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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Minister Bharath lays foundation stone for stadium in Kurnool
Construction of a stadium will pave way for development of sports in the district, said Minister for Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath on Tuesday during the foundation laying ceremony for a cricket stadium and sports complex near Jagannadhagattu in Kurnool district. Mr. Bharath along with Collector P. Ranjith Basha, MLAs Gouru Charitha, K.E. Syam Babu and Kurnool Urban Development Authority (KUDA) chairperson Somisetty Venkateswarlu laid the stone for the stadium being constructed within six acres opposite the TIDCO houses in the city. The stadium and complex were being constructed with the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds provided by the Greenko. Asserting that the upcoming cricket stadium will act as a catalyst for development of sports, Mr. Bharath said that they will also take steps for the construction of a stadium in the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) grounds besides the Bala Sai Baba school in Kodumur Assembly Constituency. The Minister thanked the Greenko Group for funding the construction of the cricket stadium and also for setting up pumped storage hydro power project, which is one of the biggest in the entire world, in the district. Mr. Bharath assured to bring more industries to the district which would generate more employment opportunities. 'We have promised 20 lakh jobs to the youth and unemployed in five years and we will fulfil the promise,' he said and added that they have chalked out plans to set up one MSME park in every Assembly constituency and are moving forward in that direction. He said efforts would be made for setting up a tomato processing unit in Pathikonda at the earliest. Collector Ranjith Basha said that as Tirupati, Kadapa and Anantapur in Rayalaseema region have good stadiums, the administration planned to construct one in Kurnool for the development of sports in the district. He said coaching will be given in basket ball and kabaddi apart from cricket and also for shuttle and swimming in the indoor stadium. 'Children till the age of 15 years will be given training by 40 coaches in various sports at the stadium,' he said.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
First CLAT cracker from TN's Pachamalai hills seeks housing; livelihood support for family
TIRUCHY: Even as S Bharath, a student from Thonur hamlet, made history by becoming the first tribal student in the Pachamalai hills to crack the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), his family continues to live in a crumbling one-room house and is appealing for support to improve both their living conditions and livelihood. With the monsoon fast approaching, Bharath's family is urgently seeking help to rebuild their deteriorating home. They also hope the district administration will help them to procure tractors at a subsidised price or support to set up a small business, which could provide a more stable source of income. Bharath was honoured by the Tiruchy collector on Monday, with a cheque for Rs 25,000 towards meeting his educational expenses. However, back in their village, his family of six continues to live under a roof made of asbestos sheets, with walls battered by years of weather.
Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Graduate farmer turns barren land into thriving orchard
Chitradurga: In an inspiring tale of determination and sustainable agriculture, leaving behind a busy city life, Bharath Anjanappa — a triple graduate and former stock analyst, marketing manager, and journalist — regularly travelled from Bengaluru to his ancestral village in Chikkerahalli, Molakalmuru taluk of Chitradurga district, to breathe life into six acres of barren land. Over three years, he transformed the dry plot into a thriving agroforestry model, combining fruit orchards and timber plantations. His efforts are now set to yield an income of Rs8–9 lakh in the very first harvest year. Driven by a long-term vision for sustainable income and environmental restoration, Bharath began planting fruit and timber saplings on his dry, underutilized land three years ago. Today, his orchard includes over 4,000 saplings, comprising 450 fig (anjeer), 600 guava, 960 mahogany, 70 jamun, 250 lemon, 200 mousambi, 70 coconut, 200 custard apple (sitaphal), and 1,000 sandalwood trees. 'I was told farming was a mistake,' said Bharath. 'Many relatives discouraged me, saying there's no profit, water is scarce, and I'd fail. But I took it as a challenge.' Despite lacking large-scale support, Bharath undertook the entire effort largely on his own, with limited financial assistance from a few friends. His mother, he says, remained his constant motivation throughout. 'She always encouraged me to do the right thing — to grow trees, to stay connected to the land.' Bharath's farm practices are rooted in organic and sustainable methods. He prepared compost pits on-site, significantly cutting down costs. He avoids chemical inputs, instead using neem cake, fish emulsion, and natural compost for healthy growth and soil enrichment. With guava and custard apple already bearing fruit, Bharath estimates his orchard will generate Rs8–9 lakh this year. 'Even if some years bring lower fruit yield, my timber and long-term crops will ensure continuous income,' he said. To manage water efficiently, he installed a drip irrigation system across all six acres, with assistance from the Agriculture Department. Thoughtful sapling spacing and a scientific layout have allowed a single borewell to meet the entire orchard's water needs. However, Bharath's journey has not been without roadblocks. A critical retaining wall to prevent soil erosion from a nearby stream has been pending approval for over five years. 'I've approached the village panchayat, taluk office, MLA, MP, even the Chief Minister through Janata Darshan. Still, there's been no action. Just red tape and excuses,' he said. Bharath criticized the gap between government schemes and ground-level implementation. 'There are plenty of schemes for farmers, but they rarely reach us on time. Fertilizer support listed in Phani records hasn't materialized either.' Despite the setbacks, Bharath remains committed to his vision. 'Farming is not just about crops. It's about resilience, sustainability, and self-reliance. This journey has made me stronger.' His model has drawn praise from the Horticulture Department. K.A. Sudhakar, Assistant Director of Horticulture, said, 'Such integrated horticulture and timber cultivation is rare in this region. Bharath's initiative stands as an example for self-reliant, environmentally conscious farming. His model is replicable and highly encouraging for young farmers.' With continued dedication and community awareness, Bharath's green mission is poised to become a symbol of modern, sustainable agriculture in Karnataka.
New Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Sunil joins Vijay Milton-Raj Tarun's next
The latest to join the star cast of Vijay Milton and Raj Tarun's untitled film is actor Sunil. This announcement comes on the heels of Bharath and Aari Arjunan joining the cast. The makers made the latest casting announcement on Sunday. The film marks Vijay Milton's first Telugu directorial, as it is pegged as a Tamil-Telugu bilingual. The film, expected to follow the Goli Soda legacy, marks the first collaboration between Raj and Vijay Milton. The actor was recently seen in Bhale Unnade and is known for films such as Uyyaa Jampala, Kumar 21F and Cinema Choopistha Mava. Vijay Milton has previously directed films with Vikram in Tamil and Shivarajkumar in Kannada, in addition to the two Goli Soda films. While Ammu Abhirami plays the female lead, Aari Arjunan will play a cop; the roles of Bharath and Paal Dabba are yet to be disclosed. Kalai Kingson and Vikram Mor are roped in as stunt directors, with the rest of the star cast and technical crew yet to be revealed. The film's official title is set to be unveiled on June 15.
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Bharath exhorts students to adopt technology
Minister for Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath exhorted the students to use the available technology and achieve their goals. Mr Bharath asked the students to think differently and emerge victorious in their life. The Minister on Monday gave away the Shining Stars awards to the students who excelled in the recently announced SSC and intermediate examination results, at an event organised at a private function hall in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Bharath said the State government had decided to give the awards and also a certificate and ₹20,000 cash to encourage students to further excel in academics. He said students are game changers and they can change the world with their innovative ideas. The Minister asked the parents to encourage their children to choose a career of their interest and not to force their ideas on the children. He said engineering and medicine are not the only careers for the students and there are several other sectors which can be explored by the students. Panyam MLA Gouru Charitha Reddy expressed happiness over students of government schools excelling on par with those from private schools. She said poverty should not come in the way of academics and the State government is providing many opportunities for the children to study. She said the NDA government had sanctioned ₹5 crore to KGBV schools in four mandals and another ₹3 crore for taking up repairs to BC and SC hostels in Panyam Assembly Constituency alone. Further, steps are being taken to develop the IIT Ambedkar NEET Academy at Chinna Tekur and ₹10 lakh has been sanctioned from CSR funds. Incharge Collector B. Navya said the State government is providing all facilities at the government schools on par with private schools. In Nandyal district, Minister for Minority Welfare N.. Md. Farooq gave away the awards to 182 SSC students and 35 intermediate students. He said the good performance of the students with a pass percentage of 82 in SSC has placed the Nandyal district on top among other districts of the State. District Collector Rajakumari Gania said the State government is not differentiating between government and private schools and had decided to encourage students of both the sectors by awarding the best performing students with Shining Stars awards. Meanwhile in Anantapur district, 184 SSC students and 35 intermediate students were given the Shining Stars awards by Collector Vinod Kumar V.
