Latest news with #KesineniShivanath
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kesineni Janaki offers bonalu at Sri Sri Sri Mutyalamma temple
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivanath's wife, Janaki Lakshmi, participated in the 37th Bonalu celebrations at the Sri Sri Sri Mutyalamma temple, at Chuttugunta in the Vijayawada Central constituency on Sunday. Ms. Lakshmi offered Bonalu to the deity and performed special pujas, praying for the continued blessings of the Goddess to always be upon the people of Vijayawada. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Lakshmi expressed her joy at being a part of the Bonalu festivities. She said: I have prayed for the further development of Vijayawada city and for the people of the State to live in happiness, prosperity, and good health.' The event was attended by 1st and 26th division cluster in-charge Vallabhaneni Satish, division president Thota Pandu, secretary Karampudi Satya, members of the temple committee, and other local leaders.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
No dearth of talent in cricket, says Union minister Ram Mohan
Visakhapatnam: Civilaviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said that there is no dearth of talent in cricket in the country but there is a need to provide opportunities to the talented persons and APL Season 4 has become a platform for such players. Speaking after the inaugural of the Andhra Premier League (APL) Season-4 which is being organised under the aegis of the Andhra Cricket Association at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium on Friday, the Union minister opined that success and failures are not important for the players and expressed hope that the cricket talent in Andhra Pradesh should win. He stated that a number of changes have been brought in APL compared to the previous seasons. With an idea to provide cricket to the players and spectators, the new season has been relaunched. Speaking on the occasion, ACA president Kesineni Shivanath said that the APL Season-4 is being organised on a grand scale with an aim of encouraging players from rural areas. As part of the inaugural, the season 4 trophy was unveiled by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, APL Season brand ambassador Daggubati Venkatesh and the team captains of the seven teams competing in the season. Tollywood actress Pragya Jaiswal's dance performance and music director Charan Pakala's musical performance, who composed the APL Season 4 anthem song, entertained the audience. Laser and drone shows stood out as a special attraction at the ceremony. TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao, Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat, Vizianagaram MP Kalisetty Appala Naidu, Rajya Sabha MP Sana Satish, Andhra Cricket Association secretary, APL Governing Council Chairman Sujay Krishna Ranga Rao, among others, were present.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India embarks on indigenous green hydrogen shipbuilding mission
In a major step toward sustainable maritime transportation, India had initiated the construction of its first green hydrogen-powered ships, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Friday (August 8, 2025). The response came after MP Kesineni Shivanath raised a question regarding the development of hydrogen-based vessels. The Union Minister revealed that Cochin Shipyard Limited and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited were currently building one ship each, powered entirely by hydrogen fuel cells developed using indigenous technology. These efforts align with the government's broader vision to promote eco-friendly fuel alternatives and reduce pollution in maritime transport, he said. To support the green transition, the Centre had earmarked ₹115 crore under the National Green Hydrogen Mission for the period up to 2025–26. These funds would be used for ship design, technology trials, infrastructure development, and pilot projects. The green hydrogen ship initiative was being implemented in two phases. The first phase focuses on retrofitting existing vessels to operate on hydrogen fuel, while the second phase includes the development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure at key ports. Key agencies such as the Shipping Corporation of India and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) had been designated as implementation partners. The VOCPA had already prepared a project proposal for a 750 cubic metre green methanol bunkering facility in Tuticorin, which was one of the selected locations for green hydrogen infrastructure development. Other ports such as Deendayal Port, Paradip Port, and Tuticorin Port were also being developed as hydrogen hubs, as part of the government's roadmap to turn these facilities into centres of production and export of green hydrogen. 'These strategic moves will not only enhance India's use of clean and renewable fuels but also help in drastically reducing pollution levels in sea routes,' the Union Minister said, adding that the bold initiatives taken by the Central government would place India at the forefront of green hydrogen technology and set the stage for a cleaner, future-ready maritime sector.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
No affordable housing project under revamped PMAY-U 2.0 submitted so far by A.P., says Union Minister
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has clarified that no Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) projects from Andhra Pradesh have been submitted so far under the revamped PMAY-U 2.0 scheme to avail of the Technology Innovation Grant (TIG) benefits. In a written response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivanath on Thursday, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said under the AHP vertical of PMAY-U 2.0, only Maharashtra submitted proposals for eight projects involving 21,017 houses using alternative construction technologies. These projects were eligible for ₹90.64 crore in TIG assistance, but were still pending final compliance and fund release. In contrast, Andhra Pradesh did not submit any AHP projects under PMAY-U 2.0 so far, despite availability of grants for adopting innovative and disaster-resilient construction technologies. However, during the earlier phase of PMAY-U, the State had implemented 2.68 lakh houses under the AHP vertical using Monolithic Construction Technology, though TIG was not provisioned under the earlier guidelines, he said. Mr. Sivanath sought detailed data on the number of AHP projects under Models 1 and 2, the use of TIG funds, alternative technologies adopted, their cost-effectiveness, and government efforts to promote GHTC-certified technologies in high-risk areas such as Nellore and other cyclone-prone districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
New Indian Express
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra govt urges Centre to expedite National Highway projects in state
VIJAYAWADA: Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivanath (Chinni) met Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday to push for key infrastructure projects in AP. Leaders submitted a memorandum urging swift action on key road projects in Vijayawada constituency. Shivanath outlined four major demands: six-lane expansion of the Hyderabad-Vijayawada NH-65 up to Punnami Ghat; construction of service roads along the Vijayawada West Bypass (Package 3) to ensure commuter safety; sanctioning of funds for a four-lane road from Gollapudi Junction to Jakkampudi; and creation of emergency subways at Krishna Lanka–MG Road and Ranigaritota to ease urban traffic and improve emergency access. He stressed that the absence of these developments has led to increasing traffic congestion, frequent accidents, and significant delays. Gadkari assured full cooperation and instructed NHAI officials to review and expedite the proposals. He confirmed his visit to AP on August 2 to lay foundation stones and inaugurate road projects worth Rs 9,500 crore across Sri Sathya Sai, NTR, and adjoining districts. Later, he met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to discuss railway projects in AP.
