Anti-narcotics task force on anvil to make AP ganja-free

Vijayawada: The state government is planning to set up anti-narcotics task force to make Andhra Pradesh ganja and drugs-free, said home minister Vangalapudi Anitha. The Cabinet sub-committee on ganja and drugs led by the home minister met at the Secretariat on Thursday. Giving details of the committee’s deliberations, the home minister said that the panel … Read more

HM vows measures to streamline prison system

Visakhapatnam: Proposals are made to set up deaddiction centres in prisons, said minister for home and disaster management Vangalapudi Anitha. After paying a visit to the Central Prison here on Tuesday, the home minister expressed concern over overcrowding of prisoners in the jail, lack of amenities and maintenance. Stating that the entire system has been … Read more

HM alerts officials in view of heavy rains

Vijayawada : Keeping in view the heavy rains that have been lashing various parts of the state, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha instructed the officials to be alert to undertake rescue and relief operations immediately. Addressing the district collectors and the district revenue officers across the state through video conference at the State Disaster Management office … Read more