Gudatipally oustees on tenterhooks
The Hindu
Villagers protest, seek compensation and house sites
On June 7, while addressing a meeting at Akkannapet mandal in Siddipet district, Finance and Health Minister T. Harish Rao announced that the trial run of Gouravelli reservoir would be held on June 12 (Sunday) by Husnabad MLA V. Satish Kumar. Those present at the meeting cheered the announcement and clapped hands.
A few kilometres away from the public meeting venue, oustees of Gudatipally, who watched the announcement on TV, were on tenterhooks since that day.
They had a lot of unanswered questions in their mind. What will happen if water is released on June 12 as announced by the Minister? What will be our fate? Where are we supposed to go? Can the government address our concerns within the next five days?
The discussions held between officials and oustees at the Collectorate on Saturday were not successful as both sides stuck to their guns.
Worried over their fate, a large number of oustees reached the pump house of the project site on Sunday and held a protest. However, much to their relief, water was not released.
“For the last five days, we were unable to eat and lost our sleep over this. Despite repeated appeals, officials failed to address our concerns. What will be our fate?” asked an oustee in a video posted on a social media group.
Even elderly women and children took part in the protest on Sunday. “We are ready to leave the village once we are compensated. Why is there a different treatment for the oustees of Mallannasagar and Gouravelli?” asked an old woman.
Nirangal Moondru movie review: Atharvaa, Sarathkumar and Rahman headline Nirangal Moondru, an imperfect yet intriguing tale on parenthood, lost causes and redemption
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders oppose Union government's decision to construct nuclear power plant in Srikakulam district.
Tiruchi Corporation invites tenders for 11-km link road construction connecting Panjapur to Kudamuriti river, costing ₹340 crore.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to counter opposition's farm loan waiver criticism at Farmers Conference in Mahabubnagar on November 30.
UDF cadre celebrate Palakkad win with trolley bags, highlighting political drama in byelections.
India tour of Australia: Border-Gavaskar Trophy first Test in Perth: Debutant Harshit Rana press conference on his performance and about his dream debut in Australia
The Cyber Crime Wing, Tamil Nadu, has issued a public warning about a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users. Multiple incidents of unauthorised bank transactions through UPI applications, particularly PhonePe, have been reported recently, the police said.
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticizes Congress for BJP's success, emphasizes importance of regional parties in Indian politics.
A 62-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (November 23, 2024) by the Natrampalli Police for allegedly growing ganja in the backyard of his house near Jolarpet town in Tirupattur.
Manipur Government extends mobile internet suspension in seven districts amid escalating violence for public safety.
A special team comprising 11 police personnel, including a few officers from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, conducted a probe at a private dairy unit in Dindigul in connection with the Tirumala laddu case on Saturday (November 23, 2024).