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Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Tirupati to take up mega plantation drive on June 5
Tirupati: To mark World Environment Day on June 5, a mega plantation drive aiming to plant five lakh saplings across the Tirupati district will be undertaken. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar instructed all concerned departments to coordinate effectively for the successful execution of the programme. In preparation for the event, the Collector held a Zoom conference with Forest Officer Vivek, DWMA PD Srinivasa Prasad, DPO Suseela Devi, and other officials. During the meeting, he underlined the importance of the event and gave several directions to ensure proper implementation. The Collector said this year's World Environment Day would be observed under the theme 'Solutions to Plastic Pollution – Our Land, Our Future', as part of the Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh – Vanam Manam campaign. He directed officials to ensure that planting pits are dug in all mandals and municipal areas ahead of the plantation drive. Highlighting the crucial role of trees in protecting the environment, the Collector urged everyone to participate by planting saplings and ensuring their survival. He directed the Forest Department to prepare detailed plans for tree planting and other related activities, aligning with the set targets for the occasion. Further, he instructed that arrangements be made under the MGNREGS (Employment Guarantee Scheme) to plant saplings along government land, particularly on both sides of roads. Special focus should also be placed on promoting orchards. Municipal Commissioners and MPDOs were asked to ensure proper coordination for the success of the programme. Referring to the Chandragiri constituency, particularly Chinnagottigallu and Yerravaripalem mandals where elephant movement is frequent, cultivating lemon orchards, which are generally avoided by elephants, was suggested.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Tirupati district gears up for full monsoon season
Tirupati: In view of the early arrival of the southwest monsoon, widespread rainfall is expected across the district. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has instructed officials to remain vigilant and ensure full preparedness to tackle any challenges that may arise during the rainy season. Along with DRO G Narasimhulu, the Collector conducted a review meeting on Friday, issuing detailed instructions to officials from various departments. Emphasising the need for a comprehensive and robust action plan, Dr Venkateswar urged authorities to draw on past experiences to implement preventive measures more effectively this year. Officials were asked to follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Disaster Management Authority and work in close coordination. The Collector directed the establishment of control rooms at the district, division, and mandal levels, with dedicated phone lines and toll-free numbers to be made available to the public. Panchayat secretaries and engineering assistants were instructed to jointly inspect tanks and canal bunds and submit reports on their condition. The Health Department was told to ensure that all medical officers, ANMs, and ASHA workers remain alert and that adequate stocks of medicines and medical equipment are maintained at all health centres. Special instructions were also issued to the police, fire, planning, revenue, irrigation, and panchayat departments. Departments such as Irrigation, Electricity (APEPDCL), Revenue, Agriculture, and Horticulture were directed to take immediate preventive action. Special attention was urged for flood-prone zones identified during last year's heavy rains. Reiterating the district administration's primary responsibility to protect citizens, the Collector called for full-scale preparedness. He warned of the risks posed by thunderstorms and lightning during the rainy season and instructed officials to raise awareness among the public and take precautions to prevent harm to both people and livestock and set up rehabilitation centres. The meeting was attended by RDOs of Srikalahasti, Sullurpeta, and Tirupati – Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Kiranmayi and Rammohan, DPO Suseela Devi and other officials.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
MLA A Srinivasulu, district Collector Dr S Venk
Tirupati: City MLA Arani Srinivasulu, district Collector Dr S Venkateswar, Joint Collector Subham Bansal, Zoo Park curator Selvam, DFO Vivek, residents living in the localities near the Zoo Park, officials and non-officials participated in the mass Yoga programme held in SV Zoo Park here on Thursday. This programme was organised as part of Yogandhra campaign going on in the State. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA and the Collector said everyone should practice yoga daily for a healthy life. The government on its part launched a massive campaign to create awareness and also to provide yoga training to the people from village, mandal and district level, on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Dr S Venkateswar said the month-long yoga programme began on May 21 and will continue till June 31. From May 29 to June 19, mass yoga programmes will be conducted in Tirumala, Srihari Kota, Chandragiri and Srikalahasti. They said that about five lakh people will participate in the yoga programme to be held in Visakhapatanm on June 21. The aim of conducting this month-long campaign is to provide training to 10 lakh people in yoga practicing. RDO Rammohan, Nodal Officer Vikram Kumar Reddy, DMHO Balakrishna Naik, Janardhan Reddy, Charan Tej Reddy were present.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Government will provide all support to handicrafts and Kalamkari artisans
Tirupati: While stating that the government is committed to the welfare of artisans, District Collector S Venkateswar assured to extend all required support to the handicrafts and Kalamkari artisans in Tirupati district. The Collector visited the handicrafts and Kalamkari cluster in Madhavamala village near Srikalahasti on Thursday and interacted with artisans on various issues including the problems they were facing like more marketing facility and and better price for the handicrafts produced by them. He also discussed the facilities required for providing them through The Balaji Wood Carving Artisans Mutual Aided Cooperative Society, which is based in the handicrafts cluster. The collector said that Madhavamala wood carving and handicrafts have worldwide recognition revealing the enormous marketing potential. He said that he will discuss with Lepakshi management for increasing the purchase price of the handicrafts and convince the bankers to improve loan facility. The loan facility will be linked with the central government schemes for promotion of handicrafts with subsidies. On the request of the artisans, the Collector said a depot will also be set up in Madhavamala for the storage of raw materials required for wood carvings. He also assured to give priority to artisans to set up their outlets in Dwakra Bazar Exhibitions, set up stalls in airport, shops in Tirumala and in TTD Kalyanamandapams at nominal rents. Immediate measures will also be taken to allot 3 cents of land to eligible artisans for house construction, he added. Srikalahasti RDO Bhanu Prakash Reddy, DRDA PD Shoban Babu, DRDA APD Prabhavati, Tahasildar Bhargavi, MPDO Sowbhagyamma were also present.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Hans India
Civil Services Prelims held peacefully: 55% attendance recorded
Tirupati: The Union Public Service Commission's Civil Services Preliminary Examination was conducted smoothly on Sunday across 13 centres in Tirupati. The examinations passed off without any untoward incident, thanks to elaborate arrangements made by the district administration. District Special Officer Kona Sasidhar, Collector S Venkateswar, UPSC Joint Secretary SG Ajmeera, and District Revenue Officer G Narasimhulu inspected several centres throughout the day to oversee the arrangements and ensure the effective implementation of security and logistics. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that the Preliminary Examination was held in a peaceful environment. They reviewed the facilities arranged at the centres, including medical camps, drinking water, and other essential amenities. Considering the harsh summer conditions, ORS packets and emergency medicines were made readily available to offer immediate medical assistance to any candidate feeling unwell. Collector Venkateswar instructed examination staff to conduct the exams in a foolproof manner, leaving no scope for malpractice. He emphasised the need for strict monitoring and timely coordination across centres. In terms of attendance, out of 5,261 registered candidates, 2,941 (55.90 percent) appeared for the morning session while 2,320 were absent. In the afternoon session, 2,929 candidates (55.67 percent) appeared, with 2,332 absent. District Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju also visited the examination centres to assess the security arrangements. He directed staff to carry out thorough frisking of all candidates using metal detectors and ordered that women's bags also be checked carefully. He inquired whether nearby internet cafes and photocopy shops were closed during exam hours, as a precautionary measure to prevent unfair practices. Further instructions were given to ensure that staff remain vigilant throughout both the morning and afternoon sessions. A DSP-level officer was assigned to supervise the process until the conclusion of the exams. To avoid traffic congestion during the afternoon session, the SP also instructed the Traffic DSP to implement suitable measures.
