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The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
15 permanent paddy direct procurement centres to come up in Tirunelveli
Steps have been taken to establish 15 permanent paddy direct procurement centres (DPCs) in the district, Collector R. Sukumar has informed. Addressing the farmers' grievances redress meeting held here on Friday, he said the DPCs were being opened in places where paddy was being cultivated in large areas and to protect farmers from middlemen and private traders procuring paddy from agriculturists at a price fixed by them. At the DPCs, the paddy procurement procedures have been simplified while the officials manning the centres were being constantly monitored to ensure transparency in paddy procurement. During the current 'kar' season, 10 DPCs would be established for procuring paddy at the price fixed by the government and 15 more permanent DPCs would be created in areas, including Azhagiyapandiapuram, Pallamadai, Thirukkurunkudi, Munneerpallam etc. so that the growers could get the guaranteed selling price instead of being left at the mercy of the middlemen and other buyers, Mr Sukumar informed while responding to queries from farmers Abraham, Sekar and Perumbadaiyar. The Collector also said the compensation for horticultural crops damaged by gale that lashed the district between June 4 and 8 was being credited in the accounts of the affected farmers. When the participant agriculturists complained that the officials were hesitant to remove the illegal structures coming up inside the waterbodies, some of the farmers said the officials had turned a blind eye to the construction of houses inside Nanguneri tank. 'We've submitted complaints in this connection with the officials. However, they have not removed them,' farmers said When the officials concerned could not cite any reason for not evicting the encroachment, Mr. Sukumar instructed them to remove the illegal structures immediately. 'Moreover, officials should file complaint with the police and the law-enforcers should register case against the encroachers,' the Collector said. As farmer Murugan raised the flooding of Tirunelveli Junction and adjoining areas during monsoon due to breach in Tirunelveli Channel every year and wanted the officials to provide permanent solution, it was informed that a proposal for constructing wall along the Channel at a cost of ₹11.60 crore had been submitted to the government. The officials also informed that thorny bushes in Gangaikondan tank would be removed with the Corporate Social Responsibility fund of the private companies when farmer Ilosius appealed to the Collector to remove acacia that had grown inside the waterbody. District Revenue Officer M. Suganya, Joint Director of Agriculture Venkatesan and Social Forestry Divisional Officer Ilango participated in the meeting.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Holiday mood: Sukumar spotted at the Wimbledon 2025 finals in London alongside wife Thabitha—watch pics
Director Sukumar is currently enjoying a break from work before diving into his next project and was recently spotted at the iconic Wimbledon 2025 final in London. The celebrated filmmaker was with his wife, Thabitha Bandreddi, and they appeared to be enjoying world-class tennis and their time together overseas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Enjoying a break in London Photos from the event have appeared on social media showing Sukumar and Thabitha posing in and around the All England Club. The couple appeared smartly dressed in casuals and looked happy and chilled, and it was apparent they were making the most of their time away from the film world. Next with Ram Charan After the massive success of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' starring , Sukumar will be collaborating with Ram Charan for a film titled 'RC 17.' This film will commence shooting right after Ram Charan completes his current project, 'Peddi,' directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The film will be backed by the same production house that bankrolled 'Pushpa' and 'Rangasthalam.' Musical maestro Devi Sri Prasad will be composing the tunes for the project. Official announcement Sharing the announcement during Holi 2024, the makers wrote, "Mighty forces reunite for an earth-shattering magnum opus. Global Star @AlwaysRamCharan X The Maverick Director @aryasukku X Rockstar @ThisisDSP X @MythriOfficial X @SukumarWritings = #Raring2Conquer #RC17 is all set to add new colors to the Indian Cinema." The expectations for this project are quite high, as this film will be a reunion between director Sukumar and actor Ram Charan following their previous blockbuster, Rangasthalam. The duo last collaborated on Rangasthalam, which was released in 2018 and became one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed films in Telugu cinema. Sukumar will be working with Allu Arjun for the third installment, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage,' sometime in the future, as both of them are currently occupied with their other projects.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
255 ‘Ungaludan Stalin' camps to be organised in Tirunelveli district
Elaborate arrangements have been made to organise 255 'Ungaludan Stalin' camps in the district that commence here on July 15 to redress the genuine grievances of the public within 45 days from the date of submission of their application. Speaking to reporters here on Friday, District Collector R. Sukumar said 255 camps will be organised in Tirunelveli Corporation, three municipalities, 17 town panchayats, 204 village panchayats in the district till October 7. On the first day, six camps to cover 19,165 households will be conducted. In the first month, till August 14, as many as 114 camps will be organised to cover 3,22,698 houses in the urban and the rural local bodies. In urban areas, officials attached to 13 government departments offering 43 services will participate while officials from 15 departments will be present in the camps to be held in rural areas for attending the grievances pertaining to 45 services. Since the petitioners have to submit their applications in prescribed format, the applications and awareness pamphlets were being distributed through door-to-door campaign by the volunteers even as 114 supervisors are monitoring and coordinating this exercise. Aadhar booths, police department's 'May I help you?' booths, preliminary screening health booths by the Public Health Department, E-seva centre will also be present in these camps. 'Regular review of the camps will be done by the senior officials designated for this purpose as the grievance will be redressed within 45 days from the date of the submission of the application,' Dr. Sukumar said. The Collector appealed to the public to participate in the camps in their respective areas to avoid unnecessary crowding in other camps. 'We assure you that the camps will be organised in all the village panchayats, town panchayats, municipalities and the Corporation. Hence, you just wait for the camp to be organised in your respective area, participate in it to submit the prescribed application and get your grievance redressed. It will ensure quality of service. If you attend the camp in your neighbouring area, it will cause unnecessary crowding in those camps and exert undue pressure on the officials there,' the Collector appealed. As of now, the district administration has planned to organise six camps a day and four days a week except Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.
India Today
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pushpa reunion in US: Allu Arjun joins Sukumar, Sreeleela, recites iconic dialogue
Actor Allu Arjun marked his presence at the North American Telugu Society (NATS) 2025, where he paid his heartfelt tribute to Telugu culture and cinema. During his brief appearance at the event, he also recreated his iconic dialogue from 'Pushpa 2', which left fans cheering for 'Pushpa 2' actor, in his concluding remarks at the 8th America Telugu Sambaralu organised by NATS, expressed gratitude towards the United States. He said, "Last but not least, I would like to thank America for giving us the freedom to celebrate our Telugu culture in this land."advertisementWhile speaking at the event held at the Tampa Convention Centre, Florida, the actor asked his fans which dialogue they wanted him to say. On great public demand, he said, "Before I leave, let me say a dialogue from 'Pushpa 2'. Darling, what dialogue do you want?" "Do you think Telugu people mean fire, it's wildfire," he added. Sreeleela was also among the other guests at the event. She was seen greeting director K Raghvendra Rao at the event. Allu Arjun felicitated Rao during the grand ceremony. Several pictures and memorable moments from the grand event have gone celebrities from the Tollywood industry, who marked their presence at the event, were Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Allu Aravind, Dil Raju, Sukumar, and Gopichand Malineni. Allu Arjun was last seen in Sukumar's 'Pushpa 2' opposite Rashmika Mandanna. The film also featured Fahad Faasil, Dhananjaya, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Ajay Ghosh, and others in key actor will next be seen in Atlee's pan-India sci-fi action-thriller, tentatively titled 'AA22xA6'. The movie also features Deepika Padukone in a pivotal role. On collaborating with Deepika post 'Jawan', Atlee wrote, "Collaborating with Deepika Padukone mam on 'Jawan' was incredible - her range, power, and grace shine in every frame. She drives the story. Now, with her and Allu Arjun sir together, we're creating something truly unforgettable - real filmmaker's dream synergy."Filming is scheduled to begin later this year, with more details about the cast, crew, and release date to be revealed soon.- EndsMust Watch
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sreeleela Reunites With Pushpa 2 Star Allu Arjun, Director Sukumar, Shares Selfie
Sreeleela, who rose to fame with an item song in Pushpa 2, sent fans into a frenzy after sharing a selfie with Allu Arjun and director Sukumar. The candid moment, which has now gone viral, was captured at the 8th America Telugu Sambaralu, hosted by the North American Telugu Society (NATS) at the Tampa Convention Center. Taking to her Instagram stories, Sreeleela shared a selfie in which she is seen smiling posing with Allu Arjun and Sukumar. Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar, is the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise and stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil in lead roles. The film has been making headlines for its intense look reveals, grand scale, and action-packed sequences.
