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‘Wake up Telangana, wake up’: KTR faults Congress on unfulfilled promises
Challenges government to prove its claim of 100 per cent loan waiver, stating that if they could, he would be ready to resign
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 10:02 AM
BRS working president KT Rama Rao
Hyderabad: In a sharp reminder to the government about the plight of farmers on a desperate wait for the promised loan waiver, BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the ruling Congress for its claims of providing 100 per cent debt relief to the peasant community in the State.
Questioning the integrity of the government on the implementation of the guarantees given by the Congress, he wanted to know whether lies become truth just because they are spoken in the Assembly.
He pointed out that farmers are still taking to the streets because the loan waiver has not been implemented. He challenged the government to prove its claim of 100 per cent loan waiver, stating that if they could, he would be ready to resign.
The government has not accepted this challenge and has failed to provide answers to the farmers. He questioned as to why the farmers would need to protest on the roads if the loan waiver had indeed been implemented.
In a post on X, the BRS leader shared a clipping from a vernacular daily that highlighted farmers squatting in the middle of the road, protesting against the government’s failure to fulfil its assurance of waiving loans within 100 days of assuming power.
He called for the fight against the government should begin from Indravelli, a land of struggles, and Adilabad, the mother of forests. He invited the government to settle the accounts of their so-called loan waiver in front of the farmers sitting on the Dhanora road.
He urged the people of Telangana to be wary of a government that has proven every guarantee it made to be a myth. Listing the unfulfilled promises by the Congress government, he stated that the assurance given for loan waiver proved to be a myth.
So is the case with Rythu Bharosa of Rs 7,500, one thola of gold, Rs 2,500 for women, Rs 4,000 support as Aasara pensions and Rs 6,000 as pension for the differently-abled. “Wake up Telangana, wake up!”, he appealed to the people calling them to action.
CWC rejects DPR for additional component of Kaleshwaram as Congress govt stays silent
This component was intended to draw an additional one TMC of water per day from Godavari River, increasing existing capacity from two TMC to three TMC per day
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 11:12 AM
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Hyderabad: Upsetting the strategic plans laid out by the BRS regime for the optimum utilisation of Telangana’s share of Godavari waters, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has rejected the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the add-on component of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. This component was intended to draw an additional one TMC of water per day from the Godavari River, increasing the existing capacity from two TMC to three TMC per day.
The CWC’s decision, made after repeated reminders and unanswered queries over the last ten months, has temporarily halted the expansion plans of the Kaleshwaram project. This project, one of the largest lift irrigation schemes in the world, had previously enjoyed priority clearances from the Ministry of Water Resources and swift implementation by the State government.
The Congress party, that came to power one year ago sought to prove it a failed project ever since two of the pillars in Medigadda barrage were found sagging. The State government handed over the investigation of structural issues reported in Medigadda barrage, generalised the concerns, and halted regular operations at all the three barrages — Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla.
Consequently, water received from the Godavari and Pranahita rivers was left to flow unutilised, with the barrages deliberately drained under the pretext of investigations, leaving the ayacut (irrigated area) high and dry.
The future of the Kaleshwaram project’s expansion now remains uncertain. The DPR, created with thorough planning and accurate data, has been returned to the State Irrigation Department by the Union Jal Shakti Ministry. The Ministry’s letter to the State’s engineer-in-chief stated that several queries were left unaddressed, leading to the rejection of the DPR for the additional one TMC lifting proposal.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of neglecting Telangana’s water rights and imposing unnecessary restrictions on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. He highlighted the government’s alleged bias against the Kaleshwaram project, describing it as an “unjust vendetta.”
He criticised the government’s silence on Telangana’s water share in the Krishna River, despite hundreds of TMCs being diverted through the Pothireddypadu project. He pointed out that the Congress government remained indifferent even as the Central government imposed restrictions on drawing an additional TMC of water per day from the Godavari River through the Kaleshwaram project.
The BRS leader also accused the Congress of being inactive and failing to protect the state’s interests. He further criticised the Congress for its poor governance, stating that decades of Congress rule had led to droughts, and within a year of Congress rule, Telangana’s reputation was deteriorating. Rama Rao concluded his attack on the Congress government with a fervent call – “Wake up Telangana, wake up!”
Major crackdown on quacks in Telangana: Fake medicines, misleading claims exposed
Acting on reliable information, authorities raided the premises of A. Naveen Reddy, a quack practicing medicine without proper qualifications at his clinic, ‘Swapna Clinic,’ in Muduchintalpally village, Medchal-Malkajgiri district. During the raid, 38 types of medicines, including antibiotics, antidiabetic drugs, and antihypertensive medications, were found stocked without a valid drug license.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 04:25 PM
Hyderabad: Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, on Saturday carried out raids against quacks and medicines being sold with misleading advertisements.
Acting on credible information, the premises of a quack A. Naveen Reddy, at Muduchintalpally village in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, who was practicing medicine without proper qualification at his clinic by name ‘Swapna Clinic’, was raided and 38 varieties of medicines, including antibiotics, antidiabetic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, etc., were stocked without a drug licence.
B. Praveen, Drugs Inspector, Shameerpet carried out the raid and seized the stock, which included physician’s samples, and also detected several antibiotics at the clinic.
Meanwhile, the DCA officials also detected certain medicines circulating in the market with misleading claims on their labels, stating that they treat ‘Ulcers of gastrointestinal tracts’ and ‘Disorders of menstrual flow’. Such claims are in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.
During the raids led by K. Anvesh, Drugs Inspector, Shabad and B. Mounika, Drugs Inspector, Medchal, the DCA officials also detected and seized several products with misleading claims for treatment of ulcers of gastrointestinal tracts and disorders of menstrual flow, which is prohibited under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, a press release said.
The DCA, Telangana, Director General, VB Kamalasan Reddy said the public can report any suspected manufacturing activity related to drugs, including narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, in residential, commercial, or industrial areas, as well as any other complaints regarding illegal activities concerning medicines, through the Toll-free No. 1800-599-6969, which is operational from 10.30 am to 5 pm on all working days.
One killed, two injured in LPG cylinder blast in Kodangal
The incident took place early Sunday morning at the HP gas godown in Maddur mandal headquarters while workers were arranging gas cylinders.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 12:49 PM
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Narayanpet: One person was killed and and two others sustained injuries after an LPG cylinder exploded in a gas godown at Maddur mandal under Kodangal constituency limits in the district. The deceased has been identified as Naresh, a resident of Gundumal mandal.
The incident occurred at the HP gas godown in the Maddur mandal headquarters in the early hours of Sunday when the workers were arranging the gas cylinders.
Following the cylinder explosion, Naresh lost his life, while Krishna, a resident of Gundumal mandal and Naveen, a resident of Avangapatnam of Koilkonda mandal sustained serious injuries. Their condition is said to be critical, according to reports.
They both have been shifted to Government General Hospital in Mahabubnagar.
NCC Limited shines at PRSI National Awards, winning 4 prestigious honors
The awards presented included first place for Best CSR in Childcare, second place for Social Media in PR & Branding, second place for the Sustainability Development Report, and third place for the Annual Report.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 04:35 PM
Hyderabad: The NCC Limited has been honoured with four prestigious PRSI National Awards in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Nand Kumar Sai, Former Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes and PRSI National President, Dr. Ajit Pathak at the 46th All India Public Relations Conference held at Raipur.
The awards included Best CSR for Childcare (first prize), Social Media for PR & branding (second prize), Sustainability Development Report (second prize) and Annual Report (third prize).
These awards are a testament to the dedication and teamwork of all departments involved, and reflects NCC Limited’s steadfast commitment to making a positive impact on society through our CSR & Sustainability initiatives, a press release said.
Telangana: Man ends life after wife’s secret loan sparks shock, humiliation
Gunna Muthyalu worked as an attendant at the DMHO office in the district. His wife, Rajitha, previously employed as a nurse, left her job and borrowed Rs. 1.5 lakh from an individual.
Published Date – 22 December 2024, 12:49 PM
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Nagakurnool: A 56-year-old employee died by suicide after learning that his wife had taken a loan without his knowledge. The incident occurred at Madhuranagar Colony in the district.
Gunna Muthyalu, was working as an attendant at DMHO office in the district. His wife Rajitha, had worked as a nurse but quit the job and had taken a loan of Rs.1.5 lakh from a person.
On Saturday, the person arrived at Muthyalu’s residence and demanded repayment of money. Feeling humiliated that he wasn’t told of the loan, Muthyalu tried to hang himself from the ceiling fan in the house. Noticing his attempt, the neighbours immediately broke the door and shifted him to a Government General Hospital in the district. However, he breathed his last on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment, according to reports.
Following a complaint from Muthyalu’s mother Anjanamma, the police have booked a case.
