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Hans India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Kiritara Resorts to come up near Yerpedu with modern amenities
Tirupati: Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has assured complete support for the establishment of Kiritara Resorts, a major tourism project coming up near Yerpedu in Tirupati district. The Collector held a meeting at the Collectorate on Tuesday with Kiritara Resorts CEO and Managing Director V Satyanarayana, architect G Gangaraju, and Regional Tourism Director Dr R Ramana Prasad. During the discussions, officials briefed him about the project, which is being developed with an investment of Rs 80 crore. The resort, to be located adjacent to the Yerpedu–Venkatagiri Highway and in close proximity to IIT Tirupati and IISER Tirupati, is expected to create direct employment for nearly 500 people. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Venkateswar said that setting up an eco-friendly resort with modern amenities in Tirupati district is a welcome development. He assured the company's management of full cooperation from the district administration for speedy execution of the project and advised them to make the facility accessible not only to local residents but also to the large number of tourists visiting Tirupati. It may be recalled here that an MoU for the project was signed earlier this month at Gandikota of YSR Kadapa district in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu between the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority and Kiritara Resorts. The project envisions Asia's largest swimming pool, luxury suites, hill-view villas, a clubhouse, and facilities for indoor and outdoor games, making it a premier tourism destination in the region. Kiritara Resorts CEO and MD V Satyanarayana expressed gratitude to the Collector for his assurance and support. District Tourism Officer M Janardhan Reddy, directors K Subbarayudu, E Srinivasulu Reddy, and others participated in the meeting.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
Reactor blast in Telangana: 12 killed after fire breaks out in Pashamylaram; rescue ops under way
Fire broke out following a reactor explosion at Sigachi Chemical Industry - PTI Image NEW DELHI: At least 12 people were killed and left 34 people injured after a devastating reactor explosion at Sigachi Industries Pvt Ltd in Telangana 's Pashamylaram on Monday morning. Earlier, Inspector General of Police V Satyanarayana confirmed to PTI: "Six bodies have been recovered from the accident site and two people died while undergoing treatment in a hospital. As many as 26 people were injured, out of which two to three people are seriously injured." According to factory sources, approximately 150 people were present in the facility, with 90 individuals near the blast site. The explosion occurred between 9.28 am and 9.35 am, prompting immediate response from local police and fire services. Ten fire engines were deployed, alongside NDRF and SDRF personnel for rescue operations. While the fire was contained, authorities worked to rescue about 10 workers trapped inside a room. The exact number of workers present during the incident remained unclear, as the record keeper was believed to be among the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced compensation through 'X': Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the deceased's families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Chief minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials to ensure advanced medical care for the injured and assist in rescue operations. Sigachi Industries Limited specialises in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Intermediates, Excipients, vitamin-mineral blends, and Operations and Management services. The company has not yet issued any statement regarding the incident.
South China Morning Post
30-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Indian chemical reactor explosion kills at least 8 people, 26 others injured
At least eight people died and more than 26 were injured after an explosion at a unit of pharmaceutical company Sigachi Industries in India's Telangana state led to a fire on Monday, police said. Advertisement Four people are in an 'extremely critical condition', while 10 are still stuck inside the plant, V. Satyanarayana, Inspector General of the Hyderabad region, said. 'It appears like a blast in and around the reactor unit, which led to the fire,' Satyanarayana said, adding that 'there is still fire and flames near the reactor area where it appears like the accident started.' Sigachi Industries did not respond to requests for comment. Local media, citing news agency PTI, had reported earlier in the day that at least 10 people were killed in the explosion. Many people were still trapped after an explosion at a pharmaceutical company in India's Telangana state. Photo: Handout The pharmaceutical company's shares fell more than 13 per cent to their lowest in a month and were on course for their worst day since mid-March 2024.
