district levels, and asked for details of staff assigned to these control rooms including names and contact numbers to be submitted to the Collector's office. Highlighting the risk to nearly 25,000 mud houses in the district, the Collector emphasized that residents should be advised to avoid staying in such vulnerable homes during heavy rains. She instructed RDOs to issue warning notices through Village Revenue Officers (VROs) and ensure copies of these notices are affixed at each home. Noting that the district has 21 streams and canals, she directed irrigation officials to prevent blockages caused by debris like plastic waste and horse dung. Since these streams eventually drain into the Kundu River, she stressed the need to monitor the surrounding areas for potential flooding. In view of possible damage from strong winds such as the uprooting of trees and electricity poles the Collector instructed revenue, electricity, and municipal officials to take necessary precautions. To prevent loss of life due to lightning strikes, the government is utilizing advanced systems to forecast strikes at the village level. She urged officials to disseminate this information widely to prevent casualties. Additionally, the Collector emphasized the importance of safeguarding livestock and directed awareness campaigns to educate the public on protective measures. Joint Collector C. Vishnucharan, DRO Ramu Naik, Deputy Collectors, and other officials were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Thoothukudi Collector instructs officials to address farmers' grievances within seven days
Thoothukudi District Collector K. Elambahavath directed the officials to address the petitions submitted by farmers, within seven days. He issued this instruction during the farmers' grievances redress meeting held at the Collectorate on Thursday. They said that multiple irrigation tanks in the district, including Kadambankulam and Pannaiyarkulam in Sathankulam region, have not received water from Manimuthar 3rd reach canal, resulting in severe drought conditions in the area. The farmers also demanded distribution of subsidised seeds for cotton, maize and sunflower. Additionally, the farmers alleged that officials are demanding bribes for issuing free housing pattas and called for strict actions against those involved. The farmers' associations suggested that the 'Thangai' tank in Venkataramanujapuram be brought under the control of PWD for effective water management. The tank currently irrigates around 57 hectares of agricultural land in the region. They added that many bags of paddy submitted at the Nazareth direct procurement centre on April 11, 2025 were not accounted for and receipts were not issued. Farmers further urged the reopening of the procurement centre at Cherakulam which had been closed for 20 days before the harvest season concluded. In addition, they requested that Krumeniyar river be linked with Thamirabarani river to ensure continuous flow of water for irrigation. Responding to the petitions, Mr. Ealmbahavath reitrated that officials had already been instructed to resolve the petitions submitted during grievances meetings within seven days. However, as delays continue, he warned that strict action would be taken against those who fail to comply with the timeline. He added that removal of Prosopis Juliflora (karuvelam) has already started in Vilathikulam and Pudur blocks and will soon begin in Kovilpatti. The Collector further ordered the RDOs to conduct an inspection of Nazareth, South Thiruperai and Peikulam procurement centres. 'If it is found that paddy was rejected on April 11, but later arrivals were accepted appropriate action will be taken against the staff,' he added. Furthermore, Mr. Ealambahavath instructed the PWD officials to take farmers to the flood canal and explain the current water release mechanism.
