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Hans India
10-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Prakasam collector felicitates ‘Shining Stars'
Ongole: Prakasam district collector A Thameem Ansariya emphasised that every student should set a goal and work persistently until they achieve it, stating that those who pursue their objectives with unwavering dedication will surely accomplish their dreams. The collector, along with Ongole MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, Santhanuthalapadu MLA BN Vijay Kumar, AP Livestock Development Agency chairman Shaik Reyaz, participated as chief guest to the felicitation to Shining Stars, the 242 Class X and 36 Intermediate students from government schools and colleges who outperformed in the final exams, at Sai Baba Central School in Ongole, on Monday. Each recipient was presented with a certificate, a medal, and a cash prize of Rs 20000. Speaking at the event, collector Ansariya explained that the 'Shining Stars' programme recognises six top-performing students from each mandal in the district. She advised students to set clear goals and work with determination and perseverance to reach great heights, emphasising that persistent effort toward their chosen objectives will lead to success. She urged parents to recognise their children's potential and encourage them according to their capabilities. The Collector expressed hope that students in Prakasam district would excel in their studies, bring honour to the district, and reach new heights of achievement. She also thanked the state government for organising such beneficial programmes. MLA Damacharla Janardan Rao highlighted the importance of education in today's world, noting that the state government implements such programmes to encourage students with the belief that education is key to a bright future. MLA Vijay Kumar emphasised that social development is achievable only through education and that education is the sole path for economically disadvantaged communities to progress. Ongole Mayor Gangada Sujatha stressed that education is the only means to change one's destiny, and reminded students to work toward fulfilling their parents' dreams. Reyaz hoped that Prakasam district would achieve first place in education in the coming days, advising parents that while material assets may be temporary, education serves as a permanent weapon for their children's future. The programme was attended by DEO Kiran Kumar, RIO Simon Victor, education department officials, students, their parents, and other dignitaries.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Practise yoga daily to a lead healthy life, says Prakasam District Collector
Prakasam District Collector A. Thameem Ansaria on Wednesday said that if everyone practises yoga regularly as a daily activity, they can achieve a healthy and happy life. The Collector inaugurated 'Yoga Sadhana', curtain raiser for upcoming International Yoga Day, at Kendriya Vidyalaya School in Ongole. Santhanuthalapadu MLA B.N. Vijaya Kumar, Ongole City Mayor Gangada Sujatha, APTDC Chairman Dr. Nookasani Balaji, Joint Collector R. Gopala Krishna and others participated in the event. Several students practised yoga under the guidance of yoga guru Patanjali Balasubramaniam Ms. Ansaria said, 'As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to our State to take part in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations to be held in Visakhapatnam on June 21, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to organise large-scale awareness programmes on yoga across the State'. The Collector said that the special yoga programmes are being conducted for a month by involving all sections of people in villages and towns of the district to highlight the benefits of practising yoga. Ms. Ansaria said that an action plan has also been prepared to create awareness on yoga in all schools and colleges in the district. She said that everyone must know the benefits of doing yoga and should make it a part of their daily lives. She said that the Chief Minister has mentioned slogan of 'happy, healthy and wealthy citizens' in the Swachh Andhra Vision-2047. MLA Vijaya Kumar said, 'Recognising the importance of yoga, which originated in India, June 21 was declared as International Yoga Day in 2014, and since then Yoga Day has been celebrated every year. Yoga helps in reducing our physical, mental and stress. It keeps the mind calm. Everyone should participate in the month-long yoga programme being organised across the State.'
