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Will procure every grain of damaged paddy: KCR to Telangana farmers

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Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao assured the peasant families that the state government will procure every grain of the damaged paddy due to untimely rains.
KCR appealed to the farmers not to worry about the Paddy which got wet due to rains. He made it clear that the state government will pay an equal price to the damaged paddy as paid for normal paddy during the procurement.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the Telangana government’s aim is to protect agriculture and ‘rescue the farmers’ from their hardships’.

In the wake of incessant untimely rains in recent times, he directed the agriculture department to study what policies should be adopted so that Yasangi paddy harvesting can be completed before March and take appropriate measures to sensitize the farmers in this direction. KCR also suggested the farmers postpone the harvesting for another three to four days.
The Chief Minister held a high-level review meeting on the procurement of Yasangi paddy and wet paddy, measures to ensure early harvesting of Yasangi paddy in future, activities of the agriculture department etc at DR BR Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat on Tuesday.
Ministers T Harish Rao, V Srinivas Goud, G Jagadishwar Reddy, MLC and state president of Rythubandhu Samiti Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, MLAs -Balka Suman, Bajireddy Govardhan, principal advisor to Government Rajeev Sharma, chief secretary Santhi Kumari, principal secretary to the chief minister Narsing Rao, finance special chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Secretaries to chief minister -Smita Sabharwal, Rajasekhar Reddy, Bhupal Reddy, Agriculture Secretary Raghunandan Rao, Civil Supplies Commissioner V. Anil Kumar and others participated.
KCR said that “the Telangana government’s activities for the development of agriculture and the welfare of farmers’ families are providing unprecedented benefits and the state stood as a role model for the country. Telangana surpassed many states in Paddy production. The government is producing every grain of Paddy from the farmers in their fields. Telangana government is the only one in the country which is implementing an action plan for the welfare of farmers with sincerity and determination.”
He called the untimely hailstorms and rains that the state received as ‘unfortunate’.

“There is no control over natural calamities. However, the state government did not keep silent. It is already supporting the farmers who have lost crops due to hail storms by providing Rs 10,000 per acre despite the heavy burden on the state exchequer. The state government considered the farmers’ plights in the wake of damage to Yasangi paddy due to rains. The state government is once again ready to come to the rescue of the affected farmers in the crisis time. It is decided to procure wet paddy. We will complete the paddy procurement as soon as possible and make it clear that the farmers need not worry.”
The officials explained to the chief minister about the details of the procurement of Yasangi paddy which is already going on across the state. Officials told KCR that some difficulties were faced in the procurement due to untimely rains. The commissioner of the civil supplies department Anil Kumar explained to the chief minister that procurement will be completed soon with all the arrangements.
As the state is likely to witness rains for another three to four days, KCR advised the farmers to stop harvesting the paddy so that the grain does not get wet.
KCR advised both the agriculture department and farmers to take this untimely rain as a lesson and create awareness in advance to avoid future losses. He requested the farmers to take up the paddy plantation in advance and ensure the Yasangi paddy harvesting is completed by March end of every year. The Chief Minister said that it is good to complete the harvesting before March as there are chances of untimely rains.
He further directed the agriculture department to conduct more scientific studies in this direction and sensitize the farmers. “Farmers should also be made aware of the use of fertilizers,” he said.
The Chief minister directed the officials to create awareness among the farmers on the changes that occur in agricultural practices through leaflets, posters, advertisements etc.
KCR directed the secretary of the agriculture department Raghunandan Rao, to alert the officials in this direction from time to time to the lower level AEOs. “They should always be available to the farmers and give suitable instructions to monitor in this direction,” he added.
KCR made it clear that the officials should work at the field level by using Rythu Vedikas (Farmers’ platforms ). “Strict action will be taken if the officials failed to discharge their duties sincerely,” he warned. The Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari has been asked to carry out surprise inspections.
“Telangana agriculture is witnessing fast growth. The Department of agriculture should be constantly alert and carelessness will not be tolerated,” he said.
The Chief minister made it clear that the officials and staff from the lower to the higher levels should be updated from time to time and thoroughly understand the objectives of the state government’s agricultural policies and work more dynamically.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 2, 2023
Telangana: Sharmila sends truck full of damaged crops to KCR

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Hyderabad: YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) leader YS Sharmila on Tuesday sent a truck loaded with damaged crops to chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and said that she intends to “wake the CM up from his deep slumber”.
She said that the truck bears farmers’ tears and demanded a compensation of Rs 30,000 per acre of damages rendered to the farmers due to the recent rains.
Exhibiting the truck to the media, the YSRTP chief said, “Today, we are sending this load of the damaged crop to KCR so that, at least during the election year, he will wake up from deep sleep and extend appropriate compensation to farmers. It is estimated that the crop loss is around 10 lakh acres, but not even a single official or MLA has visited the farmers and inspected the loss.”

She alleged that all the MLAs are busy clicking photographs in the newly built secretariat which cost Rs 1600 crores, while farmers had to raise loans at high interest and also sell their jewellery for crops.
“In the last nine years, the cumulative crop loss has been estimated to be more than Rs 14,000 crores, but this reckless government has no concept of crop insurance,” she added.
Sharmila said that when there is no crop insurance, the government should extend the compensation. She added that KCR’s promise of Rs 10,000 per acre is insignificant.
“He said that the amount would be delivered by the time he returned home. Has he not returned home yet?” she said.
The YSRTP leader also demanded that paddy procurement should begin functioning immediately.

“The assurance to set up 7500 IKP centres also failed and less than 2500 were set up. We demand that the centres be established as an emergency,” said Sharmila.
“Is this the bharosa and is this kisan sarkar? A sarkar that doesn’t give crop insurance, doesn’t extend input subsidies, and fails on every front when it comes to the rescue of farmers?” said the YSRTP leader slamming the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) catchphrases ‘raithu bharosa’ and ‘ab ki baar kisan sarkar’.
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May 2, 2023
Residential House Damaged In North Kashmir Blaze

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SRINAGAR: A residential house was gutted in a fire incident in the Inderkot Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday afternoon.
An official said that the two storey house belonging to Syed Zulfiqar Shah, son of Nissar Shah was gutted in fire, resulting in the property worth laks reduced into ashes.
“However, timely action of locals and fire tenders doused the flames and saved the other nearby properties,” he said, adding that the cause of fire could not be confirmed immediately.
The official further said that the cognizance of the fire incident has been taken and further investigation is on.(KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 20, 2023
J&K Waqf Board property damaged in massive fire in Srinagar

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At least seven residential houses including a ‘U-shaped’ shopping complex were damaged after a massive fire broke out in a multi-storeyed shopping complex opposite Sir Syed Gate of the University of Kashmir in the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Monday.
According to the reports several structures damaged in the incident belong to the J&K Waqf Board’s property.
Dr Darakshan Andrab, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, told that she will evaluate the veracity of these claims. “I will visit the site in a while to assess things,” she was quoted by Global News Service (GNS).

According to GNS, a fire broke out inside a shop and soon spread to adjacent outlets as well as residential houses.
Confirming it, a Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department official told GNS that it took them several hours to contain the fire.
The official rued the uncalled attitude of motorists who blocked the road despite sirens made by fire tenders to pave the side for their movement.
At least seven residential homes and many shops, including the food outlets Hattrick and Amigos have been reported damaged.
“The fire mainly caused damage to the attic, roofing and ceiling of the structures. Its cause is not yet ascertained. However, a nearby gas cylinder blast triggered the flames further,” the official said.

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April 17, 2023
Hazratbal Fire Incident: Seven Residential Houses, Shopping Complex Damaged

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SRINAGAR: At least seven residential houses, including a ‘U-shaped’ shopping complex, were damaged in a massive fire incident at Dargah Hazratbal in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district this afternoon, officials said.
They said that a fire erupted inside a shop, situated just opposite the Sir Syed Gate of Kashmir University, this morning. “Soon after, the fire raged and spread to many other shops and residential houses even as fire tenders from several nearby stations were called in to douse off the flames on time.”
After several hours of hectic efforts, the fire was brought under control, the officials said, adding that the blaze, however, caused damage to at least seven residential houses and many shops, including Hatrick and Amigos food outlets, which were part of the ‘U-shaped’ shopping complex.
The fire, according to the officials, mainly caused damage to the attic, roofing, and ceiling of the structures.
Confirming this, a F&ES Department official said that it took them several hours to contain the fire. The official, at the same time, expressed regret over the uncalled-for attitude of the motorists who, according to him, blocked the road despite sirens being made by the fire tenders to pave the way for their movement.
“The authorities need to look into this and take necessary measures so that no emergency movement of the fire tenders is hampered in any way,” the official said, adding “Deputing and escorting the fire tenders with police personnel could be a viable thing in such a situation.”
The official, in the meantime, said that the cause of the fire was not immediately known, although the gas cylinder blasts in the food outlets triggered the fire to such an extent.
It has been learned that several structures damaged in the incident are the property of the J&K Waqf Board.

When contacted to ascertain the veracity of these claims, J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Darakshan Andrabi told GNS that she is visiting the site to assess the situation. “I am visiting the site in a while to know and assess the situation,” she said. (GNS)

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April 17, 2023
Four Residential Houses Damaged In Fire Mishap

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SRINAGAR: At least four residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in Alamgari Bazar in summer capital Srinagar, officials said.
Quoting officials, news agency KDC reported that fire broke out from a residential house belonging to Parvaiz Ahmad Mir, which later spread to three more residential houses belonging to Zaffar Ahmad Malla, Dilawar Hussain Malla and Ghulam Mohammad Dar.
In this mishap, four residential houses were damaged. Firefighters managed to douse the flames on time to avoid any further damage. However, there was no loss of life or injury.
The cause of fire was not known immediately, however, police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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April 9, 2023
Army vehicle damaged as shooting stones disrupts traffic at Jammu-Srinagar NH

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Banihal/Jammu: An army vehicle suffered damage in shooting of stones from a hillock near the recently opened T-5 tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Sunday but no personnel were injured, officials said.
Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mussarat Islam took serious note of the matter and asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to get the vulnerable zone technically assessed so that immediate protection measures are taken to protect the lives of passengers travelling on the 270 km highway the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country.
The 880-metre T-5 tunnel was thrown open for traffic on March 16, providing much-needed relief to commuters as it bypassed the most vulnerable stretch of Panthyal which was infamous for the frequent shooting of stones from the hillock.

The officials said an Army convoy was moving through the tunnel when the rocks started coming down from the hillock, resulting in damage to one of the luxury vehicles. However, all its occupants escaped unhurt.
The shooting stones continued on both sides of the tunnel for quite some time, resulting in disruption of the traffic, they said, adding no one was injured in the incident.
In a communication to the NHAI, the Ramban deputy commissioner said the massive shooting stone activity near the mouth of South Portal of Tunnel T-5 (Tube 1) poses a grave risk to the commuters if no remedial measures are immediately taken.
“You are advised to get the vulnerable zone technically assessed so that immediate protection measures are taken to protect the lives of passengers travelling on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (now NH-44) as well as Tunnel T-5,” Islam said.
He said the Panthyal stretch on NH-44 has brought huge respite to the travellers and also helped in better regulation of traffic in absence of jams.

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April 2, 2023
Four Shops Damaged In Fire Mishap

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SRINAGAR: At least four shops were damaged in a fire mishap in Magarmal Bagh of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday evening, officials said.
They said that a fire broke out in a commercial building located near Main Chowk, Magarmal Bagh Srinagar.
Soon after the incident, Fire and Emergency men laced with machinery reached the spot to douse off the raging flames, they said adding before the rescue operation could end at least four shops had already received damage.
There was no injury caused to any person in the incident, they said further. (GNS)

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March 26, 2023
Crops over 3 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

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Amaravati: Crops over 3 lakh acres were damaged in Andhra Pradesh due to unseasonal rains and thunderstorms a week ago.
The standing rabi crops which were ready for harvest were damaged in various districts across the state.
Farmers in coastal districts and Rayalaseema faced the wrath of untimely rains and their hopes of reaping a good harvest in the next 10-15 days were shattered.
The unseasonal rains caused losses to maize, chilly, paddy, and tobacco crops. The mango crop was also extensively damaged. Banana, tomatoes, other horticultural and vegetable crops also suffered damage.
Farmers were shocked as the maize crop which was ready for harvest was inundated in few districts. Strong winds also damaged mango, papaya, and banana crops.
Farmers in several areas complained that authorities did not come to their rescue. Agriculture Department officials were not seen in the fields. In Anantapur district, affected farmers staged a protest on Tadipatri highway.
Shocked over crop losses, a couple of farmers ended their lives.
In Bapatla district, woman farmer Nirmala, 48, committed suicide due to losses to her tobacco crop, while in Chittoor district, farmer Bhaskar, 45, consumed pesticides as he was unable to bear the crop loss. He had taken a loan of Rs 1.5 lakh to grow cauliflower and tomato on two acres but the entire crop was inundated.

Farmers cultivating maize also suffered massive losses. It was decided to cultivate maize on 4.97 lakh acres during Rabi season but actual cultivation was taken up on 5.90 lakh acres. The farmers are estimated to have suffered a loss of Rs 35,000 per acre.
Chilly farmers in south coastal districts were the worst hit. They had invested Rs 2.50 lakh to Rs 3 lakh per acre and reportedly suffered losses of Rs 50,000 to Rs 60,000 per acre.
According to Information and Public Relations Minister, Srinivasa Venugopal Krishna, maize, paddy, black gram and chilly crops were damaged in 15 mandals of Nandyal district.
Crops of maize suffered damage in parts of NTR, Parvathipuram Manyam, and Kurnool districts. Banana crop damage was reported from Parvathipuram Manyam, while black gram and cotton crop damage was reported in a mandal in Prakasam district.
Farmers in Kadapa and Annamaiah districts also faced the loss of horticulture crops, especially papaya, banana, mango, lemon, watermelon, and turmeric.
Though it has been a week since the unseasonal rains lashed the state, the government has still not come out with the data relating to crop losses and as a result, farmers were still waiting for the announcement of compensation.
It was on March 19 that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy held a meeting with senior officials here on Sunday and reviewed the situation arising out of untimely rains.
Seeking details of the crop loss caused by the unseasonal rains, the Chief Minister directed them to start enumeration of the crop loss immediately. He directed all district collectors to complete the enumeration in a week and take steps to help the farmers who have suffered crop loss due to the rains.
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March 26, 2023
Shopping Complex Damaged in Nocturnal Blaze in Kokernag

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Srinagar, Mar 26: A shopping complex was damaged in a nocturnal blaze in Wandevalgam in Kokernag area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said.
They told GNS that a fire broke out in the shopping complex, resulting in critical damage to at least five shops despite timely efforts by locals and F&ES Department men to douse off the flames.
The shopping complex, they said, belongs to one Ghulam Hassan Sheikh son of Abdul Gaffar Sheikh. (GNS)
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March 26, 2023