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Hans India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
3-day Masula Beach Festival from June 6
Machilipatnam: Minister for Mines, Geology, and Excise Kollu Ravindra on Monday unveiled ambitious plans for the Masula Beach Fest 2025, slated to transform the picturesque Machilipatnam Beach into a hub of innovation and opportunity. Speaking at a press conference at the Zilla Parishad Convention Hall alongside Collector DK Balaji and SP Gangadhar, Minister Ravindra urged people from all over the State to participate and make the festival a grand success. Minister Ravindra emphasised that the Masula Beach Fest 2025, scheduled for June 6 to 8, aims at significantly boosting tourism in Andhra Pradesh. He proclaimed that the event is set to become South India's largest festival of its kind. 'This is our village, our festival,' Minister Ravindra declared, urging widespread participation. He highlighted a diverse array of activities planned, including amusement, entertainment and adventure sports. Notably, the festival will feature Andhra Pradesh's inaugural sea kayaking event, alongside beach kabaddi, beach volleyball, and an array of thrilling activities such as Heli rides, paragliding, speed boat races, Jet Ski rides and bungee jumping. Over 2,000 national-level athletes are expected to compete in these events. The festival will kick off on June 6 at 9 am with the unveiling of the 'Gateway of Amaravati' by athletes, marked by the hoisting of a 100-foot national flag. From the evening of June 6, attendees can look forward to a vibrant array of cultural programmes featuring renowned Telugu film artistes. Beyond sports and entertainment, the Masula Beach Fest will be a celebration of Telugu culture and cuisine. Over 100 stalls will showcase the rich flavours, traditions and customs of the Telugu people, with seven dedicated food courts offering a diverse culinary experience. Minister Ravindra underscored that the festival is not merely a tourism event but a strategic initiative to create new opportunities and foster innovation. He also highlighted the rigorous preparations by officials, confirming that every event will be live-streamed. Marine authorities will be on hand to ensure the safety of those wishing to take a sea bath. The Minister concluded by reiterating the festival's potential to generate improved employment and livelihood opportunities through tourism development, urging everyone to attend and contribute to its success.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bengaluru-based theatre group, Samashti, celebrates 25 years with a three-day theatre festival
Samashti, a Bengaluru-based theatre group celebrates its silver jubilee with a three-day theatre festival in Bengaluru, between June 3 and 5. It will stage three of its popular comedies at Rangashankara. The three plays to be staged are Neeru Kudisida Neereyaru, Mukkam Post Bombilwadi and Miss Sadarame. The first play is based on Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor. 'This play weaves together hilarious situations and we have adapted it to our language and culture,' says Manjunath L Badiger, a senior member of Samashti and director of the play. 'The events play out in a town called Terakanambi in the Mysuru region.' The other play directed by Manjunath, to be staged at the festival is Miss Sadarame. 'Eminent theatre personality KV Subbanna improvised the story of Sadarame as Miss Sadarame. The original was scripted by Bellave Narahari Shastry. Our experiment with Sadarame is a bit different from the original.' Mukkam Post Bombilwadi will be staged on June 5. This play is directed by Ravindra Poojary, who founded Samashti with theatre and film director Jayateertha in 2000. 'It is a work of fiction, where Hitler, having travelled to Japan to acquire the formula to make an atomic bomb, reaches Bombilwadi instead of his home,' says Ravindra. 'He goes to a police station in the hopes of using a wireless transmitter, and is dispatched to a drama company.' An emotional Manjunath, who studied theatre at Ninasam, reveals that his theatre journey took wings with Samashti and that he completes 25 years in group. 'Way before we formed Samashti, the three of us were actively involved in street plays. Ravindra and Jayateertha are trained at Abhinaya Taranga. Once they passed out, we decided to start Samashti. We always direct our plays and try to encourage our members. We also organise free theatre workshops for schools and colleges. Our workshops cover acting, mime, rhythm, mime, yakshagana, intonation and, make-up etc.' Samashti was started with the objective of discovering new aspirants, training them in all aspects of theatre and bringing them into the mainstream of Kannada Theatre, Ravindra says. 'Once we passed out of Abhinaya Taranga, we wanted to start off on our own and till date we have staged 23 plays with Samashti. All our plays are based on published plays, novels and poetry. The basis of selecting plays is to take up a new production, one which has a concept that is new or rare. We also keep in mind the audience and choose plays that are humourous. We work with plays that give us the space to bring all theatrical elements to life on stage including music, costumes and sets.' Samashti's play Chitapata is the winner of 3 META awards and it has been staged at the International Theatre Festival of NSD, Bharat Rang Mahotsav and Rangayana's Bahuroopi. Samashti Theatre festival will be held at Ranga Shankara from June 3 to 5. All plays begin at 7.30am. Tickets on BookMyShow.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
AP leads nation in pension disbursement, says Minister
Machilipatnam: Andhra Pradesh stands out nationally for its extensive pension scheme, providing aid to 64 lakh beneficiaries, announced State Mines and Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra on Saturday. He highlighted the government's commitment to supporting the poor during a pension distribution event in Machilipatnam on Saturday. Minister Ravindra, accompanied by Krishna District Collector DK Balaji and APSRTC chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao, distributed NTR Bharosa pensions to beneficiaries at Snehalaya Old Age Home in Tallapalem village and Chilakalapudi in Machilipatnam city. Earlier in Tallapalem village, pensions of Rs 6,000 each were handed to differently-abled individuals Vedantam Rajendra Swami and Natta Deva Sahayam. Amarapudi Narayana and Koka Venkatalakshmi received Rs 4,000 each. Later, in the 7th division of Machilipatnam city, differently-abled Harikrishna Babu received Rs 10,000, while differently-abled Arja Ruthvika received Rs 6,000. Mannepalli Appalaraju, who is bedridden due to severe illness, was given a pension of Rs 15,000. Addressing media representatives, Minister Ravindra stated that the State government disburses Rs 2,700 crore monthly, totaling Rs 33,000 crore annually, in pensions to the elderly, widows, differently-abled and single women. He emphasised that no other State in the country provides pensions on such a large scale. Furthermore, 95,000 pending pensions from the previous government will be distributed to beneficiaries on June 12, with 2,800 new pensions sanctioned for the district. Despite financial challenges, the government remains committed to implementing welfare schemes. APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao affirmed that pensions were being delivered to beneficiaries' doorsteps, fulfilling election promises. He stated that preparations were underway to launch the free bus travel facility for women on August 15, with guidelines being formulated. He emphasised the State government's unwavering support for the poor by delivering on all its commitments.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Kollu Ravindra calls for mining sector's overhaul
Vijayawada: Minister for Mines, Geology, and Excise, Kollu Ravindra, asserted on Friday that the mining sector holds the key to transforming the future of both the State and the nation. Speaking at the 'Unearthing Mineral Potential of AP: Exploration to Auction - A Strategic Vision' summit held here, Minister Ravindra emphasised the need for a re-envisioned mining sector to contribute significantly to India's economic and industrial advancement. Since 2015, approximately 29 major mineral auctions have been conducted, with four more taking place in the current fiscal year. Preparations are underway to auction another 70 major minerals. The Minister announced that Andhra Pradesh has achieved an 'A' category ranking in the SMRI (State Mining Readiness Index) set by the Union Ministry of Mines, competing successfully with States like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. He highlighted that revenue is already being generated through the auction of four major minerals. With a long coastline, the State possesses valuable offshore minerals, and he stressed the importance of establishing value-added industries to create employment opportunities. Minister Ravindra sincerely appealed to industrialists, along with Central and State governments, to collaborate in harnessing the mineral wealth. The event was attended by Mines Secretary Praveen Kumar, Geological Survey of India Director Satyanarayana Mahapatro, MECL Director Pankaj Pandey, IBM Comptroller of Mines Shailendra Kumar, and Ragupathi Peddireddy, among other officials.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Four electrocuted, three injured during pooja preparations in Ghazipur
Four people, including a police constable, died and three others suffered serious burn injuries after a bamboo pole they were erecting for the Kashidas Baba pooja in Narwar village, Ghazipur district, came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line on Wednesday, police said. A police officer stated that according to Panthi Surendra Yadav, preparations for the worship of Baba Kashidas were underway outside his house in Narwar village. A pavilion had been set up using banana stems and bamboo. A religious flag and mango leaves were tied to the top of a long bamboo pole, which was being erected when it accidentally touched the 400 KVA transmission line overhead. Seven people holding the bamboo suffered serious burns. They were immediately rushed to a hospital in Mau, where four of them succumbed to their injuries. The remaining three are undergoing treatment. Circle officer officer of Kasimabad, Anil Chandra Tiwari said that the condition of the injured is stable. The deceased have been identified as Chhotelal Yadav, 35, Aman Yadav, 19, Gorakh Yadav, 25, and Ravindra Yadav alias Kallu, 29, all residents of Narwar. Gorakh and Ravindra were brothers. Ravindra was a constable in the UP Police, posted in Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar and he had come home on leave for the pooja. The injured include Santosh Yadav, 26, Jitendra Yadav, 42, and Bhaurik Yadav, 20. Following the incident, sub-divisional magistrate Manoj Pathak said no permission had been obtained from the administration for organising such a large event. Authorities are gathering more information about the deceased from their families. Compensation will be provided under the 'UP Accident Insurance Scheme'. Box CM takes cognizance Chief minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident, expressed grief and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He directed officials to ensure the injured receive the best treatment and all possible assistance. Power minister AK Sharma also posted on X, terming the incident 'very sad.' He said he had spoken to the MD of Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, DMs of Ghazipur and Mau, and the MD of Vidyut Utpadan Nigam, requesting all necessary help for the victims. He assured that action would be taken after a thorough investigation.
