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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New 12,000 sqft convention centre comes up in capital
T'puram: Education minister V Sivankutty inaugurated the convention centre at Kamaleswaram by city corporation, on Saturday. Mayor Arya Rajendran presided over the event. Constructed at a cost of Rs 1.6 crore, the convention centre covers an area of 12,000 sq ft. It includes a fully air-conditioned auditorium that can accommodate up to 800 people, a dining hall with the capacity to serve 300 people at a time and several additional amenities. The facility has been expected to benefit those living in and around Manacaud, Kamaleswaram, Muttathara and Sreevaraham areas. It was developed to serve both private and public purposes at most affordable rates, officials said. The rental charges for the convention centre vary depending on usage. The rate for the full auditorium with air conditioning is Rs 25,000, while without air conditioning it will be Rs 20,000. The first floor can be rented for Rs 15,000 with AC and Rs 10,000 without air conditioning. The ground floor is available for Rs 10,000. The corporation council has also approved a 50% concession in rates for individuals holding AAY and BPL ration cards. For other public events, special rental rates may be applied, subject to the approval of the council, they said.
Hans India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Mithra Mandali' set for blockbuster run
At the grand teaser launch of the much-awaited buddy comedy 'Mithra Mandali', the energy was electric as industry heavyweights and rising stars gathered to celebrate the film's first official glimpse. The film, presented by Bunny Vas under his new banner BV Works, is directed by debutant Vijayendar S and produced by Sapta Aswa Media Works, Vyra Entertainments, and Passionate Producers. Producer Allu Aravind, who launched the teaser, was all praise for the team. 'My friends Bunny Vas, Bhanu Pratapa, and Kalyan Manthina have made a fun entertainer with 'Mithra Mandali'. I'm here to support them and extend my best wishes. Being around all these youngsters makes me feel young again!' he said, adding with a laugh, 'When Bunny Vas showed me 4–5 pictures to choose the heroine, I picked the first one—Niharika. I even follow her on Instagram with a fake account.' The teaser introduces the wild, quirky world of 'Mithra Mandali' with a cricket-style commentary and vibrant visuals that signal non-stop fun. It stars Priyadarshi, Niharika NM, Rag Mayur, Vishnu Oi, Vennela Kishore, and others in an energetic ensemble. Producer Bunny Vas drew inspiration from 'Jathi Ratnalu' to create this film. 'This is a buddy comedy featuring fresh, young talent. 'Mithra Mandali' has a wonderful cast, and we all know the sensation that is Niharika NM,' he shared. 'We're growing in this industry because of our Godfather, Allu Aravind garu.' Co-producer Bhanu Pratapa expressed his gratitude, saying, 'This is a very special moment for us. Allu Aravind garu's presence has filled us with energy.' Actor Priyadarshi shared his excitement: ''Mithra Mandali' is a very fun film—you can imagine how good it is when it's backed by four banners!' Niharika NM, making her debut, said, 'Director Vijay chose me for a very special reason. I feel lucky to work with such a talented cast. Their comic timing is incredible!' Director Vijayendar recounted the journey: 'Benchmark Kiran anna introduced me to Bunny Vas garu, then to Allu Aravind garu—and that's how this project began.' Producer SKN said, 'After watching the teaser, I got vibes of 'Jathi Ratnalu', 'MAD', 'AAY', and '#Single'. Wishing blockbuster success to the entire team.' With music by RR Dhruvan and cinematography by Siddharth SJ, 'Mithra Mandali' promises to be a riot of color, comedy, and friendship when it hits screens soon.
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bunny Vas drops wacky pre-look for next crazy ride, first look on June 6
The new-age production banners Sapta Aswa Creatives and Vyra Entertainments have teamed up with Bunny Vas Works to drop an eccentric and eye-grabbing pre-look poster that's already creating waves across social media. With Bunny Vas presenting a film under his newly minted BV Works for the first time, the buzz around this project is shooting sky-high. Bunny Vas, along with producer Bhanu Pratapa—who previously delivered hits like Thandel, AAY, and #Single—returns with another promising collaboration. Adding more strength to the project is Vyra Entertainments, known for the heartwarming blockbuster Hi Nanna, now bringing their touch to this zany venture. The unveiled pre-look poster features a quirky lineup of masked men sporting red caps and blue face covers—an image that screams fun, mystery, and chaos. With the announcement that the First Look will drop on June 6, curiosity is mounting about the wild ride this film promises. Directed by debutant Vijayendar S, the film is being produced by Kalyan Manthina, Bhanu Pratapa, and Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala, with Somaraju Penmetsa on board as co-producer. Backed by a solid technical team—RR Dhruvan (Music), Siddharth SJ (Cinematography), Peekay (Editing), Gandhi Nadikudikar (Art Direction), and Shilpa Tangturu (Costumes)—the project is shaping up to be a visual treat. With youthful energy, whacky visuals, and a fresh narrative style, this untitled film is aiming to redefine fun. All eyes are now on June 6 for the grand reveal!
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Crack down on PDS anomalies in UP: Pause between transactions a must, sugar overpricing under lens
In a bid to streamline the public distribution system (PDS), the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced two important measures to tackle irregularities in ration distribution by curbing bogus transactions and exposing overcharging, shortchanging and underweighing etc. As a part of the first measure, the government has mandated a minimum one-minute pause between two consecutive transactions made by any ration dealer through the electronic Point-of-Sale (ePOS) device. 'Much like the protocol followed in ATM transactions, we have mandated the one-minute interval between the consecutive transactions by a ration dealer to prevent bogus or proxy entries which have long plagued the fair price shop network across the state,' principal secretary, food and civil supplies, Ranvir Prasad said. According to other officials, some dealers were misusing the POS system to quickly process multiple transactions—sometimes without the actual beneficiaries being present—by exploiting saved biometric data or other means. 'The idea is to ensure that every transaction is genuine and done in real time. A mandatory pause between transactions makes it difficult to carry out mass bogus entries and helps detect suspicious behaviour,' said a senior official in the food and civil supplies department. However, the more disturbing issue has surfaced through a new initiative launched to take direct feedback from the ration beneficiaries. Using a random calling system, the department has begun reaching out to people who collect rations to get their on-ground experiences. Early feedback has revealed a worrying pattern. Many ration dealers are overcharging poor families while distributing subsidised sugar to them. Households covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), a scheme meant for the poorest of the poor. Over 40 lakh AAY families across Uttar Pradesh are entitled to get three kg of sugar every three months at subsidised rates of ₹18 per kg. But the feedback has shown that several dealers are asking for more money than the official price. 'We have developed a new system under which we make random calls to beneficiaries asking them a few pointed questions like if their ration dealer behaves properly, dispenses full quantity, charges the right price etc,' Prasad said. 'Some citizens contacted randomly have complained about their being overcharged for sugar while many others complained about under-weighing ration' he added. He said action on all the complaints about shortchanging, weighing less than required, misbehaviour and overpricing would be taken. 'District officials have been directed to verify the complaints and take immediate corrective steps,' Prasad added.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Minister Nadendla vows to solve 213 public grievances
GUNTUR: Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar on Monday reaffirmed the coalition government's commitment to the welfare and development of the poor, during a Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) programme held at Kollipara mandal in Tenali constituency. Minister Manohar, who participated in the programme along with district in-charge Collector A Bhargav Teja and Tenali Sub-Collector Sanjana Simha, received 213 grievances and issued on-the-spot instructions to officials. 'This is my village… this is my responsibility,' he declared while directly interacting with citizens. He said Rs 12,000 crore was credited into farmers' accounts for kharif and rabi crops under minimum support price — a first of its kind in the country via direct benefit transfer. He added that Rs 10 crore was sanctioned for rural road expansion, particularly to improve farm access during summer. In Kollipara, the Minister assured possession certificates for housing beneficiaries by next month and resolution of land survey issues within a week. He also announced Central lighting, road encroachment removal, sanitation upgrades, and repairs to decades-old drinking water pipelines. Responding to a couple from the SC community, he sanctioned an AAY card and personally handed over 35 kg of rice.
