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Hans India
13 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
GHMC rolls out special monsoon drive to tackle host of civic woes
Hyderabad: To prevent disease outbreaks and ensure public safety during the rainy season, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday launched a citywide special monsoon drive. The drive focuses on clearing garbage, repairing potholes, removing construction debris, controlling mosquito breeding and inspecting homes in dengue-affected areas. A special monsoon drive is being held across all 150 wards from July 29 to August 8. According to GHMC, the initiative will involve intensive sanitation from 5.30 am to 1.30 pm, covering 15 wards each day, in addition to regular sanitation activities. The drive focus on clearing garbage vulnerable points (GVPs), removing construction and demolition (C&D) waste, municipal solid waste (MSW), green waste and silt from recent rains. On Tuesday, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan conducted a field inspection in several areas of Charminar and LB Nagar zones. As part of this drive, sanitation workers removed the garbage accumulated on roads, colonies and public places. Steps were taken to clean the sewers and prevent water from stagnating. Entomology wing officials carried out fogging and anti-larvae operations to prevent mosquito infestation. Karnan urged everyone to prioritize sanitation. He called on the public to refrain from littering the streets and instead dispose of waste in designated dustbins. The commissioner said, 'As many as 18,500 sanitation workers, 2,500 mosquito control personnel, supervisors and assistant entomologists and senior GHMC officials were deployed. Also, each zone has been allocated Rs 5 crore to carry out the drive effectively,' said Karnan. He emphasized that garbage should be given to the Swachh autos that visit homes, explaining that maintaining a clean environment can help prevent the spread of diseases. Local public representatives and members of colony welfare associations are also encouraged to join this initiative, offering their assistance and taking responsibility for enhancing the cleanliness of the community. Following the field inspection, the Commissioner instructed the officials on the necessary actions to successfully implement the drive. Given that diseases are prone to spread during the current monsoon season, it is essential for everyone to work together to enhance the effectiveness of this sanitation drive. He instructed the Additional Commissioners to ensure that sufficient vehicles are arranged through the plant agency, enabling the swift removal of C&D waste. Additionally, he directed to take appropriate action in accordance with the regulations against those who fail to prepare the required vehicles. He was accompanied by LB Nagar Zonal Commissioner Hemant Keshav Patil and other senior officials. Later, Karnan, along with Charminar MLA Zulfiqar Ali, MLC Mirza Rahmat Baig, Corporators Mohammad Mustafa Ali, Syed Sohail Qadri and Charminar Zonal Commissioner Venkanna, visited the Charminar and its surroundings. The Commissioner directed the officials to expedite the completion of civic amenities and development projects, ensuring that the unique character of this historically significant area is maintained.
India Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Director Mari Selvaraj calls film with Dhanush a milestone, filming to begin soon
'Vaazhai' director Mari Selvaraj recently confirmed that he will reunite with actor Dhanush for his next project. The duo last worked together on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2021 film 'Karnan', and their upcoming collaboration is already being touted as one of the most significant pairings in recent the Vikatan awards ceremony, the filmmaker said, 'Next, I will be working with Dhanush sir. We signed this film when I was working with Dhanush sir on 'Karnan'. The film that we signed to do then was getting delayed for various reasons. It is a big project. In my life, I wanted to tell a simple story in a big way. This film is that project. I think this film will be a very important one. Work on this film has started and is going on. I am certain this film will be a milestone in my life.'advertisementAlthough further details about the yet-untitled project remain under wraps, the director's comments suggest that it will blend emotional depth with scale - something that is seldom explored in Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj's respective filmographies. The announcement, which came in April, has already sparked speculation about the film's genre, supporting cast, and release timeline, none of which have been officially disclosed. Mari Selvaraj's X post announcing his project with Dhanush Dhanush, meanwhile, is riding high on the success of 'Kuberaa', which also starred Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh in pivotal roles. Apart from this, the 'Maari' actor will next be seen in his directorial 'Idly Kadai', in which he also plays the lead. The film also stars Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj, and Rajkiran in lead recently wrapped shooting for 'Tere Ishk Mein', which is directed by Aanand L Rai and stars Kriti Sanon opposite him. He has also started shooting for the film 'D54', directed by Vignesh Raja and produced by Vels Film Selvaraj's 'Bison' is slated to hit theatres on October 17.- Ends
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mari Selvaraj Confirms Casting Dhanush For Next Film Karnan, Calls It A 'Big Project'
Last Updated: Mari Selvaraj confirms his collaboration with Dhanush is back on track. Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj has officially confirmed that his long-pending collaboration with Dhanush is back in motion. This announcement comes at a time when the director is gearing up for the release of his sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan, which hits theatres on October 17, during the Diwali weekend. Speaking at a recent event, Selvaraj said, 'Next, I will be working with Dhanush sir. We signed this film when I was working with Dhanush sir on Karnan. The film that we signed to do then was getting delayed for various reasons. It is a big project. In my life, I wanted to tell a simple story in a big way. This film is that project. I think this film will be a very important one. Work on this film has started and is going on. I am certain this film will be a milestone in my life." Meanwhile, the anticipation around Bison Kaalamaadan is building steadily. Featuring Dhruv Vikram in the lead as a Kabaddi player, the film promises to be an emotional and gritty sports drama. According to sources close to the project, it draws inspiration from real-life events and is a tribute to resilience, survival, and raw determination. Produced by Applause Entertainment and director Pa Ranjith's Neelam Studios, Bison also stars Anupama Parameswaran, Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan. In March, the makers released the film's first look, and Mari Selvaraj later shared a poetic announcement on its release: 'Theepidithu eriyum vanathirkul irundhu theepizhambaai deepavalikku varugiran thekkathi kaalamaadan." He added, 'A film for the festive season! A film for celebrations! Bison is arriving with a blast! Hitting the screens this October 17th during Diwali! A film of perseverance, determination and survival!" The film's lead actor Dhruv Vikram also penned an emotional note as the shoot wrapped: 'After years of preparation, several months of filming, shedding blood, sweat and tears, it's finally a wrap on BISON. The process of shooting and prepping for this film has changed my life. Thank you @mariselvaraj84 Sir for fortifying my soul and giving me an experience of a lifetime." With music by Nivas K Prasanna, cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K and editing by Sakthi Thiru, Bison Kaalamaadan looks all set to pack an emotional punch this Diwali. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 15:47 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhruv Vikram confirms his big screen return after 6 years, 'Bison Kaalamadan' to release for Diwali, deets inside
, who made his directorial debut with the 2018 film 'Pariyerum Perumal,' has since directed films including Dhanush's 'Karnan,' Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Mamannan,' and the recently released 'Vaazhai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' He is currently directing a new film starring , who made his debut through 'Aditya Varma,' the Tamil remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Arjun Reddy'. The film is titled 'Bison Kaalamadan' and it reached the final stage of production. The upcoming film stars , Regisha Vijayan, Pasupathi, Kalaiyarasan, and many others. 'Bison' to release on October 17 The first look poster of the film was released recently and received a lot of response from the fans. Now, Vikram has officially announced the release date of the film to confirm his big-screen return. "My return to Theatres after 6 long years. BISON will be taken across Tamil Nadu through @5starsenthil this . October 17th, 2025 @mariselvaraj84 Sir ," captioned Dhruv Vikram by sharing the release date poster of 'Bison Kaalamadan'. Theatrical rights sold for the best price Also, in an important update for the film, a leading distributor has bagged the Tamil Nadu release rights. The official announcement for this was released by the film team through a new poster. Thus, even though the production and release of the film are complete, it has been confirmed that the film will hit the screens in time for the Diwali festival. 2025 Diwali box office 'Karuppu' and 'Dude' are the other two movies that aim for the 2025 Diwali release, and it's going to be one of the biggest box office clashes in Tamil cinema as filmmakers aim for the longest festival weekend.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
City civic chief takes stock of SNDP works at Musheerabad
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) commissioner RV Karnan inspected the Strategic Nala Development Programme (SNDP) drain from Nagamaiah Kunta to Padma Nagar in Musheerabad circle under Secunderabad constituency. During the inspection, RV Karnan directed engineering officials to send proposals for sanction of necessary funds and to complete the unfinished drain works immediately. He also ordered the construction of slab work and boundary walls on the open drain to prevent any untoward incidents. Karnan warned the engineering officials that in case of accidents due to failure to put up warning boards, either during the rainy season or during road repairs, disciplinary action would be taken against the concerned engineer. The commissioner issued directions to the teams to initiate safety infrastructure measures including a safety link mesh and parapet wall to safeguard residents and ensure compliance with urban standards.
