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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- The Hindu
31,221 candidates to appear for Mega DSC exams in combined Nellore
As many as 31,221 candidates will appear for the Mega DSC exams to be held at eight centres in the combined Nellore district. District in-charge Collector K. Karthik held a review meeting on Thursday with officials on the arrangements for conducting the DSC exams in the district from Friday (June 6) to June 30. He said that Section 144 has been implemented at the examination centres and strict security arrangements have been made. In view of the intense heat, the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) has been instructed to arrange ORS packets and necessary medicines at the examination centres so that the candidates do not face any difficulties. The officials from education, police, revenue, medical and electricity departments were asked to work in coordination and conduct the examinations in a peaceful atmosphere without any shortcomings. As the exams are being conducted online, the electricity department staff were instructed to take all precautions to ensure uninterrupted power supply at the exam centres. The APSRTC officials were advised to operate buses to reach the exam centres on time. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices will not be allowed into the exam centres. The candidates will be allowed to enter the centre 90 minutes before the specified time, and they are advised to strictly follow the rules. In-charge Collector said, 'If candidates have any doubts regarding the DSC exams, they should contact 6281704160. Steps have been taken at the examination centres to correct any minor errors in the hall tickets. Those who do not have photos on the hall tickets should bring two passport photos to the centre. They should bring any identity proof along with the hall ticket.'
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Machilipatnam decked up for Masula Beach Festival to be organised from June 5 to 8
The Krishna district officials are making all arrangements for the Masula Beach Festival, to be organised from June 5 to 8, at Manginapudi beach in Machilipatnam. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra, who visited the beach, reviewed the arrangements being made for the festival. The Minister, along with District Collector D.K. Balaji, and officers of the Tourism, Revenue and other departments enquired about the facilities being provided for the tourists attending the beach festival. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ravindra said the historic town will be developed as a tourist hub. Many people from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States were expected to attend the festival, he said. Mr. Balaji said that beach volleyball, kabaddi and sports will be conducted as part of the Masula Beach Festival. Besides, cultural programmes, entertainment events, food stalls, and heli ride will also be arranged, he informed the Minister. Duties have been allotted to the officers of Medical and Health, DRDA, MEPMA, R&B, Fisheries, APSRTC, Social Welfare and other departments. Instructions have been given to deploy State Disaster Response Force and National Disaster Response Force teams and the fire service personnel at multiple locations. A team of officers visited Manginapudi beach and reviewed the arrangements for the festival on Sunday. The APSRTC will run buses from various places to Machilipatnam during the beach festival, the Collector said.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh spends Rs 2,700 crore monthly on pensions: Minister Kollu Ravindra
VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Saturday said the State government is spending Rs 2,700 crore every month, amounting to Rs 33,000 crore annually—towards pensions for various categories including the elderly, widows, disabled persons, and single women. The Minister, accompanied by APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao, personally distributed NTR Bharosa pensions to beneficiaries in Machilipatnam. He announced that 95,000 pensions that were previously discontinued during the YSRCP regime will be reinstated and distributed on June 12. Ravindra said the government is currently providing pensions to over 64 lakh beneficiaries across the state each month. He also highlighted the upcoming launch of the Talliki Vandanam scheme in June, under which each school-going child will receive Rs 15,000 in financial assistance. Further, the Minister said a free bus travel scheme for women is set to begin in August, with guidelines currently being finalised. The Minister, along with Krishna District Collector DK Balaji, SP R Gangadhara Rao and others, took part in a Mega Yoga Event at Manginapudi Beach. Approximately 1,000 people participated in the session.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP leads nation in pension disbursement, says Minister
Machilipatnam: Andhra Pradesh stands out nationally for its extensive pension scheme, providing aid to 64 lakh beneficiaries, announced State Mines and Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Saturday. He highlighted the government's commitment to supporting the poor during a pension distribution event in Machilipatnam on Saturday. Minister Ravindra, accompanied by Krishna District Collector DK Balaji and APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao, distributed NTR Bharosa pensions to beneficiaries at Snehalaya Old Age Home in Tallapalem village and Chilakalapudi in Machilipatnam city. Earlier in Tallapalem village, pensions of Rs 6,000 each were handed to differently-abled individuals Vedantam Rajendra Swami and Natta Deva Sahayam. Amarapudi Narayana and Koka Venkatalakshmi received Rs 4,000 each. Later, in the 7th division of Machilipatnam city, differently-abled Harikrishna Babu received Rs 10,000, while differently-abled Arja Ruthvika received Rs 6,000. Mannepalli Appalaraju, who is bedridden due to severe illness, was given a pension of Rs 15,000. Addressing media representatives, Minister Ravindra stated that the State government disburses Rs 2,700 crore monthly, totaling Rs 33,000 crore annually, in pensions to the elderly, widows, differently-abled and single women. He emphasised that no other State in the country provides pensions on such a large scale. Furthermore, 95,000 pending pensions from the previous government will be distributed to beneficiaries on June 12, with 2,800 new pensions sanctioned for the district. Despite financial challenges, the government remains committed to implementing welfare schemes. APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao affirmed that pensions were being delivered to beneficiaries' doorsteps, fulfilling election promises. He stated that preparations were underway to launch the free bus travel facility for women on August 15, with guidelines being formulated. He emphasised the State government's unwavering support for the poor by delivering on all its commitments.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Around 15 charging points to come up at Vidyadharapuram bus depot in Vijayawada
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh state road transport corporation ( APSRTC ) authorities in the NTR district have initiated work to develop the electricity infrastructure required to charge electric buses at the Vidyadharapuram bus depot in Vijayawada city. The NTR district is set to receive a fleet of 100 e-buses out of the 750 e-buses allocated to APSRTC under the PM e-Bus Seva Scheme. The RTC authorities have designated the Vidyadharapuram bus depot for the operational maintenance and charging of the 100 electric buses, although the expected handover timeline has not yet been confirmed by the district RTC authorities. In this regard, APSRTC has written to the electricity department requesting the laying of a new 132/33 kV high-tension (HT) electric line to the Vidyadharapuram bus depot. The electricity department has agreed and asked the state-owned transport corporation to bear the expenditure required for laying the HT line. Vidyadharapuram bus depot manager Subramanyam told TOI that the electricity department has given its in-principle approval to lay the HT line and requested a demand draft (DD) of Rs 4.66 crore, which covers the cost of laying the new line. He stated that, given the large amount required, RTC authorities from the NTR district have written to the RTC headquarters seeking the sanction of Rs 4.66 crore in funds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo According to the depot manager, around 15 charging stations will be developed on the premises of the Vidyadharapuram bus depot. He said it would take approximately two hours for an electric bus to be fully charged, and each bus will have a range of 200 km on a single charge.
