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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
ACA plans major cricketing push with a world-class stadium in Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada MP and Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) president Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) on Sunday announced that the ACA is committed to nurturing cricketing talent across the State through the Andhra Premier League (APL) and a series of long-term infrastructure initiatives. Addressing the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of the association in Vijayawada, Chinni revealed that ACA is actively working to bring international cricket matches to the Visakhapatnam stadium. As a major development, he confirmed that the Port City will host five matches during the Women's Cricket World Cup scheduled for September and October this year. He expressed gratitude to the BCCI for allocating the matches. Highlighting infrastructure expansion, Chinni said the ACA aims to establish dedicated cricket grounds in all 25 districts, in collaboration with the State government. 'Work is underway in places like Nellore and Kurnool, where ACA owns land,' Chinni added. The association also proposed that cricket clubs hold regular tournaments, a move unanimously supported by members. A new plan is in place to ensure 200 days of cricketing activity annually. 'We have requested the State government to allocate 65 acres within the proposed Sports City. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is keen on building a world-class stadium with a seating capacity of one lakh, making it the largest after Ahmedabad,' he said.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MP, MLAs seek rail infrastructure upgradation in Vijayawada segment
VIJAYAWADA: MP Kesineni Shivanath (Chinni), along with MLAs Bonda Umamaheswar Rao and Vasanta Krishna Prasad, held a review meeting with Divisional Railway Manager Narendra A Patil in Vijayawada on Wednesday to address long-pending railway infrastructure issues across Central, West, and Mylavaram constituencies. During the meeting at the DRM office, the MP submitted detailed letters and photographs documenting problems identified during joint field inspections with the MLAs. He urged the expedited completion of the stalled Road Over Bridge (ROB) works at LC Nos. 7, 8, and 316 in the Central constituency and requested the construction of an underpass or RUB at Vambe Colony–Devi Nagar Katta to enhance safety. The delegation also demanded a second ROB at Singh Nagar to reduce traffic congestion. MLAs and TDP State Official Nagul Mira highlighted the urgent need for road development between Meesala Rajeshwar Rao Bridge and the railway station, and widening of the Errakatta Bridge in the West constituency. They also flagged clogged railway drains, warning of possible monsoon hazards. They welcomed the development of Rayanapadu station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and sought similar modernisation for Kondapalli station in Mylavaram.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gannavaram airport to introduce international flights
Vijayawada: The Gannavaram airport advisory committee has suggested introducing international flights to Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The committee, headed by Machilipatnam MP V Balashowri, met on Thursday to review the ongoing works and the issues arising from passengers. Speaking to reporters, Balashowri said that by 2028, the number of domestic and international flights from Vijayawada will increase. We have requested a direct flight to the United States of America (USA) from Gannavaram airport. We are also talking to airline companies to increase the number of services to various destinations in the country. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), said that the new terminal building works are progressing at a brisk pace. The previous govt had completely neglected the development of the airport. After the NDA govt came to power, more than 38% of the works were done, taking it to 70% completion. Chinni further said that the main works of the new terminal building were finished, and the interior works are presently ongoing. The designs of the new terminal have also been tweaked to reflect the Kuchipudi dance form. "The designs will showcase the rich culture and heritage of the land, besides the grandeur of the indigenous dance form. Apart from starting international flights, we are also requesting the airline companies to introduce domestic flights to Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and Kochi," he said.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kesineni brothers' feud shifts from Ursa Clusters to liquor scam
1 2 Vijayawada: The fight between the Kesineni brothers in Vijayawada has now shifted from Ursa Clusters to the liquor scam. Kesineni Srinivas (Nani), former MP of Vijayawada and elder brother of sitting MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni), alleged that his brother has links with Raj Kesireddy, one of the accused in the Rs 3,600 crore liquor scam. Hitting back, Chinni shot a letter to chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, demanding a CBI probe into the allegations made by his Kesineni brothers shared many disputes before 2024, but after TDP named Chinni as its candidate for Vijayawada Lok Sabha, the fight became political as Nani shifted loyalties to YSRCP. Chinni won the election by a huge margin, after which Nani announced that he was quitting after the land allotments to Ursa Clusters, Nani launched an all-out attack on Chinni. First, he alleged that Ursa Clusters is a "benami company" of his younger brother. He claimed that one of the promoters of Ursa Clusters was a business partner of Chinni and that they both cheated many people in a real estate venture. Chinni denied the allegations, stating that he has nothing to do with the land allotments and that Nani is desperately trying to score some political brownie war of words has now taken a new turn, with Nani alleging and linking Chinni to Raj Kesireddy, one of the accused in the alleged liquor scam. He said Chinni and Raj were business partners when the scam took place and laundered money to other countries like Dubai and the USA through Kesineni back at his brother, Chinni wrote to CM Naidu and demanded a CBI probe into the allegations. He said YSRCP is trying to divert the attention of people from the liquor scam as more and more details are coming out with each arrest. He claimed that the main kingpin in the Rs 3,600 crore scam is none other than former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan to Chinni's allegations, Nani said as Chinni has expressed disbelief in the ongoing probe by the special investigation team (SIT), an inquiry by the CBI and ED is necessary and requested the CM to order an inquiry by the central agencies.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath sends Rs 100 crore defamation notice to his brother Srinivas
Vijayawada: The fight between the Kesineni brothers intensified as both Kesineni Srinivas (Nani) and Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) continued to trade barbs over land allotment to Ursa Clusters . Kesineni Srinivas, former Vijayawada MP , recently alleged that Ursa Clusters is a benami entity of his younger brother, Kesineni Sivanath. He sent an open letter to chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, requesting a review of the land allotments made to Ursa Clusters. Chinni earlier denied the allegations and stated that he had nothing to do with Ursa Clusters or its promoters. As Nani continued to attack him, linking one of the promoters of Ursa Clusters with him, he sent a Rs 100 crore legal defamation notice to Nani. Chinni also demanded in the notice that Nani remove all the defamatory posts he made on social media platforms within five days and warned of initiating criminal defamation proceedings if he failed to do so. Chinni further alleged that YSRCP leaders and former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy are trying to threaten NRI investors who are willing to contribute to the development of the state. He claimed that they did this while in power and are continuing the same behaviour even in opposition. Jagan is a master in floating suitcase companies, he said, and added that he has no moral right to criticise either the NDA govt or the NRIs who have genuinely come forward to invest in AP. Chinni assured the investors that they need not worry about the false propaganda of YSRCP and promised them all support. Responding to the legal notice, Nani said it was an attempt to intimidate, silence, and muzzle criticism. He stated that he would respond with facts, not fear. He stood by every word he wrote and was ready to face defamation not only for Rs 100 crore but even for Rs one lakh crore. "Truth doesn't fear threats. And neither do I," said Nani.
