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President Droupadi Murmu’s address at the presentation of National Energy Conservation Awards on National Energy Conservation Day at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu urges the adoption of an eco-friendly lifestyle at National Energy Conservation Day

New Delhi, Dec 14: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards, National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards, and National Painting Competition prizes at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day today.

She also launched the ‘EV-Yatra Portal’, a web-based platform developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to facilitate in-vehicle navigation to the nearest public EV charger.

In her address, the President said that ensuring a pollution-free environment, healthy living, and progress for future generations is a top priority for all of us. She said that breathing in clean air is a basic human right and by protecting the environment, we can protect many human rights.

The President said that energy conservation is a global as well as national priority, as the world faces the challenges of climate change and global warming. She said that India, as a responsible country, is contributing significantly to environmental protection, despite having per capita carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions that are less than one-third of the world average.

The President said that India, in COP-26, had given the message of ‘Lifestyle For Environment’ i.e. LiFE, urging the world community to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle. She said that Indian culture and tradition have always been consistent with the message of life, which entails respecting nature, not wasting natural resources, and taking measures to enhance natural wealth. She said that India is making efforts to move the entire world community towards the adoption of such a lifestyle.

Referring to India’s Presidency of G-20, the President said that G-20 countries contribute 85 percent to the world’s total GDP, 75 percent to international trade, and 60 percent to the world’s population. She said that India, during its Presidency, has adopted the theme of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’, according to the idea of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ and is disseminating it on the world stage.

The President appreciated all the award winners, especially the children who participated in the National Painting Competition. She also commended the winners of the National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards for their innovative thinking and methodology. She said that their innovations should be widely used so that more and more people could get inspired and develop new methods for environmental protection.

She urged all to take a resolution that whatever we do would always be in favor of nature, never against nature. She said that human welfare lies in maintaining the balance between nature and development.

The function was attended by the Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh, the Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, the Secretary of Power, Shri Alok Kumar, the Director General of Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Shri Abhay Bakre and other dignitaries.

The National Energy Conservation Awards are given annually by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power to recognize the best energy management practices in various sectors. This year, 56 awards were given in 15 sectors, covering industry, transport, buildings and municipalities. The National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards are given to individuals and organizations for their innovative ideas and solutions in the field of energy efficiency.

This year, 10 awards were given in four categories, covering technology, policy, finance and awareness. The National Painting Competition is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to create awareness among school children about energy conservation and efficiency. This year, over 1.5 crore students from across the country participated in the competition and 12 national winners were selected.

Source: Press Information Bureau, President of India, PIB Delhi

 

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Case Filed Against MLA Malla Reddy in Land Grabbing Case

Case Filed Against MLA Malla Reddy for Alleged Land Grabbing

Hyderabad, Telangana: A case has been filed against Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) MLA, Malla Reddy, for allegedly grabbing 47 acres of Scheduled Tribe (ST) land in Chegunta mandal of Medchal district. The complaint was filed by K. Bikshapathi, a 74-year-old resident of the area, who claims that Reddy and seven others conned his family members and illegally transferred the land to their names.

The land in question is said to be part of the heritage of the Lambadi community, an ST group. Bikshapathi alleges that Reddy and his associates used forged documents and exerted undue influence to get the land transferred. The complaint has been registered under the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

The case has caused a stir in Telangana, with opposition parties demanding Reddy’s immediate arrest and a thorough investigation into the matter. The TRS, however, has defended Reddy, calling the allegations baseless and politically motivated.

Details of the Case:

Complainant: K. Bikshapathi, a resident of Chegunta mandal.
Accused: MLA Malla Reddy and seven others.
Land involved: 47 acres and 18 guntas of ST (Lambadi) heritage land.
Charges: SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act and other relevant sections of the IPC.
Reactions:

Opposition parties: Demanding Reddy’s arrest and a thorough investigation.
TRS: Defending Reddy and calling the allegations baseless.
Possible Implications:

The case could damage Reddy’s political career, especially if he is found guilty.
It could also lead to wider protests and demands for justice for the Lambadi community.
It is important to note that the allegations against MLA Malla Reddy are yet to be proven in court. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.

Additional Information:

The Lambadi community is a nomadic tribe found in various parts of India.
They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe, which means they are entitled to certain benefits and affirmative action under the Indian Constitution.
Land grabbing is a serious problem in India, and it disproportionately affects tribal communities.
I hope this news article provides a clear and concise overview of the case against MLA Malla Reddy. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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Parliament Security Breach: Chaos Erupts in Lok Sabha

Unprecedented Security Breach in Parliament Raises Alarms

A big security problem happened in Parliament today. At around 1:02 pm, during Zero Hour, two guys with smoke canisters jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber. The smoke was yellow, and it caused chaos. One guy in a dark blue shirt jumped over desks to escape, while the other sprayed smoke in the visitors’ gallery. MPs and security staff stopped them.

The Lok Sabha started again at 2 pm, and Speaker Om Birla said they’re investigating. He asked Delhi Police to help with the inquiry. Before the chaos, a Lok Sabha official was reading, and suddenly people were shouting to catch someone. Rahul Gandhi, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Anupriya Patel were there.

A pass from BJP MP Pratap Simha’s office was found on one of the guys. But no matter which MP’s office gives a pass, visitors must pass five levels of security.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram thought someone fell at first. He said it was a security breach, and the gas might be harmful. He wants a thorough investigation.

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Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay said it was a terrible experience, and they didn’t know the attackers’ target. They left immediately.

Outside Parliament, a man and a woman were detained with smoke canisters that exploded with red and yellow smoke. Delhi Police thinks these incidents are related. The man and woman are Amol Shinde, 25, and Neelam, 42.

This security breach happened on the 22nd anniversary of the Old Parliament Building terror attack. Earlier, PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the nine people who died in that attack. Serious questions are being asked about today’s security lapse.

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CM Revanth Reddy Wants TSPSC Improvements

CM Revanth Reddy Pushes for Transparent TSPSC Recruitment: Calls for Examining Best Practices and Ensuring Secure Arrangements for Class 10, Inter Exams.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had a meeting about TSPSC recruitments on Tuesday in Hyderabad. He told officials to look into how other public service commissions conduct exams and recruitments and report back.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister asked officials to make TSPSC recruitments more transparent. He emphasized the need for necessary technology and staff support for TSPSC.

The Chief Minister also wanted guidelines for appointing the TSPSC Chairman and members to align with Supreme Court guidelines. He instructed officials to send a team to study recruitment processes at UPSC and other state PSCs.

The meeting included Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari, TSPSC Secretary Anitha Ramachandran, and other senior officials.

Secure Arrangements for Class 10, Inter Exams

In another meeting, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure secure arrangements for upcoming Class 10 and Intermediate exams. He emphasized avoiding any inconvenience for students and preventing paper leaks.

The Chief Minister wanted a detailed report on government and private university functioning in the state. He also sought information on locations needing new junior colleges, with a focus on places for girls’ junior colleges.

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Hyderabad Police Shake-Up: New Commissioner Takes Charge

Changes in Hyderabad Police Leadership: Kothakota Sreenivasa Reddy Appointed Commissioner

In Hyderabad, there’s a change in the police leadership. Kothakota Sreenivasa Reddy is now the new Police Commissioner of Hyderabad, taking over from Sandeep Shandhilya. Shandhilya has been assigned a new role as the Director of Telangana State Narcotics Bureau.

The Telangana government made these appointments on Tuesday, not just in Hyderabad but also in other zones. G Sudheer Babu, from the IPS batch of 2001, is now the Rachakonda Police Commissioner and Avinash Mohanthy is the new Commissioner of Police Cyberabad. Meanwhile, M Stephen Raveendra and D S Chauhan have been directed to report to the DGP office as part of the changes.

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Hyderabad-Bijapur Corridor: Road Safety Success

Hyderabad-Bijapur Corridor’s Safety Success Highlighted in New Report

A 118-kilometer stretch on the Hyderabad-Bijapur State Highway has caught the spotlight in the recent ‘Road Safety Good Practices in India’ report from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The study, done in partnership with SaveLIFE Foundation and the World Bank, reveals a 38.1% reduction in crash severity on this road between 2014 and 2018. The success is attributed to a comprehensive approach involving engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency services, collectively known as the 4Es.

The Hyderabad-Bijapur State Highway runs through Rangareddy and Vikarabad districts, starting from the APPA Junction where it meets the ORR and extending up to the Karnataka border. Passing through villages like Moinabad, Chevella, Manneguda, and Parigi, the route saw 143 crashes and 84 fatalities. To address this, a collaborative effort invested Rs 29.79 crore, contributed by the State government and the World Bank.

In terms of engineering, intersections and curves along the route were widened and enhanced. Mobile barriers, fluorescent cones, and upgraded street lights were also installed. To enforce road safety, outposts, and patrolling vehicles increased, especially in critical areas like Manneguda and Kodangal. The installation of two electronic weighbridges targeted the issue of overloaded trucks. School zones witnessed a reduction in crashes through outreach programs in educational institutions and an effective ‘No Helmet-No Petrol’ campaign was launched in Adilabad.

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Emergency medical care received attention with the establishment of a well-equipped Level-III Trauma Care Centre at Tandur District Hospital, along with the procurement of necessary medical equipment. The collaborative effort involving the Roads and Buildings, Police, Transport, and Health Departments of Telangana, overseen by an Empowered Committee headed by the Principal Secretary of the Transport Department, played a crucial role in reducing crash severity and fatalities on this stretch.

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Sikh Couple Shot in Canada: Mistaken Identity Suspected in Tragic Incident

Possible Case of Mistaken Identity: Sikh Couple’s Shooting in Ontario Raises Questions

A couple from India, Jagtar Singh (57) and Harbhajan Kaur (55), were shot last month in Ontario, Canada, and it’s possible that they were not the intended targets, according to the police. The incident occurred on November 21 on Mayfield Road near Airport Road.

Jagtar Singh died at the scene, while his wife Harbhajan Kaur, and their daughter were rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, Kaur succumbed to her injuries, and their daughter is still fighting for her life.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the case, considering all aspects, including whether the victims were targeted or not. Detective Inspector Brian McDermott mentioned that it’s too early to determine the motive.

The OPP launched a homicide investigation, believing that multiple suspects were involved. Witnesses reported seeing an individual entering a black pickup truck and heading westbound on Mayfield Road.

The couple’s son and daughter had come to Canada as students a few years ago and sponsored their parents as visitors. The family was preparing to sleep when unidentified gunmen fired more than 30 bullets into their rented house in Caledon.

Kaur sustained over 20 gunshot wounds, affecting various organs, according to information on a fundraising platform. Doctors stated that even if the daughter survives, her recovery will take a long time, as she is deeply traumatized and severely wounded.

A family friend mentioned on GoFundMe that the family was not involved in any criminal activity, emphasizing their innocence. The source close to the family told the Toronto Star that they believe the attackers mistakenly targeted them, thinking they were someone else’s family.

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Former MP Urges Action Against Congress for MLA Office Vandalism

Former MP Calls for Action Against Congress Activists for Vandalizing MLA Camp Offices

Hyderabad: Former Member of Parliament (MP) B Vinod Kumar expressed strong disapproval on Monday regarding the defacement of MLA camp offices in various Assembly constituencies across Telangana. He accused Congress activists of carrying out these attacks and urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to take necessary action against the assailants.

Calls for Legal Action

Kumar highlighted the lack of common sense among the Congress activists, emphasizing that the targeted camp offices are public properties meant for the newly elected MLAs. He called for the registration of criminal cases against the assailants and demanded the immediate restoration of the plaques.

Rising Incidents of Attacks

In recent days, incidents have been reported where Congress activists attacked camp office-cum-residences of local MLAs, destroying plaques that featured the names of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and other BRS leaders during building inaugurations. These camp office-cum-residences, constructed by the previous BRS government, are present in all 119 constituencies.

Eyewitness Accounts at Telangana Bhavan

Accompanied by former MLAs D Vinay Bhaskar and Guvvala Balaraju at Telangana Bhavan, Vinod Kumar shared accounts of Congress activists storming into camp offices in Hanamkonda and Atchampet. The activists attempted to ransack the premises, armed with hammers, breaking down plaques and causing damage to the buildings. Kumar expressed concern about the unprecedented nature of such attacks, questioning whether the Chief Minister is aware of the situation.

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“Revanth Reddy’s Power Review in Telangana”

Telangana’s New Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Takes Charge: A Closer Look at State’s Power Situation and Initiatives

New Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of Telangana took a look at the state’s power situation a day after starting his role. He discussed electricity usage, distribution, and production details with officials. The meeting included top officials and ministers, but no official statement was released about what was discussed, and the media was not allowed in.

During the meeting, the Energy Department and Discom officials gave a presentation on the power sector. The Chief Minister also talked about the Gruha Jyothi scheme, which offers free electricity for up to 200 units monthly to domestic consumers.

There were reports that D Prabhakar Rao, the Chairman and Managing Director of TSGenco and TSTransco, didn’t attend the meeting. However, Rao clarified that he wasn’t aware of the meeting and had no intention of skipping it. He mentioned that he would have attended if he had been informed.

In response, the Telangana State Power Engineers Association expressed their willingness to cooperate with the government in implementing the 24-hour free power supply to farmers and uninterrupted power supply to all consumers.

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KCR’s Hip Surgery Success

Former CM KCR’s Successful Hip Replacement Surgery at Yashoda Hospitals

Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has successfully had surgery to replace his left hip at Yashoda Hospitals in Somajiguda, according to a hospital update on Friday evening.

The surgery was carried out by a team of experienced orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses. The bulletin mentioned that Rao tolerated the surgery well and remained stable throughout.

After the hip replacement procedure, Rao has been moved to a room where he is currently recovering. He is receiving standard post-operative care, which includes intravenous fluids, preventive antibiotics, and pain relief medication. The plan for activities like walking, physiotherapy, and nutrition will be decided after an assessment tomorrow. The usual recovery time for such surgeries is expected to be six to eight weeks, as stated in the health bulletin.

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Telangana Launches Maha Lakshmi & Rajiv Arogyasri Schemes

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Launches Maha Lakshmi and Rajiv Arogyasri Schemes

Telangana’s Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has initiated two significant schemes aimed at benefiting women and ensuring quality healthcare for the state’s underprivileged population. The Maha Lakshmi scheme offers free travel for women in TSRTC buses, while the Rajiv Arogyasri scheme provides a Rs 10 lakh insurance cover.

The launch, coinciding with Congress Parliamentary Party president Sonia Gandhi’s birthday, marked a commitment to fulfil promises made to the people within a 100-day timeline. Notably, zero tickets were issued to Ministers D Anasuya (Seethakka), Konda Surekha, and Chief Secretary A Santhi Kumari under the Maha Lakshmi scheme, showcasing its immediate implementation.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy emphasized the increase in assistance under the Rajiv Arogyasri Scheme to ensure better healthcare access for the economically challenged sections. He highlighted Sonia Gandhi’s commitment to Telangana, recalling her promise fulfilled in 2014 regarding statehood, and emphasized the six guarantees pledged to the Telangana people on September 17.

Proudly announcing the fulfilment of two promises on December 9, the Chief Minister assured the completion of the remaining commitments within the stipulated 100-day period. To symbolize the importance of the initiative, the Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues took a bus ride to the BR Ambedkar Statue at Tank Bund before returning to the Assembly.

MLA Yeshashwani Reddy of Palakurthy welcomed the Maha Lakshmi scheme, highlighting its potential benefits for women, especially college students and rural residents. The launch signifies a step towards fulfilling electoral commitments and empowering women in Telangana while ensuring better healthcare access for the less privileged.

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KCR Chosen as Leader by BRS

KCR Chosen as Leader by BRS Legislative Party in Telangana

In a gathering held at Telangana Bhavan before the third Assembly session, the BRS Legislative Party picked K Chandrashekhar Rao, the former Chief Minister, as their leader. The decision was made unanimously during the meeting, chaired by K Keshava Rao, the BRS Parliamentary Party leader.

The proposal to nominate Chandrashekhar Rao was put forth by former Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, with backing from former ministers T Srinivas Yadav and Kadiyam Srihari.

Additionally, a resolution endorsing Chandrashekhar Rao’s election as the BRS LP leader was passed unanimously during the meeting.

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