Archive · 7 Nov 2025
VP Addresses SRM University Convocation; Telangana Vigilance Raids Rice Mills
The Vice President of India spoke at a big graduation ceremony for SRM University in Haryana.
He told the students that their education should help them build the country and that they should be honest and caring.
The university leaders also congratulated the new graduates, encouraging them to be "future-ready leaders" who "think globally and act locally."
Separately, in the Indian state of Telangana, special police teams raided rice mills.
They found a lot of government-subsidized rice that was supposed to go to poor people being stored illegally.
They took away valuable rice and also stopped some trucks for breaking rules, collecting fines to stop people from cheating the system.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the third convocation of SRM University in Haryana, encouraging students to use their education for nation-building with integrity.
The convocation ceremony honored approximately 1,800 graduating students across various programs, with gold medals awarded for academic excellence.
SRM University leadership emphasized their commitment to quality education and social impact, congratulating students as 'future-ready leaders'.
Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement department conducted raids on rice mills in Nalgonda, Karimnagar, and Warangal districts.
During the raids, officials seized PDS rice, found a paddy shortfall valued at Rs 9.34 crore in Warangal, and imposed fines totaling Rs 3.01 lakh on 13 vehicles in Nalgonda.
- Who
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan; SRM University Founder Chancellor Dr T.R. Paarivendhar; Chancellor Dr Ravi Pachamuthu; Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement (V&E) Department Director General Shikha Goel; students.
- What
- Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the third convocation of SRM University, urging students to serve the nation with integrity. Concurrently, Telangana V&E department conducted raids on rice mills and storage facilities, seizing PDS rice and imposing fines.
- When
- Friday (Convocation); Ongoing (Vigilance raids)
- Where
- SRM University campus, Sonepat, Haryana; Nalgonda, Karimnagar, and Warangal districts in Telangana.
- Why
- The convocation was to award degrees and acknowledge academic excellence. The vigilance raids were conducted to curb the illegal storage and diversion of PDS rice meant for the poor and prevent revenue leakage.
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- SRM University Event
- Third Convocation Ceremony
- SRM University Location
- Sonepat, Haryana
- SRM University Date
- Friday
- Vice President's Message
- Use education for nation-building with integrity and compassion.
- Vigilance Raids Districts
- Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Warangal
- Paddy Seized Value (Warangal)
- Approx. Rs 9.34 crore
- PDS Rice Seized Value (Karimnagar)
- Rs 77,325
- Fines Imposed (Nalgonda)
- Rs 3.01 lakh
