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Hans India
15 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Arrangements for IYD reviewed by MA&UD officials
Visakhapatnam: Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department S. Suresh Kumar instructed Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation officials to provide necessary arrangements for the 11th International Day of Yoga programme scheduled on June 21. Examining the arrangements made for the IYD here on Thursday, he emphasised that basic amenities must be provided to the public without any disruption. Along with Director of Municipal Administration P Sampath Kumar, GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg, and other GVMC officials, Suresh Kumar visited RK Beach and inspected the main yoga venue and surrounding areas, including The Park Hotel, Tenneti Park, Sagar Nagar (Seethakonda), A1 Grand, Thimmapuram, etc. He reviewed the arrangements for drinking water, public toilets, sanitation, and lighting management. The Principal Secretary directed the officials to ensure cleanliness across the city. He instructed them to provide continuous water supply and maintain toilets clean. Chief Medical Officer Naresh Kumar, Supervising Engineer Krishna Rao and KVN Ravi were present.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Arrangements in full swing for International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam
Preparations are in full swing for the grand celebration of International Yoga Day scheduled for June 21. The entire Beach Road stretch from R.K. Beach to Bheemunipatnam is being extensively decorated, as the event is expected to draw nearly five lakh participants performing 'yogasanas' . The stretch from Kali Matha Temple to The Park Hotel, which is considered as the major venue, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, and other dignitaries will participate, is receiving special attention. Barricades have been installed along the footpaths for crowd control and safety. As per the authorities, to accommodate the massive turnout, as many as 326 compartments are being set up along the stretch, each designed to hold between 1,000 and 1,300 participants. Mats are being laid, and each compartment will be equipped with a stage for yoga instructors and LED screens for better visibility and coordination. The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) authorities are giving final touches to the greenery, landscaping and paint works. Home Minister V. Anitha conducted a review meeting with MP M. Sribharat and other elected representatives. She said that the entire Beach Road stretch will be brought under surveillance of 2,000 CCTV cameras. She said that the city police is working in close coordination with the Prime Minister's security team to ensure there are no security issues. 50 snake catchers Ms Anitha also said that keeping in view of the proximity to forest areas along the Beach Road stretch, spraying operations are being conducted to prevent snake intrusion. Additionally, around 50 snake catchers are going to be stationed at the site. At Jodugullapalem hillock, barricades were placed to prevent boulders from rolling onto the venue. She also said that healthcare and sanitation have been given top priority. 'A medical camp will be set up for every 1 km, supported by 200 ambulances. Additionally, three 10-bed hospitals will be operational at three separate places along the stretch. Following directions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in view of participation of a large number of women, each compartment will have 10 bio-toilets,' she said. The Home Minister also said that tribal students from ASR district, who previously created a record by performing 108 Surya Namaskars, will perform yogasanas at the Andhra University Engineering College grounds. She said that the previous world record for yoga participation stood at 1.5 lakh people at Surat in an event not attended by the Prime Minister. However, this event, with the Prime Minister in attendance, aims to set a new benchmark with a target of five lakh participants, she added. Speaking about the parking places, the Home Minister said that as many as 75 designated parking spaces have been arranged. She also said that they have chalked out traffic plans in such a way that traffic flow will normalise within 30 minutes after the event concludes.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Mayor lays foundation stones for development works
Visakhapatnam: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao mentioned that development programmes are being undertaken in all wards to steer Visakhapatnam towards the progress path. On Saturday, he, along with Visakhapatnam south constituency MLA CH Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav, laid foundation stones and inaugurated several project works under the GVMC jurisdiction taken up in the constituency at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore. Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor stated that the coalition government is functioning with a primary goal of developing the state on all fronts. He stressed that under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the coalition government has made plans to provide necessary infrastructure and improved amenities to the public across the wards. A total of Rs 3.5 crore has been allocated for various works in the segment, including cement roads, drainage canals, construction and repairs of community halls, borewells, park renovation, compound walls, arches and other development activities at various localities, said Srinivasa Rao. Areas such as Gollalapalem, Chakali Gedda, Gangula Gedda, Bhupesh Nagar, Allipuram SC Colony road, Bowdara road, Coconut Garden, Mantha Vari Veedhi, Market main road, Sunnapu Veedhi Panja Junction, Government Victoria Hospital, Kotha Agraharam, Kotha Jalaripeta and Golla Veedhi will be developed with the funds received, he informed. The Mayor directed the GVMC engineering department officials to ensure that the works begin at the earliest and that contractors should complete the works with quality within the stipulated time. Speaking on the occasion, South constituency MLA CH Vamsi Krishna Srinivas Yadav stated that infrastructure would be given top priority in each ward. The MLA expressed gratitude to the Mayor for sanctioning and initiating several development works in the constituency. He emphasised that the coalition government is committed to develop Visakhapatnam in a way that garners national recognition. GVMC Jana Sena Party floor leader B Vasantha Lakshmi, corporators Bipin Kumar Jain, M. Mary Jones, Ch Janaki Ram and G Vijaya Lakshmi, GVMC 4th Zonal Commissioner Mallayya Naidu, Executive Engineer U.N. Narasinga Rao, deputy executive engineer Venkateswara Rao, party workers and leaders were present.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Visakhapatnam gears up for International Yoga Day event on June 21
The City of Destiny is undergoing a major facelift ahead of the International Yoga Day celebrations, scheduled for June 21. The Beach Road stretch between the Naval Coastal Battery and Park Hotel Junction, the main venue for the event, is being beautified extensively. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan and other dignatoaries are sheduled to participate in the grand event. The Beach Road, which underwent a beautification drive ahead of the G-20 summit in 2023, is now being adorned with innovative installations and sculptures. Among the highlights are a floral-themed structure and a giant paintbrush topped with greenery, symbolising the State government's 'Harithandhrapradesh' initiative. Painting and refurbishment works are being undertaken on sculptures, medians and grills to give them a vibrant and fresh appearance of the tourist spot. This apart, the Horticulture Department of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has been taking up works like planting new saplings, trimming and refreshing existing greenery to showcase a rejuvenated environment. Not just the RK Beach stretch, the beautification drive covers The Park Hotel Junction to Bheemunipatnam. This corridor is witnessing removal of dead trees, replacement of defunct streetlights, improvements to street lighting, footpaths, road repair works and general maintenance. Preparations are also under way at the Andhra University Engineering College Grounds, which have been identified as an alternative venue in case of rain. If the weather holds, the grounds may still host Yoga Day activities alongside the main event. Key officials, including Principal Secretary and Special Officer for the event, M.T. Krishna Babu, IT Minister Nara Lokesh, and a Central inspection team, have already reviewed the ongoing arrangements. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit Visakhapatnam on June 16 to personally assess the preparations along with other senior officials.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Provide proper amenities to devotees taking part in ‘Giri Pradakshina' of Simhachalam temple, BJP MLA urges GVMC officials
Visakhapatnam North MLA P. Vishnu Kumar Raju has urged the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) to ensure basic amenities to devotees participating in the 'Giri Pradakshina' of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Simhachalam, scheduled on July 9. He noted that the arrangements for the annual ritual were not up to the mark last year and also alleged that the devotees faced inconvenience. He also reminded that it is the responsibility of the corporation to ensure proper drinking water, toilets, good roads and illumination to devotees without fail. He was speaking during the zero-hour of the council meeting here on Friday, chaired by the newly-elected Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao and District Collector and in-charge GVMC Commissioner M.N. Harendhira Prasad. Mr. Vishnu Kumar Raju, represents the North constituency, which covers some part of the 'Giri Pradakshina' trek route. He alleged that colonies like NGGOs Colony and a few others did not even have proper street lighting for devotees who walk the entire night. 'Even the drinking water was not supplied properly. There were no staff to supply drinking water after 12 a.m. How can the devotees manage?. The number of bio toilets being arranged for the devotees are completely inadequate' he said, asking the corporation to make elaborate arrangements this time. A wide variety of civic issues were brought to light during the zero-hour of the council meeting. Along with Vishnu Kumar Raju, other public elected representatives like State TDP president Palla Srinivasa Rao, Rajya Sabha member Golla Babu Rao and corporators spoke about several issues. Need for roads Mr. Palla Srinivasa Rao said stressed the need for constructing good roads on the outskirts of the city and merged villages in the corporation. He pointed out that though the corporation growing leaps and bounds, some areas like Akkireddipalem and a few others still have bad roads. He also stressed on the need for development of road between Vantillu Junction and Y-Junction under Gajuwaka limits. Proper drainage system The MLA also stated that due to lack of proper drainage system, an industry in Ward No. 68 has been releasing effluents to the agricultural fields, which is affecting a number of farmers. He urged the Mayor and the Collector to visit the area and ensure solution to the victims. TDP corporator K Hanok has asked the corporation to take steps to reduce traffic congestions in the city. He has sought to increase free-lefts at major traffic junctions and suggested to utilise green-belt area if necessary for expansions. YSRCP corporators Allu Shankar Rao and P.V. Suresh mentioned about alleged unauthorised constructions in the city and also encroachments of government lands. Mr. Suresh alleged negligence on the part of the GVMC officials in taking action in this regard. BJP Corporator (ward 48) Gangula Kavitha reported increase in thefts of vehicle parts, lack of proper illumination and drinking water issues on hillock areas in her ward. YSRCP corporator Bipin Jain questioned why was the food court not removed despite the GVMC council twice passing the resolution. Mr. Golla Babu Rao said that the NDA government should not neglect Visakhapatnam focusing on Amaravati.
