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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan launched ‘Mana Ooru-Mata Manthi' programme
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: Deputy chief minister and panchayat raj minister K Pawan Kalyan on Thursday launched an innovative programme, 'Mana Ooru-Mata Manthi,' to interact with villagers and address their problems. He interacted with around 300 people from Ravivalasa village in Tekkali mandal, Srikakulam district, from his official residence at Mangalagiri in Amaravati, which was telecast live on the silver screen at a cinema theatre in Tekkali. Pawan interacted with the villagers to understand their problems. During the interaction, Pawan Kalyan sanctioned Rs 15 crore for the development of Ravivalasa village in various aspects. He announced sanctions for multiple development projects, including 14 cement concrete roads, four canals, a dobi-ghat (open-air laundry), a bus shelter, school compound facilities, improvements to two cemeteries, and de-silting of the village pond. The villagers pointed out various issues in their village. He enquired about the implementation of development programmes under the panchayat raj and rural development department. During the interaction, he asked officials from various departments to address the issues raised by the villagers. The villagers voiced several concerns, including unauthorised construction without proper drainage arrangements, inadequate roads leading to cemeteries, and the absence of steps to the Pushkarini (temple tank). They also highlighted difficulties experienced by devotees during religious festivals like Karthika Mondays and Mahashivratri. During the interaction, Pawan Kalyan sanctioned Rs 15 crore for the development of Ravivalasa village in various aspects. He announced sanctions for multiple development projects, including 14 cement concrete roads, four canals, a dobi-ghat (open-air laundry), a bus shelter, school compound facilities, improvements to two cemeteries, and de-silting of the village pond. Pawan Kalyan emphasized that the main purpose behind the initiative is not merely for the government to spend funds and undertake development programmes. He stated that participation and unity are essential for all people. The deputy chief minister highlighted the significance of community participation in village development, urging residents to uphold cleanliness and safeguard common village assets. He emphasized the conservation of water, appealing to villagers to install cisterns in every household during the rainy season to curb water wastage and enhance groundwater levels. He also suggested that renovating vacant lands into playgrounds would encourage children to engage in physical activities and improve their fitness. Later, on his X platform, Pawan mentioned that 'Maata-Manthi' marks a new era in participatory rural development, leveraging technology to unite people and address their concerns.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
H'bag labourer builds temple after son bags railway job
1 2 3 4 Hazaribag: Jagdish Saw (60), a labourer by profession and resident of Manai village under Ichak block of Hazaribag, had vowed to build a temple if his son bags a govt job. The septuagenarian kept his promise after his son landed a job with the Indian railways a year pranpratistha of the temple was performed last week. The villagers are gearing up for a grand 2022, Saw's youngest son Hari topped the state matriculation exam in the block. "I took a vow to build a temple if he gets a govt job. I started the works on the temple on Mahashivratri last year after Hari got the job as it was a pledge taken in the name of God," he said, "Shiv and Hanuman temples are ready. Preparations for the yagna are on. Our wish is that people should attend the yagna."Failing to give any estimation of the cost incurred, he said, "All the families of the village have worked together to construct the temple in 14 months." Locals said he has spent Rs 4 to Rs 5 lakh. "What he did is beyond expectations," said social worker Bateshwar Prasad has two daughters and three sons. The eldest son, Anil, works as a labourer in his maternal uncle's shop in Jamshedpur. The second one, Chintaman, is a motorcycle mechanic.
Deccan Herald
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Preity Zinta clarifies she's not joining politics
She sparked rumours of taking a political plunge after she took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela and visited Varanasi's famous Kashi Vishwanath temple for Mahashivratri.
Times of Oman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Piyush Goyal, UK's Secy of State for Business and Trade Reynolds hold talks to advance negotiations for FTA
London: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, to advance negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations. Piyush Goyal arrived in London for two days of discussions aimed at strengthening investment ties and bilateral trade. "Arrived in London for two days of engaging discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations. In my first engagement, held a productive meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade @JReynoldsMP to advance Free Trade Agreement negotiations, reinforcing our commitment to deepening India-UK economic ties," Goyal posted on X. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the talks on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK are being relaunched, and both sides are committed to moving the agreement forward. While addressing a press briefing on April 9, Jaiswal said that seven rounds of talks between India and the UK have been held, and both sides are keen to move these negotiations forward. When asked about India's FTA talks with UK, Randhir Jaiswal said, "The FTA talks with UK are in the process of being relaunched and both sides remain committed to taking it forward. If my memory serves me right, think seven rounds have happened. This will be the eighth round and both sides are keen to conclude this or take these negotiations forward so that we can have an early conclusion of the FTA talks." Earlier in February, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that India and the UK have resumed negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This announcement was made by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his UK counterpart Jonathan Reynolds, who was in Delhi. It said the two sides have agreed to resume negotiations towards a balanced, mutually beneficial, and forward-looking deal that delivers mutual growth and builds on the strengths of two complementary economies. Goyal expressed confidence that the two nations will be able to make rapid progress in meeting their people's collective aspirations for trade, investment, and mutual prosperity. Piyush Goyal said, "I'm very confident that we will be able to make rapid progress to meet the collective aspirations for trade, investment and the mutual prosperity of the people of the United Kingdom and India. It's also very auspicious that we are restarting discussions today just before we celebrate Mahashivratri, the day after tomorrow, which is the sacred union of Shiv and Shakti." "We showed him a lot of Shiv and a lot of Durga Shakti at the National Crafts Museum today. I think that is a great messaging. I would like to reaffirm our collective commitment to meet the aspirations of the people and businesses. I would like to call this FTA a forward-looking, transparent and ambitious, equitable, balanced and mutually beneficial agreement which will be a win-win for both our countries," he added.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Time of India
Fire at Sattari shrine, arson suspected
Keri: The Basaveshwar shrine, located in the forests of Zadani, Sattari, was recently damaged in a suspected arson attack. Last year, the stone sculptures housed in the shrine were found to be vandalised. Sudesh Vantekar, a birdwatcher who recently visited the shrine, told TOI that the fire had affected the structure. 'Utensils and other items used for Mahashivratri celebrations were thrown out,' he said. The donation box in the core area of the sanctuary was also found to be broken and the CCTV cameras damaged. Zadani, an uninhibited village as per the census, has been part of the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary since 1999. However, some people thereafter built a shrine in the area which attracts several devotees during Mahashivratri. Stone sculptures that were once scattered across Zadani, Cadval and Pendral were ultimately housed in the shrine.
