June 8 every year is to be the Formation Day of the state of residuary Andhra Pradesh. The N Chandrababu Naidu government had taken a decision to this effect and the same will be formalized in the next few days or at the cabinet meeting slated to be held on October 30.
Telangana is celebrating its Formation Day on June 2. Although the Appointed Date for the formation of the two states as per the AP Reorganization Act was June 2, 2014, the TDP government has chosen to declare June 8 as the Formation Day on the grounds that it was on that day that a popular government headed by Chandrababu Naidu took over the reins of the state.
With this, November 1, which was celebrated as AP Formation Day so far, will lose its relevance.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> India / TNN / October 25th, 2014
A view of Buddha statue at Belum caves in Kurnool district. — DECCAN CHRONICLE
Kurnool:
The 40-foot Buddha statue built at Belum caves by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at a cost of Rs10 lakhs has become the cynosure of pass-ersby attracting stop-overs. The statue was thr-own open to the public in 2005.“The Buddha statue has become a landmark, passing buses and vehicles stop here and the travelers shoot photographs. The statue has helped a little in increasing the footfalls to Belum caves and gave some impetus to its publicity,” said A. M.V. Kumar, unit manager Belum caves.
The statue is located near Kolimigundla village and bypass road leads to Tadipatri.
Vehicle moving on the Tadipatri road enjoy a terrific view of the statue.Financial consultant of APTDC office in Kurnool said, “The statue has beautified the place and added to its aesthetics. There is a play area for children, accommodation and a restaurant.”
Including the height of the pedestal on wh-ich the statue is perc-hed and the lotus surrounding the base of the statue, it measures 60 foot. There is a big round room in lotus but not in good condition. The doors which once guarded that room no longer exist.“The room inside the lotus was envisaged to house a rock museum. It was planned to showcase local rocks, minerals and meteorites. But the plan never took off,” said A .M.V. Kumar.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / by DC Correspondent / October 22nd, 2014
DIG B. Balakrishna gives away certificates to students who won in competitions held during police commemoration week in Anantapur on Tuesday. SP S.V. Rajasekhar Babu is also seen. — DECCAN CHRONICLE
Anantapur:
SP S.V.Rajaskehar Babu has paid rich tributes to martyrs at the police memorial in Sapthagiri circle here on Tuesday to mark the police commemoration week. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rajasekhar Babu observed the police department was confined to serve people even by sacrificing their lives at many instances.
Recalling the sacrifices, the SP stated police department was aimed to ensure people live peacefully. “We are ready to sacrifice our lives for the sake of people from top to bottom in the department,” SP said.Anantapur range DIG Balakrishna presented certificates to the meritorious students, who won in essay writing, painting and other competitions held on the occasion of commemoration week.
Two town police of Anantapur organised a heath camp at police parade grounds on the occasion. SP Rajasekhar Babu had inaugurated the camp. Specialist doctors of various fields conducted medical check up for the family members of police. Additional SP Malyadri, AR ASP Venkatesh, Anan-tapur DSP D. Nagaraju, DMHO Ramasubba Rao and others participated in the medical camp.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / by DC Correspondent / October 22nd, 2014
Dasari Narayana Rao, Krishna Vamsi, E.V.V. Satyanarayana, Ram Gopal Varma, Sekhar Kammula, V.V. Vinayak, Kodi Ramakrishna, S.V. Krishna Reddy, Bapu, Srikanth Addala, Sukumar… it is a long list.
These are directors from Godavari districts who have made their mark in Tollywood. Now, another young director Kumar Nagendra, from Chagallu village in West Godavari district, has joined this illustrious list.
Hailing from an agricultural family, Kumar Nagendra completed his schooling in his village and reached Hyderabad to pursue B.Tech. “One day I watched Titanic with my friends. The film moved me so much that I was attracted towards the world of films,” says Kumar.
“One of my cousins was working as a cameraman with director Krishna Vamsi. So I approached him and I joined as his assistant,” says Kumar.
He had worked in two films when director Krishna Vamsi spotted Kumar’s talent and asked him to join him as an assistant director. “I worked on almost seven films as his assistant. I have observed Krishna Vamsi sir very keenly,” he says.
After gaining experience, Kumar wanted to start on his own. “I met producer Madhu Murali with my script. He liked it and wanted to produce a film with Tarun and Genelia as the lead. But because of some financial problems, the film didn’t take off,” he says.
Soon, he got a call from Manchu Lakshmi and was asked for a good story. “When they asked for a story I narrated Gundello Godari. She liked it and immediately gave a green signal,” says Kumar. That’s how Kumar’s first film happened after a considerably long wait.
Now, Kumar is all set to release his second film Joru. “This is completely different from my first film. My first film was an offbeat one, but Joru is a complete entertainer,” he says.
Sundeep Kishan plays the lead in the film and there is a good comedy track with Brahmanandam, Saptagiri and many other comedians in the film. There are also three female leads Rashi Khanna, Priya Banerjee and Sushma, opposite Sundeep Kishan.
“All the three have important roles but Rashi Khanna is playing the main role. The story revolves around a character Annapoorna. All the three ladies have the same name and the resultant confusion provides a lot of entertainment,” says Kumar about the film.
source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Entertainment> Tollywood / DC / by Suresh Kavirayani / October 11th, 2014
Writer and actor Tanikella Bharani releasing a book ‘Chevilo Poolu’ written by Viswanadha Pavani Sastry, in Vijayawada on Tuesday. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar
Noted writer-cum-actor Tanikella Bharani expressed anguish over the Telugus’ “lack of interest in protecting their own cultural heritage”. Releasing a book written by writer and Viswanadha Satyanarayana’s son, Pavana Sastry, here on Tuesday, Mr Bharani pointed to the way the British converted the birth place of famous English playwright Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon into a heritage museum. The birthplace of great music composer Ludwig Van Beethoven in Bonn was also made into a museum.
The Telugus abroad are also working to protect their native heritage. The tomb of C.P. Brown who compiled a Telugu and English dictionary located in London was being maintained by members of the Telugu Association of London (TAL).
But the same could not be said about Telugu writers and artistes in the State, Mr Bharani said. The need to convert the house of great Telugu writer Viswanadha Satyanarayana into a heritage museum was being stressed since 1999, but no one had taken any initiative for the last 15 years.
Mr Bharani recalled how the paintings of Damerala Rama Rao at the gallery in Rajahmundry were all shifted to a corner by the watchman so that he could use the hall to perform obsequies to his father on one rainy day. The watchman was performing obsequies not only to his own father but to the heritage of the Telugus also, he quipped.
The heritage museums created in the memory of Kandukuri Veeresalingam and Gurajjada Appa Rao were only marginally good when compared to such places abroad. He said, Viswanadha Satyanarayana was a great doyen of Telugu literature and all in the country should be proud to be born in the same nation as him. He recalled how the descendants of another great Harikatha artiste were using the house that was called a museum for selling coffee powder.
The writer’s grandsons Satyanarayana and Manohar said that they would use the house to promote Telugu literature. A photo exhibition and other articles that belonged to the writers would also be put on display at the house, they said.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Special Correspondent / Vijayawada – October 22nd, 2014
Additional Director-General of Police Gowtam Sawang reviewing the arrangements for the police commemoration parade at IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada on Sunday. – PHOTO: V. RAJU / The Hindu
Additional Director-General of Police Gowtam Sawang, along with senior police and revenue officials, on Sunday reviewed the arrangements for the commemoration parade to be held at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium on Tuesday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will attend the commemoration parade and pay tributes to police martyrs.
Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Nimmakayala Chinna Rajappa, Members of Parliament, MLAs and MLCs will attend the programme.
The Chief Minister will open a police control room and launch ‘Dial 100 and FIR at your door step’ scheme on the occasion. Later, he will inaugurate the Farmers Empowerment Corporation at NTR Veterinary College at Gannavaram.
Director-General of Police J.V. Ramudu, Additional DGs and other senior police officers will also pay homage to police martyrs.
Police will impose traffic restrictions on Bandar Road in view of the Police Martyrs Commemoration Day on Tuesday.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Staff Reporter / Vijayawada – October 20th, 2014
Violin maestro Ivaturi Vijayeswara Rao passed away at his residence here on Saturday morning. He was 76 and is survived by his wife. Vijayeswara Rao was an eminent artiste, performed various techniques and revived the traditional concept of Shatkalam singing. While qualities like this explained his mastery the maestro had the credit of training disciples like vocalists Manda Sudha Rani, Pantula Rama, Bhallmudi Sarda, Jayanthi Rama and Kalaimamani A. Kanyakumari of Chennai who all became noted musicians, when the city was not having much of music culture.
Son of Akkiraju, Vijayeswara Rao took up the family responsibilities when he was 17 due to his father’s premature death. His guru was the famous Dwaram Narasinga Rao Naidu and Vijayeswara Rao would always recall the help his guru had given him. In spite of being visually handicapped he would give tuitions at the disciples’ houses. He joined the AIR and worked as staff artiste at Calicut and Visakhapatnam radio stations.
He took voluntary retirement in 1992 and was training youngsters and giving performances. He had the reputation of being a well honoured solo artist.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatnam – October 19th, 2014
Structure built to remember 30,000 who died in cyclone
A view of cylcone victims memorial constructed during British rule at Gilakaladindi near Machilipatnam in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu
People tend to recollect harrowing times of Diviseema uppena, a cyclone that devastated Machilipatnam, whenever a cyclone hits the State. But, here is a cyclone memorial which has faded in the memories of times gone by.
Great tragedy
Close to 30,000 people were swept away by the giant ocean wave over Machilipatnam town on the night of the cyclone of November 1, 1864. Following the great tragedy, Manuel Fruvall had constructed the memorial in the memory of his brother’s family and 30,000 people of this tiny town who died in the cyclone, at Bandarkota village near here.
A plaque put up outside the this monument says that the memorial was constructed in remembrance of Anthony and Maria Fruvall, their sons Peter Manuel and Daniel and their daughter Honey and her children Joseph and Georgiana and 30,000 people who were swept into the eternity by the ocean.
In 1860s, the total population of the town was around 60,000. In remembrance of then Machilipatnam Chief Magistrate G. Thornhill, who strove to control post-cyclone deaths due to spread of several diseases, Mr. Fravell also dedicated the memorial to him, says amateur Historian Md. Silar.
Many people of the town do not even know where the monument is located there. But, fishermen community in the vicinity recollected that thousands were killed in 1864 cyclone.
Many demanded that the government come up with a plan to restore and preserve the memorial.
Mr. Silar says that the monument commemorates the fate of thousands of people.
The memorial withstood vagaries of nature. But, now stands testimony to negligence by government machinery.
Dilapidated monument
The dilapidated monument is surrounded by the bushes and trees. “Our repeated appeals to the District Collector and authorities concerned to protect the heritage fell on deaf ears,” he adds.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by G. V. R. Subba Rao / Machilipatnam – October 16th, 2014
Legendary cricketer and Rajya Sabha member Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly planning to adopt a village in Nellore district under ‘Sansad Gram Yojana’ programme.
Sanchin Tendulkar met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday and expressed his desire to join his ‘Clean India’ programme. Later, Sachin reportedly promised to adopt a village for providing all-round development under Sansad Gram Yojana.
Official sources said Tendulkar will visit Nellore district next month to finalise the agreement. Sources said Nellore district collector N Srikanth had sent a proposal for development of Puttamraju Kandrika village of Gudur rural mandal to a close aide of Sachin Tendular last week. Sources said the district collector proposed various works including underground drainage, sewage treatment plant, community hall, individual toilets in all houses in the village and drinking water supply connections.
The project will cost about Rs 4 crore.
Sources said Sachin’s close aide and former cricket administrator V Chamundeswarinath has suggested that Sachin adopt a village in Nellore district. Incidentally, Nellore is the home district of Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu.
source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Hyderabad / TNN / October 18th, 2014
Brahma Kamalam flower in full bloom at a residence in Varadaraja Nagar in Tirupati. Photo: K.V. Poornachandra Kumar / The Hindu
‘Brahma Kamalam’ made a surprising appearance in the Bonsai garden of Lakshmi Bharathi, a resident of Varadaraja Nagar in Tirupati on Saturday night.
The blossoming of the flower is a rare event, given the fact that it is believed to be endemic to the Himalayan region. However, it is nothing new to Ms. Bharathi, a member of the Bonsai Club, as the flower did bloom in her courtyard on October 10, 2007.
The sapling was given much earlier to her by a priest at Kedarnath temple during her Himalayan yatra. The flower did not bloom for several years in spite of her best efforts to nurture it, make her lose hope. “But one day in 2007, it was suddenly in full bloom. After that, it blossomed only now,” Ms. Bharathi told The Hindu. The snow white flower has a sweet fragrance and is known to grow only in the pure water and pristine environment at the Himalayas. “We pour water purified through Reverse Osmosis technology to this plant,” she added. The rare flower is drawing neighbours and strangers alike to her courtyard.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by A. D. Rangarajan / Tirupati – October 13th, 2014
