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Caribbean Islands lure Andhra Pradesh doctors with good pay

July 4, 2014Nri's / Pio's, Science & Technology, World Opinionadmin

Picture for representational purpose (Photo: DC)

Guntur:

Doctors from AP are flocking Caribbean islands where they can earn up to $4,000 a month with an MBBS degree. Many doctors from Guntur, Vijaya-wada, Kurnool and Tirupati are now working in Jamaica, British Guiana, Trinidad & Tobago.

Dr Ravi Kishore Reddy of Guntur, who worked in a Caribbean nation, says, “Doctors are paid well. In T&T, out of 250 doctors, 200 are from AP.”

The local governments sign up doctors on five-year contracts. “After five years, we get permanent registration and after eight years, citizenship,” said Dr V. Siva Kota Reddy, an assistant professor in a medical college in Dominica.

However, things are changing. “Local governments are sponsoring students to study in Cuban medical schools. They are accommodating locals first, followed by Indians. The craze among local doctors to go to the US is slowly coming down,” he said.

Many AP students are joining MD course equivalent to MBBS in islands like Curacao. Dr Reddy cautioned that Indians may not be given visas after studying the two-year pre-clinicals.

Several AP students are joining MD course equivalent to MBBS in islands like Curacao. These are offshore colleges where first two years of pre-clinical is done in Caribbean islands and clinicals in the US and Canada.

Experts cautioned that after completion of pre-clinicals, it is difficult for non-US students to get visa for pursuing clinicals and joining the medical courses is risky.

Dr Kota Reddy said, “The course is semester based. Most of the colleges have offshore tie-ups with the hospitals in US and Canada. For North American students, there is no issue. But those hailing from countries like India may find that they are not given visas after studying the two-year pre-clinicals. So, serious risk is involved.”

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / DC Correspondent / June 30th, 2014

Mega Expo on Electronic Products Inaugurated

July 3, 2014Business & Economy, Science & Technologyadmin

Vijayawada :

A three-day mega expo organised by Vijayawada Information Technology Association (VJITA) was inaugurated by Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Ramamohan Rao here Friday at Sesha Sai Kalyanamandapam.

Speaking at the occasion, he said that the expo, where laptops, tabs, iPads and computers are on display, would help the students and other customers to know all about all the technological details at one platform. “Earlier, we used to go Hyderabad to purchase the latest and high-end equipment, but now it is available at this expo,” he said.

VJITA president I Murali Venkat Krishna said, “We are organising this expo for the second time with more than 54 stalls of various vendors and distributors than the earlier one.”

Secretary of VJITA P Ramesh Babu says, “We are expecting around 25,000 people as against the 20,000 last time to avail this opportunity.”

Corporator Chennapati Gandhi, Treasurer S Srinivas and other members attended the inaugural programme.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 28th, 2014

GBI to launch renewable solar power chargers

June 29, 2014Business & Economy, Education, Green Initiatives / Environment, Science & Technology, World Opinionadmin

BuffaloGrid managing director Daniel Becerra, along with GBI India Head Srinivas Gogineni explaining about the device, in Vijayawada on Friday. /. Photo. Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu

Global Business Incubator (GBI) in association with BuffaloGrid, a UK-based Solar Power Systems manufacturer, is planning to introduce off-grid electrical solutions across India.

GBI, based at Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KLU), will soon launch renewable solar power chargers in rural areas for sustainable economic growth, particularly in villages. The project will begin by August this year, said GBI India Head Srinivas Gogineni.

BuffaloGrid founder and managing director Daniel Becerra who was in the city, gave a power point presentation to students on the solar powered recharging device titled ‘BuffaloGrid’ at KLU on Friday. “BuffaloGrid is a device which can recharge 100 mobile phones, solar power lamps and other devices a day. The equipment, which will be supplied to agents free of cost, is safe and reliable for charging. Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited CEO Richard Branson is mentoring our product,” said Mr. Daniel.

Mr. Srinivas said off-grid devices enable social inclusion, e-government and help in poverty eradication. United Nations recognised that mobile phones are one of the biggest contributors to economic growth in the rural areas.

K.L. University vice-president Koneru Raja Hareen said the solar power device (BuffaloGrid) would focus on cellphone recharging, which means access to all critical services such as mobile banking, water point mapping, health care and even access to broadband services.

“The company will conduct a trial run with 40 devices. After the trial is completed, BuffaloGrid will start operations in India in the next two months,” said Mr. Hareen.

According to Mr. Srinivas, BuffaloGrid embarked upon expansion of its operations in Uganda, Ghana and India. Already, 12,000 agents had been identified in India.

The mobile phone would be recharged only if the port is unlocked in the device with an SMS. The details of the mobile phone recharged would be recorded by BuffaloGrid, and the company would collect charges from the service providers or mobile companies. “Deliberations in this regard are under way,” said Mr. Srinivas.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Rajulapudi Srinivas / Vijayawada – June 27th, 2014

Three-day Archi Tech show opened

June 28, 2014Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education, Science & Technologyadmin

Students of Varaha College of Architecture and Planning showing a model at the Archi Tech Show in the city on Friday. Photo: C. V. SUBRAHMANYAM. / The Hindu

The exhibition will be on till Sunday. Modular kitchens, latest switches, several building materials, solar panels, glass decorative items, fibre flower pots, blinds, wardrobes and furniture, among others, are tastefully put on display to enable one to appreciate the exhibition.

From a breathtaking water cascade and ultramodern water purifiers to a variety of interior decoration items, wall papers and gadgets that make life easier – the Archi Tech Show 2014 has them all.

Even before one enters the show, a solar-powered, 1 HP pumpset welcomes one pointing at the immense possibilities of alternative energy in future.

An iron gazebo that can be erected in the yard or on terrace can be turned into a stylish accessory for good life, if only one has the space.

Modular kitchens, latest switches, several building materials, solar panels, glass decorative items, fibre flower pots, blinds, wardrobes and furniture, among others, are tastefully put on display to enable one to appreciate the exhibition.

The three-day show, being conducted for the ninth year by Indian Institute of Architects, Visakhapatnam chapter, in association with Millennium Trade Wings, opened at AMCOSA Auditorium on Friday evening. It will be on till Sunday and entry is free. The show was inaugurated by managing director of CMR Group Mavoori Venkataramana.

IIA Visakhapatnam Centre chairman Y. Madhava Rao and Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India Visakhapatnam Chapter chairman B Raja Srinivas were among those present.

Murli Menda of Millennium Trade Wings said the show with more than 70 stalls had improved with a number of new products.

For people looking for premium products in an effort to have comfortable and stylish homes, UPVC windows offer a choice. Similarly, fibre flower pots give one an opportunity to decorate homes in contrasting colours to match the décor.

PVC pipes, electric appliances, motors, security systems, and roofing solutions offer several options to builders and those planning to construct a house of their own and give an idea of the costs. Architecture students of Andhra University, GITAM University and Varaha College of Architecture and Planning put up an impressive display of their work.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatnam – June 27th, 2014

Andhra Pradesh staff identify hillocks for establishing institutes

June 28, 2014About Seemandhra / Andhra Pradesh, Education, Science & Technologyadmin

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Hyderabad:

Lack of availability of large tracts of land in and around, Vijayawada has put major institutions like the IITs and IIMs in a spot. Vijayawada revenue division, which covers the city and suburbs like Kankipadu, Ibrah-impatnam and rural pockets of Nandigama, Mylavaram. Jaggai-ahpet, has only 12,143 acres of all kinds of government land, that are mostly hillocks.

While the state administration has asked for land for a Central University on about 500 acres, AIIMS on 100 acres and APSP additional battalion, 150 to 200 acres, the authorities do not have a single stretch of land to offer.

The situation is similar in Gudivada revenue division and the only hope for Krishna district is the land in Nuzivid. As the Machilipatnam revenue division is highly prone to floods and not connected to mainstream cities it is unlikely to get the prestigious institutes. The other hope for the capital zone is Mangalgiri area of neighbouring Guntur district.

“The forest, revenue, endowments and Wakf land together account for 12,143 acres. Even land at Jayanthipuram near Jaggaiahpet is a hillock. This land may be allotted to APSP battalion,” a senior revenue official said.

Even for an IIT or an IIM only five spots have been shown in and around Vijayawada. They need 50 acres of land each. “Most of the hillock areas are already quarried. There is serious scarcity of land,” said an official. There is no government land available in the core city of Vijayawada.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Education / DC / by U. Sudhakar Reddy / June 28th, 2014

ANU Lands DRDO Project on Info Code

June 28, 2014Business & Economy, Education, Science & Technologyadmin

Guntur :

The prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded a project to Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) to design and develop CDMA transceiver.

Vice-chancellor K Viynna Rao said that the significance of the project was that a special code would be developed by using specially designed software, which would ensure that enemies could not crack the code to get the information of the Army. Even if the enemies tried to tap information on the Army, they would get only noise but no information. The main objective of the project is to strengthen the information and communication system of the Army.

The vice-chancellor said that the Field Programme Gate Array (FPGA) technology would be used to develop the code and added that the DRDO had sanctioned Rs 29 lakh to the university for the project. P Siddaiah, the dean of university college of engineering, who would be the principal investigator of the project, said that the DRDO project would earn the university nationwide reputation.

Three Ministers to Visit ANU Today

Guntur: Ministers Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Prathipati Pulla Rao and Ravela Kishore Babu will participate in several programmes at Acharya Nagarjuna University Saturday. In a release here Friday, ANU vice-chancellor K Viyanna Rao said that release of results of PECET-2014, inauguration of new research scholars and engineering college boys hostels and laying of a foundation for international students hostel will be organised Saturday. Prof L Venugopal Reddy, chairman, AP State Council of Higher Education, and Ponnur MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar will attend the Programmes.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 28th, 2014

KLU Students to Bring Energy to Villages

June 28, 2014Education, Science & Technologyadmin

Vijayawada :

Global Business Incubator (GBI) and Buffalo Grid Limited announced a strategic alliance in affiliation with KL University here Friday. KLU vice-resident Koneru Raja Harin told mediamen that Buffalo Grid’s partnership with GBI in association with KLU was aimed at providing the Buffalo Grid’s innovative ‘Off-Grid Electrical Solutions’ in the Indian rural markets and, leveraging the technical and marketing support from the KLU students.

“Our solution offers power to the rural people at affordable price. The off-grid technology focuses on cell phone charging and works on solar energy and thus can be used even during power cuts,” Off-Grid Electrical Solutions managing director Daniel Becerra said.

GBI director for India Srinivas Gogineni said that they were recruiting interested students in a training programme wherein they can turn into entrepreneurs to solve the problems in rural areas. “As many as 16 start-ups have been formed by the KLU students within a year. In the next three months, we are planning to introduce it to the students of other colleges as well.” He added that they were looking for tie-ups with companies for funding.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States / Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 28th, 2014

Indian dentist honoured

June 24, 2014Records, All, Science & Technology, World Opinionadmin

Dr. Lakshmaiah Naidu. D. Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, KLRs Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences receiving Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Joseph Varghese, President, Indian Orthodontic Society, in Spain. / The Hindu

About 100 orthodontists from India participated in the Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) Mid-year Convention 2014 (IOSMYC–2014) held at University of Valencia, Spain, recently.

D. Lakshmayya Naidu, Principal, Professor and Head of the Department of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopaedics, KLR Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences at Rajanagaram, near Rajahmundry, attended the conference and received a Certificate of Appreciation from the organisers for presenting a paper on the latest methods in orthodontic surgeries and dento-facial orthopaedics.

Research papers presented

According to Dr. Naidu, orthodontists from India shared their research papers with peers.

A few professors of orthodontia from both Spain and India presented their scientific research papers on various subjects relating to orthodontics.

Dr. Lakshmayya Naidu said post-graduate medical students must take up research in orthodontic surgeries and dento-facials.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Rajahmundry – June 23rd, 2014

Vice Adm. Satish Soni takes over as Eastern Naval Commander

June 24, 2014Leaders, Records, All, Science & Technologyadmin

VISAKHAPATNAM (PTI):

Vice-Admiral Satish Soni, after taking over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command (ENC), has said that the Indian Navy personnel are working in challenging environment reflected on a string of recent accidents involving ships.

He took charge at a ceremonial parade held at the naval base in Visakhapatnam on June 16 and reviewed platoons of naval personnel drawn from various ships and establishments of the ENC.

The Vice-Admiral paid tributes at the Navy War Memorial on Beach Road to martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the motherland.

Speaking after assuming charge, Soni said the Indian Navy is growing in strength and statue and responsibilities of the ENC had also increased manifold.

The future development of the Navy was largely visible on the eastern seaboard through the induction of nuclear platforms, frontline aircraft and stealth ships, he said.

“We need to focus on smooth integration of the new platforms and systems into operations and execution of supporting doctrines. But we must not forget that everything can’t be new,” he said.

“The security environment around us remains fragile with increasing threat to our units. It is the duty of every person to be vigilant at all times. You can expect a weak enemy to challenge us through unfair means,” Soni said.

He said during the last year a number of accidents occurred in the Navy. These accidents are grim reminders of the challenging environment a sailor works in.

“Whenever something goes wrong, we must introspect, analyses and make amends so that the accidents do not recur.

A good measure of how well-trained a crew is can be gauged form the safety record of the unit,” he added.

source: http://www.brahmand.com / Brahmand / Home / Press Trust of India / Visakhapatnam – June 18th, 2014

Training for NSSO Officials from Today

June 19, 2014Records, All, Science & Technologyadmin

Guntur :

National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Kadapa regional office director R Manohar has urged the people to cooperate with the officials by providing accurate information to them.

NSSO, the key part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, collects information from the people through its surveys.

The information thus collected is used in development planning and policy formulation by Central and state governments.

The NSSO is conducting a nationwide survey on ‘Domestic Tourism Expenditure’, ‘Household Expenditure on Services and Durable Goods’ and ‘Household Consumer Expenditure’ from July, 2014 to June, 2015.

Information relating to Anantapur, Kurnool, Kadapa, Chittoor, Nellore, Prakasam and Guntur districts will be collected by the Kadapa regional office.

A training programme for sample collection officers will be held from June 16 to 19 in Guntur, according to a press release from V Bhimeswara Rao, assistant director NSSO Guntur.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 16th, 2014

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