‘Nanyatha’ to Track Speed-Post Status

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Vijayawada :

Have you ever tracked the status of letter written to your loved ones? Have you heard that the Global Positioning System (GPS) in your android phones will give your speed-post status? Then you have to appreciate India Posts, which has introduced the new technology to track the postal mail status.

A unique bar code is printed on the reverse of the door of the letter box to capture the details. It helps to know the location of the letter box, date and time of clearance, number of letters and also the details of the person who has delivered the letter. The public can also go to the website www.appost.in/nanyatha and type the location of the letter box in the text box.

India Posts has launched the new system ‘Nanyatha’ at the Gandhinagar post office in the city Friday. Speaking on the occasion, chief postmaster general, Hyderabad, B V Sudhakar, said, “The people can know the status of their post cards or other items posted. We have introduced this real time website service which can be used to know the status of the postal mails.”

In Vijayawada, the GPS technology is used in 173 of the total 183 boxes to get updates on speed post, till the dispatch of the parcels or items.

“We are trying to cover the entire state with this service grid by the month of Feb, 2015. The grid has been started between Hyderabad and Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Adilabad, and soon it will cover Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to form a ‘mini southern grid’,” Sudhakar explained.

He further said that the turnover of India Posts has increased to `29,280 crore in 2013-14 from `28,425 crore in 2012-13 and the department will take measures to reduce the revenue gap of `265 crore by 2015.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / November 22nd, 2014

Vizag women boxers pack a punch, win championship

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Women boxers in action at the finals of AP State Women Sports Meet at B.R. Stadium in Guntur on Friday. Photo: T. Vijaya Kumar / The Hindu
Women boxers in action at the finals of AP State Women Sports Meet at B.R. Stadium in Guntur on Friday. Photo: T. Vijaya Kumar / The Hindu

Women boxers from Guntur district put up a spirited fight. A special boxing ring was put up in front of indoor stadium with the support of District Boxing Association.

Women boxers from the district put up a spirited fight to finish a close second behind Visakhapatnam at the end of finals of Andhra Pradesh State Women Sports Meet that concluded here at Brahmananda Reddy Stadium on Friday.

The women boxers put up a commendable fight to put a tally of 39 points finishing closely behind Visakhapatnam (45 points).

T. Prameela who won a silver medal in 45-48 kg category was declared as best loser while B. Likhita from Srikakulum was declared as best winner. Ch. Naga Jyothi from Guntur was declared as upcoming boxer.

P. Farzana from Guntur won gold medal in the 81 kg category beating K. Saniya from Chittoor.

Boxers from Visakhapatnam packed a punch as they bagged a rich haul of medals. G. Jyothi (45-48 kg), V. Gnaneswari (52-54 kg), A. Hema (54-57 kg), G. Shaara (60-64 kg), G. Gaya Rupini (64-69 kg), S. Marthamma (69-75 kg) and D. Vara Lakshmi (75-81 kg) bagged gold medals.

District Sports Development Officer G. Venkateswara Rao inaugurated the competitions. A special boxing ring was put up in front of indoor stadium with the support of District Boxing Association.

Secretary Kosana Venugopala Rao, vice president Kosana Subba Rao, senior boxers Chiranjeevi, Manohar, Parsa Venkateswara Rao and boxing coach R. Viswanath were present. Senior referees Sai Prasad, Narsing Rao, Ramesh and Rajeswara Rao were also present.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by P. Samuel Jonathan / Guntur – November 22nd, 2014

Visakhapatnam CSI is ‘Best National Chapter’

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Visakhapatnam :

The Visakhapatnam chapter of Computer Society of India (CSI) has been adjudged unanimously as the ‘Best National Chapter’ for 2013-14, by the CSI National Awards Committee. The award will be presented at the CSI Annual Convention to be held from December 12 to 14 at JNTU, Hyderabad.

According to a communication sent to the CSI-Vizag chapter on Friday, several employees of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant have won prestigious awards in different categories for the year 2013-14.

VSP general manager (IT) KVSS Rajeswara Rao was selected for CSI National Fellow award, while assistant general managers (IT) YN Reddy and Y Satyaranayana bagged the Chapter Patron award and the Significant Contribution award respectively.

The CSI, Vizag, has more than two-decade-long history and is an active chapter among all the CSI Chapters in India with over 500 active members and 20 vibrant student chapters under its fold.

Right from its inception, CSI Vizag Chapter has been playing a great role in promoting IT awareness among students by organising various national and international-level seminars, workshops to enable the IT professionals share their technological advancements with other IT professionals.

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant CMD P Madhusudan, congratulated the CSI-Vizag Chapter on the achievement and expressed confidence that this meritorious award would further motivate the CSI-Vizag chapter to promote IT.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / November 22nd, 2014

Krishna athletes reign supreme

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Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas handing over a trophy to Krishna shuttlers in the closing ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan sports meet for women at DRRMC indoor stadium at Vijayawada on Friday. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra is also seen. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu
Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas handing over a trophy to Krishna shuttlers in the closing ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan sports meet for women at DRRMC indoor stadium at Vijayawada on Friday. Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra is also seen. Photo: Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu

Sportspersons win four gold medals in meet

Krishna District athletes’ reigned supreme winning four gold medals in archery, gymnastics, badminton and table tennis in the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan women’s sports and games meet that concluded on Friday. East Godavari and Vizag took weightlifting and tennis honours while Chittoor and Kurnool took the first place in judo and swimming respectively.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Minister for Excise Kollu Ravindra said that these meets will help sports administrators tap the raw talent from rural areas.

“Sports, when compared other countries, is lagging behind in India and the need of the hour of effective policies both by the Central and the State governments. Sports took back seat during the Congress rule for 10 years and the new State after bifurcation will witness surge in sports activities under the stewardship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu,” he promised.

MP Kesineni Srinivas said under the Local Area Development Scheme he had sanctioned Rs. 3 lakhs to 100-odd municipal schools in city towards purchase of sports equipment.

“The new capital city will witness best of sports infrastructure and playfields. Andhra Cricket Association has already taken the cue and is constructing a stadium at Mangalagiri,” he pointed out. He said though the 13 districts did not have quality infrastructure, the athletes excelled in their respective events by winning several medals.

Zilla Parishad Chairperson Gadde Anuradha said players like Koneru Humpy and Karnam Malleswari inspired many youngsters to pursue sports and games and asked women to shun the ‘soft’ image and train hard to make a mark in sports.

Krishna District Olympic Association secretary K.P. Rao emphasised the importance of making sports as a compulsory subject in the school curriculum.

City Mayor Koneru Sridhar, Joint Collector J. Murali, sports administrators K.Ch. Punnaiah Chowdary, Ch. Satyanarayana, K. Pattabhi Ram and District Sports Development Officer P. Ramakrishna took part.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Special Correspondent / Vijayawada – November 22nd, 2014

Award for Krishna Red Cross Chief

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Vijayawada :

The chairman of Krishna district Red Cross Society A Sridhar Reddy received a certificate of merit in the annual general meeting of Indian Red Cross Society held at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

He received the award from President Pranab Mukherjee and also a certificate of merit from Union health minister JP Nadda.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / November 19th, 2014

Yeshwant Kumar bags individual championship

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A.P State Junior Inter District Athletics meet winner Agaramsetty Yeshwant Kumar. Photo: T. Vijaya Kumar / The Hindu
A.P State Junior Inter District Athletics meet winner Agaramsetty Yeshwant Kumar. Photo: T. Vijaya Kumar / The Hindu

Agaramsetty Yeshwant Kumar has bagged the individual championship title at the A.P State Junior Inter District Athletics meet held in Vijayawada recently. Yeshwant bagged the title in under-18 group.

Athletics Association of Guntur district secretary G. Seshaiah congratulated Yeshwant and his coach Rama Sundari and gave away Rs.1,000 and a memento. G, Usha Rani and Siva Prasad, executive council members of the association were present.

A promising athlete, Yeshwant had earlier bagged gold medal at Pentathlon event at the 23rd Nationals held at Hyderabad in 2011 and bronze in high-jump event. His impressive tally of 10 gold and an equal number of silver and bronze medals tells some thing about his abilities.

The boy being coached by veteran athlete, Rama Sundari, is blossoming into a fine prospect. “I have identified him as a good prospect five years ago and since then he has not disappointed us. He is a fine talent and would scale greater heights, if given proper support,” said Rama Sundari.

Yeshwant Kumar’s mother sells flowers to make a living and is finding it hard to make both ends meet.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Staff Reporter / Guntur – November 20th, 2014

Proud moment for AU

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Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.S.N. Raju receiving the Indira Gandhi National NSS Award from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: By Arrangement / The Hindu
Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.S.N. Raju receiving the Indira Gandhi National NSS Award from President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: By Arrangement / The Hindu

The university receives three national awards for good show in NSS activities. Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.S.N. Raju received the award on behalf of the university in the best upcoming universities category.

Andhra University received three Indira Gandhi national awards for good performance in NSS activities. The awards were presented by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function held in New Delhi on Wednesday to mark the late Prime Minister’s birth anniversary.

Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.S.N. Raju received the award on behalf of the university in the best upcoming universities category.

While he received the award and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, NSS Coordinator of the university N.A.D. Pal received the medal and certificate. NSS Programme Officer of Presidency College here Ch. Adinarayana received the award in the Best Programme Officers category. He was given Rs. 20,000 cash award while his college NSS unit was given Rs. 70,000. N. Rahul Paul of AU campus was awarded the national honour in the best volunteer category. He also received Rs. 15,000 cash award.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatnam – November 20th, 2014

Chandrababu Naidu appreciates GANAM for its plans to rebuild Tenneti Park

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AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Visakhapatnam:

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the efforts of Gitam Alumni Association of North America (GANAM) on Monday for its initiation to rebuild Tenneti Park located near Kilasagiri.

The CM expressed satisfaction on this new initiative to convert the park into a major tourist attraction.

The CM said that he was confident that the Gitam University and its Alumni network would implement the project successfully as they planned.

GANAM initially donated Rs 60 lakh to the project.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / DC  / November 18th, 2014

Flurry of activities mark APTDC event in Visakhapatnam

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Women do yoga on the RK Beach road in Visakhapatnam (Photo: DC)
Women do yoga on the RK Beach road in Visakhapatnam (Photo: DC)

Visakhapatnam: 

Vizag witnessed a flurry of events on Monday which were conducted by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), under the banner of ‘Rejuvenating Vizag’.

Thousands of Vizagites took part enthusiastically in the events which inc-luded marathon, cyclathon, yoga at the beach, sand art and folk dances.

More than 3,000 people participated in the marathon which started from VUDA park till RK Beach and back.

In the cyclathon event over a hundred cyclists cycled the same route. Same was the case with yoga at the beach which was participated by hundreds of people as they performed yoga along the beach.

The list of events turned the beach road into a vibrant and energetic place early morning on Monday.

Sonal Jain, a B.Tech student who participated in the marathon, said, “It is really wonderful that the government has organised so many events on a single day. Looking at the fast pace in which the city was brought back to life due to dedicated efforts of the government officials, individuals and NGOs, there is definitely a cause of celebration in it. My entire family took part in the marathon.”

APTDC, General Manager, Bhimashankar Rao, said, “‘Rejuvenating Vizag’ is a celebration of the resilient spirit of Vizagites and of the city’s bouncing back to life soon after getting battered by the cyclone Hudhud.”

He further said that the other aim of the event is that as Vizag is poised to develop as a smart city the event will promote towards the brand image of Vizag and will send out a message that the City of Destiny gets on its feet quickly even though a natural disaster strikes it.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Current Affairs / DC Correspondent / November 18th, 2014

Singapore to prepare master plan for AP capital

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, who was on a “capital building mission” to the island nation of Singapore from November 12 to 14, announced that the master plan for the 35,000 acre new capital to be built on the banks of the Krishna river near Guntur will be prepared by the Singapore government itself.

“They have not formally okayed our proposal yet as it has to be ratified by the Cabinet. Once the master plan is prepared then the AP government will announce its time bound action plan for the construction of the capital city,” Naidu told reporters at his residence here on Sunday.

Naidu said that his government also offered Singapore to build 2,400 mw power stations near Krishnapatnam which will have forward linkages with special economic zones in which the AP government will also have stake through special purpose vehicles.

“I met 200 business entities in Singapore and explained them that AP is ready to provide them excellent business opportunities in the public-private partnership mode,” Naidu said adding that building a capital on the lines of Singapore was his poll time promise.

Allaying fears about farmers of the two mandals in Guntur district rejecting the government’s land pooling proposal, Naidu said that pooling is the best way out compared to land acquisition as farmers will have no stake in the fruits of development after the capital is built.

“I will try to meet farmers from Tuesday and convince them,” Naidu said. He blamed opposition parties for instilling fear in villagers. Naidu is also visiting Japan from November 23 for a week to explore possibilities to get assistance to build smart cities in the state including that of the new capital city.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> National / DHNS – Hyderabad , November 16th, 2014