Maha Homam Supports Pawan’s Prayaschitta Deeksha

Tirupati: A Maha Homam was conducted at the Autonagar’s Shivalayam in Tirupati on Wednesday in support of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's Prayaschitta Deeksha. Jana Sena MLA Arani Srinivasulu and his wife took part in the homam.

Srinivasulu said the homam was performed for the success of the deeksha undertaken by the Deputy CM in response to allegations of adulterated ghee in Tirumala laddu.

The MLA accused former chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of procuring adulterated ghee under the guise of reverse tendering. He also alleged that previous TTD chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy and Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, and former TTD executive officer A.V. Dharma Reddy was involved in purchasing ghee that contained animal fat.

The MLA called Karunakar Reddy's oath-taking as a big drama and said he was praying to God to save him from his mistakes rather than swearing to his innocence. He added that Lord Venkateswara would certainly punish Karunakar Reddy for his mistakes. He promised that all those involved in the adulterated ghee scandal would face imprisonment.

The MLA further asserted that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the Deputy CM revealed the adulterated ghee controversy with full evidence. He expressed confidence that the truth would emerge after the SIT investigation.

15 Red Sanders logs seized, one arrested

Tirupati: The Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force seized 15 red sanders logs and arrested a suspect in the Rapuru forest area of Nellore district.

Led by DSP Muralidhara, the team, including RSI M. Muralidhara Reddy from Kadapa sub-control, began combing the Rapuru forest area on Tuesday night. Near Chatagiri Chelalu, they encountered a group of individuals with motorcycles. While most fled, one person was apprehended and identified as a resident of Gonupalli.

The team discovered a nearby dump containing 15 red sanders logs, which were subsequently seized and transported to the task force godown in Tirupati. The arrested individual was also transferred to the Tirupati Task Force police station, where SI Ch. Rafi registered a case and is currently investigating the matter.

World Physiotherapy Day celebrated at Svims

Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (Svims) Physiotherapy College commemorated World Physiotherapy Day on Wednesday at the Sri Padmavathi Auditorium. The event focused on the growing significance of physiotherapy in managing conditions like joint pain, which has become more prevalent due to viral infections and sedentary lifestyles.

Dr K. Madhavi, principal of the College of Physiotherapy, emphasised that physiotherapy offers effective and long-term solutions for issues such as neck, back, and joint pain.

She highlighted the role of physiotherapy in alleviating pain caused by prolonged use of computers and mobile phones. Dr Aparna R. Bitla, Svims registrar, underscored the importance of physiotherapy in restoring physical functions after illness or injury.

She noted its critical role in managing chronic pain and improving muscle, joint, and nerve functions through exercises and electrical treatments.The event included a PowerPoint presentation on Lower Back Pain (LBP) by the physiotherapy faculty, providing valuable insights into its management. Awards and certificates were presented to outstanding students who participated in paper and poster presentations.

Faculty members, Dr Vishwanath Reddy, Dr Sri Kumari, Dr Shanti, and Dr Suresh Kumar, along with staff and students from various departments, attended the event.