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Union Home Secy lauds TG cops
Hyderabad: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan appreciated Telangana Police for smooth rollout of NCLs (New Criminal Laws) and its efforts in narcotics control. The Home Secretary visited Hyderabad and held a review of the implementation of NCLs in Telangana state. State Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Special Chief Secretary (Home) Ravi Gupta, Director General of Police Dr Jitender and other senior IAS and IPS officers attended. The DGP and senior officials briefed the MHA team on transition, training & tech upgrades in the enforcement of NCLs.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
CS directs collectors to review progress of Indiramma Houses and issue sanction proceedings
Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has directed the district collectors to review the progress of Indiramma houses and issue sanction proceedings for eligible beneficiaries. The collectors should take steps to ensure that houses were grounded immediately. The Chief Secretary held a video conference with district collectors on Tuesday to review the progress of Vana Mahotsavam, Indiramma housing scheme, availability of fertilizers, Oil Palm Expansion, Bhu Bharathi, seasonal illness and other issues. Officials from Revenue, Housing, Health, Agriculture and Forest department attended the video conference. He exhorted the district collectors to think innovatively for making a lasting impact in the lives of the people. There was tremendous scope for the collectors to take up the development and welfare programmes in their districts which in turn would go a long way in the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden. On Vanamahotsavam, the collectors were told to conduct the district monitoring consultative committee meeting and review the progress with the departments concerned. There was need to ensure that good quality seedlings were kept ready for planting with a special focus on plantation of fruit bearing species besides taking steps to keep a watch on the survival of the planted saplings. Environment and Forests Minister Konda Surekha suggested that a targeted approach could be adopted involving all the departments in the tree plantation programme. Vacant lands in the districts should be identified to take up plantation in a big way. Agriculture Secretary Raghunandan Rao informed that sufficient quantities of fertilizer stocks were available and it was for the collectors to ensure that no panic buying or hoarding took place. The special officers should visit the fertilizer dealers in their respective districts and take stock of the situation, he said. Mr. Ramakrishna Rao informed that more than eight lakh applications were received during the revenue sadassus held across the State. The collectors were directed to personally monitor the applications and take steps to dispose them with a humane approach. The collectors were also asked to be alert on the spread of transmissible illnesses and vector borne diseases due to the onset of monsoon. On TB Mukth Bharath Abhiyan, he asked the district collectors to prepare a plan of action and conduct convergence meeting involving DMHOs, Hospital Superintendents, Red Cross and Indian Medical Association. Besides, the district collectors were asked to take stock of the requirements of medical colleges especially from HR perspective and take appropriate steps.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Push for integration of India Post's DIGIPIN into key govt. departments
Hyderabad Chief Postmaster General of Telangana Postal Circle P.V.S. Reddy met Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday, and proposed the integration of India Post's DIGIPIN platform into key government departments to improve services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Mr. Reddy spoke about 'Know Your PIN Code' and 'Know Your DIGIPIN' initiatives and urged the government to embed DIGIPIN into the operational frameworks of departments such as Disaster Response, Health, Police, Civil Supplies, and Revenue. He emphasised its robustness and cited scenarios such as highway accidents, where the 4m x 4m geo-coding enabled by DIGIPIN allows emergency responders to pinpoint exact location, when callers are unable to describe them, ensuring timely assistance. In flood relief operations, the platform helps authorities accurately tag and reach affected households, enabling targeted delivery of essentials without ambiguity. He touched upon the ongoing co-location of post offices in Gram Panchayats. Thus far, 1,014 have been co-located, and he requested further instructions to District Collectors to facilitate relocation of the remaining 4,429. He also called for expedited land mutation of Postal Department properties. The Chief Secretary responded positively.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- The Hindu
Kaleshwaram soaks in spiritual fervour as the 12-day Saraswati Pushkaralu draws to a close
Devotional fervour reached a crescendo in Kaleshwaram as the 12-day-long Saraswati Pushkaralu, which was marked by spiritual vivacity, celebration of spiritual traditions and devotional discourses, concluded amid spiritually surcharged atmosphere in the historic pilgrimage centre of Telangana's Jayashankar Bhupalpally district, on Monday (May 26, 2025). An estimated 30 lakh pilgrims took a holy dip at Triveni Sangamam, the confluence of three rivers — Godavari, Pranahita and the subterranean Aantarvahini Saraswati — in Kaleshwaram during the mega religious fete from May 15 to 26, officials said. The 'Saraswati Nava Ratnamala Harathi' was performed at the picturesque Saraswati Ghat, illuminated by colourful lights, late on Monday evening, marking the culmination of the once-in-12-years mega religious fete. Minister for IT and Industries D. Sridhar Babu, Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao and Endowments department Principal Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer were among those present. Kaleshwaram was soaked in spiritual ecstasy as hordes of pilgrims swarmed Triveni Sangamam earlier in the day. The historic temple, dedicated to Sri Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy, was abuzz with pilgrims standing in long-winding queues waiting for their turn to have darshan of the presiding deities from dawn to dusk. Speaking at Saraswati Ghat late on Monday evening, Mr. Sridhar Babu appreciated the official machinery, NGOs and others for their tireless efforts in ensuring the successful conduct of Saraswati Pushkaralu in a befitting manner.
Hans India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Telangana Government Ensures Smooth and Record-Breaking Paddy Procurement: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
Gadwal: Telangana State Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized that the paddy procurement process must be carried out smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that farmers do not face any inconvenience. On Friday, the minister, along with State Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, conducted a video conference with district collectors from Hyderabad to review the ongoing paddy procurement process. During the conference, the minister stressed that procurement should proceed uninterrupted despite the unseasonal rains. He directed officials to ensure the availability of tarpaulins at procurement centers to protect the harvested paddy from moisture damage. He further instructed that all required logistical and infrastructure arrangements be made to transport the procured paddy promptly to rice mills. The minister also insisted that immediate payment be made to farmers for the procured paddy, and urged district collectors to monitor field-level operations closely. District Collector BM Santhosh Updates Progress Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector B.M. Santhosh provided an update during the meeting, stating that the procurement process is being conducted smoothly and transparently without any irregularities. He estimated that a record-breaking 1.38 lakh metric tonnes of paddy is expected from the district this season. So far, 50,000 metric tonnes have already been procured, and payments have been credited directly to farmers' bank accounts without delay. An additional 88,000 metric tonnes remain to be collected. He compared this year's figures with the previous year, when only 2,109 metric tonnes of paddy were procured in the district by May 15, 2024, and Rs. 5.65 crore was paid to farmers. In contrast, this year, as of May 15, 2025, 50,834 metric tonnes have been procured, and Rs. 55.89 lakh has already been disbursed to the farmers. Collector Santhosh highlighted that the influx of paddy at procurement centers indicates a massive 2,500% increase in procurement compared to the previous year. He assured that the government is committed to purchasing every single grain of paddy brought by farmers. Officials Participating in the Video Conference The video conference was attended by District Additional Collectors Lakshminarayana and Narsing Rao, District Civil Supplies Manager Vimala, District Cooperative Officer Srinivas, District Marketing Officer Pushpamma, Agriculture Officer Sakriya Naik, and several other key officials. This comprehensive initiative underscores the Telangana government's commitment to supporting farmers by ensuring a smooth procurement process, timely payments, and strong logistical support amidst challenging weather conditions.
