: Srikalahasti MLA Bojjala Sudhir Reddy said on Sunday that the government is committed to streamlining and resolving land-related grievances within 45 days through a series of revenue summits. Speaking at a revenue summit in Velampadu village, he emphasised the initiative’s importance in addressing long-standing land disputes, improving transparency, and modernising the revenue administration system to better serve the public. MLA Sudhir Reddy attributed the initiative’s success to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, crediting him for championing a citizen-focused approach to governance. “These revenue summits are crucial for resolving disputes over government lands and addressing issues from the past five years. This initiative is designed to empower citizens by ensuring their concerns are heard and resolved promptly”, said the MLA. Reddy highlighted the government’s efforts to modernise revenue administration through digitisation and technological advancements. He explained that digitising land records, streamlining tax collection, and introducing advanced tools would not only reduce corruption but also enhance public service delivery. “This is a significant step towards better governance. By implementing modern systems, we aim to create a transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric revenue framework that benefits everyone, particularly the farming community”, he added. The MLA criticised the re-survey process undertaken by the previous YSRC government, calling it a rushed exercise that caused widespread issues for farmers. He stated that errors in the earlier re-survey were due to a lack of proper procedures and inadequate time allocation. “Our government has taken note of the challenges faced by the farming community due to these errors. Through these revenue summits, we are now addressing and correcting those mistakes while ensuring fairness and accuracy”, he said. Sudhir Reddy assured attendees of his personal commitment to resolving grievances raised during the programme.None
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Redshirt junior Febechi Nwaiwu was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week, junior R Mason Thomas was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the week and running back Xavier Robinson was named Freshman of the Week. Here is what the SEC had to say about Nwaiwu, “Nwaiwu, a Coppell, Texas, product, was Oklahoma’s highest-graded offensive lineman by the OU coaching staff in the Sooners’ win over Alabama, helping pave the way for an offensive attack that finished with 257 rushing yards. It was the most rushing yards allowed by the Crimson Tide in 26 games and just the ninth game in the last 20 seasons it surrendered at least 250 rushing yards. Nwaiwu and his offensive linemates helped the Sooners become just the fifth team going back to at least 1996 to have two players each rush for at least 100 yards against Alabama. OU surrendered just one sack and did not allow a tackle for loss until the 3:56 mark of the third quarter.” The SEC had this to say about Thomas, “Thomas registered three tackles, including 1.5 for loss and 1.0 sack while adding two QB hurries (one directly leading to an interception) in Oklahoma's defensively dominant win. On one of his hurries, he hit the arm of the quarterback, causing the ball to fly into the air and be intercepted by teammate Woodi Washington. Thomas' play helped spur an OU defense that kept Alabama from scoring a touchdown for the first time since 2011 and that held the Crimson Tide to its fewest points since 2004 and its fewest offensive yards (234) since 2014. Thomas, a Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., product, leads OU and ranks fifth in the SEC with 8.0 sacks and 12th with his 10.5 tackles for loss (both career highs).” And this is what the SEC has to say about Robinson, “Robinson, from Yukon, Okla., rushed 18 times for 107 yards and two TDs (all career highs) and caught a career-high four passes for 20 yards to pace Oklahoma’s offense on Saturday. Playing in just his fifth career game (third in which he registered a carry), he averaged 5.9 yards per rush against an Alabama defense that entered the game permitting 3.6 yards per run on the season. Robinson rushed for 40 yards on his first carry of the game, his longest run of the season and the second longest by an OU running back this year. His touchdowns came from 18 yards (gave OU a 10-3 lead in the second quarter) and 1 yard (17-3 lead in the third quarter). His effort helped the Sooners maintain a 34:11 to 25:49 advantage in time of possession, and his 3-yard rush on fourth-and-2 with 2:00 minutes remaining allowed OU to run out the clock for its first home win over an AP top-10 opponent when unranked since 1990.”G7 foreign ministers push for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in final G7 of Biden administration
Sir Richard Hadlee’s luxury home overlooking Pegasus golf course has sold. Photo: Supplied Sir Richard Hadlee has sold his luxury home overlooking the Pegasus golf course seven months after it went on the market. Sir Richard Hadlee. Photo: File image Bayleys listing agent Anna Bray told oneroof.co.nz the Hadlees were happy with the final result and had already moved into their new home, which they previously told OneRoof would be local and have a lake view. The new owners were also happy to have upgraded to a home overlooking the golf course, she said. The exact sale price has not been revealed yet, but Bray said the new owners had bought it in a matter of weeks of viewing it. “They were already to purchase and thought now the time is right so they jumped on it,” she said. “The whole thing was done (and) dusted within a few weeks. It was real quick.” She told OneRoof it may have taken several months to find a new owner because Pegasus was quite a niche market and only a certain buyer type wanted to live on a golf course. “They hung in there for the right buyer, the right buyer came along and it was meant to be.” The property, which had an RV of $1.8 million, had mainly attracted retirees – from around Christchurch, North Canterbury, Auckland and overseas – who wanted a property with a granny flat overlooking a golf course. Sir Richard Hadlee’s home overlooking the 15th hole had an RV of $1.8 million. Photo: Supplied Hadlee earlier told OneRoof he and his wife Dianne, Lady Hadlee, bought the first home to be built on the golf course in 2010 after seeing a model of the development. “We bought off the model without even seeing the section or the development because it was so impressive,” Hadlee told OneRoof at the time of listing the property. The 427sq m home on a 2000sq m-plus section had enough room for all of Hadlee’s memorabilia, which he collected over his long and successful sporting career. The attached self-contained studio was ideal for visiting friends, family and other cricket stars, including Australian paceman Billy Stanlake. The fellow fast bowler stayed with the Hadlees in 2020 when Sir Richard spent a day with him at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora, helping him with his technique. Up until last year Hadlee spent a lot of his time on the golf course. However, he hung up his golf clubs last year and the couple, now in their 70s were ready to downsize – driving factors behind their decision to sell. Hadlee said they felt they had one more move in them before living in a retirement village and were keen to have a different view from the entertaining one they currently had of the 15th hole. He had also told OneRoof he was keen on getting a new four-legged friend once they moved house. Meanwhile, the neighbouring Pegasus Golf Resort, which is an 18-hole golf course on 80 hectares, is also back on the market following a prospective buyer’s failed court bid to stop an open-market sale campaign earlier this year.Biden officials, Republicans point fingers over exhausted disaster loans program
Maresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.
Missed kicks. Poor tackling. Costly penalties. Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes. Jayden Daniels nearly led Washington to an improbable comeback down 10 in the final two minutes against Dallas only to fall short because Austin Seibert's extra point sailed wide left. After a field goal and successful onside kick, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard catch-and-run touchdown to bring the Commanders within one point with 21 seconds remaining. But Seibert's point-after attempt failed and the Cowboys returned the ensuing onside kick for a touchdown to seal a 34-26 victory. Special teams were atrocious for both teams. Seibert also missed his first extra point and Washington allowed KaVontae Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return for a score earlier in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys missed a field goal, had another blocked and had a punt blocked. "What a wild special teams moment of blocked punts, kicks, kickoff returns, blocked field goals, just a number of things going to that spot," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. Washington (7-5) was a 10 1/2-point favorite over the undermanned Cowboys (4-7) but ended up losing a third straight game. The Houston Texans were 8-point favorites against the lowly Tennessee Titans and let the game come down to Ka'imi Fairbairn missing a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it with just under two minutes left. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, was sacked four times and the Texans (7-5) committed 11 penalties, including an illegal shift that negated a go-ahead 33-yard TD pass to Nico Collins on the drive that ended with Fairbairn's miss in the 32-27 loss. The Titans (3-8) averaged just 17 points per game before putting 32 on the scoreboard against Houston's defense that entered No. 4 in the league. "We didn't do anything well enough to win this game," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives. Too many negative plays. Score, get a penalty, get touchdowns called back. Get penalties on special teams. Just way too many negative plays defensively, like unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We just didn't play good across the board." The San Francisco 49ers didn't have quarterback Brock Purdy, star edge rusher Nick Bosa and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams against Green Bay. That was no excuse for their undisciplined performance. The Niners committed nine penalties and their tackling was shoddy in a 38-10 loss to the Packers. The defending NFC champions are 5-6 with a trip to Buffalo (9-2) coming up. They're still only one game behind Seattle and Arizona in the NFC West. "I'm really not concerned right now about how many guys were missing. We didn't play good enough, so that's not a factor. But, when you are missing some guys, you do have to be better. When you have those penalties and we didn't stop the run like we did and we had those three turnovers in the second half, that's how you get embarrassed." Coming off their first loss of the season, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs needed Patrick Mahomes' heroics on the final drive to beat Carolina 30-27. Mahomes ran 33 yards to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired. Kansas City had 10 penalties, including a pass interference that gave the Panthers (3-8) another chance to make the 2-point conversion that tied the game with 1:46 remaining. On defense, the Chiefs (10-1) suddenly shaky unit gave up 334 total yards against Bryce Young and an offense that entered last in the NFL. "We've got to do better. We're doing good in the red zone but that's only a third of the field," Chiefs safety Bryan Cook said. "We will go back and look at the film to see what we're doing week to week, and see the tendencies that we're giving up, and just move forward from there. At the end of the day, we're all vets in the room for the most part. ... got to go back to the drawing board and see what we're doing and correct it from there." The Vikings allowed the Bears to recover an onside kick with 21 seconds left and Caleb Williams followed with a 27-yard pass to D.J. Moore to set up Cairo Santos' tying 48-yard field goal. But Minnesota won in overtime, 30-27. The Chiefs and Vikings overcame their mistakes in narrow victories. The Commanders, Texans and 49ers couldn't. They have to be better down the stretch to make a playoff run. Get local news delivered to your inbox!The National Book Awards, established in 1950, celebrate the finest achievements in American literature. Managed by the National Book Foundation, these prestigious awards recognize exceptional works across categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Young People’s Literature, and Translation. Each year, the winners are chosen by panels of distinguished authors, critics, and literary experts. The awards aim to showcase diverse voices which are shaping the contemporary literature landscape. The 2024 winners were announced on November 21 in New York City. Percival Everett’s reimagines offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale while searching for deeper themes. In the book Everett examines identity, freedom, and moral complexity through a modern lens. It’s a testament to Everett’s craft that he strikes a balance between paying homage to Mark Twain and creating a powerful, standalone narrative. Anthropologist Jason De León’s is an empathetic exploration of human smuggling. It’s clear that De León drew on his academic background as is deeply researched and draws on firsthand accounts and years of fieldwork. De León illuminates the dangers, resilience, and human cost within the shadow world of migration. His book challenges readers to confront the moral dilemmas and look at the systemic failures underpinning these narratives, making it a standout in the field of nonfiction. Shifa Saltagi Safadi’s offers a heartfelt and insightful portrayal of identity, belonging, and the complexities of growing up. Following a young boy navigating his bicultural identity, the book resonates with readers of all ages. Safadi’s voice is a fresh, funny and vital addition to the canon of children’s literature, advocating for representation and understanding. In , Lena Khalaf Tuffaha uses powerful and moving poetry to reflect on the joys and struggles of being human. Her poetry weaves personal and political threads, drawing on her Arab-American heritage. She addresses several themes in her work, including exile, love, and survival. Tuffaha’s work is a testament to poetry’s ability to distill profound truths in simple language. Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s , translated by Lin King, offers a vivid and intimate glimpse into Taiwan’s landscapes, cultures, and histories. King’s translation is about to capture the lyrical beauty of the original text while still making it accessible to a global audience. Barbara Kingsolver, known for monumental works like and , was honored for her contributions to fiction and advocacy for environmental and social justice. W. Paul Coates, founder of Black Classic Press, was also recognized for his championing of the preservation and dissemination of African American literature. The 2024 National Book Awards serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of literature, offering both solace and challenge in our rapidly evolving world. Each of these winners has prodoundly contributed to the literary landscape, inviting reflect, questioning, and connection. An avid book reader and proud library card holder, Angela is new to the world of e-Readers. She has a background in education, emergency response, fitness, loves to be in nature, traveling and exploring. With an honours science degree in anthropology, Angela also studied writing after graduation. She has contributed work to The London Free Press, The Gazette, The Londoner, Best Version Media, Lifeliner, and Citymedia.ca.
