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Hans India
4 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Call to curb drug abuse
Eluru: District collector K Vetriselvi highlighted the collective responsibility to combat drug use during a 5K walkathon organised under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The event took place on Sunday, starting from Sir CRR Mahila College to the indoor stadium, and was attended by over 600 participants, including officials, public representatives, students, and sportsmen. A drug control pledge programme was also held, where collector Vetriselvi and MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar signed a board advocating for a tobacco-free society. Vetriselvi noted that the central government is taking steps to eradicate drug use and trafficking. She urged the public to report drug-related information to the toll-free numbers 1972 and 14446. De-addiction centres are being established to support those affected. She expressed concern over youth addiction to substances like marijuana and called for awareness programs in schools and colleges to prevent drug abuse. In preparation for the International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 26, she proposed a campaign from June 1 to June 26 to educate the public about the dangers of drugs. She emphasised the need for strict measures against drug trafficking and stressed that public involvement is essential for creating a drug-free district. The collector presented medals to 5 men and 5 women who performed most brilliantly in the walkathon programme. Additional SP Nakka Suryachandra Rao, who participated in the programme, was presented with a medal by the Collector. Along with this, in the men's category, M Ch Raju, S Bhargav, D Narendra Babu, D Srinivasu, GSK Dhanaraju of the Excise Department were presented with medals. In the women's category, students of KPDT School G Bhavya Varshini, Ch Lavanya, M Jahnavi Priya of St Teresa's, and officials of the Women and Child Welfare Department Ch Suryacharkaveni, V Mallika were presented with medals by the Collector. Additional SP Nakka Suryachandra Rao, DRO V Visveswara Rao, SC Corporation ED M Mukkanti, Excise Superintendent Avulaiah, DSP D Shravan Kumar, Civil Supplies Corporation District Manager Shiva Ramamurthy, DSDO Srinivasa Rao, Assistant Director of the Welfare Department of Differently-abled Persons Ram Kumar, Municipal Commissioner A Bhanupratap, AR DSP Sekhar, DEO M Venkatalakshmamma, Excise Assistant Commissioner Panduranga Rao, DCPO Suryachakraveni, NCC Commandant Pradeep Yadav, Red Cross representatives Metara Ajay Babu, NCC students, students, and many local public representatives participated in the programme.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Eluru collector orders district-wide civil mock drills
To strengthen public preparedness and raise awareness on civil protection, the Eluru district administration will conduct mock drills throughout the district in accordance with the Civil Defence Rules prescribed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi held a teleconference with officials from the police, revenue, fire, medical, and other emergency service departments on Wednesday regarding the civil mock drill initiative. Ms. Vetriselvi emphasised the need for coordinated participation by all emergency service departments. She stressed in particular, that mock drills should be conducted at all major industrial establishments in the district, with a focus on advanced civil safety measures. She said: 'The mock drill report must be documented with photographic evidence and submitted to the District Collectorate following each drill.' Additionally, she instructed Revenue Divisional Officers (RDOs) to collaborate with officials in their respective mandals to spread awareness on civil protection among the people. She also recommended organising rehearsals and mock drill programmes as part of the awareness campaign.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Eluru Collector holds coordination meeting on Intermediate supplementary exams
Eluru District Collector K. Vetriselvi on Wednesday (May 7) directed officials to conduct the Intermediate Supplementary Examinations, scheduled to be held from May 12 to 20 in the district, in an efficient manner. Speaking at a coordination meeting here, Ms. Vetriselvi underlined the need for appropriate arrangements to ensure that students do not face any inconvenience. For the 1st year Intermediate supplementary exams (general and vocational), 10,068 students are expected to appear and 3,035 students for 2nd year exams (general and vocational). A total of 34 exam centres have been arranged, she said. First-aid kits should be made available and ANMs (auxiliary nurse midwives) assigned to each centre. Preparations must also be made to ensure an uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply. Mobile phones will not be allowed in exam centres, she said. Ms. Vetriselvi said remedial classes are being held in all colleges for those appearing for the supplementary exams. The students are requested to attend these training sessions, she said, adding that she would make surprise inspections of these classes. RTC officials have been told to run special buses aligned with exam timings. Section 163-B must be enforced in the vicinity of all the exam centres, which should also be under CCTV surveillance. A control room with phone number 08812230197 will coordinate the exam arrangements. Tight security should be in place at strongrooms, and flying squads and sitting squads should be deployed. Women police personnel should be stationed at each exam centre. District Revenue Officer V. Visweshwar Rao, RIO K. Yohan, DIEO T. Shekhar Babu, DPO K. Anuradha, RTC DM B. Vani, principals of Koyyalagudem and Kukkunoor Government Junior Colleges L. Shyam Kumar and K. Srinivasa Rao, and officials from the electricity and postal departments were present.
