Osmania University’s 2K Walkathon Marks Foundation Day Celebrations
HYDERABAD: Prof. Dandeboina Ravinder, Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, flagged off the 2K Walkathon event at the University College of Engineering at 7 AM on the occasion of Osmania University Foundation Day celebrations. For the past three years, Osmania University has been celebrating Osmania University Foundation Day on Apr 26.
NSS Students in 2K Walkathon at Osmania University
Foundation Day Celebrations:
Before this year, Walkathon used to start at Arts College. But this year event started at Engineering college and ended at Centenary Pylon. Which is built this year on the occasion of Osmania University celebrating it’s 100 years of glory.
Vice-Chancellor Ravinder, Registrar Laxminarayana, Reddya Naik, Arts College principal Prof. K Arjun Rao, affiliated college’s principals, and teaching and non-teaching staff participated in the event. Students from Osmania University and from its affiliated colleges also joined in the Walkathon.
Around thousand people participated in the event and the event successful. NCC, NSS students from different colleges participated in the event. 2K Walkathon ended at Centenary Pylon, which is opposite to Arts College.
After successful walk, Prof. Ravinder and Registrar Laxminarayana spoke about the Itinerary of coming three days (including Apr 24) and the glory of Osmania University.
Prof. D. Ravinder:
Ravinder spoke about his brainchild TAKSH, regarding how it started and how it is going on. He said that Osmania is not only for dharnas and rallies. There is lot happening in Osmania University. And I want all of you to visit each and every college under Osmania University and see the achievements of every department on open day, which is going to happen on Thursday.
There are around 3.5 lakh students pursuing their studied under Osmania University, which is second largest in our country. Ravinder said about recent inclusion of International Academic Advisory Committee, which helps students to know all about their higher studies.
Ravinder also talked about his 21 points agenda to “Reform, Perform, and Transform” Osmania University. He urged all the participants to spread out the information regarding Foundation Day celebrations at Osmania University, and encourage each and everyone to attend the same.
Ravinder thanked all the members present at Centenary Pylon for making the event successful.
Prof. Laxminarayana, Registrar, Osmania University spoke about the glory of Osmania University and it’s achievements in the recent years. He said, all the colleges will be open to all and anyone can visit any department on open day. Which followed by Foundation Day celebrations and Taksh Cultural programs on Friday at Tagore Auditorium, Osmania University.
Laxminarayana said, there will be best of best cultural programs on Friday afternoon, which preceded with lecture by VK Saraswat, who is the member NITI Aayog.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
