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Hans India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Temples in city to organise Rath Yatra tomorrow
Visakhapatnam: Krishna temples in Visakhapatnam gear up to celebrate Rath Yatra scheduled on June 27 (Friday). As part of it, International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is celebrating the eighteenth edition of Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra on the auspicious day of 'Ashada Shukla Dvitiya Thithi' falling on June 27. Like every year, this year also, the temple is arranging three separate chariots for deities of Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra. The chariots, built with mechanised collapsible canopies of 37-ft height, will be drawn along the routes in a single procession. As per the schedule, the procession starts from Central Park parking area, opposite to Government Women's College, Near LIC building at 4 pm. And it passes via LIC Building, Ambedkar Statue, Dabagardens, Jagadamba Junction, Waltair Main Road and Siripuram before concluding at Gurajada Kalakshetram, Siripuram wherein thousands of devotees assemble to hear the pastimes of Lord Jagannath and watch cultural programmes. More than 501 varieties of special dishes will be offered to Lord Jagannath on the occasion. The colourful canopies for Rathams were sourced from Pipili, Odisha to give a Puri flavour to the festival. Along with them, a special miniature Ratha will carry the idol of Srila Prabhupad, the founder Acharya of ISKCON. Cultural programmes will be presented by artistes arriving from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha on the occasion. The Hare Krishna Movement in Visakhapatnam is planning to celebrate Rath Yatra the same day. Harinam Sankirtan, cultural programmes and distribution of prasad form a part of the festival celebrations. The yatra here starts from IIAM College and comes back to the same place after passing through MVP double road, Isukathota, Venkojipalem and Beach Road. The celebration is scheduled to commence from 5 pm onwards. Sri Jagannath Swamy temple, Kotha Road in Old Town Area is gearing up for the celebration. The Rath Yatra of the temple is slated to commence from 4 pm onwards. Scores of devotees are expected to take part in the yatra and witness a number of devotional activities planned for the occasion.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Three chariots, 501 special dishes, to mark ISKCON's Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra celebrations on June 27
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Visakhapatnam, will celebrate Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra for the 18th time, this year, on Aashada Shukla Dvitiya Tithi, June 27. Announcing this at a media conference, on Tuesday, President, ISKCON, Visakhapatnam, Samba Das explained that the Rath Yatra, is styled on the lines of the one at Puri Jagannath and will feature three separate chariots, one each for Sri Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra in a single procession. The rathams are fitted with colourful, mechanised, collapsible canopies, 37-feet high, specially brought in from Odisha. A special miniature ratham of Srila Prabhupad, the founder Acharya of ISKCON, will also be a part of the procession. Artistes from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha will present kirtans and traditional dances before the deity's chariot. A number of Kolatam groups will also participate in the colourful procession. He added that nearly 500 students from various schools and colleges have volunteered to serve Lord Jagannath on the festive occasion. The procession will begin from the parking area of Central Park, opposite the Government Women's College, and will pass through LIC building, Ambedkar statue, Dabagardens, Jagadamba juntion, Waltair Main Road, and Siripuram before concluding at Gurajada Kalakshetram. Scores of devotees are expected to assemble at Gurajada Kalakshetram to hear the spiritual discourses and watch the cultural programmes being organised. More than 501 special dishes will be offered to the Lord and then distributed among the devotees. This will be followed by Sandhya Arati with 108 Pradeepams. The programme will conclude with dinner prasadam for all devotees at Gurajada Kalakshetram. The organisers have asked devotees to participate in the chariot-pulling, and have darshan of Lord Jagannath on the ratham, and receive his blessings. Also present at the media conference was the Nitaisevini Mataji of ISKCON.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Calm returns to villages near LoC in Jammu and Kashmir after guns, cannons fall silent
As the guns fell silent on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, displaced residents of border villages on Sunday (May 11, 2025) sounded hopeful of returning to their homes. However, many such villages may still remain out of bounds for residents because of littered live explosives. Officials said the border districts of Kupwara and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley, and Poonch and Rajouri in the Pir Panjal Valley, witnessed much-needed calm after many days of shelling and cross-border firing, which left at least 18 civilians dead. Many villagers in both Jammu and Kashmir regions began returning to their damaged houses and resumed their daily routine. India-Pakistan ceasefire LIVE: Follow the latest updates for May 11, 2025 In Baramulla's Uri, shops reopened and people were seen shopping in the main market. Villages around Uri were among the worst affected in Pakistan's shelling, with over a dozen structures damaged. Around 100 families had fled Silikote, Salamabad, Churanda and pockets that fall near the Zero Line along the LoC. Around 500 people had to take refuge at multiple centres, including two schools in Baramulla, after the Pakistan Army resorted to heavy shelling. Scores of children who missed school were excited to rejoin their school. 'We study in a school in Uri tehsil. I have not seen my classmates for many days now. I am excited to go back to school once it reopens. I pray shelling doesn't take place again,' Sadia Ji, a student of Class 8, said. The Poonch district in the Jammu region had borne the brunt of Pakistan shelling. An official said the district's police and court complexes sustained damage in the shelling. Vikas Kundal, Deputy Commissioner of Poonch, visited several localities including Qazi Mohra, Dungus, Sarain, Jamia Zia Ul Uloom, Geeta Bhawan, Kamsar and Kama Khan. 'All of these areas suffered damage due to shelling,' Mr. Kundal said. Out of the 18 civilian deaths in the Union Territory, 14 were from Poonch district. Meanwhile, the police urged locals to avoid returning to frontline areas. 'We are not allowed to return. We are told the area will be cleared first,' a said displaced local from Silikote at the Government Women's College, Baramulla, which serves as a shelter for the displaced population from Uri. The police said there was risk of 'unexploded munitions after Pakistani shelling'. National Conference leader and MLA from Uri Sajjad Shafi said the 'unexploded shells are scattered from Dachi to Kamalkote and Duwalta to Garkote in Uri'. 'The ceasefire has been in effect only for the past 24 hours. Let the area be sanitised and unexploded shells cleared. It will take a couple of days. We will alert people to return to their villages thereafter,' Mr. Shafi said. Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti visited Salamabad near the LoC. 'Our wounded lie in hospitals. Our families huddle in shelters. Our homes are reduced to rubble. This is why Kashmir cries out for peace, not war,' Ms. Mufti said. She said those who beat the drums of war don't hear our children weep. 'They don't see our parents breaking under the weight of fear and loss. We need homes, not bunkers. We want our children to grow and not be buried under violence. The war-mongering must stop,' the PDP president said. In an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ms. Mufti said, 'Decision-makers should prioritise dialogue over military escalation. Let us build a future where the children of J&K can live without fear,' she added.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Minister Pemmasani to lay stone for Brodipet road over bridge today
GUNTUR: The long-awaited four-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Brodipet is set to become a reality, with Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar scheduled to lay the foundation stone on May 7. The Rs 98-crore project aims to ease congestion in one of Guntur's busiest areas. The 950-metre, 70-foot-wide bridge will stretch from the Government Women's College to between Brodipet's 8th and 9th lanes. The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department will manage the dismantling of the existing two-lane structure and oversee the construction of the new bridge. As part of the Centre's CRIF Setu Bandhan scheme, the redevelopment replaces the original 1956 structure that connects Guntur East and West. With the city's population projected to grow from 6 lakh in 2011 to 10 lakh, the old ROB has been unable to handle traffic from key areas like Arundalpet, Brodipet, GGH, and AC College. Despite the presence of a Road Under Bridge at Kankaragunta, traffic congestion persisted for over a decade as earlier expansion proposals stalled. Dr Pemmasani was instrumental in securing Central approval for the long-pending project. The Guntur Municipal Corporation has finalised tenders and begun preliminary work, including road widening in Mudu Vanthenalu and traffic management near Kankaragunta. The project includes 25-foot-wide service roads on both sides and the widening of a 1.6-km approach stretch. To facilitate construction, Rs 71 lakh has been paid as compensation to 20 homeowners affected near Sankar Vilas Centre.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
1,872 candidates will appear for NEET test in Mandya
Mandya: The National Testing Agency will conduct the NEET (UG) test on Sunday at five centres in Mandya district. Adequate preparations must be made to ensure that the examination is conducted smoothly and without any errors, said BC Shivanandamurthy, additional deputy commissioner. A total of 1,872 candidates will appear for the test. He was speaking on Tuesday while presiding over the pre-exam meeting for NEET at the district panchayat's video conference hall. He said the NEET (UG) examination will be held on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. The exam will be held at five centres in Mandya district: Government Women's College (autonomous) in Mandya city, SET Public School-2 in Melukote, PSSK High School in Pandavapura, and Government Polytechnic College in KR Pet. A total of 1,872 candidates will appear for the exam. Candidates must bring the admit card along with a valid ID issued by the college, aadhaar card, PAN card, driver's licence, voter ID, or any other approved ID mentioned on the admit card. Additionally, one postcard-size photo and two passport-size photos must be carried mandatorily. At the examination centres, the registration process for entry will begin from 11am, conducted by agencies appointed by the NTA. Security checks will also be conducted by the designated police personnel. Biometric attendance will be mandatory for all candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates must follow all the instructions given in the admit card they already downloaded. Candidates are prohibited from wearing full-sleeve shirts, clothing with large buttons, shoes, socks, high-heeled footwear, earrings, bangles, chains, anklets, nose rings, and any metallic items (except mangalsutra), authorities said. Candidates who complete the registration process will be allowed to proceed directly to the room corresponding to their register number. The district-level coordination committee will visit all exam centres beforehand to verify basic facilities and the security arrangements in place. Prohibitory orders will be enforced around the exam centres on the day of the test.
