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Promptly address grievances received during Praja Durbar programmes, Transport Minister tells officials

Promptly address grievances received during Praja Durbar programmes, Transport Minister tells officials

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy receiving petitions from people at the Praja Durbar event at Chinnamandem in Annamayya district on Sunday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT State Transport and Sports Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy called on the officials to promptly address grievances received during the Praja Durbar programmes without neglect. Speaking at a public grievance meeting held at his residence at Boreddigari Palli in Chinnamandem mandal on Sunday, the Minister stressed the importance of timely action to resolve issues raised by the public. Alleging that people of the Annamayya district faced hardships due to the negligence of the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy administration, Mr. Ramprasad Reddy said that the Praja Durbar initiative is a step towards improving governance and addressing public grievances. He stated that these programmes aim to create a direct channel between citizens and officials to ensure swift problem resolution. The Minister urged revenue officials to focus on resolving land-related disputes, which were among the most pressing issues in the district. He directed them to handle minor land issues at the mandal-level and …

All Indian Cine Workers Association writes to PM Modi, highlights grievances of workers, technicians, junior artists | Bollywood

All Indian Cine Workers Association writes to PM Modi, highlights grievances of workers, technicians, junior artists | Bollywood

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), a trade union body, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a meeting to highlight the grievances of “workers, technicians, junior artists, and artists” of the Hindi film industry. The AICWA has written to PM Narendra Modi (Representative photo)((Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times)) In the letter, sent on January 11, AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta highlighted the major concerns of the workers, including poor pay, long working hours and lack of safety on film sets. (Also read: Amid Maldives row, ‘don’t shoot’ appeal by cine workers’ body to filmmakers) “These individuals form the foundation of India’s entertainment industry, which contributes significantly to the country’s economy and cultural influence. However, despite their contributions, they are subjected to exploitation, poor working conditions, and a lack of social and economic protections. “We seek your intervention to address these challenges and propose structural reforms that would not only improve the lives of these workers but also strengthen the industry itself,” read the letter. It highlighted that workers are …

Jamie Carragher brands Mohamed Salah ‘selfish’ for airing his grievances in public for not getting offered new Liverpool contract yet | Football News

Jamie Carragher brands Mohamed Salah ‘selfish’ for airing his grievances in public for not getting offered new Liverpool contract yet | Football News

Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher said Mohamed Salah was selfish for saying to the media that he was disappointed due to Liverpool not offering him a new contract till now. “Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.”,” the 32-year-old Egyptian had said recently after Liverpool’s match against Southampton. He added: “You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands. As I said before, it is December and I haven’t received anything yet about my future.” Reacting to this, former Reds defender Carragher said that he was disappointed in the player who already has 12 goals and 10 assists for Liverpool this season. “I must say I am very disappointed with Mo Salah. Liverpool have Real Madrid midweek (in the Champions League) and Man City at the weekend. That’s the story right now,” Carragher told Sky Sports. “If he keeps putting …

Bastar Naxal victims share their grievances with President Murmu, mention CM Sai’s sensitive efforts – India TV

Image Source : X President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan with numerous victims of Naxal violence from the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. In a significant gesture of support, a delegation of 70 individuals from the Naxal-affected region of Bastar visited Rashtrapati Bhavan to share their plight with President Droupadi Murmu. Organised by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the visit aimed to bring attention to the ongoing challenges faced by those impacted by Naxal violence. Suffering of the Bastar Residents The delegation recounted the devastating toll that Naxal terror has taken on their lives over the past four decades. Thousands have lost their lives, and many more have suffered permanent disabilities due to relentless attacks, including landmine explosions and bomb blasts. The scars of violence are evident not just physically but also psychologically, leaving many residents mentally shattered. Representatives detailed how Naxal groups have destroyed homes, agricultural lands, and the very fabric of their culture, with over 8,000 people falling victim to Naxal violence in the last 25 years alone. Image Source …

Shekhar Suman Dismisses Actors’ Grievances Over Wait Times With SLB: ‘They Should Be Prepared Like A Soldier’

Shekhar Suman with his son Adhyayan Suman and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Shekhar Suman refuted the rumours that Sanjay Leela Bhansali made them wait. Actor Shekhar Suman discussed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s reputation for making his cast wait for extended periods. He acknowledged the rumors of Bhansali being short-tempered, attributing it to the filmmaker’s quest for excellence from his team. Shekhar emphasized the need for competence from the cast and crew, stating that if Bhansali doesn’t find it, he, like anyone else, becomes impatient. Shekhar took on a supporting role in Bhansali’s debut streaming series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’ on Netflix. During an interview with Zoom Entertainment, Shekhar addressed Bhansali’s meticulous process that might result in prolonged waiting times. He compared an actor’s readiness to a soldier awaiting an enemy’s attack, suggesting that those bothered by waiting are not cut out for acting. He emphasized the importance of being prepared, even if it means enduring long hours on set. Shekhar praised Bhansali’s dedication to achieving perfection and encouraged actors to appreciate the director’s investment in …

Andhra Cricket Association serves show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari: ‘This is a chance for him to come out with his grievances’ | Cricket News

The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has served a show cause notice to Hanuma Vihari, in response to the former Andhra skipper pointing out political interferences in the association that led to his ousting as the captain in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy season. “Yes, we have served him a show-cause notice and we are awaiting his reply,” an ACA official told PTI. “This is just to find what made him react the way he did last month. He has not reached out to us, so this is a chance for him to come out with his grievances. After all, we value Vihari and his contributions to the growth of state cricket as he has played a big part in Andhra going up in the ranks in domestic cricket.” ACA’s notice comes a month after Vihari had taken to his social media to announce that he will “never play for Andhra again”, alleging that he was forced to step down from his role as captain. “I was captain in the first game against Bengal, and during …

Odisha governor’s ‘grievance redressal’ meets cause furore | Latest News India

Nearly two months after he became the governor of Odisha, the actions of former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das seems to be causing disquiet in Biju Janata Dal with his hearing of grievances during district visits. On Wednesday, while visiting Jharsuguda district, Raghubar Das expressed anger over a husband of a woman village chief running the show on her behalf (HT) Das, who took oath as 26th governor of Odisha on October 31, started off tepidly by visiting chief minister Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence, breaking protocol that opposition Congress alleged was part of a deal between the ruling Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here But since then Das has taken a divergent position, as he has been visiting districts to hear grievances of the people as well as write letters to Patnaik, drawing his attention to governance issues. Soon after visiting Angul and Dhenkanal districts between December 5 and 7, Das wrote to Patnaik, flagging rising …