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Hans India
2 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Let's reduce plastic usage and protect environment: Collector
Kurnool: Emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard the environment, Kurnool District Collector P Ranjith Basha called upon citizens to completely reduce the use of plastic and adopt sustainable alternatives. He was speaking at the World Environment Day celebrations organised by the Pollution Control Board at Sunayana Auditorium on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector underlined the critical importance of environmental conservation and pollution control. He noted that World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, with the goal of promoting global awareness and action for the environment. 'This year, the global theme is 'Beat Plastic Pollution', reflecting the worldwide mission to eliminate plastic waste. Everyone must play a role in this effort,' he said. He pointed out that India is among the top consumers of plastic globally, generating around 9.5 million tonnes annually—accounting for one-fifth of global plastic consumption. Expressing concern, he said that plastic has reached not only oceans and land surfaces but also seeped into groundwater and human bodies, increasing the risk of chronic illnesses, including various types of cancer. He appealed to the public to switch to eco-friendly, reusable alternatives, and directed officials to intensify awareness campaigns on the hazards of plastic usage. He also emphasized the need to plant more trees, noting their vital role in maintaining environmental balance. Kurnool Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Babu, addressing the gathering, highlighted how improper waste disposal, particularly plastic being dumped into drains, was obstructing water flow, breeding mosquitoes, and leading to health hazards. Earlier in the day, a massive awareness rally was organised by the Department of Environment from Zilla Parishad Office to the Collectorate, which was flagged off by Joint Collector Dr B Navya. Kurnool RDO Sandeep Kumar, PCB EE Shankar Reddy, DRDA PD Ramana Reddy, Factories Inspector Narayana Reddy, District Science Officer Rangamma, along with students, NGOs, industry representatives, and NCC cadets participated in the programme.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Spl measures taken to ease Kurnool city traffic: Civic chief
Kurnool: In a bid to address traffic congestion within city limits, Municipal Commissioner S Ravindra Babu has announced a series of targeted initiatives. On Wednesday, he inspected construction work of the bypass road at SAP Camp area. Commissioner Ravindra Babu stated that, following the directions of Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing TG Bharath, a new bypass road is being developed at SAP Camp to help ease heavy traffic flow at the busy Bellary Crossroads. The 130-meter bypass is being connected to the internal roads of SAP Camp, enabling vehicles arriving from Hyderabad to divert near the International Function Hall and reach the RTC Bus Stand directly. The Commissioner added that the project, undertaken at a cost of Rs 85 lakh, is progressing rapidly. The WBM (Water Bound Macadam) road has already been completed, and the central gate has been removed to facilitate smoother traffic flow. He informed that vehicular movement on the route has commenced from Wednesday, and full completion of the bypass is expected soon. Earlier in the day, the Commissioner also visited various areas including Budhavarapeta, C Camp Rythu Bazaar, and Ashok Nagar. At Budhavarapeta grounds in Ward No 15, he inspected beautification works worth Rs 40 lakh. He confirmed that landscaping, walking tracks, and installation of outdoor gym equipment have been completed. Additionally, the Commissioner directed officials to set up a protective barricade near Maremmagudi main sewage canal to prevent public littering. At Rythu Bazaar, he instructed construction of a ramp and roofing sheds. He also ordered removal of waste from Handri river near Anand Theatre and called for greenery development along the riverbanks. City Planner Pradeep Kumar, in-charge SE Sesha Sai, DEEs Manohar Reddy and Srinivas Reddy, Horticulture AD Vijayalakshmi, Building Inspector Anjad Basha, Sanitation Inspectors Anil and Ramesh, and TAEs Mahesh and Ram Mohan and others were present.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga for all: Kurnool hosts mega rally under Yogandhra campaign
Kurnool: Yoga plays a vital role in promoting good health, stated Kurnool Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Babu during a massive rally on Tuesday. The event, part of the state-wide Yogandhra Campaign, began at Kurnool Outdoor Stadium and concluded at Kondareddy Buruju. Commissioner Ravindra Babu said the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched this initiative to bring yoga into everyday life. As part of the lead-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, a record-setting mass yoga event is being planned at the Visakhapatnam beachfront, where five lakh people are expected to perform yoga in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. The campaign aims to reach two crore citizens across rural and urban Andhra Pradesh. A curtain-raiser event was held on May 21, marking the start of a month-long yoga awareness drive. Activities have since begun in Kurnool, engaging people from all walks of life, including children, senior citizens, traders, and employees. Yoga instructors have begun training Master Trainers district-wide. A five-day structured program began Tuesday, preparing these trainers to lead yoga sessions across mandals and municipal wards starting June 2. The Commissioner urged public participation in the campaign, calling yoga India's priceless gift to the world. He highlighted its global recognition and the establishment of June 21 as International Yoga Day. Regular yoga practice, he added, enhances overall well-being. The rally witnessed active participation from DSO Raja Raghuveer, SETCO CEO Dr. Venugopal, DSDO Bhupathi Rao, DRDA PD Ramana Reddy, State Yoga Association Secretary Avinash Shetty, Fisheries AD Ranganath Babu, district officials, and the general public.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Kurnool's desilting drive underway
Kurnool: Kurnool city is undergoing a major sanitation and desilting drive under the direction of State Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Food Processing, TG Bharath. In response to his instructions, municipal authorities have launched extensive operations, deploying over 150 additional personnel alongside regular staff to desilt drains across all city wards. With Rs 1.06 crore invested, each ward now has over 15 dedicated workers focused on clearing major sewage lines. A longstanding issue, the Sudda Vagu drain, is finally being addressed using heavy machinery like JCBs and Hitachis. Similar jungle clearance works are ongoing in the Handri river. Desilting debris is being repurposed to construct a bund road from Yellamma Temple to Budhavara Peta Bridge, reflecting the Minister's emphasis on efficient resource use. The KC Canal is also being cleaned on his orders. Following recent rains, water drained swiftly from low-lying areas, drawing praise from residents for the improved sanitation. Municipal Commissioner YS Ravindra Babu urged citizens to dispose of waste only through municipal vehicles and warned against dumping into canals or building over them, citing public health risks. Complaints about garbage collection can be reported at 7422992299. However, NGO Rajendra Prasad Ananta raised concerns about the lack of protective gear for sanitation workers, warning of health hazards from exposure to medical waste, glass shards, and other harmful materials. He called on the municipal corporation to provide gloves, shoes, and protective suits to safeguard workers' health and prevent potential disease outbreaks like Hepatitis-A.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Commissioner directs streamlined desilting operations across city
Kurnool: To enhance sanitation and urban hygiene, Municipal Commissioner S Ravindra Babu has instructed officials to ensure the systematic and efficient execution of desilting works across all 52 municipal wards in the city. On Friday, the Commissioner conducted field inspections of the ongoing desilting operations at various key locations, including Peddapadkhana, Dandegeri, and surrounding Municipal Sanitation, Desilting Operations, S Ravindra Babu, Urban Cleanliness Drive, Stormwater Drain Maintenance in the city. As part of this initiative, desilting activities have been undertaken with an allocated budget of ₹1.06 crore. The Commissioner detailed that more than 15 dedicated sanitation workers have been deployed in each ward to expedite the removal of accumulated silt and waste from the major stormwater drains and sewage canals. He further informed that the first phase of desilting works at Suddhavagu has already been successfully completed. In addition, similar desilting activities have commenced in the KC Canal to ensure unimpeded water flow and prevent blockages that could lead to flooding or sanitation issues during the monsoon season. Commissioner Ravindra Babu appealed to the residents of the city to extend their cooperation towards these cleanliness drives. He urged citizens not to dump waste materials into drains, canals, or water bodies, and instead to hand over all waste responsibly to municipal sanitation workers. He stressed that active community participation is essential to maintaining a clean and healthy urban environment. The inspection tour and review of works were also attended by Corporator Kuruba Paramesh, Deputy Executive Engineer Gangadhar, Trainee Assistant Engineer Mahesh, Sanitation Inspector Jilani, and other municipal staff.
