Kothagudem: District Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala inaugurated the media centre, media certification and monitoring committee (MCMC) cell at the district public relations office at the collectorate here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion she said candidates contesting in elections have to obtain pre- certification of political advertisement in electronic, print and social media, pamphlets, wall posters and others.
Kothagudem: The water level in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam has been receding after rising for two days, much to the relief of the district administration. The water level at 10 am was 41.10 feet, and remained steady at 41.30 feet from 11 am to 5 pm. Then the river’s water levels started receding from 6 pm onwards and reached 41 feet at 7 pm. It might be noted that the Godavari received heavy inflows as its tributaries — Wainganga, Wardha, and Sabari — overflowed due to heavy rain in their catchment area in the past couple of days. The rain situation in the catchment area of the above rivers has turned normal now, causing the Godavari to recede. The rain situation in the district remained normal as there was no rainfall in the majority of the mandals.
Heavy rain lashed parts of Mulakalapalli, Aswaraopet and Dammapeta mandals in Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the early hours of Monday, causing several streams to overflow, disrupting vehicular movement in many areas of the district.
The tribal majority Bhadradri Kothagudem district suffered widespread damage, estimated to be around ₹129 crore, due to the recent spell of heavy rains and massive floods in the Godavari and its tributaries, taking a heavy toll on roads, drinking water supply, power and irrigation infrastructure besides agricultural as well as horticultural crops in the flood ravaged areas.
Kothagudem: Superintendent of Police, B Rohith Raju urged police officials and staff in the district not to come under stress because of the issues they face in their lives but should be strong. The SP held a conference via police communication set with the officials and personnel working at police stations in the district on Tuesday in the wake of recent incidents in the department. He asked them to bring their problems to his attention personally while informing that he would be available to them on every Thursday to look into their grievances. Rohith Raju stated that he was pained at the recent incidents in the department in the district and suggested that one should not get under mental pressure due to minor reasons and problems. He was referring to the recent deaths of police by suicide. It was very sad to take lives in a momentary rage without thinking about their families. Policemen should be strong physically and mentally and should bring a good name to the police department by carrying out their duties honestly and effectively, he said. The district police have a good reputation for their effectiveness in maintaining law and order, duties during floods, in curbing Maoist’s activities and preventing ganja smuggling, the SP noted. He asked everyone to work responsibly by staying away from bad habits and serving the people with good behaviour. When some of the police brought their problems to SP’s notice during the conference he assured them that he would solve them.
Kothagudem: District Collector Jitesh V Patil gave a practical demonstration on the method of boneless fish cutting to local fish traders and fishermen at his camp office on Tuesday. The Collector said that by making fish boneless, their market value could increase. By learning the method, fishermen, tribal communities and families dependent on fish farming and SHG women could increase their income, he noted. Patil explained that boneless fish pieces could be easily eaten by children and adults and have the potential to provide nutrition. Various dishes like fish tikka could be prepared using boneless fish pieces adding new value to fish besides making it possible to offer new flavours to the people. Also, a nutritious and delicious soup with fish head and other parts could help district residents maintain good health. By using the remaining waste as fertilizer, additional income could be earned along with environmental protection, he said.
