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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Foundation stone for new bus station in Khammam
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday laid a foundation stone for a new Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus station in Madhira. The bus station will be built at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore. Spread over two acres and 24 guntas, the new facility is set to have 10 platforms, passenger amenities, including waiting halls, and toilets. Efforts will be made to boost multi-modal connectivity with the bus station scheduled to be linked to the railway station. Several new TGSRTC buses was flagged off one the. Both ministers briefly travelled in one of them . The existing station has been functioning for more than 35 years. This necessitated an upgraded bus station. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Prabhakar said the Congress-led government was committed to strengthening public transport. He underscored that that shortly after assuming office, the Telangana government launched the Mahalakshmi scheme. He picked holes in the previous government's attitude towards the TGSRTC and stated that they had not acquired new buses or made recruitments more 10 years. He also alleged mismanagement of employee funds had left the corporation financially unstable. The Khammam district (undivided) has by seven TG SRTC depots. These are in Khammam, Madhira, Sathupalli, Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem, Manuguru, and Yellandu. These operate a combined fleet of 548 buses daily, that include Lahari, Rajadhani, Super Luxury, Deluxe, Mahalakshmi Express, and Pallevelugu services. Apart from these, there are some private hire buses. Together, these buses cover over 2.62 lakh kilometres each day and ferry around 2.1 lakh passengers. Madhira depot was established in 1987, and currently runs 70 buses with 218 staff. Around 29,430 kilometres are covered daily from this depot catering to the travel needs of over 20,000 passengers.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Lofty words, little action': Telangana BJP takes aim at Revanth govt.'s performance over unfulfilled promises
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy either step down or delegate leadership to someone within the Congress who is capable of fulfilling pre-poll promises made to the people of Telangana. The BJP argued that voters had chosen the Congress based on its guarantees, many of which are now being abandoned. On Tuesday, BJP chief spokesperson N.V. Subash said the CM's repeated claims of financial strain expose his inability to govern effectively. 'Before the elections, Mr. Reddy claimed that his party had economic experts who would guide the State out of financial trouble. Where are those experts now? Why does the Chief Minister keep saying there is no money to implement key schemes like Mahalakshmi or Rythu Bharosa,' he asked. added that blaming the previous Bharat Rashtra Samiti government and former Chief Minister Rao for unpaid bills and accumulating debt is merely an 'excuse' to mask the Congress government's 'non-performance'. 'If they were not ready with a plan, why did they make such lofty promises in the first place,' he questioned. In a separate press conference, Nizamabad Urban MLA Dhanpal Satyanarayana and ST Morcha president accused the Revanth Reddy-led government of betraying every section of society. Except for the free bus travel for women, they pointed out, none of the Congress' pre-election guarantees have been implemented so far. They questioned the government's silence on key promises such as enhanced financial assistance to farmers, including tenant farmers, monthly stipends for the unemployed, distribution of scooters to girl students, and the release of a job calendar for youth. The leaders also criticised the sluggish pace of the Indiramma housing scheme for the weaker sections and the lack of clarity on issuing new ration cards. They demanded that pending payments under the Aarogyasri health scheme be cleared immediately. Given these widespread failures, they said, the government lacks the moral authority to face the public in the upcoming local body elections. The State unit of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education, demanding that engineering admissions be conducted strictly based on merit and rank, without any form of donation. Led by BJYM president S. Mahender, the protesters urged the government to take strict action against private colleges that flout admission norms. They also called for the immediate implementation of the fee reimbursement scheme.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Paramedical student's body found in lake in Karnataka
Bengaluru: An 18-year-old paramedical student's body was found in a lake in Singarajipura, Channapatna, Friday morning. The victim is AC Mahalakshmi from Ambarahalli in Maddur and a student at Ramanagara Institute of Paramedical Sciences. Police said she went missing Thursday afternoon after leaving her belongings, including mobile phone and college ID card, on the lakebed. Preliminary investigation indicates it was a suicide. Mahalakshmi is survived by her parents and younger brother. Her father, Chikkaveeregowda, told police that passersby called his son, saying they'd found Mahalakshmi's mobile phone and college ID card on the lakebed. "Like every day, I left her at the bus stand Thursday morning. However, college staff called me in the afternoon, saying Mahalakshmi hadn't attended classes. I called her but her phone kept ringing. By 4pm, someone called my son Jatin from Mahalakshmi's mobile, saying they had found her phone on the lakebed. We rushed there but couldn't find her. On Friday morning, police found her body floating in the lake," said Chikkaveeregowda, a waterman. Police said they are yet to ascertain why she took the extreme step. (If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in need of emotional support, call suicide-prevention helplines: Tele-Manas helpline: 14416 or 1800-891-4416, SAHAI: 080-25497777.) Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amitabh Bachchan recites shlokas to spread a message about spirituality, touches fans' hearts: 'The soul gives voice'
is a legendary Bollywood actor, celebrated not only for his films but also for his iconic baritone voice and influential presence beyond cinema. He often shares his thoughts and feelings through writing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He talks about his life, career, and important ideas in a way that touches many people. Recently, he shared a video where he recited several shlokas to spread a message about spirituality. The Spiritual Shlok Recital Video The 82-year-old megastar recently posted a lengthy video on Instagram where he shared a spiritual message through the chanting of shlokas. Wearing an all-white outfit consisting of a kurta, matching trousers, and a cap, he sat against a dark backdrop with headphones on to help him focus. In the video, the legendary actor recited several Hindu prayers, including mantras dedicated to gods and goddesses such as Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, Gauri, and . A Heartfelt Caption Reflecting Spirituality Alongside his post, Bachchan shared a caption that beautifully expressed his spiritual bond: '.. the heart desires .. the mind reverberates .. the soul gives voice .. – Shlok recital by Amitabh Bachchan.' Fans' Warm and Emotional Reactions The video quickly captured the hearts of his fans. Actress Payal Rohtagi expressed her admiration with a string of heart-eyed emojis, while young actor Diptii Salvi applauded with clapping hands. One viewer was deeply touched, commenting, 'Amitabh ji, Your composition touched a place beyond words where the heart listens, the soul stirs, and silence speaks. Thank you for sharing a moment of pure beauty." Others described the video as 'Peaceful' and 'Fantastic,' with one fan calling him the 'Shahenshah of our hearts. ' Amitabh Bachchan's Recent Work On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan has been continuously active. His most recent appearance was in the 2024 Tamil film 'Vettaiyan', where he starred alongside Rajinikanth.
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KMF launches new varieties of cakes and muffins
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), under its Nandini brand, introduced 18 new products across three categories - slice cake, bar cake and muffins - to the market on the occasion of World Milk Day celebrations on Sunday (June 1). Every year, to mark the occassion, milk unions across the State conduct awareness programmes in schools, anganwadis and even orphanages about milk. This year, KMF conducted a paneer cooking competition in the wake of rising cases of adulteration of paneer. More than 30 people from across the State participated in the competition and Mahalakshmi from Bengaluru was declared as the winner and was awarded a cash prize of ₹50,000. Vishika Keshav from Mangaluru came second and won a cash prize of ₹30,000 and a 13-year-old Vinodini. B., won the third place and a cash prize of ₹20,000 for her unique 'paneer bomb' recipe. Speaking during the celebrations, B. Shivaswamy, managing director, KMF said, 'The per capita milk consumption, according to our circulation data, is around 240 ml in Karnataka. We want to increase awareness about the benefits of milk consumption and encourage people to consumer milk be it as milk itself, curds or even ice cream.' While customers often complain about the availability of newly launched products, especially the whey protein based dosa and idli batter, the officials of KMF assured that the 18 new products are well in stock and will be available everywhere. 'We have begun placements since last week and they are available in all outlets,' an official said.
