Ghatagaon Maa Tarini temple development work to start soon: Odisha CM Majhi
KEONJHAR : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said the state government is chalking out a `215 crore detailed project report (DPR) for development of Ghatagaon Maa Tarini Temple in Keonjhar. On the occasion of the famous Chaiti Yatra of the presiding deity, Majhi sought blessings of Maa Tarini and wished the people of Odisha happiness and prosperity. During his visit to the temple, he said groundbreaking ceremony will be conducted once the DRP gets the nod and work begins on the project. The Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation (OBCC) has invited tender for the project which will be completed in two years. The chief minister said Maa Tarini holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Odias. As part of the governments commitment to preserving Odishas rich religious and cultural heritage, the temple will be developed as a major spiritual destination of India. He asserted that golden period of Keonjhar will usher in a new phase of development in Odisha and informed that establishment of the steel plant will begin soon. Keonjhar MP Ananta Nayak, Telkoi MLA Fakir Mohan Naik, Patna MLA Akhila Chandra Naik, district BJP president Sukadeb Mahanta accompanied the CM. Majhi, who participates in various religious and cultural programmes, also took part in Hanuman Jayanti puja and procession in Keonjhar town on the day. I made prayers for a prosperous Odisha, he said.
Bhudhaar for every land parcel soon, says Telangana CM Revanth at Bhu Bharati portal launch
HYDERABAD: Announcing that every parcel of land will receive a Bhudhaar number, similar to Aadhaar for individuals, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said that the goal of his government was to create a land policy free of legal disputes. Surveys will be conducted and agricultural lands will be measured to mark boundaries, Revanth stated after launching the Bhu Bharati portal at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. The portal will initially be implemented in four mandals as a pilot project. During Indira Gandhis tenure, the Congress government introduced the Land Ceiling Act, through which lakhs of acres were taken from landlords and distributed to Dalits, tribals and other vulnerable communities, he recalled. In the past, Patels and Patwaris managed land records. After the system was abolished, the records were transferred to tahsildars. The Revenue department has updated 99% of the land records, which are now available to the public. After the formation of Telangana, the then BRS government introduced the Dharani portal. Calling the Dharani portal problematic, the chief minister said it became a source of distress for the public. He claimed that the murder of a tahsildar and a double murder in Ibrahimpatnam were linked to Dharani. The previous government blamed Revenue staff and painted them as corrupt. But these officials protected land rights for decades. We do not want them to be seen as looters. Changing the laws and blaming officials was an attempt to seize lands, Revanth stated. Alleging that the public suffered because of the Dharani portal, he stated that this was why he had promised to abolish it completely. The Bhu Bharati Act is intended to safeguard land rights. The state government has introduced the Act after consultations and suggestions, the CM stated, reiterating his administrations objective of a litigation-free land policy.
HYDERABAD: The frustration among some senior ruling party leaders is spilling out in the open, despite a clear warning by the high command against talking about internal party matters in the public domain. The frustration has much to do with the delay in Cabinet expansion, and little to do with the intense competition for posts and positions. The frustration has led to a series of public statements by party leaders expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership, irrespective of the fact that AICC state in-charge, Meenakshi Natarajan, has been urging restraint. Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy likened senior leader K Jana Reddy to the mythological figure Dhritarashtra, alleging bias. Chennur MLA G Vivek Venkataswamy and Rajagopal Reddy have both cited promises made by the high command regarding their inclusion in the Cabinet. Meanwhile, Mancherial MLA Prem Sagar Rao alleged that a particular family within the party was obstructing his ministerial prospects. The MLA questioned the legitimacy of their claim to Cabinet berths after switching parties. Elsewhere, Ibrahimpatnam MLA Malreddy Ranga Reddy made it clear that he would not hesitate to resign if not accommodated in the Cabinet. To support his claim, he hinted at caste-based neglect. The frustration has peaked following the visit by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud and Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy to Delhi nearly three weeks ago. Discussions with AICC leaders regarding Cabinet expansion reportedly did not result in any breakthrough, leading to growing frustration among the ministerial aspirants. Komatireddy camp upset Sources disclosed that a letter written by Jana Reddy to the high command, seeking berths for MLAs from Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts, has further complicated matters. This has triggered dissatisfaction, particularly within the Komatireddy camp from Nalgonda district, they said. Party insiders from erstwhile Nalgonda and Adilabad districts stated that concerns have been raised about multiple members from the same families already holding key positions. There is pressure on the leadership to consider broader social representation and loyalty while deciding Cabinet appointments, the sources confirmed. The public remarks by party MLAs and the absence of clarity from the leadership have intensified internal squabbles. Several leaders have called for direct intervention by Natarajan to address the situation and prevent escalation, the sources revealed. Cabinet expansion has been pending for over eight months. With growing dissent within the ranks, the Congress high command is faced with the challenge of balancing internal expectations while maintaining cohesion.
Tejashwi to meet Kharge, Rahul in Delhi on Apr 15 ahead of Oppn meeting
PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav is likely to meet senior Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Tuesday to deliberate upon seat-sharing and other issues pertaining to the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. Yadavs meeting with top Congress leaders in the capital is being seen as an attempt to sort out growing disagreement between two allies over some issues, including declaration of chief ministerial candidate of the Opposition in the election vis-a-vis NDAs Nitish Kumar. RJD, Congress, CPI-ML (Liberation), CPI, CPM and VIP are the constituents of grand alliance in Bihar. Mukesh Sahanis Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) has already staked claim on 60 seats and a Dy CMs post. Currently, Sahani has no MLA in the 243-member Bihar assembly. The MLA of the party who emerged victorious in byelection in Bochaha assembly seat in Muzaffarpur later joined BJP. The Congress has also announced it would contest 70 seats in the election. In 2020, it contested 70 seats but could bag only 19. The partys top leadership has clarified that it would go to polls in alliance with RJD. Disagreement surfaced over declaration of chief ministerial candidate ahead of elections. While RJD is projecting Tejashwi as CM face of the Opposition, the Congress contended that a decision on the matter will be taken after the assembly election results. NDA selects Nitish NDA has already announced that the alliance would contest the assembly elections under Bihar CM Nitish Kumars leadership. It has also declared that Nitish would become the chief minister after the assembly election results.
Man murders 9-months pregnant wife
A nine-months pregnant woman was strangled to death by her husband in Madhurawada locality under PM Palem Police Station limits, Visakhapatnam, on Monday morning.
PATNA: Hours after RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav asked JD(U) supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to take serious note of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Sainis remarks on the future CM of Bihar, deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary clarified on Monday that Nitish would continue to lead the NDA alliance for the next term. Speaking at the launch of Dr Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan, Choudhary reiterated that the upcoming assembly elections would be fought under Nitishs leadership. He will continue to serve as chief minister for the next term as well, he said, adding that the NDA government under Nitishs leadership would take the state forward. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini had on Sunday sparked controversy by projecting Choudhary as Bihars future CM during an event in Gurgaon. TheBJPs victory march should continue from Haryana to Bihar. The flag of victory would be unfurled in Bihar by Samrat Choudhary, Saini said. Reacting to Saini's remark, Tejashwi Yadav said on Monday, The JD(U) must take serious note of the comment. Saini is a member of the BJP national executive. He appears to have revealed what the party's top leadership has decided, but is not making public. It is now clear that the BJP is unwilling to let Nitish continue as CM. Already he seems to be powerless. His persona is being used as a mask and the JD(U) is being run by people like (Union minister) Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan and (working president) Sanjay Kumar Jha, both of whom have sold themselves to the BJP,he added. Countering Tejashwis allegations, Choudhary said, The NDA government is united and will contest the assembly elections under Nitishs leadership. He is and will remain the face of NDA in Bihar. JD(U), a major ally of the BJP, also tried to downplay the controversy, saying that there is no doubt over Nitishs leadership in the assembly elections. Top leaders of BJP have already said that Nitish Kumar will remain the face of NDA in Bihar and will continue to serve as CM for the next term as well, JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar said. Samrat Choudary during his speech, also reacted to Tejashwi Yadav's allegations that BJP was anti-Dalit and anti-reservation. Referring to Tejashwis claim that two universities were created out of the approval of 10 universities under the RJD regime, Choudhary said that altogether 23 universities were built under Nitishs regime. This is a reality, and anybody can check it from the records of the state government, he added. Highlighting the objective behind the launch of Dr Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan, the deputy chief minister said that it was aimed at fulfilling Ambedkar's dreams of inclusive development. Under the campaign, Dalits hamlets would be provided basic amenities like drains, connecting roads and potable water. The officials concerned will also verify whether the people living in Dalit hamlets were getting benefits of Ujjwala Yojna and Ayushman Bharat. If any lapses are found, corrective measures will be taken immediately, he asserted.
Floral tributes mark 135th Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations in Visakhapatnam
PSUs, government bodies and educational institutes hold celebrations on their buildings premises
City ranks better than major metros in traffic speed, management: Survey
Paras snaps ties with NDA, accuses BJP of disrespect
Husband Strangles 8-Month Pregnant Wife After Argument In Visakhapatnam
According to the police, the man surrendered himself to the police after his wife was pronounced dead in the hospital.
CM launches welfare drive for SCs & STs
Three held for killing of man in Banka
Camp organised for marginalised communities
Mascot and logo of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to be held in Bihar
Bihar will host the seventh edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 from 4th to 15th May. The games will be organised at various cities including Patna, Gaya, Rajgir, Begusarai and Bhagalpur. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the mascot and logo of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 at [] The post Mascot and logo of Khelo India Youth Games 2025 to be held in Bihar appeared first on The Indian Awaaz .
PM to inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games on May 4: Nitish
Woman found dead at private film studio
Timber worth over Rs 1 cr destroyed in fire
402 police officers transferred in Patna
Woman dies under suspicious circumstances
ACS sets deadline for selection of shiksha sevaks
Ganja worth 53.28 lakh seized by Kuravi police
The accused were found transporting the ganja in three large sacks, allegedly procured from Chitrakonda in Odisha and routed through Visakhapatnam and Khammam with the intent to sell it in Hyderabad.
Amid row over Sainis remark, Samrat says Nitish to continue as CM even after polls
Tributes and tussles: Political slugfest on Ambedkar Jayanti
61-day fishing ban: 1,978 boats return to Visakhapatnam coast
Violations will lead to penalties including seizure of boats and catches, and suspension of government subsidies and benefits, warns official
Satuani celebrated with traditional fervour in state
JD(U) should take note of Sainis remark: Tejas
First bridge museum to come up in state capital
Andhra Pradesh: Man Kills Eight-Month Pregnant Wife After Argument In Visakhapatnam news24online.com
Senior BJD leader Ranendra Pratap Swain has cautioned Naveen Patnaik about potential attempts to hijack the party, citing concerns over the Waqf Amendment Act and its implications for secularism. Swain urged Patnaik to reaffirm the party's commitment to social justice and secularism.
Nine-month-pregnant woman killed by husband in Visakhapatnam
Woman, son killed as car rams into bike in Muzaffarpur, 1 arrested
Andhra Man Strangles 8-Month Pregnant Wife After Argument
A man killed his eight-month pregnant wife after an argument this morning in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. The police have arrested the accused.
300 acres being transformed into grand venue for PMs address in Madhubani
BSRTC to launch pink buses for women by June
106 kg ganja seized in Kuravi, four arrested
Gang was en-route to Hyderabad from Odisha via Visakhapatnam and Khammam
SAIL has vast experience in the steel business and it has abundant mineral sources and marketing facilities across the country
Cams to detect uninsured vehicles, impose fines in smart cities
Massive fire engulfs timber house and nearby homes in Patna
A major fire erupted at a timber house and saw mill in Patna early Monday, requiring 45 fire tenders and 150 personnel to control the blaze over nine hours. While no casualties were reported, 60 people were rescued from six nearby houses that caught fire. The cause is undetermined, but timber losses exceed Rs 1 crore.
PM Modi to inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Patna on May 4. The event, spanning five districts until May 15, will host 8,500 athletes and 1,500 technical staff from across India.
All districts across Telangana record above 40 degrees Celsius first time this summer
HYDERABAD: The state for the first time this summer recorded above 40C maximum temperatures in all the 33 districts on Sunday. As per the Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS) report, the highest maximum temperature of 43.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Khammam and Nalgonda followed by 43.1 degrees Celsius in Mancherial. The temperature was higher compared to the maximum temperature on the same day last year, when only three districts had recorded above 40 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature of 40.7 degrees Celsius being reported in Bhadradri Kothagudem. Mercury levels also soared above 40 degrees Celsius for the first time this summer at several areas in Hyderabad, including Gajula Ramaram, Musheerabad, Moosapet, Kapra, Malakpet, Mehdipatnam, Karwan, Hayath Nagar, Charminar and Chandanagar. The IMD on Sunday issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in the state as mercury levels are likely to increase by 23 degrees Celsius in the next three days. A trough runs from cyclonic circulation over northeast Madhya Pradesh & neighbourhood to northeast Telangana across Chhattisgarh at 0.9 km above mean sea level. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places for the next three days. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions for the districts of Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam. Additionally, yellow alert has also been issued for thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) for the districts of Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Mahabubabad, Warangal, Hanamkonda and Jangaon for the next two days. For the next 48 hours, Hyderabad will experience partly cloudy sky. Hazy conditions are likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 39 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius respectively. Surface winds are likely to be Northerlies with wind speeds around 0408 kmph.
BJD leader Pranab Balabantarays car attacked in Jajpur; Naveen slams law and order lapse
JAJPUR/BHUBANESWAR: BJD leader and former Dharmasala MLA Pranab Kumar Balabantaray was attacked and his car vandalised by some miscreants at Aruha village in Jajpur district on Sunday. Balabantaray, who escaped unharmed, was going to attend a religious ceremony at the village when the incident took place. According to reports, the former legislator was heading in his SUV to take part in the Hingula Yajna at the village. When he was about to reach the venue at around 1 pm, some club-wielding youths, intercepted his vehicle and started attacking it. The former MLA escaped unhurt as he was rescued by locals, said to be his supporters, who rushed to the spot seeing the commotion. But his vehicle was severely damaged by the armed group. The incident has sparked tension in the area. Even as Balabantaray accused local MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo of being behind the attack, he did not file any complaint saying he had no faith in Jajpur police. I was invited to the Hingula Yajna at Aruha village. When I reached there, supporters of the local MLA attacked my vehicle. They had been plotting to kill me by using armed goons for the last couple of days. They had come with bhujali and swords to attack me, Balabantaray alleged. BJD president Naveen Patnaik condemned the attack on Balabantaray, stating that it was a reflection of the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. In a post on social media platform X, he said,If public representatives are unsafe, it raises serious concern about the safety of common citizens. Alleging that the incident took place in the presence of police, Balabantaray said he had informed the Jajpur SP before leaving Bhubaneswar on the day. Police should take suo motu action against the attackers after examining video footage of the incident which has gone viral, he added. Balabantaray alleged that criminal activities are on the rise in the district and the sitting MLA was patronising such elements and forcing police not to take any action against the culprits. However, Sahoo dismissed the allegations and said he was presently outside the state. We are not involved in the matter. It is a dispute between two groups of BJD. The law will take its own course, he said. Meanwhile, two platoons of police forces have been deployed and security has been tightened in the area to prevent any escalation. We have started investigation into the incident and will arrest all the culprits soon, said Jenapur police station IIC Nirupama Jena. Senior BJD leader Bhrugu Baxipatra said that a delegation of party leaders will meet the DGP if the culprits are not arrested within 48 hours.
N Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan Reddy escalated esort politics by moving corporators to Malaysia and Sri Lanka ahead of a no-confidence motion against Visakhapatnam Mayor Kumari.
IPL 2025: How Decisive Ball Change Rule Helped MI Clinch Thrilling Win
Arun Jaitley Stadium: In the run-up to IPL 2025, the ruling to allow the team bowling second in an evening match to get the ball changed anytime after the eleventh over, in a bid to counter the dew factor, was cited by many insiders in the tournament as a good news for a side defending totals. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening, the ball change rule brought out a decisive twist in Mumbai Indians quest to defend 205/5 on a pitch that wasnt flat per se. Just after Jasprit Bumrah removed Axar Patel, MI opted to make the ball change. It made sense as super soppers were at work during the innings break and timeout to ensure dew doesnt have an upper hand. A ball change followed shortly after Jasprit Bumrah removed Axar Patel, and the game was about to take a decisive twist. Karn Sharma, coming in as the impact player for MI, and Mitchell Santner managed to get better control over their craft with the changed ball, which also crucially helped them extract extra bounce, turn and grip. It meant that the cross-bat shots and lofts, which were the staple shots of batters in the match so far owing to the 60m and 66m square boundaries, became the ones fraught with high risk. That strategy worked well for MI as Karn had Tristan Stubbs holing out to long-off and then caught the edge off KL Rahuls booming sweep off his own bowling. With Karn being at the forefront of MIs comeback with the changed ball, DC suddenly were in trouble, as they had just four wickets in hand in the face of the equation becoming 46 runs needed off 27 balls. That became more dire when Trent Boult executed five yorkers in a three-run 17th over. The usual expectation from MI was that they would bowl Hardik Pandya for the 18th and 20th overs, while giving Bumrah the penultimate over. But MI sprung a surprise by making Santner bowl the 18th, which raised a few eyebrows, and when Vipraj Nigam hit him for a six and a four on the first two balls, DC threatened to grab another heist of a victory, just like they did against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Visakhapatnam. But it was all a part of the setup Santner had in his mind the boundaries came off deliveries whose speeds were above 90kmph. On seeing Nigam dance down the pitch early on the fifth ball, Santner considerably slowed the delivery coming in from round the wicket and pushed it wide outside the off-stump. Nigam had no time to respond to Santners slowest ball in the game and he was easily stumped by Ryan Rickleton. After that, despite Ashutosh swatting Bumrah for two fours, MI conjured up three run-outs to grab the win in the penultimate over, including Santner getting a direct hit right from short mid-wicket. You can say that it (the ball change) was a game-changing moment. When the ball was going one way, it was wet while it was coming back. But the situation was such that we had to take wickets, as they were going at 10-11 runs per over. So, my and Mitchell Santner's role was to take wickets in between. When a new seam comes into play after the ball change, the seam is upright, so it gives you purchase from the wicket, and that was beneficial. In such matches, every wicket is important, considering the way they were playing, and how their batting was going on. Obviously, KL is a big name for them, and they finished the game very well in the last match. So all the wickets were important for us at that time. I knew how the ball will go well on the wicket. I didn't expect for dew to come, because in the first innings, I think there was no dew. But as a spinner, you have to take wickets in between if you want to win games. After Karun got out, the momentum of the game was broken, and two or three wickets came together, elaborated Karn, the Player of the Match for his 3-36, in the post-game press conference. Before the ball change, MIs spin duo of Karn and Santner had taken two wickets off 44 runs at an economy rate of 11. But after the ball change, the duo got three wickets off 31 runs at an economy rate of 7.75. Overall, their figures made for a neat read, 5-75 and economy rate at 9.37. For Karn, playing an impactful hand in MIs win rekindled memories of him picking 13 wickets in the sides title-winning campaign in 2017. After that, with stints at Chennai Super Kings (CSK, where he was a part of a title-winning team twice) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Karn was unable to leave a similar impact. But on Sunday, in his first game for MI in IPL, at a venue that he knows by the back of his hand, Karn cracked the game open for the side to make a roaring comeback and win the game. First of all, it's a good moment. I came back after 6-7 years. Where I finished in 2017, I just wanted to continue from there. Actually IPL is such a tournament that you can't predict that you will be in the playing 11 or 12. You have to believe yourself that whenever you get a chance, you have to perform. At the end of the day, the team should win, as two points are more important. Like in the last two games, we were losing closely. So in this game also, we were almost batting as if it was going to be easy. At the end of the day, when I wake up in the morning, I tell myself that it's a new day, a new opportunity will come and I have to wait for that, he added. The Mumbai Indians win against the Delhi Capitals was just their second victory in six matches. As DCs rapturous home crowd was stunned into silence, MIs on-field exuberant celebrations took center stage. So in this game also, we were almost batting as if it was going to be easy. At the end of the day, when I wake up in the morning, I tell myself that it's a new day, a new opportunity will come and I have to wait for that, he added. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Machilipatnam port to be ready by 2026: Andhra Minister Ravindra
VIJAYAWADA: Minister for Mines and Excise Kollu Ravindra on Sunday announced that the construction of Machilipatnam port would be completed by December 2026. Export, import, logistics and other operations would begin immediately after the completion of Phase I. Speaking at a review meeting with stakeholders at the Zilla Parishad Convention Hall in Machilipatnam, Minister Kollu Ravindra said the port would generate employment for thousands through port-based industries. The Minister said a mega master plan was being implemented to develop Machilipatnam into a model city with better infrastructure, education and healthcare. A Detailed Project Report is being prepared for the proposed MachilipatnamRepalle railway line. Manginapudi beach will be developed with amenities, and a mega beach festival will be conducted shortly. An Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises park would also come up on 300 acres in Gilakaladindi to promote industries such as imitation jewellery, aquaculture, Kalamkari and boat manufacturing. Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao pledged support for skill development centres and urged locals to provide land for industrial growth. Krishna District Collector DK Balaji said work on the Machilipatnam port and Gilakaladindi fishing harbour was progressing at a fast pace. AP excise minister urges accelerated development of Machilipatnam Port, fishing harbour
Eight killed, eight injured in firecracker unit blast in Andhra's Anakapalle
VISAKHAPATNAM: At least eight workers lost their lives, and eight others suffered injuries in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kailasapatnam village of Kotauratla mandal, Anakapalle district, on Sunday. The fire, which broke out following the explosion, spread rapidly through the unit, engulfing the entire premises within minutes and reducing it to rubble. According to reports, the blast occurred when a large stockpile of firecrackers caught fire, triggering a series of explosions. A total of 16 workers were present in the unit at the time of the incident. The deceased have been identified as Dadi Ramalakshmi (35) of Rajupeta, Puram Papa (40), Gumpina Venubabu (34), Sangarati Govindu (40), and Appikonda Pallayya (50) of Kailasapatnam, Senapati Baburao (55) of Chowduvada, Devara Nirmala (38) of Vetlapalem, and Hemanth (20) of Bheemunipatnam. Of the injured, six are undergoing treatment at King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam, while two others are being treated at the Narsipatnam Area Hospital. Speaking to the media, KGH Superintendent Dr P Sivananda said, Soon after we received the alert about the accident, all departments, including the plastic surgery, paramedical, and allied medical teams, were put on standby to attend to the victims. Upon their arrival at KGH, the injured were directly shifted to the burns ward operation theatre instead of the general casualty ward to immediately clean their wounds and prevent infection. He further stated that among the patients admitted, one man sustained 90 percent burns, another had 50 percent, and a third suffered 30 percent burns. Though the burns are external, we are also monitoring for internal damage, especially to the lungs, as the victims may have inhaled chemical smoke. It will take at least two to three days to fully assess the extent of internal injuries, he explained. Firefighting operation underway at the cracker manufacturing unit in Kailasa Patnam of Kotavuratla mandal in Anakapalle district on Sunday. CM orders probe into blast, promises support to affected Dr. Sivananda added that two women, though not severely burnt, sustained other injuries. One woman has a fractured leg and is being treated by the orthopedic team. Another woman had only minor injuries, he said. All the victims will be kept under observation for at least three days, after which further evaluation will be done to determine any long-term risks and the necessary precautions. We are updating senior officials regularly on the patients medical condition, he added. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the deaths and spoke with the Anakapalle District Collector Vijaya Krishnan, Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, and Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha. He instructed them to ensure that the best possible medical care is provided to the injured and ordered a detailed investigation into the cause of the explosion. Officials briefed the Chief Minister that the condition of two victims remains critical. The CM assured support to the affected families and directed authorities to provide him with regular updates on the medical condition of the injured. He also inquired about the number of workers present in the unit at the time of the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for the injured, to be provided from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF). In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister expressed condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, accompanied by MP C M Ramesh, Collector Vijaya Krishnan, Joint Collector M Jahnavi, and SP Tuhin Sinha, visited the accident site and the local government hospital. They inspected the location and coordinated the transfer of the injured to KGH and Narsipatnam hospitals. She also met with the families of the victims and assured them of support. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Anitha termed the incident as unfortunate and said preliminary information indicates that the unit had a valid licence until 2026. She confirmed that the explosion occurred during gunpowder preparation and that a forensic investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause. She added that clues, teams and forensic experts have been deployed to collect evidence. She also announced an ex gratia of Rs 15 lakh each to the families of the deceased. She reiterated that, as per the Chief Ministers instructions, the state government will bear all the medical expenses of the injured. Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed the district administration to ensure better medical care for the injured.
Lack of progress in Kodi Katti case deplorable: Retired IPS ABV
KAKINADA: Retired IPS officer AB Venkateswara Rao voiced concern over the governance record of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during a media interaction on Sunday. Rao pointed to what he described as significant lapses in administration, and misuse of authority during Jagans tenure, urging for greater accountability. Highlighting the prolonged delay in the Kodi Katti Srinivas case, Rao expressed dismay over the lack of progress, describing it as a setback to justice. Srinivas has been incarcerated since 2018 following an alleged attack on Jagan at Visakhapatnam Airport. Emphasising the need for a fair and timely judicial process, Rao said, Cases should be resolved based on evidence, not left unresolved to harm someones future. He felt that the incident might have been amplified for political purposes. Rao further criticised Jagans leadership, asserting that it negatively impacted APs economic growth over the past five years. He accused the previous regime of prioritising political strategies over public welfare. He urged the people to carefully evaluate leadership choices moving forward, stressing the importance of effective governance for APs future.
Bihar Polls: NDA cracks out as Manjhi party seeks 40 seats
PATNA: Internal bickering over seat-sharing within NDA surfaced after union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday contended that his party would contest at least 35-40 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at a public meeting in Purnea, Manjhi, who is also an MP representing the Gaya Lok Sabha seat, declared that HAM, an ally of ruling NDA both in the state and at the Centre, would contest 35-40 seats. We will have at least 20 MLAs in the 243-member Assembly, the former CM said. Manjhi named Rajenera Yadav as HAM candidate for the Kasba assembly seat. In addition, he announced the formation of HAM Sena to strengthen the organisation at grassroots level before the elections, which are set to take place in October-November. He expessed concerns about his party being continuously sidelined. It feels as if we are not part of the NDA, over poor representation of HAM in govt-run organisations.
International film festival for kids, youngsters in Bhawanipatna
Moon Gazing Facility Opens at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam
The telescope is available during the first 15 days before the full moon (Pournami). Moon rise timings change afterward. Besides offering views of the moon, the telescope enables visitors to observe planetary alignments, which are of educational value and a sense of wonder.
Businessman shot at in Danapur area
Four senior IAS officers transferred, two given additional charges
Former minister Bima Bharti receives extortion threats
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Dy mukhiya, associate held for minors gang rape in Banka
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FIR against Kanhaiya for remark on PM
Bihar sees 113% surge in electric vehicle registrations in 2024-25
Eight killed in explosion at firecrackers unit in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam: Eight persons were killed and six others injured in an explosion in a firecrackers unit in Andhra Pradeshs Anakapalli district Sunday. The incident occurred at Kailasapatnam in Kotlavuratla Mandal, police said. The firecrackers unit was completely gutted in the fire, triggered by an explosion. Fourteen workers were working in the unit at the time []
International childrens film festival begins in Odishas Kalahandi
Bhawanipatna: A three-day-long international childrens film festival began in Bhawanipatna in Odishas Kalahandi district Sunday. The organisers of the film festival said that more than 30 feature films, short films, documentaries and movies made by children from 15 countries will be screened in the event. Several capacity-building workshops, master classes and panel discussions for young []
Tribals Rally for Land Rights, Seek Girijana Darbar
The rally covered two panchayats and six villages, demanding a special girijana darbar in Narsipatnam to address tribal land issues and the inclusion of non-scheduled tribal villages in the 5th Schedule.
Seven arrested in Bhagalpur for e-rickshaw theft
Plea for Continuation of Flights to Malaysia, Thailand, Vijayawada
In a letter to the minister, association president Naresh Kumar said, Air Asia has announced plans to withdraw its flights from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to Visakhapatnam from May first week.
Caste rallies gain momentum ahead of polls
Andhra: Blast in firecracker manufacturing unit claims 8 lives
Visakhapatnam: Eight people, including two women, were killed and at least seven others injured in a powerful blast at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The explosion occurred around 12.45 PM at Kotavuratla village and the injured were shifted to hospitals. The blast ripped through the licensed crackers manufacturing Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India-Nepal border sealed at Raxaul amid curfew in Birgunj
FIR against Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar for abusing PM Modi, RSS
Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, April 13, filed a police complaint against Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Patna, alleging that he used abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS during a recent TV interview. A delegation led by the BJPs media in-charge in Bihar, Danish Iqbal, visited the Kotwali Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
From Dholera to Pune: The cities vying to become Indias Shenzhen after Mahindras viral post
Anand Mahindra has sparked a spirited national debate with his call for a Shenzhen equivalent in India. Pointing to Chinas tech and manufacturing powerhouse, the Mahindra Group chairman urged India to carve out its own urban engine of innovation. Netizens responded with a wave of ideasfrom Noida and Pune to Andhras Machilipatnam. While some backed the vision, others mocked it online. Amid global trade tensions and the quest for economic resilience, Indias Shenzhen moment might just be overdue.
Andhra Pradesh: 8 dead, 7 injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Anakapalle District
At least eight workers, including two women, died and seven others sustained injuries in an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kailasapatnam village of Kotauratla Mandal in this district on Sunday afternoon.
92 fresh appointments at RPCAU take faculty strength to 90%
Bihar BJP files police complaint against Kanhaiya Kumar for remarks on PM Modi, RSS
The BJP's Bihar unit has lodged a police complaint against Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Patna, alleging he used offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS during a recent television interview. The complaint, filed by a BJP delegation, seeks an FIR against Kumar for his remarks made on April 11, deeming them objectionable and unacceptable.
BJP files police complaint alleging Kanhaiya Kumar abused PM, RSS in TV interview
PATNA: The BJP on April 13 filed a police complaint against Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar in Patna, alleging that he used abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS during a recent TV interview. A delegation led by the BJP's media in-charge in Bihar, Danish Iqbal, visited the Kotwali police station and filed the complaint. Iqbal urged the police to register an FIR against Kumar over the comments. Kanhaiya Kumar, who is a part of the 'tukde tukde gang', used abusive language against PM Modi, and the RSS and its ideologies in an interview to a TV channel on April 11. The language that he used in the interview is highly objectionable and unacceptable, Iqbal said. We have filed a complaint against him with the police seeking immediate registration of an FIR. We are quite confident that police will take appropriate action, he said.
Explosion at fireworks manufacturing unit in Anakapalle leaves six dead, four injured
VISHAKAPATNAM: A major explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Kailasa Patnam village of Kotavuratla mandal in Anakapalle district left six workers dead and four seriously injured. According to preliminary reports, the blast occurred while workers were engaged in manufacturing operations at the unit. Only 15 workers were present during the incident, as it was a Sunday. The details of other individuals feared trapped are yet to be confirmed. District Collector Vijaya Krishnan has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Fire and rescue teams were deployed to the site immediately after the incident. Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha is likely to visit the site shortly. She will also meet the injured victims who are undergoing treatment in the hospital. Further details are awaited as the rescue operation is underway and officials examine the circumstances leading to the explosion.
Andhra Minister Lokeshs reforms yield results in Inter exams
VIJAYAWADA: The commitment of Human Resources Development (HRD), Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh to transform government junior colleges into institutions on par with private ones is yielding significant results. This years Intermediate examination outcomes mark the best performance in a decade. Since taking charge, Lokesh has focused on implementing quality-enhancing measures across government junior colleges, resulting in a dramatic rise in pass percentages, especially among students in government-run institutions. Government junior colleges recorded a remarkable 69% pass rate in the Intermediate second year, the highest in ten years, while the first-year pass rate stood at 47%, the second-highest in a decade. At the state level, both private and government institutions combined recorded strong results, with a record 70% of students passing in the Intermediate first year and an impressive 83% pass percentage in the second year. Parvathipuram Manyam district emerged as the top performer in both years, with a 70% pass rate in the first year and 81% in the second year. In contrast, Visakhapatnam district reported the lowest results, with 34% of first-year students and 55% of second-year students passing the examinations. Students from vocational streams also showed improved performance, with 64% of students passing in the Intermediate Vocational first year, the highest vocational result in the last ten years. Lokeshs emphasis on strengthening faculty, upgrading infrastructure, and introducing digital learning tools has driven this turnaround. The consistent improvement signals a promising future for government junior colleges, bridging the gap with private institutions and reaffirming public education as a reliable path to academic success.
Young lifter from Andhra pushes limits, wins medals
KADAPA: At just 23, powerlifter Done Murali Krishna has already proven that sheer determination and hard work can transform dreams into record-breaking reality. With 40 medals to his nameincluding 18 goldMurali stands as a symbol of grit, passion, and national pride. BPEd second-year student at Narayanamma College of Physical Education, Badvel in Murali continues to dominate both national and international arenas. His latest triumph was a gold medal at the All India Inter-University Championship in Kashmir, where he lifted 640 kg in the 59 kg category. Powerlifting, for Murali, is a call shaped by relentless dedication and the unwavering support of his family. Hailing from Machilipatnam and now based in Vizag, Murali draws strength from his father, Radhakrishna, a Gramin Dak Sevak in the postal department, who has taken loans totalling nearly `7 lakh to support his sons powerlifting ambitions. My father is my biggest supporter. He went into debt just so I could compete at national and international levels, says Murali. His journey began during his student days at IIIT Idupulapaya, where he pursued an integrated B.Tech programme between 2016 and 2022. Inspired by Physics Professor and sports coach Balagovind Tiwari, he took powerlifting seriously in 2018. What began as curiosity soon became a career that now commands global recognition. In 2023, at the World Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championship in Malta, Murali made history. Competing in the 59 kg category, he bagged three gold medals and set a world record in deadlift with 266.05 kg. He had impressed the international circuit a year ago in Istanbul, Turkey, winning multiple medals in both equipped and classic formats in the 53 kg junior category. Recognising his achievements, Yogi Vemana University awarded him a `30,000 cash prize and a monthly allowance of `10,000 for diet and training. Vice-Chancellor Dr Allam Srinivasarao felicitated him. Muralis medal tally continues to grow. In April 2024, he clinched one gold and two silver medals in the senior 59 kg category in Hyderabad. In June, he added two golds and a silver at the Junior Equipped Championship in Patiala, followed by three silvers at the Junior Classic event in Ganganagar. In May, he won gold at the All India Inter-University Championship at TNPESU, Tamil Nadu. Between 2020 and 2023, he consistently dominated junior and sub-junior events across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Udaipur, and Ghaziabad. Despite financial struggles, Murali excels academically and trains relentlessly. His journey lifts more than just weightsit lifts his familys hopes, young athletes dreams, and Indias spirit. Where there is passion, anything is achievable, says Murali, as he pushes forwardone lift, one dream, and one milestone at a time.
In a freewheeling chat with The New Indian Express at Odisha Dialogues, Bhubaneswar MP and national spokesperson of BJP Aparajita Sarangi outlines her work for transformation of the state capital while speaking on the performance of Mohan Charan Majhi government in the state, the Waqf (Amendment) Act as well as her aims and aspirations. Excerpts. You have been a two-time MP from Bhubaneswar. How has your tenure transformed the capital city in terms of development and ensuring ease of living for the citizens? Im extremely grateful to the people of Bhubaneswar for having reposed faith in me twice and it is a big responsibility. It is my sixth year as member of Parliament from the seat. However, the first five years of my tenure were extremely challenging and dotted with obstacles as my government was not here. Every moment I had to face opposition because I was right under the nose of the then chief minister. There were a lot of hindrances and opposition everywhere. But the best part was that I tried to reach out to as many people in my own way as possible. This time, Im more confident and very much in a position to deliver in a much better manner and Im delivering. I strongly feel that there are two components of development - hard component and soft component or the hardware and software, as I call them. The hardware is the infrastructure and amenities we focus on to cater to the needs of different segments of people. I have been able to ensure implementation of road infrastructure projects worth Rs 508 crore in my tenure so far. This includes 33 vehicle underpasses, six foot-over-bridges and 10 flyovers. I thank Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ji for that. He has been a big support for me. There are also other infrastructure projects I am pursuing. This includes the 111 km capital region ring road project from Rameshwar in Khurda to Tangi in Cuttack, to be carried out by the NHAI. The Khurda town by-pass road, that I pursued, has also been taken up by the NHAI now at an investment of around Rs 157 crore. The Begunia bypass worth Rs 53.25 crore is also being implemented. I would like to inform that the Hanspal flyover worth Rs 24 crore, my first project as the member of parliament from Bhubaneswar, was also dedicated to public recently, while the four-lane Gangua nullah road project, from Hanspal canal to Naharkanta has also been approved and the Rs 50 crore project is likely to be started by Gadkari ji on April 17, if he is able to make it to Bhubaneswar. Apart from road infrastructure, around Rs 400 crore is also being spent for the renovation, rather construction of the new railway station. The makeover of Khurda railway station is also in progress, while the renovation of Lingaraj temple railway station is expected to be completed by October-end. I have also been able to ensure passenger halt at Atri and Sanapadar and considering peoples genuine demand I am also pursuing for a passenger halt at Taraboi in Jatni and it is expected to be done by June 30. Prime Minister Modi always talks of saturation approach. And Im a great follower of that particular idea. Taking inspiration from that, I have started working for the people in my rural areas. Four of my seven Assembly segments are rural. As part of that approach, we are trying to ensure every household has a concrete roof under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), piped water supply, electricity, gas connection and toilet. These are the five components that we want every house to have in the next five years and I will ensure this is my personal agenda. I will also ensure that every house is connected to concrete road at panchayat level. I would also thank Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for his support in early resolve of 10 issues I had taken up with him. Those issues have been cleared in record time. They include development of a Rs 59 crore modern fish market at Pandra, land for community park for the senior citizens in Nayapalli, renovation of Ugratara Mandir, rejuvenation of Prachi river and two acre land for vendors of Saheed Nagar haat. Bhubaneswar is growing rapidly, but much of this urban growth seems haphazard and unregulated. I fully endorse that. As I told you, a good city is one which caters to the needs of all. We have to have a holistic plan, a very coordinated approach towards any kind of big development project that we take up. There has to be proper planning. When I met the chief minister for the first time, we discussed about the traffic congestion and the whole vast network of roads in Bhubaneswar. I am happy to share that there was good deal of exercise pertaining to my proposals. With the direction of the chief minister, the Works department has prepared a plan and now we will have a coordinated approach. Earlier many things were done in an ad hoc manner, which should have been avoided. Waterlogging is the most persistent problem of the capital city and has only grown over the recent years. Eliminating this problem was a major promise of yours. If you ask me what the biggest issue in Bhubaneswar is, I will say drainage. A comprehensive drainage master plan is the first requirement of the city. I could not resolve the issue last time, though I had a number of meetings with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, because the government was not ours. But now our government is keen to solve these problems. I have discussed the matter with the chief minister and he means business. Im sure the comprehensive master plan will be worked out and things will change for better. The BJP government has committed its support for the metro rail project but is going for a fresh DPR and expansion. Will this affect its progress and the deadlines? The metro project was a good initiative. We all wanted that. However, the Housing and Urban Development department under whose aegis this particular work is being done had initially said no to the project as they thought it was not feasible. However, the project was started by the earlier government in a haphazard manner. They had also made provisions in the budget, but after the new government came and had dialogues with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, they thought we need to revisit the DPR to make the project sustainable. So I think the government is taking steps in the right direction. Given the overwhelming support the people of Odisha had shown to BJP in the 2024 elections, Odisha has failed to get special attention as compared to states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Why? If you analyse the last 10 months of our government here, you see tremendous focus has been given by Prime Minister Modi, our Home minister and all central ministers. In the budget too, Odisha has been given due preference in different schemes. Odisha has become a centre of activities, it has hosted the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas; Navy Day was conducted here. Investment is coming in. Utkarsh Odisha conclave was successful. The chief minister had also gone to New Delhi recently and he talked about huge investment coming to Odisha. The prime minister and the Centre are keen that Odisha must look up and Odisha has the capability to actually come forward. So its a very positive environment. I must say that you cannot compare a government of 10 months with a government which has been there for 25 years. Lets wait and watch. We have to give time to the government. You were a member of the JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill which has now become an Act. But now some states like West Bengal are refusing to implement it. What will be the implications of such action? See, I had the great opportunity of being part of the JPC and we had 38 sittings. We deliberated extensively for more than 113 hours. We went to states all over the country and had dialogues with all sections. So I think everybodys concerns and their views - whether Opposition, ruling party or non-political organisations and individuals - were given importance and we tried to incorporate them. What was the intention of the government behind bringing the Bill which has become an Act now. The first was to bring about transparency in the management of Waqf property. Two, we wanted to uproot corruption. Three, we wanted the economic upliftment of poor Muslims, especially women and children. This is a government headed by Prime Minister Modi which means business, which wants transparency and uprooting of corruption, which wants the Mutawali, the caretaker of the Waqf property to have more money in his pocket. As simple as that. Within the next six months, all the details of all the Waqf properties in the country would be uploaded in the website. Let us not talk in terms of Hindus and Muslims. The government has brought a legislation which would actually ensure proper governance, proper administration of the Waqf properties. The voting for Waqf Bill in the Rajya Sabha has caused a great turmoil in the BJD. What is your view on the developments in the rival party? See, it is not about just voting on Waqf Bill. This is a reflection of the bickering within the party. Waqf Bill voting actually is an excuse. There is no leader in BJD at this juncture. We have to accept that. So I think, the tussle within the BJD has actually got reflected in this voting thing. Thats an internal matter of the BJD but I do think BJD is beyond repair now. BJD is a thing of the past. The Mohan Charan Majhi government in the state has completed 10 months in power. How do rate its performance? His government is doing well and I am sure in the days to come, it will improve further. The state had 25 years of corruption, saw for 25 years a non-performing head of the government. I can say Chief Minister Majhis government is finding its foot. Majhi ji is performing extremely well with his team. People are at the centre of things as far as Majhis government is concerned. The way things are moving, the way central government is supporting. I am very confident. But at the same time, a word of caution. The chief minister of a state with his ministers and MLAs should be allowed to perform. We should not interfere and have faith in the functioning, in the ability of Shri Majhi and his ministers. There is a general perception that the Majhi government is an extension of the previous Naveen Patnaik government. More bureaucratic and less transparent. It is too early to comment like that. I do not think so. See, hardly 10 months have gone, and, so many things have happened. The government is fulfilling all its promises. Every day something or the other is happening. If you move to the villages, if you go to the urban areas and the wards, you will find a general atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. I think people are happy. Here is the chief minister whos working hard, who is trying to take everybody along, who is also trying to learn in the process. We are all there to help him. We are all there to work as catalyst and facilitators. I do not think we should be negative at this stage. But there is a common feeling that this government is not moving fast. No big bang things. Subhadra is a big bang thing. All central ministers are coming and announcing projects. The central government and various ministries have started their own plans and programmes in a huge way in Odisha. From drinking water to housing, solving common problems, there are sincere and targeted efforts. Government posts are being filled up. I think we should not be in so much of hurry and let us not look at Mr Majhis government, with pessimism at this juncture. It is too early. And, I can only say with all conviction at my command that Shri Majhi with his team of ministers and his MLAs, if left alone, would do extremely well. A key issue confronting the party is the election of state president. Sharp divide within the party has stalled selection of a common candidate as president. What is your view? No. I can only say that, ours is a very different kind of party. We have a democratic process. It starts from booth to the national president. And for the past couple of months, we have been into it. The democratic process is on. It will take time. And, I think very shortly, the national president will be announced and then thereafter, the remaining states, which do not have the state presidents. I think, we will get the state president very soon. Given that Odisha sent 20 BJP MPs to the Lok Sabha, more ministers were expected from the state. So what next for Aparajita Sarangi ? Will Odisha see the first woman Union minister in the near future? I am thankful to my leaders because of their faith in me. I wear too many hats. They have given me many responsibilities. I am in the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) as the vice-president. I am also the co in-charge of the Kerala BJP. I am the vice-president of the state unit here and the national spokesperson of the party. I am also on the public accounts committee. So many things. I understand what you mean. But I think, you know, I have a lot of faith in the wisdom of my leaders. My leaders whom I hold in very high esteem, Prime Minister Modi, honorable Amit Shah ji, I have full faith in them and their wisdom. They will take the right decision for me at the appropriate time.
Visakhapatnam will be developed as a centre for film production: Andhra MLA Ganta
VISAKHAPATNAM: Efforts are underway to transform Visakhapatnam into a centre for film production, said Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao. Speaking to the media during his visit to the Film Nagar Cultural Centre site near Thimmapuram on Saturday, Ganta said the centre will not function solely as a club but also serve as a training facility for film technicians. Several actors and producers are showing interest in Visakhapatnam, provided basic infrastructure is made available. Senior producer Allu Aravind has expressed interest in establishing a studio in Vizag, he said. Ganta criticised the recent amendments to the clubs rules, stating that allowing the heirs of core committee members to automatically succeed them is an unusual practice. He compared this with other long-established clubs in the city, such as the Waltair Club, Golf Club, and Century Club, which he said have not encountered similar controversies. He recalled that 10 acres of government land previously allotted for the centre at Thotlakonda had to be withdrawn after the Archaeology Department raised objections. Ganta assured that discussions would be held with CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to allot alternative land for the centre. Ganta also alleged that the Film Nagar Cultural Centre was used as a political rehabilitation space during the previous regime. MLA P Vishnu Kumar Raju revealed that he is contesting for the post of president of the cultural centre.
CII (IWN) AP chapter elects office bearers for 2025-26
Dr Usha Pantula, a freelance training consultant based in Visakhapatnam, holds a Ph.D in human resource management from Andhra University.
Meghalaya-ni, Maternal Mortality Rate 56%-ona tangona
Shillong: India gimiko National Motherhood Day-ko maniengon, ano donggipa magiparangni anseng-baljokanio dingtanganirangko manenganina namgipa dakmesokgipa onge Meghalaya adok remikkanga. Batanggimin bilsi gittamo Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)-o 56%-ni gita gaakan baksa Meghalaya chusokaniko manaha jeon gipin adokrang namdapatna jotton kakuenga. Gital report-rangko parakatani gitade, Meghalaya 2020-21-o sak 100,000 bisa tange atchia prako sak 243 siaoni 2023 [] The post Meghalaya-ni, Maternal Mortality Rate 56%-ona tangona appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Agricultural Produce Market Committee secretary arrested for accepting bribe in Channapatna
Minister says safe drinking water will be supplied in summer
He disclosed that to prevent shortages during peak summer, both the Tarakaturu CPW Scheme and Pumpula Cheruvu in Machilipatnam are being filling up.
UPI outage hits businesses in state
Three siblings drown in river in Kishanganj
Complaint filed against Kanhaiya & 40 others for illegal protests
Rajgir all set to host Womens Kabaddi World Cup from June 1
Ready to tackle fire emergencies in Patna: DM
