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The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Trail drone farming to take off in Konaseema
The economic viability of drone technology is set to be assessed on ten acres of land by cultivating paddy in the Kharif season in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar stated that drones would be deployed for paddy cultivation on the ten-acre land for sowing, crop management — including pest identification through thermal scanning, and the spraying of fertilisers and pesticides. The aim is to compare the input costs of drone-assisted farming with the traditional method. 'The drone technology will be fully recommended for adoption by the farmers if it saves input costs in farming', said Mr. Mahesh Kumar.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
RGUKT IIIT students celebrate International Yoga Day
Students of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) IIIT in Nuzvid celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day by performing yoga on the lawns of the institute, here on Saturday. Nuzvid IIIT Director S. Amarendra Kumar, who practised yoga along with the faculty and the students, asked all to do 'yogasanas' for an hour every day. The 17th Andhra Battalion NCC, Vijayawada, performed yoga with a slogan 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smrithi Maidan, in Vijayawada. Nearly 1,200 cadets of various institutes, NCC officers, instructors performed various yogasanas in the Smrithi Maidan, said Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. G.C. Pandey. Officers of South Central Railway (SCR), Vijayawada division, celebrated the International Yoga Day, and practised yogasanas at Railway Function Hall. Additional Divisional Railway Manager P.E. Edwin, Srinivas Rao Konda, Divisional Personnel Officer Rasana Devi and other officers felicitated yoga instructors, Velaga Swathi and Velugubanti Saatvika on the occasion. International Yoga Day was celebrated at more than 20 places in SCR Vijayawada division, in which many railway employees participated, the SCR officials said.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
ONGC, GAIL told to fulfil their CSR mandate in Konaseema
District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar on Tuesday directed the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) to fulfil their Corporate Social Responsibility mandate by allocating funds to adhere to the CSR guidelines in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. The Collector held talks on Tuesday (June 10) with the public sector units, ONGC and GAIL, which engage in oil and natural gas exploration, and observed poor funding under the CSR mandate. 'ONGC and GAIL failed to release the CSR grant for various projects proposed by the respective public representatives in the financial year 2024-25. These companies engaged in oil and natural gas exploration should fund all the projects proposed under the CSR mandate', said Mr. Kumar. He reiterated that half of the total CSR funds should be allocated to the medical and health sector, while the remaining amount for developmental works. The MLAs of the Konaseema region have asked the ONGC to repair the roads that have been damaged due to the deployment of heavy vehicles for their operations. MLAs Vegulla Jogeswara Rao, Datla Subba Raju, Bandaru Satyananda Rao, Deva Vara Prasad, ONGC and GAIL representatives were present.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Scholarships: May 25, 2025
The Bristol Master's Scholarship Offered by the University of Bristol, the U.K. Eligibility: Open to those who have a 2:1 Bachelor's degree and applied for a full-time Master's course beginning in Fall 2025 and qualify for the lower 'home' tuition fee and also meet at least one of the university's criteria for supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Rewards: £2,000 (annual) Application: Online Deadline: May 30 Sheffield Hallam University GREAT Scholarships Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the U.K., in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. Eligibility: Students who are Indian citizens with a 2:1 UG Honours degree or equivalent and have applied for a full-time PG course beginning in September 2026. They should meet the English language and academic requirements for their course and be classified as international fee paying and self-funding with sufficient funds to cover remaining costs. Rewards: £10,000 (waiver on tuition fee) Application: Online Deadline: May 31 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Scholarship for Topper Award, Delhi Offered by the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST, Government of NCT, Delhi. Eligibility: Student from the SC, ST or OBC communities living in Delhi who isin the final year of a professional or technical degree after having completed Class 10 and 12 from a recognised institution in Delhi. Rewards: ₹25,000 (one-time). Application: Online Deadline: May 31 Courtesy:
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Ambedkar Stadium set to reopen after major renovation and upgrades
After years of neglect, the iconic Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi is ready to reclaim its glory as a hub for football and community events. Once the pride of the capital's football scene, the stadium has undergone significant renovation and is now nearly ready to reopen. According to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official, the last major facelift was undertaken before the 2010 Commonwealth Games, leaving much-needed repairs pending for over a decade. The stadium had fallen into disrepair, with visible damage to several structures. Spectator stands facing Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg were deteriorating, exposing iron rods, while railings and staircase windows had suffered damage over time. However, extensive work has now addressed these issues. The renovation, which cost around ₹6 crore, includes structural repairs and new facilities aimed at improving the overall experience for both players and spectators. Ambedkar Stadium gets a new look to it Notable upgrades include gender-specific changing rooms, restrooms on multiple levels, a revamped façade with aluminium louvres, a modern air-conditioned media centre, and a VIP lounge. A cafeteria is also being constructed. Gates 4 and 5 have been redesigned, and the stadium's electrical system has been modernized. The stadium is expected to be fully operational by June 15, with 95% of the renovation work already complete. The MCD has also enhanced the drainage system to prevent waterlogging and revitalized the pitch by leveling the ground and planting fresh grass. Inaugurated in 1960 as Delhi Gate Stadium and later renamed after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the 20,000-seat arena has hosted numerous prestigious events, including matches from the 1982 Asian Games and the Nehru Cup. It was here in 2007 that India famously beat Syria 1-0 to lift the Nehru Cup. The stadium also continues to host the Subroto Cup, a key national-level junior football tournament. Besides football, Ambedkar Stadium serves as a venue for civic events such as Bal Diwas and houses some municipal offices, which operate independently of the sports facilities. With a rich history of legendary players, including Sunil Chhetri and Nigeria's Emeka Ezeugo, the stadium is poised to become a sporting landmark once again.
