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New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Telangana denies PDS rice ‘illegal export'
VIJAYAWADA: In response to an article -- 'PDS rice scam uncovered in Andhra's Kakinada district' published in these columns on May 12, the Telangana State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited has clarified that there is no truth in the allegations reported. It was alleged that PDS rice on the way to Kakinada port from Telangana was seized, which the corporation said is false and baseless. The corporation pointed out that Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has flagged off a ship named MV Troung An on March 30 and rice millers in Telangana started delivering rice to Kakinada from February 9, 2025 onwards only. Further elaborating, it said the paddy production in Telangana has increased tremendously, while milling and storage capacity have not increased proportionately in the state. Hence, there was a need to explore long-term options for the regular offloading of paddy. Given the circumstances, the Telangana government, with permission of the Central government, decided to export rice to the Philippines, which would fetch immediate revenue and also reduce the loan on the corporation, besides opening doors for the export market.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- The Hindu
A.P. Minister Kandula Durgesh takes part in ceremonial enshrinement of Buddha's relics in Vietnam
VIJAYAWADA Andhra Pradesh Minister for Tourism and Culture Kandula Durgesh, along with the Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, revered monks and senior officials from India, took part in the ceremonial enshrinement of Lord Buddha's relics at Vietnam Buddhist University, on Friday. The team accompanied the sacred relics which were transported to Vietnam by a special aircraft. In a statement released on Friday, Mr. Durgesh said it was a great honour to be part of this sacred mission. He said the celebration was aimed at strengthening the spiritual harmony and deep cultural ties between India and Vietnam. At the Indian Air Force Station in New Delhi on Thursday night, a farewell was given to the holy relics, which were secured from various parts of India. Amid tight security, the relics were placed in a sacred casket and boarded onto a special Indian Air Force Hercules aircraft. The holy relics from India were ceremoniously enshrined in the Buddha Hall of the Vietnam Buddhist University on Friday morning. The exhibition of Lord Buddha's sacred relics, taking place from May 1 to May 6 in Vietnam, stands as a lasting testament to Indian civilization and its heritage of peace and tolerance, said the statement, adding that the relics will be displayed for public veneration as part of a Buddhist religious programme in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Capital Amaravati: Restart of works, restoring faith
VIJAYAWADA: The NDA, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, prioritized the revival of Amaravati immediately after the formation of the coalition government. The Union Government extended strong support by granting Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance for capital development. In addition, Rs 2,245 crore was sanctioned for a new 57-km railway line connecting Amaravati. According to official sources, a committee of experts was appointed to assess the status of stalled projects. After detailed consultations, 23 actionable recommendations were made and accepted. Issues with contractors are being resolved, and where necessary, fresh tenders will be floated. Full-fledged construction activity is expected to resume by December. Every precaution is being taken to avoid legal and technical hurdles. While focusing on the relaunch of Amaravati, the State Government is also committed to delivering justice to the farmers who sacrificed their land. Efforts are underway to bring back leading organizations, including the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, a new law school, and XLRI University. Plans are also progressing to develop Amaravati as a leading AI city in India.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
People's capital Amaravati rises again
VIJAYAWADA: In a landmark step toward reviving that vision, the Government of India and the Andhra Pradesh government are resuming full-scale development of Amaravati, signalling what many see as a renewed commitment to participatory development and federal cooperation. The story of Amaravati began in 2014, when the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh left the residuary State without a capital. In the void, an opportunity emerged: to build a capital from the ground up, guided by modern urban ideals. With wide roads, underground power cables, sustainable water systems, and green-blue zones woven into the blueprint, Amaravati was designed to be more than an administrative hub. It was to become a model city for the future. What set Amaravati apart was not just its ambitious design. It was the spirit of the people who made it possible. Nearly 29,000 farmers voluntarily pooled more than 34,000 acres of land in what became one of India's most lauded Land Pooling Schemes. In just 58 days, a total of 54,000 acres, including pooled land, acquired land, and government holdings, was assembled. The diversity of those who contributed land told its own story: 32% were from Scheduled Castes, 14% from Backward Classes, and others from Reddy, Kamma, Kapu, and Muslim communities. Amaravati, its champions said, was not just a city. It was a collective endeavour, a social contract. On October 22, 2015, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone at Uddandarayunipalem. For many, it was a day of pride. A moment when a new Andhra Pradesh began to chart its future. But the momentum faltered. When the YSRCP came to power in 2019, the project was put on hold, and construction ground to a halt. Even after the change of guard in AP, the spread of misinformation and politically motivated narratives, including caste-based divisions, undermined the initiative. Now, with the TDP-JSP-BJP coalition, described as a 'double-engine' government, back in power, Amaravati is poised for a revival. On May 2, PM Modi is set to return to Amaravati for a ceremonial relaunch of the project. The event will be held among the very farmers who once turned over their land for AP's future, a gesture that carries both emotional and political weight.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Labourer's daughter shines in Andhra Pradesh SSC exams, gets land as reward
P Amulya, daughter of daily wage earners in Palnadu district, overcame financial hardships to excel in her SSC exams, scoring an impressive 593 out of 600 VIJAYAWADA: P Amulya, a bright student from a poor agricultural family in Tubadu village, Nadendla mandal, Palnadu district, has achieved a remarkable feat. Despite facing financial challenges, Amulya cleared the secondary school certificate (SSC) examination with flying colours, securing 593 marks out of 600. What makes her achievement even more inspiring is that she comes from a family of daily wage earners, and her parents, Anil and Ruthamma, have been working hard to make ends meet. Amulya too worked in farms to support her parents financially and fund her education. Noble gesture by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Moved by Amulya's success, Palnadu district collector Arun Babu announced a grant of one acre of agriculture land to the family under the landless agriculture poor scheme. The collector's gesture aims to empower the family and enable them to support Amulya's further education and that of her siblings. Amulya, the eldest of four girl children, never let her family's financial struggles deter her from pursuing her education. She would often help her parents with their daily wage work on weekends and festival holidays, but her focus on studies remained unwavering. Her hard work and dedication paid off when she emerged as a topper in the SSC examination in her school, Chirumamilla Zilla Parishad high school. Amulya expressed her gratitude and joy over the collector's decision, saying that she will continue to study with the same vigor and become a govt official. "I aspire to assist the poor, just like the district collector has done for my family," she further said.
