Chem Mystery : A Lecture cum workshop in Chemical Sciences
AMAN, an NGO, launched by the Menon Family, Habshiguda Hyderabad in collaboration with Royal Society of Chemists (London) – India’s Deccan Local Section, organised CHEM MYSTERY on Friday 30th March 2018 – to celebrate the life of P L Menon on his birthday. The venue was Nagarjuna Nagar Community Hall. Over 50 students from 15 schools in and around Tarnaka and Secunderabad, from classes 7,8,9, participated in the workshop from 9.00 AM to 5 PM. Welcome address and Introduction was given by Dr. Amita Rani. Ms Rohini spoke about AMAN and life of P…
A Letter to the Governor by Forum for Good Governance
To Hon'ble Sri.E.S.L. Narasimhan, The Governor for the State of Telangana & State of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad 26th April 2018 Respected Sir, Sub:- Amendment to Municipal Act-Passed by Legislative of Telangana on 29-03-2018 - Not to give assent-Request - reg. The Telangana Municipal Laws (Amendment) bill 2018 was passed by State Legislature and sent to the Hon'ble Governor for his assent. In this connection the Forum for Good Governance would like to bring to your kind notice the following objections. The Bill empowers the gover…
Indian Railways facilities for senior citizens
As per the rules, male senior citizens (minimum age of 60 years) and lady senior citizens (minimum age of 58 years) will get concessions up to 40% and 50% respectively on their base fare of all classes like mail/express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains. No proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets however, they are required to carry some documentary proof. There are also provision in the Passenger Reservation System (PRS), to automatically allot lower berths to Senior Citizens and female passengers of over 45 ye…
Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka Elects New Office Bearers
New office bearers for the Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka (FSCT), were elected at the recently held Annual General Body meeting. Welcoming the gathering at the meeting which was was held on 22-4-2018 at the Tarnaka Welfare Association Community Hall, the outgoing President Sri V Nageshwar Rao highlighted the issues facing senior citizens. The meeting was presided by Sri. V. Nageshwar Rao and Prof. T. Tirupati Rao. Prof. T. Tirupati Rao suggested the activities of the Forum be expanded further to include new initiatives. GRS Prasad Rao,…
CoRWA UPDATES - April 2018
Alwal RWAs Mobilise Political Support for Lake Protection Organise all party meet to discuss issue and take up with concerned authorities The Greater Alwal Allied Service Association held an All Party Meeting to elicit opinions of major political parties in resolving the pollution and encroachments in Chinna Raya Lake of Alwal. Opening the meeting, Dr G V Rao, General Secretary outlined their efforts since 2007, with offices of GHMC, Collector, then Minister Sri Harish Rao, etc. for protection and development of Chinna Raya Lake. Dr Rao was ve…
We Need a Revolution in Administration
The administrative machinery is the permanently visible symbol of the state and its power. We are, virtually living in a regime of the Rule of Rules, instead of the Rule of Laws, framed, revised and implemented by the bureaucracy. By Rao VBJ Chelikani Since the head of the Executive is the president of the Republic, the administration is one of the organs of the state. But in practice, much beyond the expected respectable autonomy, the balance has tilted in favour of the Administration within the Executive. As the legislature is slack in its f…
“Rural sustainability is a prerequisite to urban sustainability”, Dr Rajendra Singh
India's Waterman Dr Rajendra Singh needs no introduction. Honoured with the Stockholm Prize in 2015, for reviving the ancient dam technology in the Alwar district of Rajasthan in the 1980s to bring water to 1200 parched villages, Dr Rajendra Singh has dedicated his entire life to water conservation. Relying on traditional knowledge, local material and the science of common sense, he leveraged community help to rejuvenate nine rivers and restore groundwater levels. The Ramon Magsaysay award winner was in Hyderabad for a conference and spok…
Will Smith Reveals Don't Say They're Married Anymore at the age of 52
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are never, ever getting divorced. In a recent interview on TIDAL’s Rap Radar podcast, the 49-year-old rapper revealed that he and his wife have started to use an even more poignant word than “married” when referring to their relationship: “life partners.” “We don’t even say we’re married anymore. We refer to ourselves as life partners, where you get into that space where you realize you are literally with somebody for the rest of your life,” Smith shared on the podcast. “There’s no deal breakers. There’s noth…
Call for Greater Involvement by Delhi Police in Senior Citizen Affairs
"Highlight need to implement Parent Rights Act more diligently", senior citizens demand A state-level meeting of the Delhi Police Advisory Body was held at the Delhi Police headquarters under the Chairmanship of Shri Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) February 26, 2018 to discuss Safety and Security of senior citizens, identification and registration of senior citizens living alone, conducting security audit, creation of awareness about the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 and the ro…
CEC for Better Oversight of Political Party Funing
Calls for declaration of contributions from Electoral Bonds mandatory and modifications to the Companies Act to put back cap of 7.5% of companies' last three year's average profits for better oversight of political party funding The Chief Election Commissioner of Indian Mr. Om Prakash Rawat has called for greater transparency in political party funding and donations they receive from companies. Towards this the Commission has written to the Government of India not to exclude the proceeds from electoral bonds from the requirement of re…
Neknampur Stands out as a Prime Example of People-Administration Partnership
[caption id="attachment_843" align="aligncenter" width="735"] IT and MA&UD Minister Shri K T Rama Rao kicked off the Mission Kakatiya Programme for restoration of 40 lakes in Hyderabad from Neknampur[/caption] IT and MA&UD Minister KTR kicks off massive programme for clean up of 40 lakes in the twin-cities beginning with Neknampur Lake Hyderabad, April 13, Among all such initiatives in the city, the Neknampur Lake in Hyderabad stands out as a prime example of civil society partnership with the administrat…
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