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Eradicating human trafficking a collective responsibility: Devarajan

Hyderabad, Feb 14 (UNI) Human trafficking can only be completely eradicated if society as a whole actively participates in its prevention, stated Divya Devarajan, CEO of Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP).
Speaking at the two-day state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) program on human trafficking organised under the aegis of Prajwala Volunteer Organisation and Telangana Rural Poverty Alleviation Organization held at Dr MCR HRD here on Friday, Divya Devarajan, highlighted that human trafficking is a criminal act rapidly spreading worldwide, disproportionately affecting girls and women from poor and middle-class backgrounds.
She stressed the crucial role of SERP and women’s association members in identifying vulnerable groups, raising awareness, and educating school students about the risks.
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AP: Bank officer-turned-thief arrested with 2 pistols, 7 bullets

20 Mar 2025 | 2:43 AM

Kakinada, Mar 19 (UNI) In a twist of fate, a suspended bank officer who had turned into a thief for leading a luxurious lifestyle in a cinematic fashion, ultimately landed into a police dragnet.

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CPI(M) criticises Telangana budget 2025-26

20 Mar 2025 | 2:28 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Telangana CPI(M) Secretary John Wesley has urged the state government to increase budget allocations for the welfare of SC, ST, BC, and minority communities in key sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and housing. He warned of potential protests if these demands are ignored.

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CII Telangana lauds state budget 2025-26

20 Mar 2025 | 2:25 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) R Sivaprasad Reddy, Chairman of CII Telangana and Managing Director of Rachamallu Forgings, has lauded the Telangana government’s 2025-26 budget, calling it a significant step toward building a more equitable society.

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AP Assembly nod for PVT Universities bill

20 Mar 2025 | 1:04 AM

Amaravati, Mar 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh on Wednesday announced in the Assembly that private universities will be encouraged in the state.

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Telangana budget deceives people with inflated estimates: Kishan Reddy

20 Mar 2025 | 12:50 AM

Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday criticised the Telangana state budget for 2025-26, calling it a "deception through number juggling."
He condemned the Congress government's handling of finances, accusing it of making unrealistic promises and failing to deliver on key welfare commitments.

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