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Hans India
7 days ago
- Climate
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Heavy rain alert issued to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for three days
The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rains across the Telugu states, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, over the next three days. On Friday, July 18, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the districts of NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu, and Nellore. The following day, Saturday, July 19, similar conditions are expected in Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu, and Nellore districts. Additionally, light rains may occur in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram, Manyam, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati. By Sunday, July 20, the forecast includes thundershowers in Kakinada, Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Palnadu, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu, Nellore, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, YSR, Annamayya, Chittoor, and Tirupati. As of 7 pm on Thursday, notable rainfall measurements were recorded: 69.2 mm in Utukuru (NTR district), 51.5 mm in Betapudi (Guntur district), 50.25 mm in Parchur (Bapatla district), 44.7 mm in Chimalapadu (NTR district), 43 mm in Konaseema city, and 42.5 mm in Bodagunta (Krishna district). In Telangana, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in the districts of Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanmakonda, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, and Nagarkurnool on Friday. The Meteorological Centre has indicated that moderate rain is likely throughout all districts in Telangana today, with gusty winds expected at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
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Cong SC leader shot dead in Medak dist
Hyderabad / Medak: The Congress party's SC Cell district secretary M Anil was allegedly shot dead by unidentified men in Kulcharam mandal in Medak district on Monday night. According to details, the 28-year-old leader was returning from Hyderabad after attending a meeting in Gandhi Bhavan on Monday night to his village Pythara in Kulcharam mandal. While he was passing through Variguntham village, one of the two cars which were tailing overtook him and blocked his way. The assailant got off from the vehicle shot four bullets at him from close range. Three bullets hit him near the right arm and one hit his back, and his vehicle veered off road for about a few metres before plunging into fields. The villagers who rushed to the spot initially believed this to be an accident and immediately shifted Anil to the local government hospital. The doctors declared him dead and also found bullet injuries on his body. The matter was immediately reported to the local police. The Medak police began investigation and sent the body to postmortem and also clues teams were called in as part of the probe. A large number of Congress workers and Anil's relatives gathered at the Medak hospital on Tuesday morning after learning about the incident. Anil, who had been in the real estate business for the past six years, was reportedly involved in several major land deals. He was said to have serious disputes with the owner of a leading real estate company over a land parcel in Nanakramguda in Hyderabad. He also allegedly had differences with the kin of a YSR district MLA over another land issue. Anil was using a Mercedes Benz car, which was reportedly taken forcibly from a Hyderabad-based real estate businessman. Briefing reporters in Medak, SP DV Srinivas Rao said four special teams had been formed to trace the assailants. He added that the CCTV footage was being examined.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- General
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Pawan's vision fuels India's first ‘Smart Central Kitchen' in Kadapa
Kadapa: YSR Kadapa district launched India's inaugural Smart Central Kitchen as part of the revamped Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme. The facility, set up at the municipal high School in Kadapa city, was made possible with personal support from Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan and the leadership of district collector Dr Cherukuri Sridhar. This state-of-the-art kitchen is designed to serve nearly 2,200 students across 12 government schools with meals that are nutritious, hygienic, and tasty. The facility boasts hotel-grade infrastructure, automated cooking systems, dedicated spaces for vegetable cutting and grinding, proper storage, and waste management. A mobile app has been introduced to monitor both kitchen operations and food delivery, while the kitchen itself runs on methane gas generated from food waste. Dr Sridhar highlighted that the kitchen was built without putting extra strain on the state budget. 'This is part of our long-term vision to improve nutrition for school children across the district. Within the next six months, we plan to replicate this model in all mandals,' he said. Solar power units generating 3 kW have been installed at each kitchen, with round-the-clock monitoring through CCTV and a centralized control system. On July 24 and 25, four to five more Smart Kitchens will be launched in CK Dinne and Jammalamadugu mandals to ensure that all schools in these areas are covered, the Collector said. The idea for this transformation was sparked when Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan visited Kadapa during the first Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting in 2024. Disturbed by the outdated, firewood-based cooking methods in schools, he personally donated Rs 10 lakh to modernise the system. The construction of the smart kitchen was completed in time for the new academic year. Students have been quick to appreciate the change. 'The food is tastier than what we get at home,' said Kavya Sri, a Class 7 student. Class 8 student Shaik Mahir added, 'Now we eat to our heart's content with good quality rice and nutritious items like eggs, ragi malt, and sweet pongal.' Teachers have also praised the upgrade. Ruth Mary, an English teacher, said the meals now feel like a 'wedding feast,' noting that all students are now choosing to eat at school thanks to the improved quality and variety. Education Minister Nara Lokesh, who is leading reforms in school education, has directed officials to expand the smart kitchen model across the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is also said to be closely watching these developments, which are part of broader efforts to strengthen public schools and ensure quality education and nutrition for every student.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Politics
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Two-thirds of Tahsildars await repatriation since Assembly polls
Hyderabad: Two-thirds of the Mandal Revenue Officers (MROs), also known as Tahsildars, who were deployed to new districts during the Assembly polls in 2023, are still awaiting repatriation to their previous working districts. Out of more than 300 officials affected, fewer than a hundred have been transferred back to their original postings, with the remainder continuing to wait. This marks the first instance in Telangana where these officials, who anticipated repatriation within months, have continued to serve in their newly allocated districts. 'In the past, repatriation occurred not only in Telangana but also in the unified Andhra Pradesh within days of the polls,' informed official sources. 'Similar to the present state of Andhra Pradesh, during the YSR's time, all officials were repatriated in a single stroke of a pen. However, this time, despite most applying, the government has failed to pay heed, except for a few.' Interestingly, among those who have been repatriated to 'worthwhile' mandals, some are now unwilling to return to their original places, thus complicating the case for the majority who wish to return. For instance, one Tahsildar has applied for a key mandal like Bhadrachalam from a smaller mandal. Scores have opted for Khammam from neighbouring, less significant mandals. In southern Telangana, an official has applied for Nagarkurnool from a smaller mandal. 'There could be around 40 to 50 who wish to stay back. The big mandals are much sought after. Those who were posted in Rangareddy and Medchal do not wish to yield,' said an official posted within the city. The official clarified that the government is not keen on transferring Tahsildars to native districts, with non-native districts subject to vacancy availability. Meanwhile, some officials who were astute enough to manage staying back and working in local collectorates during the elections have received 'rewarding' posts. 'There is a feeling of injustice amongst those who left their places during polls. Some officials are enjoying at native places, while most are suffering in far-away places. The government is not ready to transfer at this juncture,' added the official. Disturbingly, some MROs have retired while still waiting for repatriation. One official, despite applying on health grounds, could not get approval from higher authorities. In an application to the CCLA (Chief Commissioner of Land Administration), the official, who was posted approximately 150 km from the State Capital and undergoing treatment at a corporate hospital following surgery, urged the Commissioner to be retained in the previously allotted district.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Politics
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Govt moots YSR Awards for feting talent in farm sector
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced that the government is considering instituting awards for progressive farmers in memory of the late Chief Minister Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. As part of this initiative, a foundation will be established in YSR's name to organize and implement various programs, he said. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of YSR, the Deputy Chief Minister paid floral tributes at his statue located at Banjara Hills. He said that by the upcoming death anniversary of YSR, a comprehensive program will be designed to recognize individuals who are experts in the field of agriculture, researchers working in the agricultural domain, and those who are contributing to the development of the sector in this region. These individuals will be honored with awards named after YSR. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized that YSR will be remembered every day and that his vision will be carried forward continuously. He remarked that when people think of YSR, agriculture and irrigation projects come to mind first. YSR was the visionary behind constructing irrigation projects to divert the waters of the two life-giving rivers into farmlands. He added that the loss of YSR is irreplaceable and no one can fill the void he left behind for the people of the two Telugu states.
