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Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Today's problem is lack of sensitivity, compassion, not lack of resources: Gujarat governor
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Tuesday said that today's problem is not that there is lack of resources, but the lack of sensitivity, tolerance and compassion, while emphasising on encouraging youths to be gentle, sensitive and truthful. Devvrat was speaking at 'Dhanyayogrihasthashram', a couple guidance programme organised by the Children's Research University at Gandhinagar Town Hall. The Governor claimed that today's science cannot match the level of Ayurveda research done thousands of years ago, highlighting that 'ancient sages and saints carried out several researches while living on the mountains and in forests'. Praising the 'visionary leadership' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Governor said that establishing the Children's Research University was a revolutionary initiative. 'This is not just a university, but a laboratory for human creation,' he added. He also warned against toxic farming. Vice Chancellor of Gau Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Hitesh Jani, meanwhile, talked about Garbha Sanskar and Ayurveda from the Vedic period. Newlyweds, pregnant women, doctors, experts in the fields of education and psychology were also present at the event. At the event, a calendar especially prepared for pregnant women was released by the Governor in the presence of Women and Child Welfare Minister Bhanuben Babaria, Gandhinagar Mayor Miraben Patel, Gandhinagar District Panchayat President Shilpaben Patel, Gandhinagar (North) MLA Ritaben Patel and Children's Research University Vice Chancellor TS Joshi.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Three dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana, state continues to receive widespread rainfall
Hyderabad, Three persons died in separate rain-related incidents in Telangana during the current spell of seasonal rains over the last few days, officials said on Friday. Three dead in rain-related incidents in Telangana, state continues to receive widespread rainfall Despite rains, two persons went fishing at LMD reservoir in Karimnagar district on July 23, and drowned, police said. A 20-year-old man, who was driving a two-wheeler, died when lightning struck him in Wazeedu mandal of Mulugu district on July 23, they added. Meanwhile, several places in the state received widespread rainfall on Friday. Bompalli in Karimnagar district received 107 mm of rainfall till Friday afternoon, followed by 14.3 mm at Uppal in Hyderabad, the Telangana Development Planning Society said. The Met Centre of IMD here, in its forecast and farmers' weather bulletin for Telangana, said light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur in most places over Telangana from Friday afternoon to 8.30 am on Saturday. It said heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in isolated places in Adilabad, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and other districts during the same period. The bulletin said light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur in many places over Telangana from 8.30 am of July 26 to 8.30 am on July 27. It also said heavy rainfall is very likely to occur in isolated places in Adilabad, Komram Bheem Asiafabad and other districts during the same period. State Women and Child Welfare Minister D Anasuya Seethakka directed Anganwadi personnel to identify buildings which may suffer damage due to the rains and to take corrective measures. She suggested shifting Anganwadi Centres to safe private places if the buildings, where they are currently located, are found unsafe, an official release said. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday directed district collectors to stay on high alert as heavy rains lashed several parts of the state. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Copious inflow of funds for tribal welfare in Tirupati, says Minister
Minister for Tribal, Women and Child Welfare G. Sandhya Rani on Monday said that Tirupati district has received copious inflow of funds from various sources towards tribal welfare and the developmental works. Chairing a meeting of the Department of Tribal Welfare for Chittoor and Tirupati districts here on Monday to monitor the activities at the educational institutions, boys' and girls' hostels, she reviewed the progress of various ongoing projects. The tribal welfare girls' hostel in Tirupati received ₹3.52 crore for new buildings and staff quarters, the two Eklavya Model Residential Schools got ₹1.80 crore each, the boys' hostel in Srikalahasti got ₹2.40 crore. These apart, funds under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the tune of ₹1.76 crore was received collectively for 23 institutions. Ms. Sandhya Rani expressed hope that the district would benefit a lot when the infrastructure improves substantially in the welfare hostels. On the Women and Child Welfare front, the Minister reviewed the progress of ICDS, Poshan Abhiyan, Anganwadi centres. Officials from the two departments representing the Tirupati and Chittoor districts took part.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Hans India
SP reviews anti-drug measures
Nandyal: On International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed on June 26 every year, a review meeting was held at Nandyal district police office on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of SP Adhiraj Singh Rana. The meeting aimed to evaluate current measures and strategise further steps to curb drug abuse and illegal trafficking in the district. Addressing the participants, the SP stressed the importance of public awareness and inter-departmental coordination to build a drug-free society. He directed the officials to intensify educational and outreach programmes in schools and colleges, to sensitise youth to the dangers of drug use and promote healthy lifestyles through community involvement. Rana also reviewed the preparedness of enforcement agencies and suggested a comprehensive action plan to counter drug trafficking. He urged the departments concerned to identify high-risk zones, enhance surveillance, and ensure strict implementation of relevant laws. The role of rehabilitation and de-addiction programs was also highlighted as a critical component in reducing drug dependency. District Prohibition and Excise Officer S Ravi Kumar, Assistant Excise Superintendent V Ramudu, DM&HO Dr Venkataramana, Director of Women and Child Welfare Leelavathi, Excise Inspectors Krishnamurthy and Lakshman Das and others participated in the meeting.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Women and Child Welfare Minister visits girl attacked by aunt and neighbours in Nellore district
Women and Child Welfare, and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani on Wednesday visited the girl, who who was brutally attacked by her aunt and neighbours in Indukurupeta mandal of SPSR Nellore district and undergoing treatment at a private hospital. She said that it was inhumane to torture a 10-year-old girl with a hot ladle over suspicion of stealing mobile phone. Along with District Collector O. Anand, she inquired the doctors about the victim's health condition. She advised the doctors to provide better treatment for the girl's speedy recovery. She said that the government will take full responsibility for her education and provided financial assistance of ₹50,000. Later, the Minister reviewed various welfare programmes being implemented by the Tribal and Women and Child Welfare Departments in the district. Addressing the media at Tikkana Pranganam in the Collectorate, she announced that the tribals in the district will be given Aadhaar and ration cards by August 15. 'Aadhaar card and ration card are the basis for receiving several welfare schemes provided by the government, and it is unfortunate that the innocent tribals in the district still do not have them,' the Minister said, directing the officials to immediately take steps to deliver Aadhaar and ration cards at the doorsteps of the tribal people. 206 roads 'The primary duty of ITDAs is to provide drinking water and irrigation infrastructure in remote villages. With the support from the Central government, ₹1,300 crore was spent on tribal development last year. About ₹550 crore was spent on laying 206 roads through Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY),' she said. Ms. Sandhya Rani said, 'RO plants were installed in all the tribal welfare hostels across the State. About ₹18 crore was sanctioned for the development of Gurukul schools in Kavali, Tirupati, KV Palli and other areas under Nellore ITDA. Twelve students from Gurukul schools have secured medical seats and seven students bagged seats in IITs.' 'The coalition government will work hard to encourage and bring up the poor tribals in every way so that they do not remain backward. Around 16 tribal welfare schemes that were stopped by the previous government have been revived. The Chief Minister will soon take steps to create a special corporation for Yanadi tribes,' she added.
