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This small village sets an example in patriotism
More than 250 youths from Pedda Muraharipuram, a small village 1.5 km from the Pundi railway station in Vajrapukotturu mandal, have been working in the Army.
Srikakulam :
More than 250 youths from Pedda Muraharipuram, a small village 1.5 km from the Pundi railway station in Vajrapukotturu mandal, have been working in the Army. Inspired by the patriotic spirit, one from each family has been working as a soldier in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Once a year, they gather in the village to offer prayer to Subhas Chandra Bose, who started Indian National Army and also to other freedom fighters.
An association called Sainika Seva Samiti was constituted in the village by involving the present and former army personnel with a view to pass on the tradition for future generations. There were no more than five army personnel in the village in 1985 and their number has increased to 250 now. Taking inspiration from the soldiers in the village, the youths have been striving to be solders in the defence forces.
Because of parents’ support, the number of Army personnel in the village has been increasing, said Sainika Seva Samiti president G Viswanatham and former president T Murali.They also said that the retired army personnel started giving coaching to the youths of the village right from class 10.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / January 14th, 2019
Flying start to Aero Sports Festival
Various events at ‘Sahasam Seyara Dimbaka’ thrill tourists from A.P., Odisha
Hundreds of visitors from Andhra Pradesh and Odisha enjoyed themselves at the first Aero Sports Festival ‘Sahasam Seyara Dimbaka’ which was organised at Seethampeta of Srikakulam district on Sunday.
The entire premises adjacent to Seethampeta Adventure Park wore a festive look with various events, including hot air balloon, para motoring, power hang-gliding, parasailing and others. Weather was clear for all the sports events, which were normally conducted in Chennai, Bengaluru, Visakhaptnam and other major cities. The well trained pilots guided the tourists in moving in hot air balloons, parasailing and others.
Good response
District Collector K. Dhananjaya Reddy and Seethampeta Integrated Tribal Development Agency Project Director L. Siva Sankar expressed happiness over the overwhelming response from the tourists for the festival. “Seethampeta is going to be a major tourism destination. It will certainly provide employment to many tribal youngsters and improve economic activity,” Mr. Dhananjaya Reddy said.
Mr. Siva Sankar said that the entire department had taken it as a challenge to conduct the event as the infrastructure was little when festival was proposed. “We are going to construct resorts, museum, and eco-park very soon. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will construct Lord Venkateswara Swamy’s temple at a cost of ₹3 crore. This step will improve temple tourism also,” he added.
Many public representatives, including Narasannapeta MLA Baggu Ramanamurthy and Patapatnam Legislator Kalamata Venkata Ramana and others, came along with their family members to watch the colourful festival. They hoped that the event would ensure huge number of tourists visit the district which had many other important tourist places like Telineelapauram, Kalingapatnam beach and others.
A few families expressed happiness over the arrangements, including the best food court in adventure park. “Well maintained Adventure Park is really a big gift for the district. We decided to come to this place whenever we come to our native Srikakulam district,” said K. Samyukta, a techie from Hyderabad.
The festival will continue on Monday and Tuesday. It is expected to draw more number of visitors with the festival holidays.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Staff Reporter / Srikakulam – January 14th, 2019
Brazil offers technology to preserve Ongole breed of cattle
EMBRAPA delegation visits some of the farms in Ongole
Brazilian Agriculture Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) has offered to provide technical support to preserve the Ongole breed of cattle fast becoming extinct in its original breeding land between Gundalakamma and Musi rivers in Prakasam district.
While the number of pure breed of Ongole cattle was declining at an alarming rate, the Bos Indicus thrived in the South American country.
An EMBRAPA delegation visited some of the farms in Ongole on Sunday on the eve of Sankranti festival following an invitation from former Ongole MP Y.V. Subba Reddy. The delegation comprising Jose Ribamar F. Marques, Tarcisio Da Cruz Mesquita and Guilherme Minssen told reporters that Ongole breed of cows in Brazil yielded about 30 litres of milk on an average.
On the other hand, productivity had declined to less than five litres per Ongole cow in Prakasam.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Ongole – January 14th, 2019