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Hans India
19 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Health min concerned over surge in lifestyle diseases
Guntur: Ministerfor medical, health and family welfare Y Satya Kumar Yadav said about 4.9 crore people have been screened under NCD Survey 3.0, with 40-lakh diabetic cases and 30 lakh hypertensive cases detected. He announced that AI-driven predictive analytics is being leveraged for preventive health planning and resource allocation. He highlighted the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension due to lifestyle changes and poor diet. The minister addressed the Arogya Bharati Paratha Abhyasa Varg held at Hindu College of Pharmacy at Amaravati Road here on Sunday. Speaking on this occasion, he expressed serious concern over antimicrobial resistance, citing global studies predicting 4 crore deaths due to AMR by 2050. He emphasised investment in Ayush systems like Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Naturopathy with Rs 1,000 crore proposals submitted for Ayush infrastructure in AP He called for increased screening for cancers (breast, cervical, oral) and encouraged greater reliance on herbal medicines and FPO-linked herbal value chains Satya Kumar Yadav shared inspiring stories of professionals like Dr Gopalakrishna who set an example by contributing selflessly to public healthcare and added that good health is not just a government responsibility, it is a shared national mission. He said Arogya Bharati is building not just wellness, but a healthy and self-reliant Bharat and lauded Arogya Bharati's nationwide presence, now active 95 per cent of districts and working up to block level with over 877 district-level volunteers. He praised its School Health Programme, Ayur-AI initiative, and vision to promote healthy lifestyle and holistic health.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Bannada veshadhari' of Yakshagana Siddakatte Sadashiva Shettigar passes away
: Popular and senior Yakshagana artist Siddakatte Sadashiva Shettigar passed away at a hospital in the city on Sunday, July 20. He was 60 and is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter. Shettigar was ailing for sometime. Shettigar, a popular 'bannada veshadhari' of Tenkuthittu school of Yakshagana, had performed in various Yakshagana 'meals' (touring troupes) for nearly four decades. He lived at Hokkadigoli, near Siddakatte in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada. Shettigar had performed in Yakshagana melas of Kateel, Dharmasthala, Hosanagara, Edneer and Hanumagiri. He toured last in Hanumagiri mela before announcing his retirement recently. P. Dayananda Pai and P. Satish Pai Yakshagana Adhyayana Kendra at Mangalore University had presented its Yakshamangala Award to Shettigar a few days ago. He was the recipient of Udupi Yakshagana Kalaranga award, Sri Rama Vitala award, Kateel Gopalakrishna Asranna award and Keelaru Gopalakrishna award. Shettigar had his own fan following for performing the roles of Mahishasura, Tarakasura, Yama, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, Mairavana, Shurpanakha, Varaha, Matsyagandha, Rudra Bheema, Veerabhadra, Tataki and the like.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Overflowing Drains, Mosquito Menace: BJP Flags Neglect in Jogulamba Gadwal Village
Gadwal: A major sanitation crisis has been brought to light in TT Doddi village under Aija Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal district. The visit, led by BJP Mandal President Gopalakrishna, exposed severe issues such as clogged drainage systems, stagnant wastewater, and unbearable stench—all of which are causing distress to local residents, especially school children. Speaking during the inspection, BJP's former District President Ramachandra Reddy expressed serious concern over the deteriorated state of hygiene in the village. He observed that silt-filled drains and blocked canals were causing wastewater to overflow onto the roads, turning them into breeding grounds for mosquitoes and sources of foul odors. He noted that a government school is located adjacent to this unsanitary area, putting the health and comfort of school children at significant risk. Reddy accused the current state government of neglecting Panchayati Raj governance and failing to empower village-level administrations. 'The Panchayati Raj Act has been completely ignored in Telangana. As a result, welfare schemes and development programs are not reaching rural populations effectively,' he stated. The BJP leaders stressed that villages across the state are facing similar sanitation and development challenges due to administrative apathy. They called for the immediate conduct of local body elections, stating that only elected local representatives can ensure proper governance and cleanliness in villages. Without timely elections, they warned, rural citizens would continue to suffer from these avoidable hardships. The visit concluded with a public appeal demanding swift governmental intervention and the restoration of basic civic amenities in TT Doddi. Those present at the program included Gadwal contested MLA Balgera Shiva Reddy, Pradeep Swamy, Narasanna Goud, Shashi Kumar, Giddanna, Gopalu, Shankaram, and numerous village residents. Key Demands: Immediate clearance and repair of village drainage systems Action to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds Timely conduct of local body elections Effective implementation of sanitation and development programs at the village level. The call for action reflects growing discontent among rural communities over government inaction and highlights the urgent need for infrastructural reforms in Telangana's villages.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP Confident of Sweeping Majority in Jogulamba Gadwal Local Elections: Ramachandra Reddy
Gadwal: A preparatory meeting for the upcoming local body elections was held today at Sindhanur village in Aija mandal under the leadership of BJP Mandal President Gopalakrishna. The meeting saw the participation of BJP district election in-charge S. Ramachandra Reddy as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Ramachandra Reddy asserted that with the support of BJP National Vice President and Palamuru MP DK Aruna, the BJP is set to secure a majority of seats in the Jogulamba Gadwal district. He emphasized that various central government welfare schemes are reaching villages directly through gram panchayats, highlighting the BJP's commitment to grassroots development. He listed numerous ongoing initiatives including: Free rice distribution during COVID-19 Construction of Rythu Vedikas, Palle Prakruti Vanams, and Vaikunta Dhamams Public toilets and sanitation Fertilizer subsidies PM Vishwakarma and MUDRA loans CC roads and street lighting Nutritional food for children and pregnant women at Anganwadi centers Ramachandra Reddy credited the BJP-led Central Government for these developments and affirmed that even national defense remains robust, citing the recent retaliation against the Pahalgam terrorist attack, where Indian forces struck back by bombing terrorist hideouts deep within Pakistan. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, under which India has seen rapid economic growth and risen to become the fourth strongest economy globally, on par with developed nations. He remarked that this transformation is solely due to the governance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Criticizing the previous Telangana state government, he stated that it failed to deliver on promises despite ruling for ten years. He also targeted the current Congress government, accusing it of coming to power with false promises of 6 guarantees and 160 lies, none of which have been fulfilled. Ramachandra Reddy appealed to the public to support BJP candidates in the upcoming MPTC, ZPTC, Sarpanch, and Ward Member elections, stating that true economic and social development at the village level is possible only under BJP rule. The event was attended by Baligera Shiva Reddy, the contested BJP MLA from Gadwal constituency, Mekala Anjaneyulu, Vice President of the District Kisan Morcha, District Council Members Giddanna, Pradeep Swamy, and several local BJP leaders including Sindhanur Narasimhulu, Gopalu, Mallesh, Narasanna Goud, Rajapuram Janardhan, and Shashi Kumar. Numerous BJP activists and local villagers also participated actively in the meeting.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Hassle-free procurement of tobacco assured
Ongole: Prakasam district in-charge collector Ronanki Gopalakrishna assured tobacco farmers that the state government is taking all necessary measures to prevent losses to cultivators and emphasised that farmers need not worry about the procurement process. Gopalakrishna visited the tobacco procurement centre at Garlapadu village in Maddipadu mandal on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing tobacco purchasing operations. During his visit, he interacted with farmers to understand the procurement process and address any concerns. He gathered comprehensive information about the quantity of tobacco brought to the procurement centre, adherence to scheduled procurement timelines, storage facilities, and capacity for tobacco bales, cash payment procedures for farmers post-procurement, and overall procurement methodology from the officials and the farmers. The collector observed that the HD Burley tobacco procurement has been ongoing for 15 days at the Garlapadu centre through the Markfed. He said that about 360 metric tons of tobacco, worth Rs 3 crore, have been purchased from 110 farmers. He assured that the procurement will continue until September. He explained that farmers must register their names in the app before bringing their tobacco to the procurement centres. Following registration, Markfed will purchase tobacco from farmers according to the designated schedule, he added. Emphasising the importance of quality, the collector noted that farmers should bring properly graded tobacco bales as per government guidelines. He assured that Markfed will procure all tobacco that meets the specified standards. He announced that the state government is implementing all necessary measures to benefit tobacco farmers through the procurement process and urged the farmers not to have any concerns about the initiative. Ongole Revenue Divisional Officer Lakshmi Prasanna, Markfed DM Harikrishna, Maddipadu tahsildar Adilakshmi, and other district officials participated in the programme.
