Thirty years industry: Prudhvi denies non-bailable arrest warrant, claims it as rumors
HYDERABAD: Prudhvi Raj, famous for his stage name for ‘30 years in the industry’ denies the non-bailable arrest warrant issue from the Vijayawada Family Court and claims them as rumors on Thursday. He also added that he will file a defemation case on whoever spread this fake news.
Earlier, there were rumors saying that the Vijayawada family court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Telugu film actor Prudhvi Raj.
It was learnt that Srilakshmi allegedly approached the court in 2017 requesting monthly maintenance of eight lakh rupees. She alleged that while Prudhvi Raj was establishing his film career, her family bore all the expenses. She further claimed that Prudhvi Raj allegedly harassed her and eventually forced her out of their residence in 2016.
Srilakshmi said that her husband earned Rs. 30 lakh per month from movies and TV serials. The court ruled in her favour in 2022, ordering Prudhvi Raj to pay Rs. 8 lakh monthly in maintenance along with covering earlier court fees.
However, Prudhvi Raj allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order, leading to the issuance of a non-bailable arrest warrant.
Prudhvi Raj was previously active in the YSR Congress Party (YCP) till 2022. Even held the position of SVBC Chairman till 2020. He later left the YSR Congress Party amidst controversies and joined Janasena party.
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.
