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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Contractors stop supplies to Gurukul hostels
Karimnagar: The local contractors have stopped supplying grocery items to Gurukul schools in the district following the government's decision to engage corporate companies for the same across the State. Local small contractors are expressing concern as the State government has invited tenders from corporate companies to supply essential commodities to welfare hostels. For the past 11 years, hundreds of families have been earning a living by supplying vegetables, fruits, chicken, mutton and eggs to Gurukul Schools through local farmers. About 15 contractors have been continuously supplying vegetables, fruits, chicken, mutton and eggs to the hostels in the joint Karimnagar district since the welfare hostels were opened. Keeping in mind the children studying in the hostel whose bills have not been received on time, they are being supplied with essential food items. Recently, conspiracies are being made to hand over tenders to corporate companies while ignoring them, and many vegetable farmers, supply workers and contractors are losing their jobs. They have been supplying vegetables, fruits and meat on time, without any problems and without putting pressure on the government or on the bills they have to pay. Concerns are being expressed across the state over this issue. The government has made changes to the tender process in an attempt to bring in a new policy and has made complaints to higher authorities about the situation where contractors who have been operating for years with the provision of paying EMD in lakhs are unable to pay EMD in lakhs. There is a risk that the students in the welfare hostels will starve to death as the vegetables, fruits and meat supplied to the welfare hostels are being stopped and ready to hit the streets, recognizing the loss to the contractors, workers and farmers. The parents of the students and social workers are requesting the government to consider their request to do justice immediately. As part of this, they made a representation to the district Collector three days ago and since there was no response, they have stopped the supply of vegetables, fruits, chicken, mutton and eggs to welfare hostels across the state from Monday. If this happens, there is a risk that the students staying in welfare hostels will not be able to eat and will end up on the streets. The contractors are demanding that justice be done to them immediately. The State President of (TGPA), Telangana Gurukul Parents Association, Ambala Prabhakar told The Hans India that the government should immediately open its eyes and take steps to ensure that quality vegetables, fruits, eggs and meat are provided to the students studying in welfare Gurukuls, and the problems of the contractors supplying them should be resolved and the problem should not be escalated.
The Hindu
07-08-2025
- The Hindu
TG half-yearly crime review meeting: DGP calls for tougher crackdown on gangs and drug offences
Telangana Director General of Police Jitender stressed the need for focused and sustained action against organised criminal gangs and drug-related offences across the State. Addressing the concluding session of the first half-yearly crime review meeting held at the DGP's office in Hyderabad on Thursday (August 7), he called on commissioners and superintendents of police to ramp up legal action and surveillance on gang activity in their respective jurisdictions. The meeting was coordinated by CID Additional DGP Charu Sinha and saw the participation of senior officers including TGPA Director Abhilasha Bisht, DG Prisons Soumya Mishra, and Additional DGPs Mahesh M. Bhagwat, V. V. Srinivasa Rao, Swati Lakra, Anil Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Jain, and Stephen Ravindra. Mr. Jitender pointed out that several gang-linked offenders have been serving prison sentences for more than two decades. He said strict provisions under existing laws give officers enough scope to take decisive action. He also directed the force to increase efforts to tackle drug supply networks and rising drug abuse, warning that the trend is endangering youth in the State. He instructed officers to trace the source of seized substances, which are frequently smuggled in from other States. EAGLE Director Sandeep Shandilya informed the gathering about recent arrests of Nigerian nationals involved in trafficking drugs. Drug Control Director Shahnawaz Qasim urged district police units to cooperate closely with drug control authorities, particularly in tackling counterfeit medicines. CID DIG Narayana Naik gave an overview of the new legal provisions. Legal Advisor Ajay Kumar flagged common investigation gaps. TGPA Director Abhilasha Bisht spoke about ongoing police training efforts. Director of Prosecution Sambasiva Reddy addressed legal strategies for handling organised crime. Women and Child Welfare Secretary Anita Ramachandran highlighted the role of Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. Kripala Singh from Gandhi Medical College shared forensic inputs relevant to criminal investigation. Rakesh, Superintendent of Osmania Hospital, explained medico-legal and post-mortem documentation procedures. Former public prosecutor Ramulu presented a legal overview of gang-related cases. DG Prisons Soumya Mishra discussed issues concerning prisoner escorts and security. Additional DGP V. V. Srinivasa Rao reviewed the State's use of the CCTNS system and surveillance camera coverage. Additional DGP (Law & Order) Mahesh M. Bhagwat recommended focused enforcement against gangs such as Cheddi, Bhaveria, and Pardi. He also advised using the PD Act in cases involving fake seeds. Senior officials including Rachakonda Commissioner Sudheer Babu, Cyberabad Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, Multi-Zone IGPs Chandrasekhar Reddy and Tafseer Iqbal, along with IGPs M. Ramesh, Ramesh Naidu, M. Srinivasulu, and all other commissioners and SPs also attended the review meet.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- The Hindu
Police duty meets crucial for honing professional skills: TGPA Director
RBVRR Telangana Police Academy (TGPA) Director Abhilasha Bisht has emphasised that police duty meets play a vital role in helping officers enhance their professional skills and expertise. She was speaking after inaugurating the second Telangana Police Duty Meet at the Police Training Centre (PTC), in Mamnoor, on Thursday, along with Additional DGP Mahesh Bhagwat. The three-day event, organised under the aegis of the Warangal Police Commissionerate, will witness the participation of over 400 officers and personnel from seven police zones across the State, as well as Cyberabad, Rachakonda, Hyderabad. Commissionerates, CID, Intelligence, Anti-Narcotics Bureau, Cyber Security Wing, Government Railway Police, IT&T, Octopus, and Greyhounds units. Competitions will be held in 25 categories, including scientific aid to investigation, anti-sabotage checks, computer operations, dog squad handling, and professional photography and videography. Speaking at the inaugural, Ms. Bisht noted that Telangana consistently figures among the top two States in the country in various policing categories, including criminal investigation, attributing the achievement to sustained hard work. Mr. Bhagwat recalled that Warangal last hosted the State-level police duty meet in 2008, and pointed out that in the recently concluded 68th National Police Duty Meet, Telangana emerged as the first State police to win 18 medals. He urged officers to strive for an even better performance at the forthcoming national event. Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh briefed the gathering on the arrangements and conduct of the meet. Several senior officials were present.
