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Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Indian Express
4,089 school vehicles found flouting safety norms: Govt
The state government, which conducted a statewide crackdown on unsafe school vehicles and inspected 46,748 of 67,613 registered school buses and vans (69 per cent of the fleet) starting July 1, has found 4,089 vehicles (over 8.7%) violating safety norms. The authorities issued 4,438 challans, seized 913 vehicles, and collected penalties of Rs 88.52 lakh. A total of 1,768 vehicles were found to be operating despite expired fitness certificates, a statement issued on Wednesday said. School principals and managers have been told that they are fully responsible for every vehicle (bus, van, or auto) operated by their school. Every school must on priority set up a School Transport Safety Committee and ensure that all vehicles have valid documents, driver verification, and proper safety equipment. Following the campaign, the Transport Commissioner directed all RTOs and ARTOs to conduct monthly reviews of school vehicle operations. District-level reviews showed strict enforcement in regions such as Prayagraj, Farrukhabad, Lucknow and Kanpur Nagar, while Mau, Maharajganj, Deoria, Hapur and Siddharthnagar lagged in inspections and enforcement efforts. Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh has issued letters to all District Magistrates, Divisional Commissioners (as Chairpersons of Regional Transport Authorities), RTOs/ARTOs, and school principals regarding the safe operation of school vehicles. The Commissioner has directed that private vehicles operating without permits be seized immediately, and vehicles with expired fitness certificates must not be allowed to run. If any school is found violating rules, strict action should be taken in coordination with the District Education Department and the District Magistrate's office. All District Magistrates have been asked to activate the District School Vehicle Safety Committees, hold regular meetings, and closely monitor school transport safety. They must also ensure that private vehicles used for school transport are formally affiliated and authorized without delay, the statement said. All RTOs and ARTOs have been instructed to conduct monthly reviews of the documents of school vehicles, check for proper safety equipment, and verify the police clearance and regular health checkups of drivers and attendants. According to the fresh instructions, no vehicle without proper approval or permit should be allowed to operate from school premises. If any accident or crime happens involving such vehicles, the school management will be held accountable. The Transport Commissioner has emphasised that the operation of school vehicles must strictly follow the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989, AIS-063, AIS-125, and especially the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules (26th Amendment), 2019, said the statement.
Hans India
10-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Top students honoured with ‘Shining Stars' awards
Kothacheruvu: Under the leadership of District Collector TS Chetan, top-performing students from the 2024–25 academic year were felicitated with 'Shining Stars - 2025' awards at a grand function held at Sri Venkateswara Kalyana Mandapam, Kothacheruvu. The event, organised by the District Education Department and Samagra Shiksha, recognised students who secured top marks in the Class 10 public exams. As part of the award, each student received 20,000 in cash, a medal, and a memento. A total of 187 Class 10 students and 38 Intermediate students were honored at the event. Local MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, former minister Palle Raghunatha Reddy, DEO Kishtappa, Intermediate Officer Devaraju, and other officials were present. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector urged students not to fall prey to the distractions of social media or the growing menace of drug abuse. He stressed that education should be complemented with physical and mental well-being to succeed in today's competitive world. MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy emphasized the importance of Class 10 and Intermediate education as the foundation for pursuing professional careers like medicine and engineering.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Districts celebrate State Formation Day with pride
Khammam/ Nagarkurnool/ Nalgonda/ Mahabubnagar/ Suryapet/ Wanaparthy: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka participated in the State Formation Day celebrations held in Khammam on Monday. After paying homage at the Martyrs' Stupa, he received the police salute at the Police Parade Grounds and unfurled the national flag. Addressing the gathering, he explained the progress achieved and the welfare and development programmes being implemented in the district. 'So far, 2.42 lakh families in Khammam district have been supplied with gas cylinders at a subsidized price and Rs 26.3 crore has been deposited in the bank accounts of the beneficiaries,' said the minister. Meanwhile, in Nagarkunrool, following the flag hoisting by State Planning Commission Vice Chairman G Chinna Reddy, cultural programmes were organised by students from various government schools under the guidance of the District Education Department. Students performed a dance to the song 'Chuttu Chuttu Chukkala Joodu' under the direction of Sai Lahari Dance Academy. Another performance featured young children dancing in traditional attire to the Annamayya Keerthana 'Adivo Alladivo Srihari Vasamu,' presented by Natwar Nritya and Sangeeta Kalakshetram of Kollapur. Students from Telakapalli KK Reddy High School performed a dance to the song 'Relare Relare Neellalo Nippalle.' Elsewhere in Nalgonda, Roads & Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy called on public representatives and officials to work collectively for the comprehensive development of Nalgonda district. He was speaking at the celebrations at the Nalgonda Police Parade Grounds. Marking Telangana's entry into its 12th year of statehood, the minister said he had resigned from his ministerial post in the past for the Telangana cause and expressed pride in being a native of Nalgonda, a district known for its trust and historic struggles. The event also featured cultural performances by Bal Bhavan students, an exhibition of development-themed floats and stalls, and awards for outstanding public service. In Suryapet, Irrigation minister Uttam Kumar Reddy was the chief guest at the celebrations. In Wanaparthy, under the leadership of the chief guest, N Preetham, chairman, Telangana Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation, families of freedom fighters and those who fought for a separate Telangana were honoured. Cultural performances by children from various schools captivated the audience.
