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Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Famous regional delicacies are special attractions
Machilipatnam: As part of Masula Beach Festival-2025, currently underway at Manginapudi Beach in Machilipatnam, Minister for Excise, Mines and Geology, and Resources Kollu Ravindra on Friday inaugurated the Heli-rides alongside district Collector DK Balaji. Following the inauguration, they took a helicopter ride to inspect the beach's surrounding areas and assess any traffic issues for tourists visiting Masula Beach. Various types of food stalls, food courts, fast food outlets, and biryani stalls featuring renowned dishes from different regions have been set up at the Festival. A special stall has been dedicated for tasting Bandaru Laddu and Bandaru Halwa, which have brought unique recognition to Bandaru and are famous worldwide. The immense crowds visiting the beach festival are relishing the taste of Bandaru Laddu. Stalls have also been set up for Madugula Halwa from Anakapalli district and special dishes from the Godavari districts. Under the supervision of the District Department of Industries, stalls have been set up for imitation jewellery, micro-plating ornaments, beverages, fruit pulp, and coir cashew. Additionally, stalls have been arranged under the aegis of ALEAP (Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of AP), featuring special dishes from Godavari districts and lace sales. The District Handlooms and Textiles department has organised an exhibition and sale of famous handloom textiles from various parts of the state. There is a Special APCO textiles stall and Vijaya Krishna Milk Union Dairy Products. A stall set up by the District Legal Services Authority is providing information about free legal aid and raising awareness about various laws. Under the supervision of DRDA and MEPMA, products made by women's self-help groups are being exhibited and sold. The Giant Wheel and Columbus rides are standing out as special attractions among the amusement options.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Masula Beach Fest: Anti-drone system used in ‘Op Sindoor' captivates visitors
Vijayawada: Visitors at the 2025 Masula Beach Festival were captivated by the anti-drone system on display, the Drone Detection, Deterioration, and Destroyer (D4) system, which played a crucial role in both soft and hard kills of enemy drones during 'Operation Sindoor,' launched by India in response to the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The exhibit evoked a strong sense of pride and patriotism among attendees, especially after learning that the indigenous D4 system used in the operation was manufactured at the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) facility in Machilipatnam for the Indian Army. The BEL manufacturing unit in Machilipatnam, which specializes in Electro Optics (Night Vision Devices), produced some of the D4 Anti-Drone Systems and supplied them to the Army. The anti-drone system is among the many attractions on displayed at the beach festival. Krishna district collector DK Balaji told TOI that the main objective behind showcasing the anti-drone system is to raise awareness among local residents that these systems are manufactured locally at the BEL facility in Machilipatnam and have contributed significantly to combating enemy drones during 'Operation Sindoor'. "The anti-drone system, apable of executing both soft and hard kills, can carry out soft kills against enemy drones within a five-kilometre radius by jamming or neutralising them. Hard kills can be executed against enemy drones within a one-kilometre radius using a high-powered laser beam that incinerates the drones," explained a BEL, Machilipatnam representative. The BEL representative said that the D4 anti-drone system is equipped with electro-optic systems aided by radar to carry out commands issued by a commander or operator from within the Integrated Command Control System housed inside the unit. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Integrated Command Control System can accommodate two commanders, who monitor the drones on their screens and make decisions to execute soft or hard kills by distinguishing between friendly and hostile drones, he added. The components used in manufacturing the D4 Anti-Drone Systems were sourced from BEL's units in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Pune. Anti-Drone Systems produced at the BEL facility in Machilipatnam have been delivered to the Indian Army.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Officials told to store 8L MT sand in Krishna dist
Vijayawada: Krishna district collector DK Balaji has instructed the officials to store eight lakh metric tons of sand at six stock points to meet the requirements of the people. Balaji along with the Krishna district joint collector Gitanjali Sarma conducted a review meeting with the officials of the revenue, mines and geology and other departments at the collectorate in Machilipatnam on Tuesday. The officials have informed the collector on the availability of the sand stock. Collector asked the officials to store eight lakh metric tons of sand at the stock points located at Chodavaram, North Valluru, Padamata Lanka, Royyur, Royyuru Semi mechanised point and Srikakulam. The officials informed that till now 6.15 lakh metric tons of sand is stored and they will store up to eight lakh metric tons by the end of May. He said during the rainy season, buyers may face problems in getting sand and it should be prevented. He said the metric ton sand price is fixed at Rs 155 and people can buy sand on payment of price. He said a committee headed by the joint collector and the officials of the mines and geology, police and water resources as its members will be formed very soon to inspect the stock points. Officials of the mines and geology, police, revenue, water resources, GST and other departments attended the review meeting.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Collectors address public grievances in Andhra's NTR, Krishna districts
VIJAYAWADA: As part of the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS), NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha received 117 petitions at the Collectorate on Monday and directed officials to resolve issues promptly. He also instructed them to explain reasons for any delays directly to the petitioners. In Krishna district, Collector DK Balaji, along with MLA Venigandla Ramu, conducted the PGRS at Gudivada. He reviewed local issues and directed officials to prevent drinking water shortages. Urging the public to adopt the PM Surya Ghar scheme to cut power costs, he instructed officials to conduct awareness camps on the programme.
Hans India
27-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
13,077 fishermen get assistance in Krishna dist
Vijayawada: Krishna district Collector DK Balaji along with APSRTC chairman and former MP Konakalla Narayana and other officials distributed cheques worth Rs 26.15 crore to fishermen at the district Collectorate in Machilipatnam on Saturday. Collector Balaji said that the district administration has identified 13,077 fishermen eligible for the financial assistance during the fishing ban period. He said the State government launched Matsyakara Sevalo scheme to provide Rs 20,000 assistance to the fishermen families. He said the Central government imposes fishing ban every year from April 15 to June 14 during breeding period. The district administration conducted survey in coastal mandals of Machilipatnam, Koduru, Nagayalanka and Kruttivennu and noticed that 13,077 fishermen are eligible for the financial assistance and there are 2,263 boats in these mandals. Rs 26.15 crore was credited into the bank accounts of the fishermen. Referring to ornamental fishing, the Collector said a team has been sent to Tamil Nadu to study fishing and a report will be submitted on it. He said the district administration will take steps to promote ornamental fishing once the report is presented. APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana said the State government has increased the aid to the fishermen from Rs 4,000 to Rs 20,000. He said the aid will be useful to the fishermen during the ban period for two months.
