Nellore: Programme launched to check mosquito menace

No plan to evict families living near canal areas: Dr Ponguru Narayana

Tirupati: Minister for municipal administration and urban development Dr Ponguru Narayana has assured residents that the government has no plans to evict poor families living along the embankments of the Sarvepalli and Jafar canals in Nellore city. The minister affirmed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the NDA government is focused on improving the state's economic …

Minister Narayana Nellore Residents

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Swarna Andhra @ 2047: Collector details plans for Nellore’s development

The Hindu

As the State government prepares the ‘Swarna Andhra @ 2047’ vision document, SPSR Nellore District Collector O. Anand on Saturday released a detailed plan for the overall development of various sectors in the district. Speaking about the industrial growth, Mr. Anand said: “The number of mega industries and MSME projects will be increased from 11,992 to 24,004 in the next …

Port District Collector

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra cabinet approves ₹85K-cr investments in industry sector

Hindustan Times

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet chaired by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday approved the decision taken at the state investment promotion board to generate industrial investments to the extent of ₹85,083 crore generating 33,966 new jobs, people familiar with the matter said. Andhra cabinet approves ₹ 85K-cr investments in industry sector The first meeting of the SIPB was held …

Cabinet Crore Investment

4 months ago

Drones, new ammo in Andhra Pradesh govt’s flood relief operations

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Drones, belonging to the Agriculture Department, have played a crucial role in the relief efforts in the aftermath of flash floods that have inundated half of Vijayawada city. After using the drones on a pilot basis on the first day, a total of 176 drones were employed for flood relief operations in the following days. According to the Agriculture …

Agriculture Relief Flood Drones Vijayawada Flood Relief Operations

4 months ago

Telangana, Andhra relief operations intensify as water recedes

Hindustan Times

Several parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which were devastated by heavy rainfall and floods in the last four days, started returning to normal and relief operations picked up momentum on Tuesday, as the fury subsided and floods receded to a considerable extent. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu interacts with affected people during his visit to the flood-affected …

Food Floods Water Heavy Rainfall Flood Telangana Relief Operations

5 months, 1 week ago

50% of building approval applications pending with Nellore civic body cleared in a day

The Hindu

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana, along with Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and Municipal Commissioner Surya Teja, cleared more than 50% of the pending applications seeking building approvals during a special drive at municipal corporation office in Nellore on August 1. Mr. Narayana said that similar drives would be organised by the Nellore Municipal Corporation twice …

Nellore Narayana

5 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh: Minister Narayana Launches Statewide Drive to Expedite Building Approvals

Deccan Chronicle

Tirupati: In a move to streamline urban development processes, minister for municipal administration and urban development Dr Ponguru Narayana has launched a state-wide ‘Town Planning’ special drive to expedite pending building approvals. During his visit to Nellore Municipal Corporation office, Narayana participated in reviewing pending applications along Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy and NMC commissioner Surya Teja. The minister …

Minister Narayana Nellore Municipal

5 months, 2 weeks ago

235 notices sent to educational institutes over mosquito breeding: MCD

Hindustan Times

The public health department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi sent legal notices to 235 legal notices and issued over 60 prosecutions to educational institutions as part of a special drive last week said the civic body in their statement on Tuesday. Under this drive, the civic body conducted inspections at 2,370 educational institutes for detecting mosquito breeding and mosquitogenic …

Delhi Cases Dengue Educational Mosquito Mcd Breeding

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid Cauvery row, Tamil Nadu asks cops to check crop status

New Indian Express

TIRUCHY: In an unusual move, Tamil Nadu government has roped in state intelligence wing informally to assess the ground reality of the agriculture sector and the farmers in the delta districts. The move comes at a time when the farmers have been urging the state government to take action to get the due share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, which …

Tamil Nadu Water Farmers Crop Alternative Tiruchy

6 months ago

Bengaluru civic body BBMP to fine properties over cleanliness amid surge in dengue: Report

Hindustan Times

Due to a sharp increase in dengue cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the civic and administrative body of Bengaluru city, is considering imposing fines on property owners who neglect cleanliness on their premises. Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed all district deputy commissioners to initiate a comprehensive door-to-door campaign aimed at raising awareness about dengue across the state. …

Bengaluru Karnataka Dengue Bbmp

6 months ago

Nellore railway station overhaul derails comfort and convenience

The Hindu

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, a joint family of 16, including five children and two elderly women, arrived at the Nellore railway station in Andhra Pradesh, in three auto-rickshaws. “The railway authorities have also failed to provide basic facilities like water and seating given the long pending redevelopment works.” Frustration over inadequate amenities is shared by all passengers at Nellore, …

Passengers Water Railway Redevelopment Platform Station Platforms

6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Fogging of mosquito breeding sites taken up

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: In a bid to control the surge in dengue cases, the health department carried out fogging to eliminate mosquito habitats and favourable breeding sites for larvae. As part of the ‘source reduction activity’, 12.04 lakh houses were surveyed in BBMP limits, including about 7.6 lakh houses in the first fortnight of June. As per health department data, a total …

Bengaluru Bbmp Health Department

6 months, 3 weeks ago

VIMSAR study reveals low use of mosquito nets in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express

The findings of the study were recently published in the international medical sciences journal, Cureus of Springer Nature Group. The group of doctors of VIMSAR, who conducted the study comprised Dr Sanjeeb K Mishra, Dr Gourahari Pradhan, Dr Soumya R Patra, Dr Ashok K Panigrahi and Dr Subrat K Pradhan. One of the researchers, Dr Mishra said, “Out of the …

Odisha Cent Llins Llin

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon woes: DMHO calls for vigil against seasonal diseases

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The district health department has highlighted the imminent threat of seasonal diseases in view of the monsoon’s onset. A meeting chaired by DMHO Dr Jagadeeswara Rao on Wednesday focused on preventive measures against diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and diseases transmitted by insects.The meeting emphasized the importance of community action in preventing these diseases. "It is necessary to …

Monsoon Diseases Rao District Dmho

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Over ₹13 crore funds needed to support farmers in drought-affected areas of Nellore, says Collector

The Hindu

A team appointed by the Central government reached Nellore on Wednesday morning, to assess the drought situation in the district. Speaking to the media later, Mr. Narayanan stated that ₹13.35 crore is needed to support affected farmers across the ten drought zones. He urged the Central team to provide financial assistance while apprising them of the severe drought conditions in …

Drought Crop Mandals District Collector Crop Loss Narayanan Sitaramapuram

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shy primates shun forests and take over Valparai looking for food

The Hindu

At 6 a.m., Valparai town in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district is a typical hill station with roads largely free of vehicles and people. The Agumbe ghat section in Shivamogga district in Karnataka, Vellimalai in Theni district in Tamil Nadu and Nelliyampathy in Kerala are among the places where LTMs are observed to have lost fear for humans and exhibiting similar …

Food Karnataka Tamil Nadu Kerala Roads Tamil Forest

7 months, 3 weeks ago

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru

The Hindu

Bengaluru has recorded 172 cases in dengue the last 13 days, according to data shared by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Observing National Dengue Day on May 16, BBMP Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishor said the Health Department has constituted four teams for each ward to spray insecticides and carry out fogging. As Bengalruru has started to receive rainfall, the …

Bengaluru Dengue Ward Bbmp Every Ward Suralkar

8 months ago

Will build ‘Smart Nellore’ that can provide thriving job opportunities, says P. Narayana

The Hindu

Former Municipal Administration Minister and educationist Ponguru Narayana says that the numerous projects that got sanctioned and executed during his tenure between 2014 and 2019 have not reached the beneficiaries after the change of guard in 2019. In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Narayana unveiled his ambitious plan to develop the city into ‘Smart Nellore’, not just by building …

Nellore Narayana

8 months ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy should continue as CM: Vijayasai

New Indian Express

NELLORE : YSRC Lok Sabha candidate V Vijayasai Reddy has underlined the need for re-electing YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as Chief Minister to ensure the continuation of good governance in the State. During his election campaign in Ulavapadu of Kandukur Assembly constituency, he cautioned the people against the potential repercussions of a TDP victory, warning that it could jeopardise existing …

Jagan

9 months, 3 weeks ago

YSRC Promises Special Manifesto for Nellore's Development

Deccan Chronicle

Addressing a gathering in Nellore, the YSRC’s Rajya Sabha member unveiled several proposals intended to transform the region's infrastructure and economic prospects. Vijayasai Reddy emphasised the party's commitment to develop Nellore as role model after taking successful examples from across the country. "Some states and constituencies are emerging as models of progress, and we are formulating special plans to develop …

Port Nellore Ysrc

1 year ago

T.N. Rains | Senior IAS officers to monitor flood, relief measures in southern districts

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday, December 17, 2023, deputed State Ministers and senior IAS officers to monitor the flood situation and relief to Kanniyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts, which are witnessing heavy rains. An official release said Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena held a meeting with the Collectors of these districts through video conferencing, and urged …

District Ias Officers

1 year, 1 month ago

Officials, public relieved as Cyclone Michaung skips Nellore

The Hindu

Agriculture minister Kakani Govardhan said that there were no casualties or loss of property in the district, however the paddy fields suffered minor damage The general public and officials expressed relief as the Cyclone Michaung, which was speculated to make landfall between Nellore and Kavali, skipped the Nellore coast and made landfall at Bapatla on Tuesday afternoon. However, normal life …

Cyclone Officials Nellore

1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi civic body takes steps to prevent dengue, malaria ahead of G20 Summit

India Today

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is taking measures to prevent cases of dengue, malaria, chikungunya and other vector-borne diseases. STEPS TAKEN Over 3000 Domestic Breeding Checkers and 2000 field workers are working towards mosquito breeding detection and its destruction. The civic body conducted special drives to cover vulnerable areas like construction sites, parks, nurseries and institutions like hospitals, schools and …

Delhi Mosquito Mcd Mosquito Breeding Breeding Sites

1 year, 5 months ago

Drones to check vector breeding, spray pesticide in Delhi

Hindustan Times

Amid a rise in cases of mosquito-borne diseases due to the recent floods and waterlogging after rains, the Delhi government plans to deploy drones for monitoring breeding sites and spraying insecticide in inaccessible areas, according to officials aware of the matter. This year, Delhi reported 187 dengue cases till July 22 — the highest in the last six years in …

Delhi Dengue Mosquito Mcd Breeding

1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Agencies look to prevent outbreak of health crisis

Hindustan Times

With water from inundated areas along the low-lying areas along the Yamuna gradually receding, Delhi’s agencies are now focused on tackling its aftermath, and preventing a public health crisis. An official from MCD’s public health department said the civic body’s field teams have stepped up their efforts towards prevention of water-borne diseases like gastroenteritis, cholera, and typhoid. An official from …

Delhi Mcd Diseases Prevent

1 year, 5 months ago

Use drones extensively in agriculture sector, implement Plant Doctor concept: Jagan

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Stressing the need to extensively use drones in the agriculture sector, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed farm officials to ensure that drones are also used for soil testing by RBKs. Reviewing the activities of the agricultural department here on Friday, the chief minister told them that extensive use of drones in soil testing by RBKs will also …

Farmers Jagan Reddy Msp Drones Rbks

1 year, 6 months ago

Residents demand cleaning of stormwater drains and Sanganoor Pallam to control mosquito menace in Ward 33 of Coimbatore Corporation

The Hindu

Cleaning and closing the stormwater drains and Sanganoor Pallam channel will control mosquito and housefly menace, said residents of Ward 33 of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation. It has low-income group settlement along the Sanganoor Pallam channel in Prabhu Nagar, besides housing unit and middle-income and upper-middle settlements along Meenatchi Nagar and Jeeva Nagar that are on the interiors of …

Ward Channel Stormwater Stormwater Drains Sanganoor Pallam

1 year, 6 months ago

4,361 people infected with malaria in Tripura

The Hindu

The authorities have sent emergency medical teams to Malaria affected areas in Tripura. But we have information about malaria infections and the count is 4,361 as of now”, an official of the National Health Mission which is implementing the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme in Tripura told The Hindu on Monday. Medical teams are organising health camps to extend …

Malaria Tripura

1 year, 11 months ago

Expedite CB-CID probe in Vengaivayal case, demand activists

The Hindu

Members of Tamil Nadu Untouchability Front on Monday staged a protest near Collectorate here demanding arrest of those who mixed human faeces in an overhead water tank in Vengaivayal in Pudukottai district. Led by its district president R. Sasikala, the protestors raised slogans to expedite the probe launched by CB-CIB and to put the offenders behind bars under provisions of …

R Sasikala

1 year, 11 months ago

CM Jagan discusses Nellore Rural ruckus, new incharge likely in two days

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as president of the YSR Congress is attempting to end the internal bickering in the Nellore rural segment, where ruling party legislator Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy revolted against the party and the government. The YSRC would dump Sridhar Reddy and might appoint another leader as incharge for the Nellore rural segment, party sources said. …

Rural Party Jagan Phone Minister Reddy Nellore

2 years ago

Bhubaneshwar Civic Body Using Drones to Target Mosquitoes, Spray Chemical in Vulnerable Spots

News 18

The municipal corporation in Bhubaneswar has introduced drones to deal with the mosquito menace in the city. For its pilot run, a drone flew to Niladri Vihar area in the city and took along 3 litres of mosquito oil for spraying. The BMC will monitor the status of mosquito breeding in the area for seven days and, if this process …

Drone Civic Spray Mosquito Mosquito Oil

2 years ago

Farmers brace for heavy crop loss as heavy rains batter South Coastal Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

Farmers stared at mounting crop losses in thousands of hectares while several villages were marooned as heavy rains lashed several areas of South Coastal Andhra Pradesh for the third consecutive day on Sunday under the influence of the remnants of Cyclone Mandous. Chakaradhar Babu said regulated water release from the Somasila reservoir ensured that there was no major loss of …

Water Farmers District Heavy Rains Cyclone Mandous

2 years, 1 month ago

With depression in Bay of Bengal, inclement weather prevails in Nellore

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: Inclement weather prevailed in SPSR Nellore district following a forecast of heavy rains there. Farmers are worried over the tanks in their neighbourhood, which were 70 per cent full because of the heavy rains last week. Reminding the authorities that the ongoing northeast monsoon plays havoc with Nellore district, he called for urgent steps to prevent loss of human …

Nellore

2 years, 2 months ago

CM Jagan to inaugurate power plant at Nelatur on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to visit Nellore on Thursday, for inauguration of the 800megawatt third unit of AP Genco at Nelatur. The CM will dedicate the 800 megawatt AP Genco project’s third unit and address the from 11.10am to 1.10pm. Analysts say Nellore district is a bastion of YSRC as the party won all the …

Nellore Nelatur

2 years, 3 months ago

Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu to come up near Nellore

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: Agriculture minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy hailed Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for allotting 5.5 acres precious and high value land abutting the NH-16 for the Centre of Excellence in Studies in Classical Telugu at Venkatachalam near Nellore for constructing the permanent buildings. Rajasekhar Reddy to secure classical language status to Telugu, Govardhan Reddy said YSR’s son provided land …

Telugu Centre Nellore

2 years, 4 months ago

Park named after SP Balasubhramanyam in Nellore

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: A renovated park in Nellore was named after ace playback singer late S.P. The park was inaugurated by former minister and Nellore city legislator Dr P. Anilkumar Yadav. Speaking on the occasion, Anilkumar Yadav said the park developed at an estimated cost of Rs 90 lakh is a tribute to Balasubhramanyam while referring to his roots to Nellore city. …

Nellore Park

2 years, 5 months ago

AP CM wants officials to promote drones in agriculture

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday underlined the need to use latest drone technology for carrying out agricultural operations within Andhra Pradesh. The CM told officials to keep information updated daily on supply of seeds and fertilisers to farmers, apart from prices of various agricultural products. Jagan Mohan Reddy wanted authorities to closely monitor supply of agricultural …

Farmers Iti Jagan Mohan Reddy Wants Officials

2 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt invites Christian and Muslim to join free Drone Pilot training course, says BJP leader

Op India

Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, the BJP general secretary of Andhra Pradesh has taken to Twitter to share how the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Govt, has allegedly launched a drone pilot training program, only for candidates belonging to the two minority communities. Questioning the Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s anti-Hindu bias, the BJP leader tweeted, “Everyone has the equal rights on …

Training Jagan Bjp Christian Muslim Reddy Pradesh

2 years, 7 months ago

CM Jagan pushes for faster land surveys in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has directed revenue officials to complete the comprehensive land survey as per schedule so that it would help resolve all land disputes in the state. The CM chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of works on the implementation of Jagananna Saswatha Bhu Hakku and Bhu Raksha Scheme with the officials on Monday. The …

Survey Jagan Pushes

2 years, 8 months ago

Two Gram Panchayats in Nellore, one in Tirupati bag national awards

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: Two Gram Panchayats of Nellore district and one GP in Tirupati district bagged awards for best services at the national level. In Nellore district, Kaligiri Gram Panchayat in Kaligiri mandal and AS Pet Gram Panchayat in AS Peta mandal achieved awards under Deendayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar. In all 11 Gram Panchayats in AP bagged different awards and the …

Awards Gram Panchayat Panchayat Nellore Tirupati Gram Gram Panchayats

3 years ago

"All Good In Paperwork, Nothing On Ground, No Supervision": Delhi High Court Calls For Task Forces To Control Mosquito Infestation

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed all the city local bodies, including the three municipal corporations and Delhi Cantonment Board, to constitute their task forces in order to monitor and control the menace of mosquito infestation in the city. Expressing unhappiness over the inaction of the authorities on ground, Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh directed that such …

Delhi Court Control Delhi High Court City Paper Singh

3 years, 3 months ago

Telangana launches ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project to drone-deliver vaccines, medicines to remote areas

The Hindu

Telangana on Saturday became the first State in the country to embark on Beyond Visual Line of Sight flights to deliver a payload comprising vaccines, with the launch of Medicine from the Sky project in Vikarabad. The project, which seeks to deliver medicines, vaccination, and units of blood to remote, rural areas by means of drones, is a collaboration of …

India Medicine Sky Telangana Drone Project State

3 years, 4 months ago

Bugged by Mosquito Menace, 70% Citizens Blame Local Bodies

News 18

With various parts of India experiencing incessant rain since July, some states are already witnessing an increase in mosquito-borne diseases. In response, 5% of citizens said they spend ‘Rs 1,000-2,000’ buying mosquito control products and services. On an aggregate basis, 35% of Indian households spend Rs 200 or more each month on mosquito control products and services, while 44% spend …

India Services Control Survey Panchayat Citizens Spend

3 years, 7 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik sanctions Rs 67.52 lakh to feed stray animals

India Today

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday sanctioned Rs 67.52 lakh from his relief fund for feeding all stray animals during the extended lockdown period. Therefore, stray dogs and cattle are deprived of food," the cheif minister had said during the release of the first phase of the amount from Chief Minister's Relief Fund earlier. Meanwhile, amid rising Covid-19 cases …

Covid Naveen Patnaik Odisha Cm

4 years ago

In A First, Submission Of Property Details Of Government Employees 'Mandatory'

ABP News

State cabinet of Odisha has approved a proposal which now makes submission of property details by elected representatives and government employees annually mandatory. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had recommended to the Central Government for compulsory retirement of the corrupt IFS officer. In his letter, CM Naveen had written that this is the first time that an IFS officer has been …

Odisha Patnaik Ifs Property Details

4 years, 1 month ago

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to conduct aerial survey of Cyclone Nivar-hit areas

Hindustan Times

The heavy rain due to Cyclone Nivar in the last two days caused a loss of crops in around 30,000 hectares, besides destruction of horticulture in around 1300 hectares in four districts of Andhra Pradesh, according to preliminary estimates by the state agriculture department. The chief minister would take an aerial survey of the rain-hit areas on Saturday and hold …

Loss Rain Crop Loss Nivar

5 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad: Mosquito menace on rise

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Even as the city is confronting dengue cases, it is in the grip of yet another health hazard-rise of mosquito menace. Residents across the city, including those staying in prime localities like Banjara Hills and Marredpally, are flooding Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation with innumerable complaints over an abysmal fogging activity. Local resident Mr Sridhar Yarlagadda lamented that the road …

Mosquito Ghmc Menace Mosquito Menace

5 years, 8 months ago

Hyderabad: Civic bodyâ€™s pest wing reeks of graft

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The entomology wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has been allegedly swindling over Rs 2 crore in the name of fogging and anti-larval operations. A GHMC official on condition of anonymity told this newspaper, that in order to curb corruption and save citizens from the mosquito menace, the corporation had decided to reduce the human interface by deploying …

Operations Official Corporation Musi Drones Wing Ghmc

5 years, 10 months ago

Nellore: Idgah development work at Dargah to raise capacity

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: Urban development minister P. Narayana said that they plan to complete the construction of a shelter at the Idgah at popular Bara Shaheed Dargah by April this year. Referring to the Rs 4.5 crore being spent on the development works at Bara Shaheed Dargah, he said that they have given the construction work to a reputed contracting firm to …

Work Idgah

5 years, 10 months ago

Nellore: Idgah development work at Dargah to raise capacity

Deccan Chronicle

Nellore: Urban development minister P. Narayana said that they plan to complete the construction of a shelter at the Idgah at popular Bara Shaheed Dargah by April this year. Referring to the Rs 4.5 crore being spent on the development works at Bara Shaheed Dargah, he said that they have given the construction work to a reputed contracting firm to …

Work Idgah

Nellore: Programme launched to check mosquito menace

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