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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Navodayam: Andhra's Bapatla district declared illicit liquor-free
GUNTUR: Once a hub for country liquor brewing, Bapatla district has now been officially declared 'natu sara'-free, following a determined crackdown and rehabilitation campaign under the State's Navodayam 2.0 initiative. In just two months, authorities destroyed over 5,240 litres of illicit liquor, registered 42 cases, and identified brewing activities across 17 villages. A total of 64 individuals were bound over, while 34 others were placed in rehabilitation programmes offering alternative employment and government incentives. Cordon and search operations, along with surprise inspections, proved crucial in dismantling illegal brewing and transport networks. Prohibition and Excise Deputy Commissioner Hemant Nagaraju said Chirala, Repalle, and Nagaram—once known hotspots—now serve as success stories of enforcement and community coordination.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Youth take pledge to make Prakasam drug-free dist
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya, SP AR Damodar, MLAs Damacharla Janardhana Rao, BN Vijay Kumar, and other dignitaries advised students and youth against becoming slaves to narcotics and ruining their future, calling upon everyone to take a pledge to make Prakasam district drug-free. They participated in the awareness programme with the theme 'Drugs Vaddu Bro' (No Drugs Bro) conducted by the Prakasam district police department as part of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, in Ongole on Thursday. Speaking at the event, collector Ansariya explained that June 26 is observed annually as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. She highlighted that through the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan,' large-scale rallies and awareness sessions are being conducted in colleges and schools to prevent the impact of narcotics on youth. She said that Prakasam district launched the Navodayam 2.0 programme in February this year, and within just four months, the district was declared free from illicit liquor. She said that the government is taking all necessary measures to control and eliminate drug usage in the district, and appealed to all sections of society and voluntary organisations to participate as stakeholders in transforming Prakasam district into a drug-free zone. Addressing the gathering, SP Damodar said with a stern warning about the dangers of drug experimentation. He explained that youth often get attracted to novelty and think of trying drugs 'just once,' which leads them down a dangerous path. The SP emphasised that once caught in drug cases, individuals get their names registered in police records, making it impossible to secure jobs in the future, cannot obtain passports or visas, and lose respect in society. SP Damodar revealed strict enforcement measures against anyone involved in transporting, selling, or consuming illegal drugs. He announced a toll-free number, 1972, Dial 112, or a WhatsApp number, 9121102266, for reporting drug-related information, and assured that informants' details would be kept confidential. Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao emphasised that the state government is conducting large-scale awareness programmes about the adverse effects of drug usage to make the state drug-free. Santhanuthalapadu MLA BN Vijay Kumar highlighted that the state government has set up a special Eagle division to control drug trafficking and usage. He warned that addiction to narcotics affects not only individuals' future and health but also impacts their families. Following the speeches, about 8,000 students, police staff, and youth took a pledge to stay away from narcotics. The programme concluded with a massive rally from the Police Parade Ground to Addanki Bus Stand Centre, in which the collector, SP, MLAs, corporation chairmen, other police officers, and personnel demonstrated collective commitment to creating a drug-free district.
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Hans India
Sapling planted on World Environment Day in Kurnool
Kurnool: On the occasion of Environment Day, a sapling plant programme was undertaken in the premises of the Prohibition and Excise Office under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Sridevi in the premises of the District Excise Offices under the auspices of the Harithandhra Pradesh programme and to increase greenery. This programme was attended by Assistant Excise Commissioner Hanumantha Rao, District Prohibition and Excise Officer M Sudheer Babu, Circle inspectors Chandrahas, Jayaram Naidu, Krishna, Subhasini, Rajendra Prasad, Sub inspectors Rehana, Naveen Babu, Indrakiran Teja and staff. Later, as part of the Navodayam 2.0 programme, raids were conducted on the Natusarah stalls in Bangarupet in Kurnool city and about 650 liters of jaggery were destroyed.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Hans India
Excise enforcement director reviews ‘Navodayam 2.0' implementation
Kurnool: The Director of State Excise Enforcement, Rahul Dev Sharma, conducted a comprehensive review on Thursday with excise officials of Kurnool district regarding the implementation of the 'Navodayam 2.0' initiative. The review meeting was held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Excise in Kurnool. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, District Prohibition and Excise Officer (DPEO), and Assistant Excise Superintendents (AES). The Director assessed the performance of district officials and reviewed the progress of cases registered against illicit liquor, non-duty paid alcohol, and ganja trafficking in the region. He emphasized the need to implement Navodayam 2.0 in a well-structured and effective manner, with a collective effort to declare Kurnool as a 'Liquor-Free District.' As part of his inspection, Sharma also visited the district control room and examined the functioning of border check posts, urging officers to intensify surveillance and prevent the inflow of illicit liquor into the district. Later, he inspected the Regional Excise Laboratory, reviewed its operations and equipment, and directed that reports be promptly dispatched to concerned stations through special messengers. The Director also took a walk around the district office premises and participated in a plantation drive within the excise office compound. In a surprise move, he inspected the Madhavaram check post to examine on-ground vigilance measures. Accompanying the Director during the inspection were Deputy Commissioner Sridevi, Assistant Commissioner Hanumantha Rao, District Excise Officer Sudheer Babu, AES officers Rajasekhar Goud and Ramakrishna Reddy, and Circle Inspectors Rajendra Prasad, Jayaram Naidu, and Chandrahas.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Hans India
Man held with 10L of illicit liquor
Puttaparthi: Aspart of the Navodayam 2.0 initiative, officials from the Puttaparthi Prohibition and Excise Station conducted a raid near Kondakinda Thanda Cross in Nallamada Mandal on Wednesday. During the operation, Vaditya Rajagopal Naik, a resident of Kothapalli Thanda, was arrested for possessing 10 litres of illicit liquor. A case was registered against the accused, and he was produced before the JFCM Court in Kadiri. The Magistrate ordered 15 days of judicial remand. The raid was led by Prohibition and Excise Inspector Nagaraju, along with Head Constables Suresh Babu and Nagabhushanam, and Constables Murali Krishna, Narasimhareddy, and Allabaksh.
